Committees – 12th Zambia Health Research Conference
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Conference Committees

Coordination and Publicity Committee

Dr. Chipo Muleya Siafwa
Counsellor Health
MoH
Mr. Luchembe M.K Chilufya
Executive Director
Alliance for Accountability Advocates Zambia (AAAZ)
Miss. Edith Shamakamba
Texila American University
Mr. Goodson Mukosa Mpumba
RMNCAHN Consultant
UNICEF/NHRA
Mr. Kennedy Mwila
Dean School of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences
Manica University – Lusaka, Chalala Campus
Mrs. Saphira Munthali-Mulemba
Research Coordinator
Center for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
Mr. Caison Sing’anga
Procurement Chairperson / Senior Study and Laboratory Assistant
Macha Research Trust
Mr. Peter Mwanza
Lecturer
St. Luke’s College Of Nursing & Midwifery
Mr. Ackim Mungo
Project Coordinator
Macha Research Trust
Mr. Limonty Simubali
Laboratory scientist and Entomology coordinator
Macha Research Trust
Dr. Harvey Kamboyi
Director of Research
Eden University
Ms. Cindy Manjesani
Biomedical Scientist
Mazabuka General Hospital
Mr. Machacha Boas
Biomedical scientist
Mulungushi university
Dr. Ethel Kamuti
Clinical Research Fellow/Clinical Trials Unit Coordinator
Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
Ms. Nanaveles Cheelo
Community development consultant
United nations volunteer
Mr. Andrew Chongwe
Lab Technologist
National Health Research and Training Institute
Miss. Gloria Chongwe
Registered midwife
Volunteer george clinic
Mr. Japhet Matoba
Project Coordinator
Macha Research Trust
Miss. Precious Mwaanga
Laboratory Assistant
Macha Research Trust
Miss. Pamela Sinywimanzi
Project Coordinator
Macha Research Trust
Dr. Colious Gondwe
Lecturer
Kwame Nkrumah University
Mr. Yangoy Mulangi
Research Assistant/Tutor Physiotherapy
Lusaka Apex Medical University
Mr. Chanda Mwamba
MERL Manager
Copper Rose Zambia
Mr. Dalitso Lungu
Communication Officer
Right to Care Zambia

Resource Mobilization Committee

Dr. Afia Sondashi
Currently doing a masters in public health/ junior medical doctor
University of Lusaka
Mr. Samuel Jere
Research Fellow
University of North Carolina Global Projects Zambia
Dr. Emmanuel Liche
Consultant General Surgeon
The University Teaching Hospital
Ms. Mary Banda
Nurse in charge
Ministry of Health -HQ/PHO/DHO
Miss. Manga Mwambwa
Clinical Officer General
Ministry of Health -HQ/PHO/DHO
Mrs. Jane Musumali
Senior Biomedical Scientist/Researcher
University Teaching Hospitals
Mrs. Miranda Chiimbwe
Lecturer
Rusangu University
Mr. Mubanga Chisha
Nurse Tutor
CHILONGA COLLEGE OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Miss. Mirriam Chimba
Executive Board Member- Communication/Resource Mobilization
Phenomenal Youths Association of Zambia
Ms. Precious Mwila
N/A
Ms. Jacinta Muyaba
Public health consultant
CIDRZ
Ms. Chepela Ngulube
Research governance manager
Zambart
Dr. Lydia Hangulu
Dean Health Sciences
LUSAKA APEX MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Scientific Committee

