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Masanta Chilosha

Health Data Associate

10+ years driving data accuracy in Zambia's TB and HIV programmes. I turn complex health data into clear, actionable programme insights. Based in Lusaka, Zambia. Open to local and international opportunities.

10+ Years Experience
99% Data Accuracy Rate
5+ Projects Delivered
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Masanta Chilosha - Health Data Associate
Currently at CIDRZ
Masanta Chilosha

District Data Associate

DHIS2 SmartCare Power BI SQL
Masanta Chilosha
10+ Years in
Health Data
About Me

Turning health data into programme results

I am a proactive District Data Associate based in Kamwala, Lusaka, Zambia, with over 10 years of experience in healthcare data management. My work centers on TB and HIV programmes across multiple districts and provinces in Zambia, where I specialize in data collection, verification, analysis, and reporting.

I maintain a 99% data accuracy rate across high-volume environments and build practical data collection tools that work in resource-constrained health facilities. I have worked with CIDRZ across Lusaka, Southern Province, and Muchinga Province, managing data for programmes including TBLON, Life Project, Achieve, ECAP, and PopART.

Beyond health data, I hold a Bachelor of Computer Science from NIPA, completed June 2026, and bring programming, web development, and IT support capabilities to every role I take on. I speak English fluently, and also speak Bemba and Nyanja.

Location Kamwala, Lusaka, Zambia
Email schilosha@gmail.com
Phone +260 967 549 402 | +260 955 150 213
Languages English, Bemba, Nyanja
Education BSc Computer Science (Completed 2026)
Availability Open to Opportunities
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Career History

Work Experience

Over a decade of progressive responsibility in health data management across Zambia.

Jan 2023 – Present Contract

Data Associate

Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)

TBLON Project • Chinsali / Lavushimanda District, Muchinga Province

  • Coordinated district-level data management and reporting for TB and HIV programme indicators across supported health facilities.
  • Oversaw TB sample transportation, laboratory results, and patient monitoring data, ensuring consistency between SmartCare and paper-based registers.
  • Compiled and validated weekly and monthly TB programme reports, maintaining high data accuracy and completeness standards.
  • Collaborated with Provincial TB Coordinators, TBLON mentors, and facility TB focal persons to strengthen district reporting systems.
  • Mentored and trained facility TB focal point staff on TB indicators, documentation standards, and reporting systems.
  • Monitored patient tracking indicators including missed appointments and Lost-to-Follow-Up (LTFU) cases.
  • Developed practical data collection tools for remote and resource-constrained health facilities.
  • Prepared operational budgets for district reporting activities and provided analytical updates to CIDRZ TBLON programme leadership.
SmartCare EHR TB Programme DHIS2 Data Reporting LTFU Monitoring
Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 Contract

Data Associate

Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)

Life Project • Zimba District, Southern Province

  • Coordinated district reporting for Viral Load (VL), Early Infant Diagnosis (EID), COVID-19 testing, and courier sample transportation data.
  • Verified and reconciled laboratory results to ensure accurate documentation in SmartCare and paper-based ROC registers.
  • Reviewed Hub Laboratory and PCR reports and ensured timely weekly dispatch and integration into facility reporting systems.
  • Managed entry and validation of project indicators including sample pickups and laboratory service coverage.
  • Maintained and updated eLabs and laboratory tracking systems to monitor pending VL and EID results.
  • Co-facilitated training for data capturers and hub laboratory personnel on data management standards.
  • Supported implementation of the LDNO project by consolidating data inputs from implementing partners.
Viral Load EID COVID-19 Data eLabs LDNO
Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 Contract

Data Associate

Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)

