Lophina Phiri
Nursing
SHATIN
Summary
Results-oriented nursing manager, educator and researcher with PhD in Nursing. I have over 13 years of nursing experience and experience in health services management, health program management, monitoring and evaluation, clinical and research mentorship, coaching, supervision, and capacity building. My core areas of expertise include nursing management and leadership, academic teaching, clinical supervision, curriculum development, quality assurance and improvement, as well as research and intervention development and evaluation.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Postdoctoral fellow
The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, the Chinese University Of Hong Kong
8 2024
- seminars, and Initiating and developing research projects
- Engaging in research activities including literature reviews, data analysis, and publication of research findings
- Working closely with faculty members on research projects, grant applications and academic publications
- Providing mentorship and guidance to postgraduate students involved in research projects
- Writing and submitting research papers to academic journals for publication to contribute to advancement of nursing knowledge
- Assisting in development of grant proposals and securing funding for research projects
- Attending professional development activities such as workshops, seminars, and training sessions to enhance research skills and knowledge
- Presenting research findings at conference and other academic events to share knowledge
- Conducting systematic reviews, literature reviews, cross-sectional studies, qualitative studies, and intervention studies
- Conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Project Manager
Paediatric Child Health Association (PACHA)
04.2017
- Overseeing planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of neonatal project to achieve defined goals according to set timeline
- Coordinating project activities and provision of technical expertise
- Reviewing progress with project leader against work plan and adjusting targets, strategies, resources, and delegation of responsibilities to ensure that targets are met on time
- Coordinating mentorship activities by scheduling them, arranging for transport, and reviewing impact mentorship brings project
- Coordinating, leading, and facilitating training of health workers in building capacity of technical teams
- Providing technical guidance and management support to achieve concrete and sustainable results, including research, monitoring, and overseeing implementation of research SOPs
- Monitoring project expenditures by ensuring that are within budget and program is implemented cost-effectively
- Analyzing the data from the health facilities to ensure that the project is bringing impact
- Representing the program in engagement with key stakeholders by attending stakeholders’ meetings
- Participating in writing grant proposals for the project and research activities of the organization
- Supervising the research study titled “the post-discharge clinical and developmental outcomes of newborn babies admitted in the nursery in Dedza district in Malawi”.
Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Departmental Manager
Ministry of Health, Mzuzu Central Hospital
03.2016
- Coordinating RMNCH activities for the department
- Providing quality maternal newborn child health and nutrition services including family planning
- Conducting performance appraisal of nursing officers periodically
- Participating in developing management tools for the health sector and hospital
- Providing obstetric and SRH services and working with communities, NGOs and community-based organization on interventions to improve HIV and AIDS interventions
- Conducting supportive supervision and mentorship of staff in Health care
- Conducting capacity building of health workers through continuous professional development.
Deputy District Nursing Officer/Senior Nursing Officer
Ministry of Health, Ntcheu District Hospital
10.2014
- Assisting the District Nursing Manager in monitoring health services in the district
- Developing annual plans for the district health office
- Participating in budget meetings
- Overseeing implementation of HIV/AIDS and RMNCH programs
- Providing leadership and management role for nursing personnel
- Supervising nursing and other healthcare staff
- Providing guidance in the implementation of national policies and guidelines
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives.
Nursing Officer
Ministry of Health, Ntcheu District Hospital
01.2008
- Planning and implementing comprehensive quality nursing care using nursing process
- Documenting and maintaining accurate records of all nursing care provided
- Facilitated the implementation standard and procedures of nursing/midwifery care
- Analyzing the adherence to standard precautions of infection prevention of all ward staffs
- Conducting performance appraisal of subordinate staffs and makes appropriate recommendations to senior nursing officer in the unit.
Education
PhD in Nursing -
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
MSc. Child Health Nursing - undefined
University of Malawi
Pg Dip. Child Health Nursing - undefined
University of Cape Town
University Certificate in Midwifery -
University of Malawi
04.2001 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Malawi
Malawi School Certificate of Education - undefined
Malawi National Examinations Board
Skills
Teaching, training, mentorship, and supervision skills
Knowledge development and research skills
Health and research project development & management
Monitoring and evaluation skills
Quality assurance & quality improvement skills
Computer literacy
Leadership and management
Advanced knowledge in the subject of specialty (Pediatric & Child Health Nursing)
Results based performance management skills
Research skills including quantitative and qualitative research design, systematic reviews, integrated reviews, and literature reviews
Certification
Certified Professional Nurse - Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi
Accomplishments
- Best student oral presentation award during the 9th Nursing Symposium on Cancer Care Cum 1st Genomic and Genetic Nursing Forum, May 22-24, 2024, Hong Kong.
