YVONNIE MAKOKA

I am a dedicated health professional with over 10 years of experience in health systems management, nursing, and midwifery. Passionate about improving healthcare delivery for individuals with chronic medical conditions, especially HIV and maternal health. Skilled in clinical management, team leadership, and program implementation, with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding health targets in resource-limited settings.

• Improved Machinga Health Centre’s performance from 30% to 97.5% in achieving UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets within 3 months as Site Coordinator (2018).
• Enhanced viral load monitoring for PMTCT at Zomba Central Hospital, raising coverage from 40% to 98%.
• Promoted to Centre Coordinator at DREAM Malawi within 3 months.
• Recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding contributions as Director of Sports at Blantyre Teachers Training College.

• Date of Birth: 11/27/88
• Gender: Female
• Nationality: Malawian
• Marital Status: Married
• Religion: Christianity

• Pharmacy Logistics and Drug Store Management, DIGNITAS International, 08/01/15
• Clinical Management of HIV in Children and Adults (ART Training Course), MOH & DIGNITAS International, 07/01/15
• MH GAP District Mental Health Training, College of Medicine, 03/01/15
• Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive Methods, CLINTON Foundation, 02/01/15
• Malaria Case Management, MOH, 01/01/15
• Diabetic Foot Care, College of Medicine, 12/01/14
• Community Management of Acute Malnutrition, MOH, 05/01/14
• Secondary Prevention of Cervical Cancer (VIA), DREAM Malawi & MOH, 01/01/16
• Psychosocial Support & Counseling for Children Living with HIV, 2017
• ART New Guidelines, 2018
• Self-Testing Training, 2019
• Voluntary Assisted Partner Notification (VAPN) TOT, 2019
• PITC Training, 2019
• MPHIA 2020 Biomarker Data Collection Training

• Playing netball
• Watching soccer
• Attending religious activities
• Traveling