Achieve / ECAP Project • Lusaka District, Lusaka Province

  • Maintained and updated patient records in SmartCare EHR across HTS, PMTCT, ART, VMMC, and Viral Load services.
  • Managed patient file organization and retrieval to facilitate efficient clinic operations for ART clients.
  • Monitored patient treatment continuity by identifying potential LTFU clients and supporting re-engagement efforts.
  • Generated patient appointment schedules and pharmacy refill lists using SmartCare.
  • Coordinated viral load testing: identifying eligible clients, managing clinician requests, and recording results.
  • Compiled and submitted routine programme reports and indicator analyses to facility and district health leadership.
  • Maintained a 99% data accuracy rate through verification and reconciliation between facility registers, HMIS reports, and programme tools.
  • Produced analytical reports from SmartCare, DHIS2, FIMS, and DATIM and participated in data review meetings.
ART Data PMTCT DATIM FIMS 99% Accuracy
Aug 2012 – Dec 2020 Contract

Data Associate

Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)

PopART / Achieve Project • Lusaka District, Lusaka Province

  • Managed routine collection, documentation, and reporting of HIV programme data across HTS, ART, Viral Load monitoring, and patient retention services.
  • Performed daily data entry and patient record management using SmartCare EHR.
  • Conducted routine data verification and quality assurance checks, cross-referencing patient registers, files, and electronic systems.
  • Served as the facility ART Data Information Officer, coordinating data management and ensuring compliance with national reporting standards.
  • Generated and submitted monthly, quarterly, and annual programme reports from SmartCare, DHIS2, FIMS, and DATIM.
  • Provided technical support to clinicians and facility staff on SmartCare hardware and software issues at EFIRST-supported sites.
  • Presented facility performance data during quarterly review and supervisory meetings.
  • Maintained electronic tracking tools for indicators such as TX_NEW and patient retention.
HIV Data TX_NEW SmartCare ART Information Officer DHIS2
Jan 2011 – Aug 2012 Contract

Data Clerk

Home Affairs Research Information Department (HARID)

Lusaka District, Lusaka Province

  • Performed high-volume data entry and verification in a legacy information system database, maintaining a 99% accuracy rate.
  • Managed collection, tracking, and recording of official registers from the Department of National Registration, Passport and Citizenship (DNRPC).
  • Verified and documented register serial numbers during delivery and receipt to ensure records management compliance.
  • Coordinated preparation of registers for digital archiving, including unbinding and facilitating scanning processes.
  • Oversaw re-binding and secure return of processed registers to DNRPC for storage as official master records.
Data Entry Digital Archiving Records Management DNRPC
Academic Background

Education

Completed

Bachelor of Computer Science (BSc)

National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA)

Lusaka, Zambia

2019 – 2026

Completed Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Graduated June 2026.

Completed

Diploma in Information Systems and Programming

National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA)

Lusaka, Zambia

2008 – 2011

Trained in information systems design, programming fundamentals, and software development.

Completed

Secondary Education Certificate

Milemu High School

Lusaka, Zambia

2003 – 2006

Completed secondary education with a focus on sciences and mathematics.

Professional Development

Certifications & Training

Continuous learning through formal programmes, in-service training, and programme-level workshops.

SmartCare EHR System Administration

CIDRZ / Ministry of Health, Zambia

Trained in full administration, data entry, reporting, and troubleshooting of the SmartCare Electronic Health Records system used across national HIV and TB programmes.

SmartCare EHR In-Service
DHIS2 Reporting & Administration

CIDRZ Programme Training

Trained and experienced in data entry, validation, report generation, and administration within DHIS2 (District Health Information Software 2) for national health programme reporting.

DHIS2 Health Informatics M&E
TB Programme Data Management

CIDRZ TBLON Project

Completed programme-level training on TB indicator data standards, sample transportation data, patient tracking, LTFU monitoring, and district-level reporting for the TBLON Project in Muchinga Province.

TB Data LTFU TBLON
Monitoring & Evaluation Fundamentals

CIDRZ Programme Learning

Applied M&E knowledge in indicator tracking, data quality assurance, programme performance monitoring, and reporting across HIV and TB programmes. Practical experience across multiple CIDRZ projects.

