Ropafadzo Chifamba
Global health proffessional
Global health researcher with a Master of Public Health and experience in health equity, SRHR, policy analysis, and evidence synthesis. Interested in the social determinants of health, migration, and health inequalities, with a particular focus on how life-course experiences shape mental health outcomes. Committed to conducting policy-relevant research that advances health equity among underserved populations.
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Work Experience
Health Promotion Intern (Attachment)
Ministry of Health and Child Care
Oct 2021 — Jul 2022Beitbridge
- Facilitated community awareness and sensitization campaigns to strengthen public engagement in key health interventions
- Conducted health education sessions at health facilities and during community outreach
- Participated in Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) campaigns
- Supported the design, production, and dissemination of culturally appropriate IEC materials
- Coordinated multi-stakeholder meetings and supported health departments with training materials and logistics
- Collaborated with health implementation partners to ensure alignment with district and national goals
Relief Health Promoter
Médecins Sans Frontières
Apr 2022 — May 2022Beitbridge
- Delivered targeted health promotion and education to migrant and deportee populations, focusing on SRHR, HIV prevention, and access to essential health services
- Conducted interpersonal communication sessions with migrants, distributing health service booklets
- Ensured deported individuals were informed of available SRHR services, facilitating referrals to service providers
- Distributed basic needs to migrants in the quarantine centre
- Conducted daily needs assessments among deported individuals, coordinating closely with project teams
- Maintained stock files for all IEC materials and essential supplies, submitting item requests to ensure continued availability
DREAMS Graduate Intern
Plan International Zimbabwe
Sep 2022 — Dec 2023
- Coordinated delivery of Parent-to-Child Communication (PCC) sessions and Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in primary and secondary schools, building the capacity of teacher mentors and promoting age-appropriate messaging
- Facilitated the training and mentorship of community volunteers and teacher mentors on standardized data collection tools and DHIS2 reporting
- Conducted vulnerability assessments for Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) to support targeted enrolment and tailor services to HIV vulnerable AGYW
- Played a key role in organizing and implementing integrated outreach campaigns, coordinating four outreach campaigns per quarter
- Supported community mobilization efforts through various channels to promote awareness and demand for SRHR and HIV services
- Participated in district stakeholder meetings, strengthening partnerships with ministries, local authorities, partners, and health service providers
- Managed the distribution and stock tracking of IEC materials, ensuring continuous availability during campaigns and community sessions
- Administered project monitoring tools, facilitated timely Onsite Data Verification (OSDV), and ensured completeness and consistency of program data
- Led the training and follow-up of community-based volunteers on the use of DHIS2
- Coordinated quarterly joint monitoring and evaluation exercises with education and health stakeholders
- Compiled and submitted comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, contributing to donor reporting and internal learning
- Provided ongoing mentorship to field teams and volunteers, ensuring alignment with national SRHR priorities
Skills
Field Research & Data CollectionMaternal & Neonatal HealthHealth Education & PromotionQuestionnaire AdministrationCommunity Engagement & SensitizationSPSSMicrosoft ExcelDHIS2Project Monitoring & EvaluationStakeholder EngagementPolicy Development & Analysis
Education
Masters of Public Health, Global Health
Thammasat University
Bachelor of Science, Health Education and Health Promotion
University of Zimbabwe
References
Dr Rodger Doran
Lecturer · Thammasat University
Research supervisor
[email protected] · +66 2 564 4440-79
Dr Luca Falqui,
Adjunct Professor · Thammasat Univeristy
Examination Chair
Languages
English
Fluent
Shona
Fluent