Cecilia Maliwichi-Nyirenda

Kamuzu University of Health Sciences - Research Support Centre at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
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Malawi, MW

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Credentials

  • Women in Management and Leadership
    Pan African Learning and Growth Network
    Feb, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Finance for Non-Finance Managers
    Malawi Institute of Management
    Feb, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Strategic Planning
    Galilee International Management Institute (GIMI)
    Jul, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Grants Management and Closeout
    Southern Africa Consortium for Research Excellence (SACORE)
    Mar, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Leadership
    Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Trust
    Mar, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Postgraduate Supervision
    Southern Africa Consortium for Research Excellence (SACORE
    Aug, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • Presentations and public Speaking
    Southern Africa Consortium for Research Excellence (SACORE)
    Jan, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • Academic Leadership
    Southern Africa Consortium for Research Excellence (SACORE)
    Jul, 2013
    - Oct, 2024
  • Writing for publication
    Southern Africa Consortium for Research Excellence (SACORE)
    Jun, 2013
    - Oct, 2024
  • Good Clinical Laboratory Practice
    Vienna School of Clinical Research
    Mar, 2012
    - Oct, 2024
  • Women's Leadership Development and Management
    African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) and Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers (CGIAR) Gender & Diversity Program
    Sep, 2011
    - Oct, 2024
  • African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Research Proposal Writing
    INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE
    Jan, 2011
    - Oct, 2024
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
    Fletcher and Evance Consulting Group
    Feb, 2009
    - Oct, 2024
  • PHD in Biology
    University of Plymouth
    Aug, 2008
    - Oct, 2024
  • Professional presentation
    University of Plymouth
    Jun, 2008
    - Oct, 2024
  • Creating Index Tables
    University of Plymouth
    Sep, 2006
    - Oct, 2024
  • Microsoft Project
    University of Plymouth
    Apr, 2006
    - Oct, 2024
  • Negotiation Skills
    University of Plymouth
    Feb, 2006
    - Oct, 2024
  • Professional Writing Skills
    University of Plymouth
    Feb, 2006
    - Oct, 2024
  • Reference Management
    University of Plymouth
    Jan, 2006
    - Oct, 2024
  • Time Management
    University of Plymouth
    Dec, 2005
    - Oct, 2024
  • Developing Personal Web Page
    University of Plymouth
    Nov, 2005
    - Oct, 2024
  • Excel - Pivot Tables, Macros & Charts
    University of Plymouth
    Nov, 2005
    - Oct, 2024
  • Excel – Scenarios for Researchers
    University of Plymouth
    Nov, 2005
    - Oct, 2024
  • Excel – for Researchers
    University of Plymouth
    Oct, 2005
    - Oct, 2024
  • Managing Working Relationships
    University of Plymouth
    Oct, 2005
    - Oct, 2024
  • Working with Long Documents – for Researchers
    University of Plymouth
    Oct, 2005
    - Oct, 2024
  • Professional Development Development – Learning, Teaching and Assessment: Theory and Practice
    University of Plymouth
    Aug, 2005
    - Oct, 2024
  • Effective CV writing
    University of Plymouth
    Feb, 2005
    - Oct, 2024
  • Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS)
    University of Plymouth
    Jan, 2005
    - Oct, 2024
  • Developing Research Design
    University of Plymouth
    Dec, 2004
    - Oct, 2024
  • Power Point for Researchers
    University of Plymouth
    Dec, 2004
    - Oct, 2024
  • Career Planning
    University of Plymouth
    Nov, 2004
    - Oct, 2024
  • Managing Electronic Resources
    University of Plymouth
    Nov, 2004
    - Oct, 2024
  • Project Management
    University of Plymouth
    Nov, 2004
    - Oct, 2024
  • Qualitative Research Methods
    University of Plymouth
    Nov, 2004
    - Oct, 2024
  • Rapid Reading
    University of Plymouth
    Nov, 2004
    - Oct, 2024
  • Research management
    University of Plymouth
    Nov, 2004
    - Oct, 2024
  • Risk Management
    University of Plymouth
    Nov, 2004
    - Oct, 2024
  • Food Security and Biodiversity
    Leadership for Environment and Development
    Jun, 2000
    - Oct, 2024
  • Striving for Sustainable Development in Southern Africa
    Leadership for Environment and Development
    Jun, 2000
    - Oct, 2024
  • Concept of sustainable development
    Leadership for Environment and Development
    Jul, 1999
    - Oct, 2024
  • Master of Science in Biology
    Chancellor College, University of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi
    Jan, 1999
    - Oct, 2024
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
    Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries and Environmental Affairs
    Dec, 1998
    - Oct, 2024
  • Bachelor of Science
    Chancellor College, University of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi
    Jan, 1994
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
    • Malawi
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Kamuzu University of Health Sciences - Research Support Centre
      • May 2021 - Present
  • University of Malawi, College of Medicine - Research Support Centre
    • Director
      • Feb 2014 - Apr 2021
  • University of Malawi, College of Medicine
    • Scientific Operations Manager
      • Dec 2011 - Jan 2014

