Deborah Tembo Email and Phone Number
Am a registered nurse with an MPH (epidemiology and biostatics), a certificate in field epidemiology from AFNET, a BSc in nursing with specialty in community health nursing and a diploma in clinical nursing. As an active registered nurse under the General Nursing Council of Zambia, I have keen interest in public health activities and research to improve the health of vulnerable people (Children and women) in underserved communities. As a result, I have undertaken several trainings that equipped me with sound knowledge of epidemiology and disease intelligence, medical laboratory investigation, planning and coordination including budgeting, and emergency preparedness and response skills with a commendable performance in resolving public health and laboratory quality issues. With more than 10 years’ experience working actively in rural and urban communities, successfully participated as a rapid responder in Covid-19 outbreak response activities up to the declaration of close of the outbreak. Supported mentorship of 10 provinces and districts in formulation of rapid response management teams for enable well-coordinated outbreak response activities. I have participated in planning, coordination and implementation of research projects for better community health policy interventions and decision-making at the highest level. As a national consultant on the polio outbreak response in the country, I supported and provided technical expertise in coordinating and planning polio outbreak response activities including supplementary immunization activities (SIAs) and surveillance enhancement that interrupted polio virus transmission. this far I have participated in more than 11 SIAs and data is available at the EPI and Ministry of health. This has also improved AFP surveillance activities after some years of underperformance in the activities. I lead a research team that initially analyzed the country’s Acute Flaccid paralysis (AFP) surveillance performance indicators for the past seven years to understand the possible gaps for actions. I have also conducted polio and measles risk assessments and supported developed tailored action plans for surveillance improvements. I also collaborated with GPEI partners for expanded program on immunization (EPI) reviews, surveillance assessments, provincial and district trainings, and multi-agency outbreak response assessments (OBRAs) activities. Am a peer reviewer of PLOS ONE, published in peer reviewed journals and a member of several scientific committees at the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI).
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Consultant EpidemiologistIqvia Jan 2023 - PresentLusaka Province, ZambiaCoordinating and planning polio outbreak response activities including supplementary immunization activities (SIAs) and surveillance enhancement. Participate in formulation of the implementation plan, micro-planning (national, provincial, subnational, facility and community), and implement SIAs according to the global polio eradication initiative (GPEI) guidelines. Formulation of data collection and validation tools for monitoring and evaluation of SIAs and surveillance activities. Conduct monitoring and evaluation activities before, during and after the campaign to ensure quality SIAs. Collect, analyse, and interpret SIA and surveillance data for immediate corrective actions in collaboration with the national public health emergency operation centre. Collaborate with GPEI partners for expanded program on immunisation (EPI) reviews, surveillance assessments, provincial and district trainings, and other aspects of program implementation. Participate in multi-agency outbreak response assessments (OBRAs) activities. Provide technical support for introduction of novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) and SIAs planning, implementation, and monitoring. Contribute to the distribution of advocacy and communication material to ensure that all levels of the immunization system are well informed about the nOPV2. Ensure that Polio and adverse event following immunisation (AEFI) surveillance are enhanced, sensitive and of sufficient quality to detect any polio cases or adverse events following immunisation. Conduct risk assessments, develop tailored action plans for improvement of surveillance to ensure no silent transmissions are occurring. Train and provide onsite technical supervisory support to subnational levels on polio and vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) surveillance. Provide technical support to strengthen routine immunisation systems. -
Registered NurseMinistry Of Health Of Zambia -
Field EpidemiologistZambia National Public Health Institute (Znphi) Jan 2019 - Nov 2023Zambia -
Consultant EpemiologistTask Force For Global Health- Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (Cdc), Atlanta-Usa Apr 2022 - Nov 2022Lusaka, Lusaka Province, ZambiaProvided support to Zambian Ministry of Health (MOH), in developing comprehensive outbreak preparedness and/or response activities. Provide technical support to enhance AFP surveillance. Collaborate with MOH to develop best practices and overcome challenges toward polio eradication. Collaborate with partners’ staff in the region in preparation of micro-plan, session plan and work plan for the SIAs, develop implementation (including coordination, logistics, microplanning, social mobilization) and monitoring and supervision plan in line with the outbreak response plan and national SIA guidelines. Participate in WHO/UNICEF, and other GPEI partner activities (EPI reviews, surveillance assessments, provincial and district trainings, or other aspects of program implementation). Serve as lead or technical resource on reviews of technical issues, including data management practices, and training of local health workers. Prepare periodic reports as requested under projects, including to CDC Zambia. Served as a Liaison between CDC, National emergency operation centre (EOC), and MOH. Review available data, including completion of zero reporting, results of analysis of data to evaluate surveillance performance and identify areas needing follow-up or field investigation to identify or confirm strengths and weaknesses. Analysed facility data to monitor performance of facilities in Lusaka province
