Mathews Chinyama

Experience

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  Ministry of Health

  Dec 2009 - Sept 2010

  Environmenta Health Officer

  • Plan, organize and manage pollution control activities in the district• Carry out Research on health and safety and evaluate in the field of appropriate technology with reference to low cost sanitation units for disposal of pollutants • Train communities and support them in the disease control, maintenance of water and sanitation systems.• Examine applications and plans for sanitary clearance• Enforce laws and regulations relating to health and safety

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  Project Concern International-Malawi

  Oct 2010 - Jul 2013

  a. Established and strengthened more than 200 complete and fully-functional Village Civil Protection Committees in Balaka and Machinga District Councils in the WALA project.b. Guided and spearheaded the practical integration of risk reduction including climate adaptation in District Councils Plans for Balaka and Machinga.c. Supervised more than 200 Village Civil Protection Committees developing Disaster Preparedness Action Plans • Facilitated the establishment and formation of 300 Care Groups and OVC Committees in Balaka and Machinga districts• Led 200 communities to draw action plans in order to strengthen community capacity to prevent stigma, discrimination and child abuse within the project catchment area.• Guided the development of training and counselling materials for use by OVC Committees in Balaka and Machinga districts

  • Disaster Risk Reduction and Governance Coordinator

    Mar 2013 - Jul 2013

  • IMPACT Project Coordinator

    Oct 2010 - Feb 2013
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  Department of Nutrition, HIV and AIDS- Ministry of Health

  Jul 2013 - Oct 2019

  Nutrition, HIV & AIDS Officer

  a. Orchestrated the formation of the Association of Young People Living Positively in Malawi.b. Coordinated and organized the National Nutrition HIV and AIDS annual events like World AIDS Days, Candlelight Memorials, SUN Learning Forums, Inter-ministerial coordination meetingsc. Facilitated the development of HIV and AIDS workplace polices for Public Private Privatization Commission, Central Medical Stores Trust, Pharmacy Medicines and Poisons Board.d. Key member for the Country Team in the Concept Note development for Global Fund applicatione. Driving force behind the development of the National Guidelines on the elimination of HIV related stigma and discrimination in Malawi.f. Played vital role in the development and finalization of nutrition implementation strategies on adolescent nutrition, maternal and young child nutrition and nutrition education and communication. Show less

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  Department of Nutrition HIV and AIDS

  Oct 2019 - Sept 2022

  Principal Nutrition HIV and AIDS Officer

  a) Policy and Strategic Guidance: Provide strategic guidance and policy direction to stakeholders involved in the implementation of Nutrition, HIV, and AIDS programs nationwide.b) Technical Leadership: Offer technical leadership and ensure the coordination of nutrition, HIV, and AIDS programming at all levels.c) Monitoring and Evaluation Coordination: Coordinate joint monitoring and evaluation efforts for nutrition, HIV, and AIDS interventions across various projects and programs.d) Stakeholder Liaison: Build and maintain relationships with diverse public and private stakeholders, including international and local NGOs, to facilitate the implementation of social protection programs and school health and nutrition services.e) Program Planning and Monitoring: Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of nutrition, HIV, and AIDS programs in collaboration with relevant sectors and implementing partners.f) IEC Material Development: Develop information, education, and communication materials related to dietary services in collaboration with other stakeholders.g) Data Management and Reporting: Collaborate with Planning, Research, and Surveillance Officers to produce quarterly reports and regularly update the National Nutrition Information System, ensuring it remains current.h) National Review Meetings: Organize and facilitate national joint review meetings focusing on nutrition, HIV, and AIDS programs.i) Operational Research and Evaluation: Actively participate in and oversee the quality of operational research and evaluation activities related to nutrition services at all levels.j) Information System Maintenance: Manage and maintain the National Nutrition Information System to ensure that it supports evidence-based program planning, robust monitoring, evaluation, and reporting for all stakeholders involved in the nutrition response. Show less

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  Department of HIV, STIs and Viral Hepatitis

  Sept 2022 - now

  Principal Disease Control Officer (Prevention)

  a) Policy Development: Develop evidence-based policies, guidelines, strategies, and plans for HIV and Hepatitis prevention in alignment with global, regional, and local frameworks.b) Service Delivery Innovation: Design innovative models of service delivery, including differentiated service delivery models. Develop implementation plans and quarterly plans to improve indicator performance.c) Quality Improvement: Identify and facilitate the implementation of quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with district teams to enhance prevention efforts.d) Capacity Building: Develop standard operating procedures, training curriculums/manuals, IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) materials, toolkits, and other documents to support the implementation of prevention policies and guidelines. Also, facilitate capacity building of master trainers, trainers, and service providers.e) Grant Management: Support in the development of concepts and funding proposals for assigned prevention thematic areas. Manage grant budgets, develop budget plans, and monitor expenditures regularly.f) Data Analysis: Participate in spectrum and disease modelling initiatives related to specific thematic areas. Conduct quarterly reviews of thematic area data, synthesize evidence/reports, and align results with program performance improvement priorities.g) Reporting: Contribute to the preparation of performance monitoring frameworks, quarterly and annual program reports, and other key reports related to assigned thematic areas.h) Research Collaboration: Identify priority research agendas and collaborate with partners in proposal writing, research implementation, monitoring, and dissemination for specific thematic areas.i) Surveillance and Monitoring: Participate in HIV and Hepatitis Surveillance and Drug Resistance Monitoring, working closely with relevant expert committees. Ensure the implementation of recommendations and strategic decisions for specific thematic areas. Show less