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Fatsani Ngwalangwa

@fatsaningwalangwa

Senior epidemiologist and public health researcher focused on improving child health outcomes through evidence-based interventions.

Malawi

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining epidemiologic research, teaching and program leadership where I can translate evidence into practice, mentor researchers, and strengthen child health services.

I am a senior lecturer and epidemiologist with a PhD and extensive experience in clinical research, public health practice, and teaching at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences and the University of Malawi. I have led and co‑investigated multiple studies on severe paediatric illness, hypoglycaemia management and malaria diagnostics, supervised MSc and PhD candidates, and contributed to curriculum development for epidemiology training.

My work combines frontline clinical experience as a district health officer and medical officer with rigorous research and academic leadership, including postdoctoral research at the Malaria Alert Centre and course directorship for MSc Epidemiology. I aim to translate research into improved clinical guidelines and public health programmes that reduce child mortality and strengthen health systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Postdoctoral Fellow

Current

Malaria Alert Centre, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Conduct postdoctoral research on malaria and pediatric severe illness since June 2022, contributing to project implementation, data analysis, and publication activities.

Malaria Epidemiology Data Analysis Scientific Writing Fieldwork Surveillance

Current

Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology

Current

Kamuzu University of Health Sciences

Oct 2021 - Present (4 years)

Lead teaching and research in epidemiology and biostatistics since October 2021, supervising MSc/PhD students and contributing to curriculum development and academic standards.

Epidemiology Biostatistics Curriculum Development Clinical Research Public Health

Lecturer in Epidemiology

University of Malawi, College of Medicine

Jan 2017 - Oct 2021 (4 years 9 months)

Taught epidemiology and public health courses (2017–2021), supervised postgraduate research and contributed to course delivery and student mentorship.

Epidemiology Teaching Student supervision Public Health Academic Assessment

Health Attaché

Malawi High Commission, New Delhi

Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 (3 years 11 months)

Represented Malawi on health matters at the High Commission in New Delhi (2013–2016), coordinating health diplomacy and bilateral health initiatives.

International Relations Program Coordination Stakeholder Engagement Reporting Public Health Policy

Research Medical Officer

Training and Research Unit of Excellence, College of Medicin

Mar 2012 - Dec 2012 (9 months)

Conducted clinical research and supported training activities (Mar–Dec 2012), contributing to study implementation and publications on severe pediatric illness.

Clinical Research Data Collection Pediatrics

District Health Officer

Chikwawa District Health Office

Aug 2010 - Feb 2012 (1 year 6 months)

Managed district health services and programs in Chikwawa (Aug 2010–Feb 2012), overseeing service delivery, surveillance, and health workforce coordination.

Health Management Surveillance Monitoring & Evaluation