Ngoni Makahamadze
@ngonimakahamadze
Biostatistician and mathematics leader driving data-informed health and education outcomes.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I am a biostatistician and experienced mathematics educator who combines rigorous quantitative skills with practical leadership across education and health sectors.
As a Medical Research Officer I design and implement data collection and analysis tools, advise on sample size and statistical methods, and contribute to research proposals and fieldwork.
Previously I led a 17-teacher mathematics department for over a decade, improving pass rates by 30%, increasing female Advanced Level enrolment by 20%, and earning multiple Best Advanced Level Mathematics Teacher awards.
I bring technical proficiency in STATA, R, QGIS, KOBO Toolbox, REDCap and Excel dashboards, strong stakeholder management, and a commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Medical Research Officer
National Institute of Health Research
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Designs and implements data collection and analysis tools, advises on sample size and statistical methods, and authors research proposals while conducting fieldwork to support health research initiatives.
Head of Mathematics Department
Mabvuku High School
Jan 2011 - Dec 2024 (13 years 11 months)
Led a team of 17 mathematics teachers, developed departmental policies and academic strategies, and raised mathematics pass rates by 30% while increasing female A-level enrolment by 20%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MUMidlands State University
Master of Science, Biostatistics & Epidemiology
Completed an MSc in Biostatistics & Epidemiology focusing on statistical methods for health research and epidemiologic study design.
UZUniversity of Zimbabwe
Executive Certificate, Program Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation
Completed an Executive Certificate in Program Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation to support program design and assessment.
Bindura University of Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Education, Mathematics & Geography Education
Completed a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Education, specialising in Mathematics and Geography education.
Zimbabwe Football Association
Level One Soccer Coaching Certificate, Soccer Coaching
Obtained a Level One Soccer Coaching Certificate for foundational coaching skills and team management.
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Location
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