Busisani is a Program Management Specialist for USAID. He is based in Zimbabwe and has over 10 years experience in public health, focusing on malaria data management. His career has included engaging with local communities to promote hygiene, sanitation and malaria prevention.
About
I'm a seasoned international development professional with over 10 years of experience in public health, specializing in malaria data management and epidemiology. I have served as a USAID Project Management Specialist, overseeing a five-year, ~$27 million cooperative agreement. I have also previously held roles as the National Malaria Elimination Coordinator and an M&E Officer for Zimbabwe's National Malaria Program.
Preferences
- Location: online
- Availability: daytime, evening, online
- Key stage: KS5
- Themes: environment, fieldwork and GIS
Current or most recent role
From August 2021, I served as a USAID Project Management Specialist for Malaria Data Management in Harare, Zimbabwe. In this role, I provided technical leadership on malaria data management and served as the Agreement Officer's Representative (AOR) for a five-year, ~$27 million cooperative agreement. I authored all geospatial maps and critical data analysis for the FY 2023, FY 2024, and FY 2025 Malaria Operational Plans (MOPs).
Previous experience
I would like to be a Professional Ambassador because of my deep expertise in USAID's mission and health programs, especially in malaria data and project management. Having served as an AOR and Project Management Specialist, I have firsthand experience in implementing and monitoring USAID-funded activities. My background aligns directly with the goals of a Professional Ambassador.
Why I want to become a professional ambassador
Types of activities
- Talking about current job and career pathway
- Running activities about my career sector and the opportunities available; talking about what geographical skills I use at work and how geography is used in the 'real world'
- Inspiring young people to choose geography
