Curriculum Vitae:

Alfred Mushonga
1930, Chiedza A, Karoi, Zimbabwe
Skype: alfred_mushonga
Mobile Numbers: +263 772 357067, +263 719 357067
Email: alfredmushonga@gmail.com
Date of birth 01 April 1967
ID Number 63-681427 R 32
Passport Number DN626622
Drivers license 10082HPr
Marital status Married

Background Summary
Medical Laboratory Sciences expert with vast experience managing public health laboratories.
Public Health post graduate with vast experience managing clinical laboratory services, WASH, health
systems strengthening and coordinating response to public health emergencies.
Very strong training, mentoring, leadership, curriculum development and capacity building skills.
Experienced in data collection, analysis, project monitoring and disease surveillance.
Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Epi-Info.
Excellent presentation skills, presented scientific papers locally regionally and internationally.
Skilled in laboratory and field based research, surveys, strengthening rural water supply systems,
sanitation, hygiene promotion and Infection Prevention and Control.
Self driven and works productively both as a member in a team or individual environments.
Vast INGO experience, grants management, capacity building and representation skills.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator (Post Ebola Infection Prevention and Control strengthening)
- International Rescue Committee (Sierra Leone) (August 2015 to February 2016)

Key responsibilities:
Program Implementation & Coordination
Coordinated and provided technical support to the Ebola Response Consortium (ERC) on Infection Prevention
and Control (IPC) best practices. Coordinated and chaired Ebola Response Consortium Infection Prevention and
Control coordination meetings. Coordinated monthly IPC data collection, collation, analysis and reporting.
Developed the national IPC training curriculum and coordinated health worker training and mentoring in 19
hospitals and 1200 clinics. Contributed towards the development of the National Infection Prevention and
Control policies and guidelines. Managed the supply chain of IPC and hygiene promotion commodities. Key
focal point for IPC program implementation and joint monitoring with stakeholders and coordination
mechanisms (MoHS, DHMTs, CDC, WHO), ensuring project implementation aligns with existing IPC best
practice. Supported disease surveillance and coordinated response to Ebola outbreaks countrywide.

Grants Management.
Conducted periodic budget reviews for the consortium partners to ensure expenditure complied with the grantor
requirements. Served as the liaison with the Ebola Response Consortium and other principals on issues regarding
the grants. Contributed to the preparation and timely submission of grant applications, amendments and reports.
Monitored interventions and programs funded by particular grants ensure compliance and maximize benefit.
Developed expenditure plans, reviewed expenditure trends and recommended adjustments. Worked
collaboratively with other team members in the opening and closure of grants. Reviewed ERC partner narrative
and financial reports, compiled quarterly donor reports and shared best practices and lessons learnt.
Human Resources Management & Administration.

Identified staffing needs and developed job descriptions for technical staff. Shortlisted, conducted technical
interviews and recommended suitable candidates to the Human Resources Directorate. Conducted staff induction
and appraisal. Development of key performance indicators and indicator tracking systems. Monitored staff
performance and provided on the job training and mentoring. Developed the capacity development of the eight
INGO consortium partners ensuring adequate staffing structures and the competence levels. Coordinated
procurement and nationwide distribution of IPC commodities.

Environmental Health Coordinator (Ebola Response) - International Rescue Committee (Sierra Leone)
(November 2014 to June 2015)

Key Responsibilities:
Coordinated the Environmental Health (WASH) activities of the Ebola isolation unit including training on
environmental decontamination, appropriate use and safe removal of personal protective equipment (PPE) and
monitoring staff adherence to safety protocols. Strengthened Infection Prevention and Control practices, proper
isolation and separation of Ebola suspected, probable and confirmed cases, coordinated construction of WASH
infrastructure and ensured access to safe water and sanitation for both staff and isolated patients. Developed
Ebola Isolation unit Standard Operating Procedures and Technical Guidelines and trained laboratory and other
staff on safe blood collection, packaging and transportation, hygiene promotion, infection control, waste disposal
and management of dead bodies. Ensured staff safety during patient screening and ensured enough hand washing
stations with disinfectants throughout the facility. Ensured adequate ambulance decontamination between
patients. Provided psychosocial support including staff mentoring and bereavement counseling. Supported
supply chain of essential emergency response equipment and consumables. Compiled donor reports to DFID and
SV ensuring quality of reporting and timeliness. Involved in project planning, coordinated execution, project
monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL), represented the IRC and networked with other
partners and stakeholders, staff capacity building, staff recruitment and supervision, proposal development,
grants management and donor compliance.

Program Coordinator (Emergency response/Health Systems Strengthening)- International Medical Corps

(Zimbabwe) (July 2009-December 2013)

Key Responsibilities:
Program Implementation & Coordination
Coordinated the emergency response to cholera, malaria, anthrax and typhoid outbreaks in collaboration with the
Provincial Medical Directorate (PMD), Mashonaland Central province. Provided technical support to six
government laboratories in Mashonaland Central province in the collection and processing of samples from
suspected cholera cases and compiled epidemiological reports. Monitored IPC & hygiene promotion in health
facilities and cholera isolation camps. Supported the procurement and distribution of hospital and laboratory
equipment and consumables. Ensured documentation of program activities, best practices and lessons learnt
sharing and implementation. Participated in WASH, health and nutrition coordination meetings. Coordinated the
rehabilitation of water points (including water quality monitoring), construction of sanitation facilities,
refurbishment of health facilities and installation of radio communication systems and provision of ambulance
services at primary health care facilities. Coordinated joint project supervisions with relevant stakeholders.
Coordinated the latrine and hand washing facility construction in primary health care facilities, communities and
rural schools. Supported WASH innovations and pilots (low cost latrine construction and bio-sand filtration).
Coordinated baseline surveys, mid-term and end-line evaluations. Coordinated the UNFPA funded reproductive
health project aimed at improving pregnancy outcomes in hard to reach communities. Trained and supported
village health workers, community hygiene clubs, community water management committees and village pump
mechanics. Trained health workers in primary and secondary health care facilities on IDSR, EPR, DRR, data
collection, case management outbreak detection and reporting. Coordinated NFI distribution and distribution of
medical and laboratory supplies. Developed training curricula, IEC materials and SOPs for health workers and
village health workers. Coordinated health, hygiene and sanitation campaigns in schools and communities.

