Mondjila Amkongo
Windhoek
Summary
Public health professional with extensive experience in training, research, program management, M&E, and implementing evidence-based public health initiatives. Proven track record in managing multi-stakeholder health programs. Strong background in program coordination, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Head of Department
University of Namibia
Windhoek
02.2025 - Current
- Oversee strategic leadership, resource allocation, and programme delivery
- Coordinate department-level budgeting and financial planning to align with institutional goals
- Manage with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring collaboration across departments to meet donor and organisational requirements
- Supervise programme operations and ensure timely reporting to senior management
- Manage human resources within the department
Lecturer
University of Namibia
Windhoek
10.2022 - Current
- Lead collaborative research projects focusing on public health issues within Namibia.
- Design and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks for health research projects
- Designed and implemented evidence-based interventions for a breast cancer community health programme
- Lecture Health Service Management, Statistics, and Health Research Methods
- Mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students in public health related research studies, from design, implementation and publication.
- Serve as Chairperson of the Exam & Lecturing Timetable Committee, ensuring efficient scheduling and resource utilisation.
Programme Lead
University of Namibia
Windhoek
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Spearheaded the development of the departmental strategic plan and annual operational plans and budgets
- Assisted in the development of a N$100 million cancer imaging project in collaboration with the Head of Department, contributing to strategic planning and resource mobilisation
- Manage with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring collaboration across departments to meet organisational requirements
- Manage monitoring and evaluation efforts for departmental programmes
- Coordinate functional teams to achieve programme objectives within existing budget
- Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with the university, national and international public health priorities
- Coordinate teaching and learning
Assistant Lecturer
University of Namibia
Windhoek
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Lectured Health Research Methods, Radiation Technique I and Statistics, contributing to the academic development of health students
- Actively participated in various university committees and supervised undergraduate research projects
Clinical Instructor
University of Namibia
Windhoek
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Supervised students during clinical attachments, ensuring an optimal learning environment
- Implemented quality assurance protocols and reporting systems
- Coordinated with multiple stakeholders to ensure program effectiveness
Radiographer – Grade 7
Ministry of Health & Social Services
Okahandja
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Supervised an assistant radiographer and managed the radiographic department workflow
- Participated in the hospital’s District Coordinating Committee, providing technical insights into community health strategies
- Conduct radiography activities and ensure patient safety
Radiographer
Oshakati X-ray & Imaging Services
02.2013 - 10.2014
- Conduct radiography activities and ensure patient safety
- Managed departmental operations, including human resources supervision, budgeting and procurement for diagnostic services
Education
Health Policy Analysis - Apply Health Policy analysis tools, Health systems
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, Cape Town03.2025
Programme Management: A Monitoring and Evaluation Approach - M&E planning, stakeholder engagement, and program sustainability, operational frameworks, results-based management, and programme evaluation
University of Cape Town
Cape Town10.2024
Introduction to Global Health - Infectious disease interventions and global health strategies, with emphasis on international development programmes and vulnerable populations
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, Cape Town11.2022
Master of Public Health - Factors associated with the unsuccessful Tuberculosis treatment outcomes of the DOTS programme in Kunene and Oshana regions, Namibia
University of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia01.2022
Bachelor of Diagnostic Radiography (Honours) -
University of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia12.2012
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate -
Oshigambo High School
Oshigambo11.2008
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Health policy analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Program evaluation
- Team leadership
- Programme Development
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- Data-driven decision making
- Technical Expertise
- Research methodology
- Data analysis
- Data dissemination
- Reporting writing
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Budgeting
- Proposal Development
- Programme Implementation
- Leadership
- Innovation
- Organisational Skills
- Resource management
- Resource optimisation
- Stakeholder management
- Cross-cultural communication
- Problem Solving
Professional Memberships
- Health Professions Council of Namibia (Diagnostic radiographer), 01/01/13, Current
- School of Allied Health Sciences Ethics Committee (Member), 01/01/23, Current
- School of Allied Health Sciences Management Committee (Member), 01/01/24, Current
Leadership Examples
- Programme Coordination, As Programme Lead, I lead the development and implementation of new academic programmes, managing stakeholder engagement across departments. I also developed monitoring frameworks that improved programme performance tracking. Delivered quarterly reports.
- Budgeting and Resource Management, Optimised resource allocation across the programme. I also spearheaded the development and managed the departmental budgets ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Stakeholder Engagement, I have successfully coordinated multi-stakeholder initiatives involving government, academic, and healthcare partners to implement academic and public health programmes.
- Team Leadership, I managed cross-functional teams of 15+ members, including faculty, researchers, and support staff. I also developed and implemented capacity-building initiatives for team members (SPSS and data analysis training to staff members). I have also created collaborative environments that improved research team productivity among staff members.
Full Names
Mondjila Amtenya Nandago
Home Languages
Oshiwambo (Oshindonga)
References
- Dr Luzanne Kalondo, Senior Lecturer – Allied Health Department, University of Namibia, lkalondo@unam.na, +264 61 206 5031
- Dr Solomon Yigeremu, Senior Lecturer – School of Public Health, University of Namibia, sdemamu@yahoo.com, +264 81 720 2201
- Dr. Steve Kabamba, Senior Medical Officer, Okahandja District Hospital, stevekabamba@gmail.com, +264 81 350 7290
- Dr. Daniel Byarugaba, Radiologist, Oshakati X-ray & Imaging Services, oxis@afol.com, +264 65 225 500
Languages
English
Other Courses Attended
- 09/01/23, 10/31/23, Level 1 Leadership Course, University of Namibia, Strategic programme leadership, team management, and organisational effectiveness
- 06/01/23, 06/30/23, Introduction to Generative AI, Google Cloud Skills Boost, Basic Generative AI
- 02/01/23, 02/28/23, Good Clinical Practice (GCP-E6(R2) 2016), TRREE, Ensuring research studies are aligned to international guidelines
- 02/01/23, 02/28/23, Introduction to Research Ethics, TRREE, Applied Research Ethics Evaluation
- 06/01/22, 06/30/22, Statistical Data Analysis for Post-Graduate Students Using R Programming Language, RUFORUM, Applied data analysis to health programme data, monitoring and evaluation, and impact assessment
Personal Information
- License: Code B
- Health Status: Excellent
- Date of Birth: 08/21/90
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Namibian
- Marital Status: Married
Accomplishments
- Best Research Project 2022
Languages
Oshindonga
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Acting Head of Department
University of Namibia
02.2025 - Current
Programme Lead
University of Namibia
10.2023 - 01.2025
Lecturer
University of Namibia
10.2022 - Current
Assistant Lecturer
University of Namibia
01.2019 - 09.2022
Clinical Instructor
University of Namibia
01.2016 - 12.2018
Radiographer – Grade 7
Ministry of Health & Social Services
11.2014 - 12.2015
Radiographer
Oshakati X-ray & Imaging Services
02.2013 - 10.2014
Health Policy Analysis - Apply Health Policy analysis tools, Health systems
University of Stellenbosch
Programme Management: A Monitoring and Evaluation Approach - M&E planning, stakeholder engagement, and program sustainability, operational frameworks, results-based management, and programme evaluation
University of Cape Town
Introduction to Global Health - Infectious disease interventions and global health strategies, with emphasis on international development programmes and vulnerable populations
University of Stellenbosch
Master of Public Health - Factors associated with the unsuccessful Tuberculosis treatment outcomes of the DOTS programme in Kunene and Oshana regions, Namibia
University of Namibia
Bachelor of Diagnostic Radiography (Honours) -
University of Namibia
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate -
Oshigambo High School
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