ABRAHAM LUCKY MALAZA, MPH.PhD
Epidemiologist And Virologist
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
Innovative public health executive with over 20 years of expertise in TB and HIV program management, epidemiology, and monitoring & evaluation. A thought leader in leveraging artificial intelligence and data analytics for health systems strengthening. Proven track record in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and policy development to drive impactful health interventions at national and international levels. Background in medical science, trained medical virologist with expertise in molecular biology, immunology and tissue culture.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Epidemiologist
Accelerate 1, The Aurum Institute
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Provide epidemiological expertise to enhance the KwaZulu-Natal TB Control Programme
- Implement data-driven approaches for program monitoring and evaluation
- Develop strategic interventions to improve TB program outcomes
Data Analyst
TB LON SAFT, THINK (TB & HIV Investigative Network)
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Led advanced analytics to support TB program performance and decision-making
- Designed monitoring frameworks to improve program efficiency
- Provided technical support for data interpretation and visualization
Senior Programme Manager, M&E
EQUIP, MatCH Health Systems
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Managed M&E systems across 17 countries
- Developed key performance indicators for international public health initiatives
- Mentored M&E officers and led capacity-building programs
M&E Coordinator
SA SURE, Health Systems Trust
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Designed and implemented performance tracking systems
- Provided epidemiological guidance for evaluating program success
- Strengthened M&E capacity among government health officials
Research & Evaluation Specialist
Sukuma Sakhe, BroadReach Health Care
04.2014 - 08.2015
- Led comprehensive program evaluations and research initiatives
- Developed reports to inform health policy and system improvements
- Contributed to health systems research and development
Epidemiologist
SA SURE, Health Systems Trust
06.2012 - 03.2014
- Provided technical support for cohort monitoring and Tier.net roll-out
- Trained M&E officers on epidemiological data analysis
- Supported provincial HIV treatment cascade monitoring
Project Leader: HIV Population Surveillance
Africa Health Research Institute
09.2009 - 03.2012
- Managed large-scale HIV surveillance research projects
- Published findings in peer-reviewed journals and policy reports
- Oversaw data collection and ensured quality assurance
Education
MPH - Field Epidemiology
University of Pretoria
PhD - Medical Virology
University of Cape Town
MSc - Medical Virology
University of Cape Town
BSc Honours - Pharmacology
University of Cape Town
BSc - Microbiology & Biochemistry
University of the Western Cape
Skills
- Health Program Strategy & Leadership
- Epidemiological Research & Data Analytics
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Systems
- AI & Data Science in Public Health
- Capacity Development & Stakeholder Engagement
- Report Writing & Scientific Publications
- Technical Assistance & Mentorship
- Health Systems Strengthening
Fellowships And Scholarships
- FELTP South Africa – 2-year Field Epidemiology & Laboratory Training
- Fogarty International Fellowship – Medical Virology, USA
- EU Scholarships – Immunology & Medical Virology, Canada & Finland
Publications
- Published in PLoS ONE, Tropical Medicine & International Health.
- Speaker at International AIDS Conference, South African TB Conference, The Union World Conference on Lung Health.
- Co-author of Health Systems Trust’s '90-90-90 Compendium.'
Accomplishments
FELLOWSHIPS
FELTP South Africa – 2 year training programme in Field Epidemiology & Laboratory Training fellowship (NICD and UP).
EU Scholarships – 2 months international training fellowship in Immunology, Montreal Canada.
Fogarty International Fellowship – 6 months international training fellowship in Medical Virology, Maryland USA.
EU Scholarships – 6 months international training fellowship in Medical virology, Helsinki Finland.
EU Scholarships – 6 months international training fellowship in Medical virology, Helsinki Finland.
Timeline
Epidemiologist
Accelerate 1, The Aurum Institute
01.2024 - 03.2025
Data Analyst
TB LON SAFT, THINK (TB & HIV Investigative Network)
06.2021 - 12.2023
Senior Programme Manager, M&E
EQUIP, MatCH Health Systems
05.2017 - 09.2019
M&E Coordinator
SA SURE, Health Systems Trust
01.2016 - 04.2017
Research & Evaluation Specialist
Sukuma Sakhe, BroadReach Health Care
04.2014 - 08.2015
Epidemiologist
SA SURE, Health Systems Trust
06.2012 - 03.2014
Project Leader: HIV Population Surveillance
Africa Health Research Institute
09.2009 - 03.2012
PhD - Medical Virology
University of Cape Town
MSc - Medical Virology
University of Cape Town
BSc Honours - Pharmacology
University of Cape Town
BSc - Microbiology & Biochemistry
University of the Western Cape
MPH - Field Epidemiology
University of Pretoria
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