
Joseph M’bwana
About Candidate
I am a dedicated and results-oriented development professional with a strong academic background in Social and Behavior Change Communication and extensive experience in community development, public health programming, monitoring and evaluation, and project implementation. Possessing practical expertise in coordinating donor-funded projects, stakeholder engagement, data collection and analysis, community mobilization, capacity building, and behavior change interventions. i have got skills in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating development programs while working collaboratively with government institutions, local communities, and development partners. I have excellent communication, report writing, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, with a proven commitment to improving community livelihoods through evidence-based, participatory, and sustainable development approaches. am also passionate about delivering high quality programs that achieve measurable social impact and contribute to organizational goals.
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Education
I started learning from 2015 and i graduated in 2019
I started learning in 2025 expected to graduate in 2027
Work & Experience
•Conducted environmental inspections and site assessments to identify potential hazards. • Monitored sanitation systems and ensured compliance with public health and safety regulations. • Assessed water quality and environmental risk factors. • Promoted safe waste management and infection prevention measures. • Provided recommendations to mitigate environmental and occupational risks. • Trained institutional staff and community leaders on hygiene and safety standards. • Supported WASH and malaria control interventions in schools and communities. • Conducted water source feasibility studies and water quality testing. • Facilitated rehabilitation and monitoring of boreholes. • Trained community leaders, school committees, and WASH clubs. • Conducted hygiene and sanitation promotion campaigns. • . Developed school waste management guidelines . Support implementation of Safe Water Now (SWN) program activities at community level in line with agreed implementation plans and organizational standards. • Support field execution, stakeholder coordination, community mobilization, and implementation monitoring across assigned districts. • Support coordination with local government stakeholders, community structures, and frontline actors to strengthen program delivery and accountability. • Expected to contribute to activity reporting, implementation tracking, and field feedback to support program learning and operational decision-making. • Assigned to support community-level implementation, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to Evidence Action operational protocols under the Safe Water Now program
Created demand for HIV and SRHR services including HTS, FP, PrEP, PEP, STI screening, TB screening, and cervical cancer screening. • Conducted one-on-one and focused group health sessions for key and priority populations. • Distributed health commodities including condoms, lubricants, and HIV self-test kits. • Led GBV awareness, screening, and referral activities. • Coordinated community outreach activities across multiple catchment areas, ensuring effective service delivery at community level. • Facilitated group trainings for peer educators, community volunteers, and youth groups. • Facilitated peer cadre meetings to review performance and implementation progress. • Built strong working relationships with health facility staff and district stakeholders. • Provided HIV risk assessment, risk reduction counselling, and referral services. • Supported PLHIV support groups and facilitated ART linkage and defaulter tracing. • Implemented teen club activities and adolescent-friendly health services. • Conducted routine field supervision visits to ensure compliance with operational guidelines and safety standards. • Implemented risk assessment measures prior to field activities to minimize operational hazards. • Coordinated and supervised teams of volunteers, ensuring safe work practices and adherence to established procedures. • Monitored implementation activities and documented compliance gaps for corrective action. • Facilitated safety awareness sessions and ensured adherence to safeguarding protocols. • Prepared detailed activity and compliance reports for management review. • Promoted accountability systems and proper documentation procedures in field operations..
• Ensured quality implementation of MNCH, SRHR, HIV, and PMTCT interventions. • Promoted skilled birth attendance, essential newborn care, and postnatal care. • Supported Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) and CMAM programs. • Ensured adherence to Ministry of Health and WHO protocols and guidelines. • Strengthened community participation and ownership of health programs. • Supported disease surveillance and district emergency preparedness planning. • Conducted routine monitoring, data analysis, and program reporting. • Led advocacy initiatives for women living with HIV, female sex workers, and teen mothers. • Facilitated community scorecards and stakeholder coordination meetings. • Contributed to donor proposal development and needs assessments. Supervised community based program implementation ensuring adherence to national regulatory standards. • Conducted monitoring visits to assess operational compliance and quality assurance. • Identified implementation gaps and recommended corrective measures to management. • Facilitated capacity-building sessions focusing on safety, operational procedures, and accountability. • Strengthened coordination with district authorities to ensure regulatory compliance. • Prepared structured monitoring and compliance reports
• Developed and managed the program Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP). • Designed and managed nutrition data, collection tools and databases. • Maintained program databases including DHIS2 and Excel-based systems. • Conducted routine nutrition data cleaning, validation, and analysis. • Produced high-quality donor, quarterly, and annual reports. • Presented data through dashboards, charts, and performance reviews to inform decision making.
• Supported the implementation of community-based nutrition interventions aimed at improving maternal, infant, and young child nutrition outcomes. • Conducted nutrition education sessions promoting Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices, exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and maternal nutrition. • Participated in community growth monitoring and promotion activities, supporting regular screening of children under five using anthropometric measurements and MUAC where applicable. • Assisted in the identification, referral, and follow-up of children with acute malnutrition in collaboration with health facilities and community health workers under Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) programs. • Facilitated behavior change communication sessions on nutrition, hygiene, sanitation, and disease prevention to improve household health practices. • Trained and mentored community volunteers, lead mothers, and health surveillance assistants on nutrition promotion and child health interventions. • Collected, verified, analyzed, and reported nutrition and health data to support programs monitoring, evaluation, and donor reporting. • Worked closely with District Health Offices, health facilities, and community structures to strengthen maternal and child health and nutrition services. • Supported outreach clinics delivering maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) services, including nutrition screening and referral. • Participated in routine monitoring visits, supportive supervision, and quality improvement initiatives for community nutrition programs.