- Best poster presentation-Honourable mention Award during Research Poster Exhibition 2024, May 21, 2024, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
- Outstanding academic award for Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing 2022/2023- The Chinese University of Hong kong, Fuculty of Medicine, The Nethersole School of Nursing
- Chinese University Postgraduate Scholarship for PhD Studies 2021
- Global Fund Scholarship-Postgraduate Studies- 2012, Ministry of Health & Kamuzu College of Nursing
- Africa Paediatric Fellowship for Nursing -2012, University of Cape Town
- Child Nursing Pathway Award- Best Student, 2013, University of Cape Town
- KADMSA Award-Best Student Midwifery Award -2009, Kamuzu College of Nursing
- Stadia Helsinki Poly. Student Exchange Award- 2007, Kamuzu College of Nursing
- Diana Jere Merit Award- 2007 Kamuzu College of Nursing
- David Livingstone Millennium Scholarship -2006, Kamuzu College of Nursing
- David Livingstone Millennium Scholarship -2005, Kamuzu College of Nursing
Presentations
- Effectiveness of psychoeducation interventions on caregivers of children with cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis, 9th Nursing Symposium on Cancer Care Cum 1st Genomic and Genetic Nursing Forum, May 22-24, 2024, Hong Kong
- Experience of family caregivers of children receiving cancer treatment: A qualitative study, 9th Nursing Symposium on Cancer Care Cum 1st Genomic and Genetic Nursing Forum, April 24-28, 2024, Hong Kong
- Feasibility and preliminary outcomes of a psychoeducation intervention for caregivers of children with cancer receiving treatment: A pilot study, Research Poster Exhibition 2024, May 21, 2024, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- The impact of paediatric cancer on caregivers: Multi-centre cross-sectional study, 55th Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP2023), Ottawa, Canada
- Translation and psychometric evaluation of Chichewa version of brief COPE among the caregivers of children with cancer, 2nd International Advanced Nursing Practice Conference (IAPNC) 2023, Hong Kong
- Perception of caregivers on their participation in care of their hospitalized children, Building Children’s Nursing for Africa Conference, March 28-30, 2017, Cape Town, South Africa
Employeeid
622546
Research
- Experiences of caregivers of children with cancer in Malawi: A qualitative study, Principal Investigator, 2022-2023
- Anxiety, depressive symptoms, health-related quality of life, and their associated factors among caregivers of children with cancer: A cross-sectional study, Principal Investigator, 2022-2023
- Effectiveness of psychoeducation intervention on anxiety, depressive symptoms, coping, and health-related quality of life among caregivers of children with cancer: A randomised controlled trial, Principal Investigator, 2022-2023
- Translation and psychometric evaluation of the brief cope questionnaire and assessment of coping for caregivers of children with cancer, Principal Investigator, 2022-2023
- Health-Related Quality of Life of Nurses in Pediatric Wards in Malawi: A National Cross-sectional Study, Collaborator, Ongoing
Entity
The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, the Chinese University Of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
Academiccontributions
- Team member of the technical working group reviewing neonatal care tools i.e Care of Infants and Neonates (COIN) training manual, supervision and mentorship checklist- 2020
- Research team member of research titled Treatment of Young infant in Ntcheu (TYIIN), Malawi- 2016-2017.
- Team member of the technical working group that reviewed and updated ETAT manual- 2016
- Member Curriculum Review for MSc. Child Health Nursing for Malawi- University of Cape Town and Kamuzu University of Health Science (KUHeS) formely called Kamuzu College of Nursing- 2014
References
- Professor William Ho Cheung Li, PhD Thesis Supervisor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Medicine, The Nethersole School of Nursing, Sha Tin New Territories, Hong Kong, williamli@cuhk.edu.hk, +852 3943 0889
- Assistant Professor Ankie Cheung, Supervisor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Medicine, The Nethersole School of Nursing, Sha Tin New Territories, Hong Kong, ankiecheung@cuhk.edu.hk, +852 3943 0515
- Mrs. Maureen Majamanda, Senior Lecturer, Kamuzu University of Health Science, P.O Box 437, Blantyre, +265 992 160 415, mdmajamanda@kuhes.ac.mw
- Mr. Norman Lufesi, Project Leader, Neonatal Care Project, CHSU, P/ Bag 65, Lilongwe, +265 888 714 961, nlufesi@gmail.com
Training
- Introduction to Teaching and Learning, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2023
- Research Data Management for Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2022
- Behavioural and Survely Research Ethics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2021
- Human Subjects Ethic, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2021
- Publication Ethics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2021
- Project Management in Global Health, University of Washington, 2021
- Project Management, Centre for Research & Training, Polytechnic, 2019
- Care of Infants and Neonates, Peadiatric and Child Health Association, 2018
- Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses, Western Cape College of Nursing, 2013
- Basic Paediatric Life Support Skills, University of Cape Town, 2013
- Emergencey Triage Assessment Treatment, Ministry of Health, Malawi, 2012
Timeline
Project Manager
Paediatric Child Health Association (PACHA)
04.2017
Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Departmental Manager
Ministry of Health, Mzuzu Central Hospital
03.2016
Deputy District Nursing Officer/Senior Nursing Officer
Ministry of Health, Ntcheu District Hospital
10.2014
Nursing Officer
Ministry of Health, Ntcheu District Hospital
01.2008
University Certificate in Midwifery -
University of Malawi
04.2001 - 04.2009
Postdoctoral fellow
The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, the Chinese University Of Hong Kong
8 2024
PhD in Nursing -
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
MSc. Child Health Nursing - undefined
University of Malawi
Pg Dip. Child Health Nursing - undefined
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Malawi
Malawi School Certificate of Education - undefined
Malawi National Examinations Board
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