Bargley Makumbe
Summary
Versatile Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Analyst with advanced knowledge in development programs such as HIV/AIDS, TB, Cholera, Malaria, Livelihoods, Nutrition and Food Security. I step into new areas with an adaptable approach and I am a practiced manager and problem-solver with more than 8 years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Evaluation and Research Analyst
2911 Private Foundation
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted market research and analyzed data to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
- Prepared comprehensive presentations to summarize findings from research projects.
- Identified new sources of data that could be used for market intelligence gathering.
- Developed and implemented M&E plans
- Conducted project beneficiary identification and enrolment and developed and managed the project database
- Carried out in-depth business profiling, drawing key lessons for business growth including funding opportunities.
- Carried out data abstraction, analysis, presentation, and reporting
- Analyzed and identified trends in business competition and opportunities
M&E Coordinator - TB/HIV HSS Program
Khethimpilo
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Assisted with the preparation of presentations for senior management meetings.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in customer behavior and preferences.
- Engaged stakeholders for strategic implementation and accountability, and coordinated reporting process to donor
- Coordinated the reporting process for; quarterly reporting to USAID on DATIM, monthly reporting to organisational executives and stakeholders, and weekly reporting for program managers
- Oversaw the refinement/maintenance whole data value chain, from the routine health facility data
capturing through the collection, cleaning, validation and reporting on various platforms - Developed excel dashboards for daily implementation tracking and weekly progress reviews.
- Led a huge M&E team (4 M&E officers; 10 Data Quality Officers and 50 Data clerks)
- Had oversight of the development of the first real-time online HIV Testing data collection tool for the organization
- My data review tools and validation structures helped improve target achievements by over 5% in
problem health facilities
M&E Specialist - TB/HIV External Quality Improvement Program EQUIP
Khethimpilo
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Developed and implemented monitoring and evaluation frameworks for projects in the field of international development.
- Drafted reports summarizing project progress and results of evaluations.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure that all goals were accomplished within specified timeframes.
- Drafted the first monitoring and evaluation plans for four multi-country program sites, namely Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo
- Developed the first quantitative and qualitative reporting tools for the program
- Carried out routine data analyses to identify program gaps and strengths that informed program
decision making - Compiled weekly and monthly and quarterly progress reports and presentations
Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Officer - TB/HIV EQUIP Program
Khethimpilo
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Identified areas of improvement in existing monitoring systems and implemented changes accordingly.
- Helped conduct pre-study assessments, orient staff, initiate studies, and handle study operations.
- Monitored sites to maintain compliance with effective clinical research standards.
- Engaged stakeholders (public and community), for program implementation
- Worked as part of an operational research team with responsibilities such as research protocol
reviews, field team induction and support, research paper writing in Zimbabwe and the DRC. - Supported the setting up of 30 study sites and the subsequent coordination of research teams across the 30 health facilities and communities in a study assessing the viability of various multi-month ARV dispensing models
- Developed M&E plan including, traceable indicators, data collection tools, data collection methods, data flow processes
- Developed program reporting template and created capacity building materials for program and monitoring and evaluation teams
- Carried out SIMS (site improvement monitoring systems) assessments in over 60 health facilities
- Monitored adherence trends and engaged communities on the risks of poor adherence
Public Health Officer
Ministry of Health, Zimbabwe
07.2014 - 12.2015
- Conducted research into public health issues and identified areas for improvement.
- Analyzed data related to public health trends and presented findings in reports.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure best practices are followed when treating patients with communicable illnesses.
- Engaged community about malaria, cervical cancer, and HIV.
- Communicated risks of diseases such as malaria with community.
- Carried out malaria outbreak investigations.
- Evaluated severe malaria case management.
- Carried out public health data reviews.
- Analyzed data for notifiable disease surveillance systems such as TB, Measles and Polio notification systems.
- Analyzed data trends and presented findings to provincial health executive and the provincial health team.
- Severe malaria management audit (published in the PAMJ journal).
- Identified outstanding loopholes in the administration of the HTF (Health Transition Fund) and thus improved management.
LIME (Longitudinal Impact Monitoring and Evaluation) Officer
GRM International and River of Life PVO
10.2012 - 08.2013
- Ensured compliance with donor requirements through diligent documentation and reporting practices.
- Communicated key findings to decision-makers, influencing strategic direction based on evidence-based analysis.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to discuss program outcomes, challenges, and solutions.
- Engaged the community for qualitative program baseline and outcome assessments and feedback.
- Collected, Collated, Cleaned and Analyzed quarterly quantitative and qualitative program data.
- Presented periodic monitoring findings to senior program management and helped recourse and refine program activities for effective implementation.
- Generated quantitative and qualitative baseline and outcome reports across multiple program sites using the Household Economy Approach, the Benefit Cost Analysis Approach, and the Most Significant Change Approach.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Celebration Health
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Conducted field visits to ensure quality implementation of project activities.
- Reviewed and analyzed project performance data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
- Provided technical advice on the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs and projects.
- Engaged Community on program benefits and for qualitative program baseline and outcome assessments.
- Collected, collated and analyzed routine data for monthly reporting.