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Public Health NurseMinistry Of Health Of Zambia Jan 2017 - Jan 2019George Health Centre ( Matero Subdistrict)Respond to emergency calls and assisting medical officers in providing adequate care to communities. Be a liaison between patient and private doctor, paramedics, family members, colleagues, and the community as appropriate. Assess needs of clients visiting the community and providing care/advice (e.g., the benefits of preventive medicine, etc.). Participated in the implementation of the introduction of the Public Health Nursing department and participated in development of activities and reporting tools for the department. Prepare health education material and conducting sessions to address staff on work environment, occupational health, and other specific medical and health issues for groups of staff. Conduct community under-five outreach activities in the facility catchment areas. Participate in the routine immunization activities using the reach every district (RED) strategy including polio vaccines and family planning needs of caretakers. Program and coordinate community health volunteer activities including screening for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and childhood illness of under-five. during community outreach sessions. Supervise and participate in child heath weeks and periodic intensification of routine immunization activities to screen, treat for illnesses as well as vaccinate all eligible children. Conduct community health assessment and screening to identify current community health behavior, health risks, and reportable diseases for early interventions. Performed community antenatal care and following up of pregnant women in the community especially those with underlying conditions to reduce maternal deaths and home delivery. Conducted community stakeholder engagement on sensitization and consultation to help reduce home deliveries, find out causes of increased numbers of babies born before arriving at the health facilities and factors contributing to maternal deaths.
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Registered NurseMinistry Of Health Of Zambia Sep 2011 - Dec 2016Kanyama 1St Level Hospital LusakaSupport the design, implementation, and monitoring of regional, district, and community child health and immunization activities in Lusaka, Copperbelt and Southern Regions. Provide technical support for child health and immunization activities at the facility and community levels in the implementing regions. Provide technical assistance to routine immunization activities and health system capacity building using RED strategies. Participate in technical working groups (TWGs) on child health and immunization to establish priorities, leverage on resources, strengthen partner coordination to improve child health and immunization outcomes. Conduct supportive supervision on child health and immunization activities in the community carried out by the different local NGOs. Support the implementation of assessments and studies in the areas of child health and immunization. Support capacity building of staff in child health and immunization through training, coaching, and mentoring. Contribute to the development of annual work plans, regular reporting and project documentation on child health and immunization activities. National trainer for integrated management for Childhood illnesses (IMCI) Summary of major achievements: Supported implementation of the integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI) having trained front-liners in Lusaka and other provinces in Zambia. Provided them with guidance and mentoring which improved the holistic approach in screening of under-five children. Improved implementation the RED strategy in most parts of Zambia as evidenced immunization Coverages of above 75% in most parts of the country.
Deborah Tembo Education Details
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University Of ZambiaCompleted With Certificate -
Zambia Field Epidemiology Program ( Fetp) And The African Field Epidemiology Network (Afenet), ZambiaCertificate In Fetp
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Lusaka Apex Medical UniversityMerit
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Chipata School Of NursingDiploma In Nursing
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Deborah Tembo works for Iqvia
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Deborah Tembo's current role is Epidemiologist (PHEOC, NRRT, Surveillance and SIA Coordination), BSCN, PGD, RN.
What schools did Deborah Tembo attend?
Deborah Tembo attended University Of Zambia, Zambia Field Epidemiology Program ( Fetp) And The African Field Epidemiology Network (Afenet), Zambia, Lusaka Apex Medical University, Chipata School Of Nursing.
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