Zawadi Mageni Mboma

I am a research and grant management expert with 13+ years of experience in Tanzania. I hold an MPhil/PhD degree in Infectious and Tropical Diseases from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (U.K), a certificate in Fundraising and Development from UC San Diego and a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geography and Earth Science from Carthage College (U.S.A). I am fascinated by human-environment interactions in terms of disease occurrence through the exploration of spatial-temporal patterns of disease, priority setting and strategic planning to eradicate diseases. While Malaria is my core scientific interest, I have always approached it as part of a general ecosystem requiring expanded improvements in the greater health systems and development agenda. I am interested in operational research and impact evaluation of interventions; effective leadership and management of health development programs. Particularly, I am interested in the engagement of women, their representation and sustainability in leadership positions. I believe gender diversity is crucial to ensure inclusivity to achieve equity in global health. My grant management skills encompass entire grant life cycle support from conception of ideas to close out, grant and contract negotiation, and donor relations and stewardship.