- Collected, collated and analyzed quarterly data for reporting program progress in conservation agriculture, social transfers and income generation projects
- Trained project recipients on small business skills
- Helped with program redirection and more effective implementation by showing areas of progress and weakness.
- Participated in Zimbabwe’s livelihood zoning exercise for the Protracted Relief Program.
- Generated quantitative and qualitative baseline and outcome reports across multiple program sites using the Household Economy Approach, the Benefit Cost Analysis Approach, and the Most Significant Change Approach.
Research Assistant - Health Systems 2020 Assessment
GRM International
01.2010 - 01.2010
- Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.
- Utilized knowledge of scientific principles and techniques to troubleshoot problems encountered during the course of research.
- Assisted with health facility data collection using the six pillar health system approach.
Special Project Coordinator
Celebration Health
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Mobilized resources, designed community engagement strategies, participated in national task forces, designed training materials and led a team
- Developed project plans to ensure successful completion of special projects.
- Monitored progress of special projects and reported progress to senior management team.
- Mobilized resources and coordinated their distribution in the Water Sanitation and Hygiene program for outbreak control.
- Designed community engagement strategies for communication of risks and prevention of Cholera.
- Participated in the national social mobilization task force as part of the cholera outbreak response initiative.
- Designed training materials and trained for the social mobilization project staff.
- Designed an M&E system for the cholera outbreak response program.
- Led a team of 3 project staff and 10 volunteer.
Health Education and Promotion Intern
Ministry of Health, Zimbabwe
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Created educational materials for public distribution regarding nutrition, physical activity, and other health topics.
- Organized and coordinated health-related events, such as seminars, workshops, conferences, and health screenings.
- Did an undergraduate study and dissertation on Malaria Prevention Health Beliefs
Education
Master of Public Health and Field Epidemiology -
University of Zimbabwe
01.2015
Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Promotion -
University of Zimbabwe
01.2008
Skills
- Tool Development
- Excel, SPSS and Epi-Info Software Proficiency
- Report Writing
- Performance Tracking
- Indicator development
- Data Collection Review and Analysis
- Training Development
- Data Visualization
- Self-Motivated
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Written Communication
- Presentation skills
- Interventions understanding
- G-Suite
- Planning and Coordination
- Program support
- Research abilities
- Strong analytical skills
- Database Management
- Research methods
- Logical Framework Approach
- Research protocol development
- Service monitoring and evaluation
- Data gathering and evaluation
Certification
- Certificate of Competence - Longitudinal Impact assessment and Monitoring and Evaluation, GRM International, 2012
- Certificate of Competence in SPSS, CEE-TEE Business Consultancy, 2011
- Executive Certificate in Project and Program Monitoring and Evaluation, University of Zimbabwe, 2011
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Driving License: True
References
- Mr Raj Govender, Strategic Information Officer, Khethimpilo National Office, 20 Howard Drive, Pinelands, 7405, +27 84 980 5365, Raj.Govender@khethimpilo.org
- Dr Jackie Mangoma-Chaurura, MER Manager EQUIP, Khethimpilo National Office, 20 Howard Drive, Pinelands, 7405, +27 82 968 6448, jaqualinem@yahoo.com
- Mr Mgcini Sibanda, Programs Coordinator Community Linkages and HTS EQUIP, Zimbabwe-Khethimpilo, 7 Albany Rd Alexander Park, Harare, +263 776 711 997, mgcini72@gmail.com
- Ms Belinda Chaora, Programme Manager, River of Life Westgate Projects, 4 Erica Road, Mt Pleasant, Harare, +263-4-332060, +263772366385, belindachaora@gmail.com
- Mr Malvern Gabaza, Provincial Pharmacist, PO Box 98, Bindura, Zimbabwe, +263773473295, mgabaza@gmail.com
- Wellington Mashanga, PHP Coordinator, Oxfam GB Liberia, Alison St Congo town Monrovia, Liberia, +263774077036, mashangawelly75@gmail.com
Affiliations
South African Monitoring and Evaluation Association.
Websites built
- https://lilyoakusa.com/
- https://galacticdevelopers.com/
- https://drritajohnson.org/
Work Availability
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References
References available upon request.
Quote
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Tony Robbins
Timeline
Evaluation and Research Analyst
2911 Private Foundation
01.2022 - 08.2023
M&E Coordinator - TB/HIV HSS Program
Khethimpilo
03.2018 - 06.2020
M&E Specialist - TB/HIV External Quality Improvement Program EQUIP
Khethimpilo
01.2017 - 02.2018
Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Officer - TB/HIV EQUIP Program
Khethimpilo
01.2016 - 10.2017
Public Health Officer
Ministry of Health, Zimbabwe
07.2014 - 12.2015
LIME (Longitudinal Impact Monitoring and Evaluation) Officer
GRM International and River of Life PVO
10.2012 - 08.2013
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Celebration Health
01.2011 - 01.2012
Research Assistant - Health Systems 2020 Assessment
GRM International
01.2010 - 01.2010
Special Project Coordinator
Celebration Health
01.2008 - 01.2010
Health Education and Promotion Intern
Ministry of Health, Zimbabwe
01.2007 - 01.2008
Master of Public Health and Field Epidemiology -
University of Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Promotion -
University of Zimbabwe
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