Grants Management.
Conducted budget reviews to ensure expenditure complied with the donor requirements. Developed costed
project activity plans. Was the principal in the preparation and timely submission of grant applications to ECHO,
OFDA, UNICEF, UNFPA, making amendments and compilation of donor reports. Monitored the
implementation of the grants to ensure compliance and maximize benefit. Reviewed expenditure trends and
recommended adjustments. Coordinated the opening and closure of grants and was responsible for the final
disposal of grant assets. Compiled quarterly donor and end of project cycle reports shared best practices and
lessons learnt.

Human Resources Management.

Identified staffing needs and developed job descriptions. Shortlisted candidates, conducted interviews for
technical staff and recommended suitable candidates to the Human Resources department. Conducted staff
induction and appraisal and developed staff development programs. Developed of key performance indicators
and indicator tracking systems. Monitored staff performance and provided on the job training and mentoring.
Developed the capacity and competence of the Ministry of health and the IMC program staff to adequately
respond to current and future public health threats.

Program Coordinator (Community resilience/TB/HIV Home based Care & support) - CARITAS Zimbabwe
(Zimbabwe) (May 2008 to June 2009)

Key Responsibilities:
Program Implementation & Coordination
Monitored WASH, HIV prevention, care and support programs for people living with HIV/AIDS and
Psychosocial support for OVC. Provided technical, financial and logistical program support and strategic
leadership to the Catholic Church run organisation. Coordinated water point rehabilitation, supported household
and communal nutrition gardens, small livestock projects and agricultural input schemes for people living with
HIV. Coordinated food distribution to people living with HIV and orphans, Developed data collection tools,
coordinated surveys and compiled M&E and donor reports. Developed proposals for the CRS and UNICEF
funded programs. Coordinated HIV, TB, hygiene promotion and community mobilization campaigns at
grassroots level to ensure effective delivery. Managed the distribution of emergency NFIs during the cholera
outbreak and distribution of education materials to OVC. Represented Caritas in coordination meetings.
Coordinated procurement and distribution of pharmacy and laboratory supplies to the Catholic Church supported
hospitals in Chinhoyi Diocese.

Grants Management.
Conducted budget reviews to ensure expenditure complied with the grantor requirements. Coordinated the
preparation and timely submission of grant applications, amendments and reports. Monitored interventions and
programs for the CRS and UNICEF grants to ensure compliance and maximize benefit. Reviewed expenditure
trends and recommended adjustments as necessary. Compiled quarterly and end of project donor reports and
shared best practices and lessons learnt with the donors and stakeholders.

Human Resources Management.

Identified staffing needs and made recommendations to the Board of Directors. Shortlisted, conducted technical
interviews and selected suitable candidates with the approval of the Board of Directors. Conducted staff
induction and appraisal. Developed key performance indicators and indicator tracking systems. Monitored staff
performance and provided on the job training and mentoring.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Clinical Laboratory Services) - Ministry of Health and Child Care
(Zimbabwe)- (January 1993 -December 2005)

Key responsibilities;
Performed urgent and routine clinical laboratory procedures and communicated results as necessary. Excellent
laboratory skills in Bacteriology, Serology, Chemical Pathology, Haematology, Blood Bank, Virology and
Parasitology complemented by many years supervising laboratory performance in the Zimbabwe public sector.
Contributed towards the development of Haematology and Immuno-haematology Standard Operation Procedure
manuals. Experienced in setting up diagnostic platforms for HIV testing, malaria, TB, typhoid, cholera and other
communicable/non communicable diseases observing QA/QC and laboratory safety procedures. Designed
training curriculum and trained health workers on PMTCT and Rapid HIV testing for HIV and setting up rapid
HIV testing sites. Set up laboratory quality improvement, surveillance and Laboratory Management Information
Systems. Provided on the job training and mentoring for laboratory professionals. Assisted in research as
assigned. Managed the supply chain and inventory of laboratory commodities. Provided basic preventive
maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment. Coordinated research and outbreak investigations.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. M.Sc. in Public Health (University of Zimbabwe, 2007)

2. Specialist Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (University of Zimbabwe, 1992)
3. General Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (University of Zimbabwe, 1990)
4. Certificate in Epidemiology and Health information (University of Zimbabwe, 2003)
5. Certificate in Procurement and Tender procedures (Ministry of Health, Zimbabwe, 2000)
6. Certificate in HIV testing (Zimbabwe National Quality Assurance Program, 2001)

REFEREES
1. Dr. Marco Cernuschi, Medical Coordinator, International Medical Corps, Zimbabwe:
Marco.cernuschi@gmail.com. Skype ID: cernuschim. # +39 33 91 79 40 48
2. Darren Hertz, Deputy Director of Programs, International Rescue Committee, Sierra Leone:
Darren.Hertz@rescue.org. Skype ID: crow-i. # +232 79 609612
3. Reverend Fr Felix Mukaro, Health Board Secretary, Caritas Zimbabwe Chinhoyi Diocese, Zimbabwe
mukarof@gmail.com, +263 773693421