Dr. Bridget Spelke
Chief Scientific Officer
UNC-Global Projects Zambia
Dr. Jake Pry
Senior Epidemiologist
CIDRZ
Mrs. Aliness Mwilaba Dombola
Researcher and Business Development Manager
National Health Research & Training Institute (NHRTI) formerly TDRC
Dr. Joseph Milimo
Lecturer and Researcher
The University of Zambia
Dr. Dickson Munkombwe
Neurologist
Lewanika General Hospital
Dr. Judith Musonda
Clinician/public health specialist
MOH
Mr. Ricky Siasendeka
Radiographer
Monze mission hospital
Prof. Eustarckio Kazonga
Lecturer
University of Lusaka
Mr. Mike Siamondole
Advisor: Health, Nutrition and WASH
German Agency for Internation Development (GIZ)
Dr. Loveness Anila Nkhata
Lecturer and Researcher
The University of Zambia
Dr. Subhash Soni
Consultant Gastroenterologist
Lewanika General Hospital
Mr. James Mwanza
Service Quality Lead
Tiko Africa
Mr. Fair Banji Mwiinga
Lecturer/ Researcher
Lusaka Apex Medical University
Ms. Mercy Sampa
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Officer
African Union Commission
Mr. Jeff Mugoba
Lecturer
Levy Mwanawasa Medical University
Dr. Jonathan Gwasupika
Senior Scientific Officer
National Health Research and Training Institute (formerly TDRC)
Prof. Anitha Menon
Professor of Psychology
UNZA
Dr. Bright Makenzih
Medical Doctor
Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital
Dr. Mwenya Mubanga
Epidemiologist
The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
Dr. Theresa Muzyamba
Medical doctor
Zambart
Dr. Mwila Sekeseke
Lecturer
Institution
Ms. Abigail Chilimunda
Lecturer
Lusaka Apex Medical University
Mr. Ernest Kakoma
Principal NCD Officer
MOH HQ
Dr. Landilani Tembo
Tutor
Eden University
Ms. Kutha Banda
Policy Advisor
Seed Global Health
Mr. Bwalya Nsofwa
Public Health Technologist
Ministry of Health
Dr. Chitalu Chama-Chiliba
Centre Leader-CESOR
University of Zambia, Centre for Economic and Social Research
Dr. Kelvin Sarenje
Chief Biomedical Scientist
University Teaching Hospital
Dr. Agness Haambote
Field epidemiology Mentor
Zambia National Public Health Institute
Mr. Arnold Hamapa
Lecturer and Ethics Administrator
Lusaka Apex Medical University
Dr. Brian Shuma
Research Mentor
Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
Prof. Kabemba Evans Mwape
Associate Professor
University of Zambia
Mr. Geoffrey Soondo Imutongo
Student Researcher
University of Lusaka
Dr. Jive Lubbungu
Lecturer
Kwame Nkrumah University
Mr. Gabriel Mwila
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer
Amref Health Africa
Ms. Sharon Namukonda
Lecturer
Lusaka Apex Medical University
Dr. Justin Chileshe
Principal Scientific Officer/Laboratory Director
National Health Research and Training Institute (NHRTI)
Ms. Mutinta Hamahuwa
Laboratory Scientist
Macha Research Trust
Mr. David Chisompola
Institutional review board member
Department of Cardiovascular Science and Metabolic Diseases, Livingstone Center for Prevention and Translational Science
Ms. Gomezga Museteka
RMNCHA-N Research Associate
NHRA
Ms. Jane Mulife
Lecturer
University of Lusaka
Ms. Nedah Chikonde Musonda
Snr. Technical Advisor Adolescent health and Research
Copper Rose Zambia
Mrs. Mwila Mapipo
Biomedical Scientist
Chinsali General Hospital
Mr. Musonda Banda
Public Health Officer
Ministry of Health
Dr. Priscilla Nkonde Gardner
Assistant Director Intergrated Disease Surveillance and Response
Zambia National Public Health Institute
Mr. Rodgers Chilyabanyama
M&E Officer
Churches Health Association of Zambia
Mrs. Sampa Namwawa-Nyambe
Public Health lecturer
Lusaka Apex Medical university
Prof. Katendi Changula
Associate Professor Pathology and Infectious Diseases
University of Zambia
Dr. Gabriel MPUNDU
Dental Surgeon
LMUTH
Dr. Nachizya Edith Namukanga
Doctoral Coordinator
UNICAF University
Mr. David C Banda
Lecturer
Lusaka Apex Medical University
Mr. Jay Sikalima
Manager- Laboratory Research and Surveillance
Churches Health Association of Zambia
Ms. Mutinta Shisholeka
National QMS Coordinator
Ministry of Health
Dr. Vake Mtonga
Senior Lecturer
Gideon Robert University
Ms. Sporah Chisha
Physiotherapist
National Heart Hospital
Mr. Baleke Bryan Ngambi
Regional Programme Officer – Southern Region
Amref Health Africa
Ms. Mutinke Zulu
Lecturer
The University of Zambia
Ms. Highly favoured TambaTamba
Student
Apex medical university
Mr. Patrick Sakubita
Expanded Programme on Immunization Officerr
WHO
Ms. Sandra Lungu
Lecturer
LUSAKA APEX MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
Ms. Sandra Kabwe
District Capacity Strengthening Officer
JHPIEGO
Mr. Newton Fashion Mudenda
Senior Lecturer
Mazabuka College of Nursing
Dr. David Singini
Medical Officer – TB Research
Center for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
Ms. Mirriam Nchimunya
Lecturer
Kasama college of Nursing
Dr. Kapambwe Mwape
Assistant Research Scientist (Post-Doc)
Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
Dr. MUULA GUY KAYEYE
Clinical Research Physician
CIDRZ
Miss. Mirriam Mwila
Pharmacist
University Of Zambia
Mr. Wakumelo Nalishuwa
Data Manager
Advance Care and Community Initiative
Dr. Stephen Manchishi
Lecturer/Researcher
University of Zambia
Dr. Enesia B Chaponda
Lecturer and Researcher
University of Zambia
Mr. Lweendo Muchaili
Biomedical Scientist/Researcher
Mazabuka General Hospital/Mulungushi University
Mr. Duncan Chanda
Director Clinical Services
UTH HAP
Dr. Chimuka Mwaanga
Forensic Chemistry Specialist
National Forensic Authority
Dr. Aubrey Shanzi
Obstetrician and gynecologist
Levy Mawanawasa university teaching hospital
Dr. Natalie Vlahakis
Clinical Care Specialist
Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
Dr. Chipampe Lombe
Scientific Director
Macha Research Trust
Dr. Maureen Kanchebele Sinyangwe
Lecturer
Kwame Nkrumah University
Dr. Freeman Chabala
Lecturer and Researcher
Levy Mwanawasa Medical University
Ms. Nkundezhi Luwaya
Biomedical Scientist
Ministry of Health
Mrs. Faith Banda Malambo
HOD, Researcher and Lecturer
Lusaka Apex Medical University
Mr. Kingford Chimfwembe
Lecturer and Researcher
Lusaka Apex Medical University
Dr. WILLIAM KILEMBE
Director
Center for family health research in Zambia