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Emmanuel Chimbalanga

@emmanuelchimbalanga

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Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning specialist with 15+ years in public health.

Malawi

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior MEL roles where I can lead M&E systems, strengthen HIS data use, build partner capacity, and guide evaluations to improve public health programmes.

I am a monitoring, evaluation, research and learning professional with over 15 years' experience supporting public health programmes, health information systems and policy guidance. I have led M&E design, implementation and capacity building for governments, donors and NGOs across Malawi.

My career highlights include serving as HIS Technical Advisor for a USAID activity, leading MERL for PSI Malawi's reproductive health programmes, and conducting national-level situation assessments and system analysis for the MoH Community Health Information System. I have managed evaluation teams, developed MEL frameworks and ensured data quality and use for decision-making.

I combine formal training in public health, information systems and M&E with hands-on skills in survey design, data management and analysis, DHIS2, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen programme performance and learning.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Monitoring, Evaluation Expert

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Adam Smith International

Mar 2025 - Present (7 months)

Supports development and implementation of the project's MEL framework, leads data collection and analysis, and builds partner capacity to improve evidence-based programming and district-level learning alliances.

Data Analysis Capacity Building District Learning Alliances Stakeholder Engagement Data Quality Assurance Reporting

Monitoring and Evaluation Expert

German Institute for Development Evaluation

Oct 2023 - Jun 2025 (1 year 8 months)

Led evaluation of SRHR support in Malawi including concept note development, day-to-day management of a three-person local team, technical backstopping, quality assurance and stakeholder coordination.

Team Management SRHR Evaluation Quality Assurance Stakeholder Engagement Concept Note Development Contract Management Data Collection

MERL Manager

PSI Malawi

Mar 2020 - Mar 2023 (3 years)

Led monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning for SRHR flagship programmes, strengthened MERL systems, built team capacity, and supported knowledge management and programme evaluation.

MERL Systems Capacity Building Reporting DHIS2 Knowledge Management

Health Information Systems Advisor

Management Sciences for Health

Dec 2017 - Aug 2019 (1 year 8 months)

Led HIS implementation for USAID ONSE activity, strengthened facility and community data flows, supported HMIS strategic planning, data quality interventions and CHSS design of the Community Health Register.

Health Information Systems Data Quality DHIS2 Community Health Registers Capacity Building

M&E Specialist (Humanitarian)

Save the Children International

Sep 2017 - Dec 2017 (3 months)

Set up M&E system for an MFA-funded resilience project in Zomba, including beneficiary database for ~3,500 beneficiaries and systems to track inputs and outcomes.

Database Management Humanitarian M&E Beneficiary Tracking Data Cleaning Reporting Field Supervision

MEAL Specialist

Save the Children International

Apr 2013 - Aug 2017 (4 years 4 months)

Seconded to MoH IMCI unit to provide M&E technical support for child health, contributed to national M&E indicators and DHIS2, and led indicator selection, surveys and reporting.

MEAL Child Health M&E DHIS2 Capacity Building Reporting

M&E & Documentation Officer

Save the Children in Malawi

Jun 2010 - Apr 2013 (2 years 10 months)

Implemented monitoring tools, oriented HSAs and supervisors on home visiting registers, designed joint supervision database, and led qualitative assessments to improve program reporting and supervision.

Monitoring Capacity Building Supervision Systems Qualitative Assessment Database Design Reporting

Acting M&E & Research Manager

Save the Children International

Nov 2011 - Mar 2013 (1 year 4 months)

Provided technical leadership and oversight for MNCH programs, led research initiatives, developed comprehensive M&E plans, and maintained integrated databases to inform program decisions.

Research Management Database Management Survey Design Reporting Data Analysis

Research & Projects Officer

Jimat Development Consultants

Sep 2008 - May 2010 (1 year 8 months)

Led research and evaluation assignments including survey tool design, baseline and mid-term evaluations for NGOs and financial sector clients, managing fieldwork, analysis and reporting.

Survey Design Évaluation Field Management Data Analysis Report Writing Stakeholder Engagement

Principal Research Officer

Malawi Broadcasting Corporation

Feb 2004 - Aug 2008 (4 years 6 months)

Led training needs assessment across 13 stations, conducted audience and HIV&AIDS research, and supported gender mainstreaming and programmatic research to inform broadcasting content.

Research Management Audience Research Qualitative Methods Reporting