M&E DQA Programme Reporting
HIV Programme Data Systems (DATIM, FIMS)

CIDRZ / PEPFAR Supported

Trained in data entry, extraction, and reporting using DATIM and FIMS for PEPFAR-supported HIV programme indicators including TX_NEW, Viral Load, and patient retention.

DATIM FIMS PEPFAR
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What I Bring

Skills & Expertise

Technical Skills

Data Collection, Processing & QA 95%
DHIS2 & SmartCare Administration 92%
Data Analysis & Visualization (Excel, Power BI) 85%
SQL & Database Management 80%
Programming (Python, Java, C/C++, Android) 75%
Web Technologies (HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JS, PHP) 78%
IT Support, Hardware & Software 82%

Programme & Health Data Skills

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) TB Programme Indicators HIV/ART Data Management Viral Load Coordination LTFU Patient Tracking DATIM Reporting FIMS Reporting eLabs Systems SmartCare EHR DHIS2 Administration Data Quality Assurance Staff Training & Mentoring Report Writing EID Testing Data

Personal Attributes

Goal Oriented Adaptable Fast Learner Detail Focused Team Player Proactive

Languages

EN
English Fluent
BM
Bemba Native
NY
Nyanja Proficient
Work Samples

Projects & Portfolio

Selected tools, dashboards, and systems built or contributed to during my career.

Health Data
District TB Data Collection Tools

Designed and implemented practical data collection tools and reporting forms for TB programme facilities in Chinsali and Lavushimanda Districts, Muchinga Province. Tools streamlined data capture in settings with limited resources.

TBLON SmartCare Data Forms
2023 – 2026 Muchinga Province
Analytics
HIV Programme Performance Dashboards

Built and maintained analytical reporting outputs from SmartCare, DHIS2, FIMS, and DATIM to support facility-level performance monitoring. Presented quarterly indicator reviews to programme leadership at CIDRZ.

DHIS2 DATIM Power BI Excel
2012 – 2026 Lusaka Province
Web Dev
Web Development Projects

Applied skills in HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, PHP, and JavaScript to build functional web applications and interfaces. Also works with Android development and cross-platform mobile applications.

HTML/CSS Bootstrap JavaScript PHP Android
NIPA BSc Project
Digital Records
National Register Digitisation Workflow

Coordinated a high-volume digitisation workflow for the Department of National Registration, Passport and Citizenship (DNRPC). Managed unbinding, scanning, quality checking, and secure archiving of official government registers.

HARID DNRPC Digital Archiving
2011 – 2012 Lusaka
M&E
LTFU Patient Tracking System

Implemented and managed electronic tracking tools for Lost-to-Follow-Up (LTFU) identification across ART, TB, and HIV programme clients. Supported facility teams in active re-engagement to maintain treatment continuity and improve retention metrics.

LTFU Tracking TX_RTT SmartCare
2012 – 2026
Lab Data
Laboratory Diagnostic Network Optimization (LDNO)

Supported implementation of the LDNO project under the CIDRZ Life Project. Consolidated data inputs from multiple implementing partners, ensured data quality across VL, EID, and COVID-19 reporting systems, and managed eLabs tracking for pending results.

eLabs VL/EID COVID-19 LDNO
2022 Southern Province

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Recent news, achievements, and career milestones.

Professional References

Referees

Available on request. Contact details provided with permission.

Mr. Lesa Nkamba

Senior Data Coordinator

Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)

+260 977 709 954 Lesa.Kamba@cidrz.org
Mr. Innocent Mwaba

Senior Strategic Information Officer

Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)

+260 966 511 134 Innocent.Mwaba@cidrz.org
Mr. Kabwe Kaemba

Lusaka District Data Coordinator

Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)

+260 966 854 249 Kabwe.Kaemba@cidrz.org
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You are looking at a health data professional ready for the next challenge. Reach out directly for roles in data management, M&E, health information systems, or programme coordination.

Address Plot No: 916, Deeper Life Road, Kamwala, Lusaka, Zambia
Phone +260 967 549 402 | +260 955 150 213 | +260 771 837 831
Email schilosha@gmail.com
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