Contact
Email: po.chavula@gmail.com Email: paul.malizgani@umu.se Email: paul.chavula@unza.zm Mobile: +260 975 190 047 Google Scholar My CVRoles
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Biography
Who is Malizgani?
He is a dedicated and forward‑thinking public health researcher and lecturer at the University of Zambia, School of Public Health, and a PhD scholar in Epidemiology and Global Health at Umeå University in Sweden, where he is expected to complete his doctorate in April 2026. He holds an Masters of Public Health and a BA in Adult Education and Policy Studies. His expertise spans community health, adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), health promotion, qualitative methods, policy analysis, mixed‑method studies, and research at the intersection of non‑communicable diseases (NCDs) and HIV. His portfolio includes implementation science research on NCD–HIV and nutrition intersections, as well as studies on gender, stigma, behavioural change, and community‑level decision‑making that have influenced policy and practice.What About His Career?
Over the past decade, he has led and collaborated on major research projects funded by USAID, WHO, the Global Fund, UNICEF, the Swedish Research Council, the University of Michigan, and the University of Miami. Through these roles, he has strengthened his capacity to design rigorous studies, guide multidisciplinary research teams, conduct policy‑relevant analysis, and work closely with national and international partners. His research extends across Zambia, Sweden, the United States, Norway, Uganda, Lesotho, South Africa, Mozambique, Ethiopia, and Malawi, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing public health systems.What is His Research Background?
He is currently leading innovative research on comprehensive sexuality education (CSE), applying systematic, policy, and qualitative methods to generate actionable insights for programme improvement. Alongside this work, he continues to contribute to scholarships in adolescent health, health policy and systems, and implementation science. To date, he has authored more than 42 peer‑reviewed publications. -
Education & Training
Education
International Training & Certificates
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Professional Positions
Professional Positions
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Honors, Awards & International Appointments
- Advisor, Technical Committee – Toolkit for Scaling Up Comprehensive Sexuality Education (UNESCO, WHO, UNFPA) (2025–Present)
- Predoctoral International Exchange Fellow – University of Miami, USA (2025)
- Seed Grant Awardee – Center for International Reproductive Health Training (CIRHT), University of Michigan, USA (2024–2025)
- Senior Collaborator – Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), Global Burden of Disease Study, University of Washington, USA (2021–present)
- Principal Investigator – Swedish Research Council / Umeå University / Michigan University Project (2022–2026)
- Co-Investigator – Mortality Study, National TB and Leprosy Program, Kingdom of Lesotho (2022)
- Mutual Mentorship on Gender and Health – University of California Davis & USAID (2016–2017)
- Research Fellow – University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), NIH & UNZA (May 2017–May 2018)
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Teaching Interests
What is my teaching and curriculum development experience?
I actively teach and mentor students in public health at both the undergraduate and Master of Public Health levels, with a strong focus on practical, skills-based learning. I contribute to curriculum development and course design in core areas such as community health, health promotion, SRHR, health services management, and research methods, ensuring that programmes remain relevant, evidence-based, and responsive to current public health needs. -
Research Interests
What are my main research interests and highlights?
My research focuses on adolescent health and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), with emphasis on how comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) is governed and implemented in Zambia. I also study community health systems, collaborative governance, and public health issues such as HIV, tobacco use, decentralised care models, and early childhood development. In 2025, I strengthened evidence on CSE governance, evaluated the decentralisation of MDR‑TB services, and demonstrated the crucial role of community‑based volunteers in early childhood development and rural health systems. I also highlighted the need for integrated HIV–NCD responses by analysing tobacco use among people living with HIV. -
Selected Publications
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International Professional Activities
Advisory Technical Committee Member: Toolkit for Scaling Up Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) – UNESCO, WHO, UNFPA (2025–Present)
Principal Investigator (International): Collaborative governance in delivering comprehensive sexuality education in Zambia. Funded by Swedish Research Council/Umeå University and University of Michigan/CIRHT (2022–2026)
Senior Collaborator: Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), Global Burden of Disease Study – University of Washington, USA (2021–Present)
Co-Investigator: Mortality Study for the National TB and Leprosy Program, Kingdom of Lesotho (2022)
Managing Editor: Community Health Systems Journal (collaboration: Umeå University, Makerere University, Muhimbili University, University of the Western Cape, University of Zambia) (2022–2024)
Researcher: Global Fund Project on HIV, TB, and Malaria (with Ministry of Health, Zambia) (2021–2024)
Member: GBV and Primary Health Care Space – Umeå University, Sweden (2021–Present)
Member: Community Health System Connect (CHS-CONNECT) (2019–Present)
Mutual Mentee/Mentor: Integrating Gender and Nutrition within Agricultural Extension Services (INGENAES) program – University of California, Davis & USAID (2016-2017)
Mentee: Integration of Adaptive Leadership framework into HIV/AIDS programs – Harvard University & PEPFAR/USAID (2019-2021)
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