      I was responsible for providing oversight in the Research Support Centre's Data Management Unit, Clinical Trials Unit and Information Unit. I was also responsible for coordinating research trainings I was responsible for providing oversight in the Research Support Centre's Data Management Unit, Clinical Trials Unit and Information Unit. I was also responsible for coordinating research trainings

  • Leadership for Environment and Development
    • United States
    • International Trade and Development
    • Training Manager
      • Feb 2010 - Dec 2011

      I was organising and coordinating trainings in leadership and development in Southern and Eastern Africa. During my tenure, I also organised a training for participants from all over the world. I was organising and coordinating trainings in leadership and development in Southern and Eastern Africa. During my tenure, I also organised a training for participants from all over the world.

  • Leadership for Environment and Development - Southern and Eastern Africa
    • Training Coordinator
      • Feb 2011 - Nov 2011

      I was responsible for all trainings under Leadership for Environment and Development - Southern and Eastern Africa (LEAD-SEA). I coordinated trainings within Malawi and in the region. I also coordinated international training session in Port Elizabeth where participating LEAD countries attended. The countries included UK, India, Pakistan, Russia, Brazil, South Africa, Tanzania, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi I was responsible for all trainings under Leadership for Environment and Development - Southern and Eastern Africa (LEAD-SEA). I coordinated trainings within Malawi and in the region. I also coordinated international training session in Port Elizabeth where participating LEAD countries attended. The countries included UK, India, Pakistan, Russia, Brazil, South Africa, Tanzania, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi

  • National Herbarium and Botanic Gardens of Malawi
    • Scientific Officer
      • Mar 1996 - Feb 2010

      I was responsible for undertaking ethnobotanical research, plant identification, and consultancies I was responsible for undertaking ethnobotanical research, plant identification, and consultancies

    • Scientific Officer
      • Dec 1994 - Jan 2010

      I was the first female scientist to work at National Herbarium and Botanic Gardens of Malawi (NHBGM). My research interest was in ethnobotany especially herbal medicines. While at NHBGM I was involved in a project on Medicinal Plants and Biodiversity in Madagascar, Malawi and Uganda. The project was funded by International Development Research Centre (IDRC). I was also involved in Malawi Government-funded project on Conservation of Mondia whytei, a medicinal plant and traditional aphrodisiac in Malawi. I was a Malawi focal point for these projects: Plant Resources of Tropical Africa (PROTA) Project (funded by European Union) and Trade in wildlife medicinals in East and Southern Africa (funded by Trade Record Analysis of Flora and Fauna in Commerce (TRAFFIC)), Priority setting for Indigenous fruits selected for domestication by farmers in Malawi (funded by ICRAF). Show less

  • Malawi Government
    • India
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Researcher for Conservation of Mondia whytei (traditional aphrodisiac)
      • 2003 - 2004

      I was responsible for investigating uses of Mondia whytei, a plant traditionally used as an aphrodisiac and assessing its conservation status in Malawi I was responsible for investigating uses of Mondia whytei, a plant traditionally used as an aphrodisiac and assessing its conservation status in Malawi

  • European Union
    • International Affairs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Regional Officer for Southern Africa for Plant Resources of Tropical Africa (PROTA)
      • 2002 - 2004

      I was responsible for consolidating database of plant resources of Malawi including their uses I was responsible for consolidating database of plant resources of Malawi including their uses

  • International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
    • Canada
    • International Trade and Development
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Project Officer
      • Apr 1995 - Nov 1996

      I was responsible for undertaking research on medicinal plants I was responsible for undertaking research on medicinal plants

  • Ministry of Education Science and Technology -Blantyre Secondary School
    • High School Teacher
      • Oct 1994 - Nov 1995

      I was teaching Biology and Physical Science. I was also responsible for students in Form 2 I was teaching Biology and Physical Science. I was also responsible for students in Form 2

  • Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
    • Malawi
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Secondary School Teacher for Biology and Physics
      • Oct 1994 - Mar 1995

      Apart from teaching Biology and Physical Science, I was Class Teacher for Form 2. I was also caretaker for bind students that were in the class Apart from teaching Biology and Physical Science, I was Class Teacher for Form 2. I was also caretaker for bind students that were in the class

Education

  • University of Malawi - Chancellor College
    Bachelor of Science, Biology and Demography
  • University of Malawi Chancellor College
    Master of Science, Biology (Indigenous Knowledge / Herbal Medicines)
  • University of Plymouth
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Biology

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