Sitshengisiwe Ruzibe
Charlotte
Summary
Public health professional with over 8 years of experience designing and implementing evidence-based programs at the community, district, and provincial levels. Specialized in adolescent sexual and reproductive health and HIV prevention, with a strong focus on access, utilization, and evaluation of health services. Experienced in operational research, M&E, and data-driven decision-making. Research interests include adolescent health outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa, causal inference, risk factor analysis, intervention evaluation, and the social determinants of health.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Officer
Pangaea Zimbabwe
10.2020 - 07.2024
- Managed adolescent-focused HIV prevention programs reaching over 2,000 AGYW.
- Led efforts to increase access and utilization of HIV prevention, STI testing, family planning, and SRH education services.
- Supported peer education, community mobilization, and service linkage initiatives.
- Designed and monitored performance indicators and reporting systems across 13 health facilities.
- Authored and submitted research abstracts and IEC materials for national and international platforms.
- Analyzed program data to inform decision-making and improve operational efficiency.
- Managed relationships with stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration on project initiatives.
District Health Promotion Officer
Ministry Of Health And Child Care
01.2016 - 09.2020
- Planning coordination and evaluation of sexual and reproductive health programs expanded
immunization program, village health worker programs, water and sanitation programs,
nutrition programs and various other behavior change programs - Partnered with the National AIDS Council and the Young People’s Network to deliver youth-centered sexual health interventions.
- Established partnerships with local organizations, expanding outreach efforts for health education.
- Developed and implemented health promotion programs targeting community wellness and preventive care.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to design educational materials for diverse populations.
- Conducted KAP surveys and community needs assessments to inform district health strategies.
- Monitored progress of ongoing projects by collecting data and analyzing outcomes, allowing for continuous improvement in future programming efforts.
- Trained 200+ community volunteers in SRH, WASH, nutrition, and immunization campaigns.
- Led the development and distribution of culturally tailored health education materials to 20,000+ households.
Education
MSc - Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Midlands State University
Gweru, Zimbabwe08.2021
BSc - Health Education and Health Promotion
University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe07.2014
Skills
- Study Design & Protocol Development
- Quantitative Data Analysis (Stata)
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- Outcome & Risk Factor Analysis
- Scientific Writing & Abstract Development
- Program Performance Monitoring
- Scientific & Conference Communication
- Budgeting and financial management
- Capacity building
- Research and analysis
- Monitoring and evaluation
Certification
Certificate in Global Mental Health – University of Washington, 2022
Conference presentations and Publications
Conference Presentations
- - Ruzibe, S., et al. “Vulnerabilities Identification and Layering of Need-Based Services in Young Women Selling Sex Enrolled in the DREAMS Program in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe.” Oral presentation, International Workshop on HIV & Adolescence, 2023.
- - Ruzibe, S., et al. “Services for Sexually Exploited Minors and Young Women Selling Sex Enrolled in DREAMS Program, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe.” Poster presentation, ICASA, 2023.
Manuscripts
- - Ruzibe, S., et al. “Treatment Outcomes and Delays in Care Among Patients with Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Zimbabwe.” In revision for peer-reviewed publication. Developed through SORT IT (TDR/WHO).
Research Experience
Structured Operational Research and Training Initiative (SORT IT – TDR/WHO)
Operational Research Trainee (2023)
- Designed and conducted a study on treatment outcomes and delays among DR-TB patients in Zimbabwe.
- Trained in protocol development, ethical approval processes, data management, biostatistical analysis, and manuscript writing.
- Authored a manuscript currently under revision for peer-reviewed publication.
Pangaea Zimbabwe – DREAMS Program
Program Officer (2020–2024)
- Co-authored abstracts presented at international conferences (ICASA 2023, HIV & Adolescence 2023).
- Conducted analysis and wrote narrative reports on service uptake, behavioral outcomes, and adolescent health indicators.
- Collaborated with M&E teams to generate data visualizations and interpretation for strategic decision-making.
Timeline
Program Officer
Pangaea Zimbabwe
10.2020 - 07.2024
District Health Promotion Officer
Ministry Of Health And Child Care
01.2016 - 09.2020
MSc - Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Midlands State University
BSc - Health Education and Health Promotion
University of Zimbabwe
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