Professional Experience:
Skills and Competences
• Program and project management
• Capacity building
• Coordination and planning
• Stakeholder engagement
• Consortia management
• Workshops organization
• NGO Budgeting and Financial Management
• Grants Management
• Research Administration
• Monitoring and Evaluation
I am a seasoned program manager currently winding down my time at Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN) where I was instrumental in establishing training and grants management systems. I acquired significant experience in designing and managing learning and development systems, developing competency-based training programmes, establishing continuing professional development (CPD) frameworks, and driving digital learning transformation initiatives.
Previously I served as Senior Administrator/Programs Manager for 14 years at the University of Zimbabwe Faculty of Medicine managing health professions capacity building programs funded by National Institutes of Health and Wellcome Trust. During these years I acquired extensive experience in leadership, programme management, training, research administration and grants management. My role involved providing secretariat leadership and strategic oversight on program management and operations. I was instrumental in successfully executing various initiatives such as faculty development workshops, curriculum development, interprofessional education, dissemination and implementation science, research mentoring and training, academic leadership training and faculty and students exchange visits. In the process I led multi-stakeholder engagements across higher education, healthcare and research environments
Possesses substantial expertise in research management and administration, including grants management, compliance oversight, research capacity strengthening, partnership development, proposal development, donor engagement, and monitoring and evaluation acquired during my tenure at the University of Zimbabwe and ACRN. I have successfully supported researchers, institutions, and multidisciplinary teams in implementing research and development programmes while ensuring compliance with regulatory and donor requirements.
I have extensive experience managing consortia. At the University of Zimbabwe, I managed and sustained cross-border collaborations involving Zimbabwean universities and SA, UK and USA institutions focused to strengthening outcomes delivery for the MEPI and HEPI consortia. Proven ability to manage complex projects, build productive partnerships, and deliver sustainable organisational outcomes in dynamic and resource-constrained environments.
Before joining the University of Zimbabwe I had spent 13 years in the NGO sector working some international organizations such as World Vision, Catholic Relief Services, ActionAid, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and European Partnership for Democracy. I served in various financial positions such as Bookkeeper, Grants Manager, Finance Manager, Regional Operations Manager and Project Accountant. I successfully supported the financial management of grants and development programmes funded by international partners (DFID, EU, ECHO, SIDA, NORAD), overseeing budget preparation, expenditure tracking, financial forecasting, resource allocation, and variance analysis.
Recognised for leadership in training and capacity development, having designed and facilitated numerous professional development programmes, workshops, and learning interventions for diverse audiences. Combines strategic thinking with practical implementation skills to improve organisational effectiveness, workforce capability, and operational performance.