Our Team
The people behind Macha Research Trust's research, innovation and public health impact.
Meet Our Team
Macha Research Trust brings together experienced professionals, researchers, scientists, administrators and technical teams working together to support high-quality health research in Zambia.
Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in public health, scientific research, administration, finance, laboratory science, data management and community-based research.
Leadership Team
Our leadership team provides strategic, scientific, administrative, financial and human resources direction to Macha Research Trust.
Dr. Phillimon Ndubani
Managing Director
Dr. Ndubani is a Social Scientist with academic and professional backgrounds in Social Work and Public Health. He has extensive experience in teaching, research and programme evaluation.
He has extensive experience managing and coordinating community-based public health research and working with both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
His research interests include health systems research, health-seeking behaviours, gender research, poverty and livelihoods.
View ProfileNkumbula Moyo
Administrative Director
Nkumbula Moyo is an experienced research and programme professional with experience supporting health research and implementation activities.
His professional experience includes HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, infectious diseases, health service delivery and maternal and child health programmes.
He contributes to the coordination, administration and effective implementation of institutional research activities.
View ProfileChristopher Book
Administrative Adviser
Christopher Book has provided long-standing administrative and institutional support to Macha Research Trust.
His experience includes oversight and support in administration, human resources, accounts, information technology, maintenance, hospitality and institutional projects.
He continues to provide valuable administrative advice and institutional support to the Trust.
View ProfileDr. Lombe
Scientific Director
Dr. Lombe provides scientific leadership at Macha Research Trust and supports the development and implementation of the organisation's research activities.
His scientific leadership contributes to the advancement of high-quality research and collaboration across the Trust's research programmes.
Full profile information will be added soon.
Patrick Nkonge
Chief Finance Officer
Patrick Nkonge supports the financial management and accountability of Macha Research Trust, helping ensure effective financial administration in support of the organisation's research programmes and operations.
View ProfileFortune Ndambo
Human Resources
Fortune Ndambo supports human resources functions at Macha Research Trust and contributes to effective staff administration and organisational support.
Full profile information will be added soon.
Research & Technical Team
Our research and technical teams support the planning, implementation, management and delivery of research programmes across Macha Research Trust.
Japhet Matoba
Data Manager
Japhet Matoba supports research data management and the organisation of data associated with Macha Research Trust's research programmes.
Ben Katowa
Senior Laboratory Scientist
Ben Katowa supports laboratory research and scientific activities within Macha Research Trust.
Michael Musonda
Laboratory Scientist
Michael Musonda supports laboratory research and scientific activities associated with Macha Research Trust's research programmes.
Twig Mudenda
Entomology / Reference Laboratory Services Coordinator
Twig Mudenda supports entomology and reference laboratory activities associated with Macha Research Trust's research programmes.
Our Multidisciplinary Approach
Macha Research Trust brings together professionals from different disciplines to support research that responds to important health challenges.
Our scientific, laboratory, data management, field, administrative, financial and human resources teams work together to ensure that research programmes are implemented effectively and responsibly.
Public Health
Community health, health systems and population-based research.
Malaria Research
Malaria epidemiology, surveillance, vector biology and control.
Laboratory Science
Laboratory research and scientific support for research programmes.
Data & Research Support
Data management, research coordination and operational support.
Collaborate With Our Team
We welcome collaboration with researchers, universities, health institutions, government agencies and organisations interested in advancing health research and improving public health outcomes.
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