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Katongo Mutengo

@katongomutengo

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Consultant physician and clinical leader advancing preventive cardiovascular care through research and education.

Zambia

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead consultant-led internal medicine and preventive cardiovascular care, while growing an academic clinician-scientist program in implementation-focused research and medical education within a collaborative, quality-driven health system.

I am a Consultant Physician and clinical leader with over a decade of experience in General Internal Medicine and acute care medicine, leading consultant-led care for complex acute and chronic conditions in referral settings. I focus on cardiovascular disease prevention, hypertension management, diabetes mellitus care, dyslipidaemia management, and multimorbidity, while building systems that improve outcomes in resource-constrained environments.

At Monze Mission Hospital, I serve as Head of Internal Medicine, providing clinical oversight for inpatient and outpatient adult medicine for an estimated catchment population of approximately 800,000 people. I established and operationalized the first Cardiometabolic Risk Clinic, led implementation of WHO HEARTS-based cardiovascular disease prevention strategies within routine clinical practice, and drive quality improvement through clinical governance, mortality reviews, and evidence-based care pathways.

I also lead as an academic clinician-scientist, currently completing a PhD in Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine through the University of Zambia–Vanderbilt University Partnership (2023–2026). My research centers on subclinical cardiovascular disease, myocardial remodeling, cardiovascular imaging, biomarkers, and implementation science, and I contribute through scientific writing, evidence synthesis, and international collaborations—supported by NIH D43 funding and peer-reviewed publications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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PhD Candidate (Preventive CV)

Current

University of Zambia–Vanderbilt University Partnership

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Conducts doctoral research in preventive cardiovascular medicine focused on subclinical cardiovascular disease, myocardial remodeling, and cardiovascular imaging in adults with HIV in Zambia. Leads and contributes to multimodal studies using echocardiography and biomarkers, and applies implementation science approaches to translate evidence into practice.

Myocardial Remodeling Clinical Trials Methodology (Training)Evidence Synthesis Implementation Science

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Head of Internal Medicine

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Monze Mission Hospital

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Led consultant-led Internal Medicine services at a major referral hospital serving an estimated catchment of ~800,000 people. Established the hospital’s first Cardiometabolic Risk Clinic and implemented WHO HEARTS CVD prevention pathways, while overseeing quality improvement, mortality reviews, and clinical governance.

Clinical Leadership Internal Medicine WHO HEARTS Cardiometabolic Risk Management Clinical Governance Mortality Reviews Quality Improvement Staff Supervision

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Honorary Lecturer (Medicine)

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Mulungushi University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 5 months)

Delivered undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching in Internal Medicine and mentored medical trainees and student research projects. Supported specialist training programmes through supervision of clinical learning and research activities.

Medical Education Clinical Teaching Mentorship Curriculum Support Internal Medicine Evidence Based Medicine

Clinical & Research Consultant

CDC Western Province HIV/TB Outcomes Evaluation Project

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Led development and implementation of a REDCap-based electronic data capture system supporting evaluation of over 3,000 recipients of care. Trained healthcare personnel in data quality assurance and operational research methods to support evidence generation for provincial health planning.

REDCap Electronic Data Capture Data Quality Assurance Operational Research Clinical Evaluation Evidence Generation

Provincial Lead – NCD & HIV

Global Fund Zambia

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Implemented integrated chronic disease services across Southern Province, establishing 13 integrated service delivery sites. Trained more than 300 healthcare workers in cardiovascular risk assessment and chronic disease management, developing implementation tools and job aids to support scale-up.

Cardiovascular Risk Hypertension And Diabetes Services Implementation Science Health Workforce Training Care Pathways

Head of Internal Medicine

Livingstone University Teaching Hospital

Jan 2017 - Jan 2022 (5 years)

Directed clinical and academic activities within the Department of Internal Medicine and supervised postgraduate trainees and junior physicians. Led service development initiatives and contributed to postgraduate education and clinical research.

Internal Medicine Service Development Medical Education Clinical Research

Advanced HIV Treatment Lead

Livingstone University Teaching Hospital

Jan 2017 - Jan 2021 (4 years)

Oversaw comprehensive multidisciplinary care for more than 4,000 patients receiving antiretroviral therapy. Led quality improvement initiatives and supported integration of chronic disease management into routine specialist care.

Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Service Leadership Quality Improvement Clinical Training

Acting Head of Clinical Care

Monze Mission Hospital

Jan 2026 - Present (5 months)

Provided executive oversight of clinical services across multiple departments and coordinated clinical governance, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives. Led management across more than 20 senior healthcare professionals and 40 junior staff.

Clinical Governance Patient Safety Quality Improvement Service Delivery Workforce Management

Acting Medical Superintendent

Monze Mission Hospital

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Provided executive leadership for a referral hospital employing more than 800 staff. Coordinated strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and operational performance management to support service delivery.

Operational Performance Management Strategic Planning Stakeholder Engagement Workforce Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Zambia–Vanderbilt University Partnership (UVP-2)

PhD, Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine

2023 -

PhD in Internal Medicine focused on Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine (expected 2026) through the University of Zambia–Vanderbilt University Partnership. Thesis: multimodal assessment of myocardial stress and cardiac remodeling in adults with HIV in Zambia using echocardiography and biomarkers.

University of Zambia School of Medicine

Master of Medicine (MMed), Internal Medicine

2013 - 2019

Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal Medicine (2013–2019) from the University of Zambia School of Medicine. Dissertation: clinical profile of dyslipidaemia among hypertensive adults presenting to the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka.