Christopher Mulangi

Senior Community & Environmental Health Officer

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About

Highly dedicated Public Health Professional with eight years of progressive experience in designing, implementing, and managing impactful community health programs. Specializing in HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and Tuberculosis prevention, I leverage proven expertise in capacity building, strategic stakeholder collaboration, and evidence-based practices to drive sustainable health outcomes. Eager to contribute to the Ministry of Health's mission as a Senior Community Health Officer, enhancing service delivery and combating epidemic diseases across the province.

Work Experience

Senior Community & Environmental Health Officer

Ministry of Health

Jun 2019 - Apr 2025

Lusaka, Lusaka Province, ZM

Led comprehensive environmental and community health initiatives across Matero Sub-District, overseeing a team of 48 officers and impacting the health outcomes of over 143,000 residents.

  • Directed a team of 48 Environmental Health Officers, providing comprehensive supervision, guidance, and leadership to ensure adherence to national policies and performance standards.
  • Spearheaded the development and implementation of sub-district environmental health plans and strategies, aligning with national guidelines and priorities to improve public health outcomes for 143,651 residents.
  • Managed the allocation of budgets for community public health activities, optimizing resource utilization to support health initiatives across 9 health facilities.
  • Cultivated strategic partnerships with 45 neighborhood health committees, local governments, NGOs, and international organizations to strengthen community health systems and enhance service delivery.
  • Designed and delivered targeted capacity-building programs and workshops for 48 environmental health officers and community health workers, significantly enhancing skills in disease prevention and health promotion.
  • Led the development and implementation of evidence-based guidelines for community health interventions, ensuring full compliance with Ministry of Health policies and regulations.
  • Coordinated a robust emergency preparedness and response framework, ensuring the availability of critical resources (e.g., water test kits, PPE) for effective public health emergencies.

Operations Manager, COVID-19 Rapid Response Team

Ministry of Health

Jan 2021 - Sep 2021

Lusaka, Lusaka Province, ZM

Managed operational planning and execution for COVID-19 control and prevention efforts across 8 health centers and surrounding communities in Matero sub-district.

  • Directed the planning and execution of COVID-19 control and prevention initiatives, optimizing team flows and promotional strategies for 8 health centers and their communities.
  • Provided critical technical and logistical support to community teams, ensuring seamless operation of rapid response efforts during the pandemic.
  • Conducted in-depth COVID-19 data analysis using Microsoft Excel, interpreting results for daily briefings and strategic presentations to key stakeholders.
  • Led the successful establishment of multiple COVID-19 outreach testing centers in Matero sub-district, significantly expanding testing capacity at the height of the pandemic.
  • Ensured timely and accurate reporting of sub-district COVID-19 data, maintaining an up-to-date local line listing database crucial for effective public health response.

Education

Environmental Health

University

Oct 2023

Lusaka, Lusaka Province, ZM

Environmental Health Sciences

Evelyn Hone College

Dec 2015

Lusaka, Lusaka Province, ZM

Certificates

Certificate Completion in Field Epidemiology

N/A

Jan 2025

Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Program Monitoring

Global Health Learning

Jan 2024

Early Response and Warning System and Malaria

Global Health Learning

Jan 2024

Malaria

Global Health Learning

Jan 2024

Demographic and Health Surveys: Data Use

Global Health Learning

Jan 2024

Inequality Monitoring in HIV, Tuberculosis, and Malaria

N/A

Jan 2024

Social and Behavioral Insights COVID-19 Data Collection Tool

N/A

Jan 2020

COVID-19

Open WHO

Jan 2020

Languages

English

Skills

Program Management

  • Community Health Program Design
  • Program Implementation
  • Program Evaluation
  • Public Health Prevention

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Government Agencies Collaboration
  • NGO Partnerships
  • International Partner Coordination
  • Community Leadership
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

Data Analysis & Research

  • Data Utilization
  • Decision-Making Support
  • Program Improvement
  • Microsoft Excel
  • COVID-19 Data Analysis
  • Epidemiology

Policy & Guidelines Development

  • Health Policy Creation
  • Standard Development
  • Regulatory Compliance

Capacity Building & Training

  • Training Needs Assessment
  • Curriculum Development
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Community Health Worker Training
  • Environmental Health Officer Training

Emergency Preparedness & Response

  • Disaster Planning
  • Resource Management
  • Rapid Response Coordination
  • COVID-19 Response

Disease Prevention

  • HIV/AIDS Prevention
  • Malaria Prevention
  • Tuberculosis Prevention
  • Infectious Disease Control

Budget Management

  • Fund Allocation
  • Financial Oversight

Communication

  • Written Communication
  • Verbal Communication
  • Presentation Skills
  • Briefing Delivery

Software Proficiency

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint