Lameck Stewart Saka

Lameck Stewart Saka 172A Manor Road, Fishponds | Bristol, BS16 2EN | England | Professional Summary A healthcare and rehabilitation specialist with nine years of experience overseeing healthcare and rehabilitation programs for an international non-governmental organization in Malawi. I have consistently demonstrated a proven ability to design evidence-based projects, manage diverse partnerships, lead capacity-building initiatives, and ensure effective program implementation and budget tracking. Highly adaptable and self-motivated, I am recognized for effective partnership management, capacity building program design and implementation, and leading high-performing teams. My strong negotiation skills enable me to achieve intended program outcomes through effective partnerships. I am also culturally sensitive, equipped with excellent training and facilitation skills, and deeply committed to serving and safeguarding vulnerable populations to promote social inclusion. Professional Experience Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy University of West of England, Bristol — September 2022 – Present • Provide leadership for module teams, including evaluation, development, and reporting. • Prepare and deliver inclusive teaching and learning materials for students. • Design inclusive module assessments and feedback methods to enhance student learning. • Supervise students’ research projects and clinical placements. • Contribute to the evaluation and redesign of program curriculum to address national and global healthcare needs. • Engage in research activities for evidence-based practice. • Foster equity, diversity and inclusive teaching and learning practice. Country Manager Motivation AFRICA, Blantyre, Malawi — January 2017 – July 2022 Program Development • Generated project ideas and drafted concept notes and proposals, including detailed activity budgets. • Conducted due diligence for partnerships, initiated agreements (e.g., with Feed the Children, MACODA) and prepared terms of reference. • Delivered training for partner organizations to align with Motivation’s operational systems, core values, and capacity-building requirements for successful program implementation. Project Coordination and Quality Assurance • Supported partnerships in implementing agreed activities and timelines as outlined in terms of reference. • Held regular partnership meetings to review achievements and discuss development areas. • Tracked partner budgets and activity plans, addressed gaps and terminated partnerships for gross resource mismanagement (e.g., with PODCAM). • Initiated capacity-building training for partners to satisfy organizational and donor requirements. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) • Coordinated monitoring visits to partner organizations and project activities to verify resource utilization, expenditure liquidations, and implementation. • Supported the recruitment of external consultants for project evaluation and provided necessary assistance during evaluations. • Addressed gaps and celebrated achievements in stakeholder and partnership meetings and clarified action points. Reporting and Audit • Facilitated production of monthly finance and MEL reports for the program. • Prepared bi-annual and annual program reports. • Commissioned annual audits by organizing a competitive auditor recruitment process and provided support for the audit. • Conducted monthly checks on budgets and activities to forecast expenditure and ensure compliance with organizational policies and donor agreements. Compliance and Risk Management • Identified project risks during monthly meetings and developed mitigation strategies with partners, closely monitoring progress. • Ensured all partners receive training in relevant organizational policies and systems to meet organizational and donor requirements. • Conducted annual partnership assessments and provided tailored support. • Trained partners on Microsoft-based project management tools for tracking progress and expenditures, enabling timely adjustments as needed. Program Administration • Monitored day-to-day office activities through weekly team meetings. • Recruited and supported local office team. • Held monthly meetings with the regional director and represent the director in high-level local meetings. • Participated in quarterly and annual regional and Motivation global meetings. • Convened local program meetings to coordinate activities and discuss progress. Africa Regional Clinician Motivation AFRICA, Blantyre, Malawi — November 2013 – July 2022 (combined roles from January 2017 to July 2022) • Conducted annual evaluations of wheelchair service provision with partner offices, adhering to WHO guidelines. • Assessed the knowledge and skills of personnel involved in wheelchair service provision in Malawi. • Coordinated, managed, and delivered capacity-building activities across all program’s thematic areas, including wheelchair service provision, parent and caregiver training for children with cerebral palsy, peer mentoring for individuals with spinal cord injuries, and school inclusion for children with disabilities. • Supported partners, management, and communities in establishing skills, systems, and procedures for the eight WHO steps of wheelchair service provision and parent and caregiver empowerment projects. • Assisted with the integration of children with disabilities into local schools. • Collected and submitted MEL data for the program. • Delivered training and provided global support as part of the Clinical and Technical Specialists Team. • Reviewed and developed training manuals with the Clinical and Technical Specialists team. • Supported regional projects (Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania) through capacity-building programs • Prepared program technical reports. Knowledge, Skills and abilities • Digital platforms interaction • MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Analytical and problem-solving • Partnership management • Leadership and staff management • Budget tracking and forecasting • Equity, diversity, and inclusive practice • Facilitation and presentation Education • Master of Science in Healthcare Management, Unicaf University of Zambia • Postgrad Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, University of West of England • Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, University of the Western Cape, South Africa Other experiences • Training consultant, Cerebral Palsy Africa - • Contributing to rehabilitation training module for the Partnerships in International Medical Education (PRIME) medical doctors and nurses in South Asia and Gambia – 2025 • Contributed a chapter to community rehabilitation workers training manual for Community-based Inclusive Development (CBID) project, Enablement Foundation 2024 – Ethiopia and Zambia. • Contributed to the development of national CBID training package in Malawi - 2019 • President of Occupational Therapy Association of Malawi,- • Community-Based Rehabilitation Africa Network Country Representative (Malawi),- • Member of curriculum development team for the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy program at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences in Malawi,-. References Peter Mbuguah, Africa Regional Director, Motivation Charitable Trust,- Nicky Seymour, Independent rehabilitation services consultant (former Technical Service Development Manager at Motivation Charitable Trust),-