LAWRENCE ODALA MFUTSO
Lilongwe
Summary
Innovative, detailed-oriented Community Development professional with demonstrated experience managing public and community health programs including promotion of socioeconomic programs. Superb command of resource mobilization and management, capacity building and mentorship with strong data management abilities. Excellent team collaborator with strong work ethics.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Development Specialist
UNICEF
Lilongwe
11.2020 - Current
- Ensured successful establishment of global Child Friendly Communities Initiative (CFCI) in Chikwawa and Nsanje District Councils.
- Developed short- and long term community development strategies to align District Development Plans with SDGs and Malawi Vision 2063.
- Conducted online and in person research to identify community development opportunities to enhance community resilience especially for children.
- Built partnerships with Ministry of Local Government and District Councils to develop, support and gain greater attention to issues affecting children in all development plans.
Community Mobilization Coordinator
Centers for International Programs Inc, Columbia University
Lilongwe
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Day to day work in program management and coordination in community health and SBCC to ensure mobilization of various stakeholders and local communities on a project funded by CDC and PEPFAR
- Coordinated and ensured implementation of MPHIA communications strategy, specifically mobilization of communities to increase response rates and encourage community participation.
- Established and maintained good working relationships, networking, as well as collaboration with government departments, civil society organizations, city and district councils, traditional and religious leaders, and targeted eligible respondents at the, district, and village levels
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Program Officer
World Vision International
Mchinji
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Provided support to planning, implementation, management, and monitoring of community case management activities for under five children within supported community health units.
- Provided technical expertise and support during training of Community Health Volunteers (CHVs).
- Provided monthly written reports to Program Manager on progress towards project’s annual objectives; identifying areas for improvement and those requiring follow-up.
- Collaborated with finance department to budget and monitor program operations, ensuring sound fiscal and system management
Environmental Health Officer
Ministry of Health, Chiradzulu, District Hospital
Chiradzulu
10.2011 - 12.2016
- Worked for 5 years in community health and developed and established working relationship with traditional and community leaders, supervised Health Surveillance Assistants and helped in development of District Implementation Plans
- Developed District Implementation Plans that supported individual and community health efforts.
- Compiled reports and provided training courses to HSAs under direct supervision.
Education
Master of Science - Global Health
New York University
United States Of America 12.2022 - Current
Certificate - Gender And Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center For Communication Programs
USA2019
Bachelor of Science - Family Science
University of Malawi
Malawi2015
Diploma - Environmental Health
Malawi College of Health Sciences
Lilongwe, Malawi2011
Skills
- Ability to organize and coordinate activities and people
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Community Development Processes
- Community Outreach Programs
- Economic Development
- Change Implementation
- Community Organization
- Innovative Program Development
- Change Implementation
- Community Organization
- Innovative Program Development
Certification
- Nutrition Programming for Scaling Up Nutrition in Malawi. (Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources Training - May 2016
Languages
Chichewa
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Community Development Specialist
UNICEF
11.2020 - Current
Community Mobilization Coordinator
Centers for International Programs Inc, Columbia University
08.2019 - 10.2020
Program Officer
World Vision International
01.2017 - 06.2019
Environmental Health Officer
Ministry of Health, Chiradzulu, District Hospital
10.2011 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Public Health
University of South Wales
Certificate - Gender And Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center For Communication Programs
Bachelor of Science - Family Science
University of Malawi
Diploma - Environmental Health
Malawi College of Health Sciences
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