About Us
Who We Are
SynerHEALTH is a Zambian non-profit organization dedicated to improving health outcomes through health systems strengthening, technical support, policy influence, and community-centered interventions.
We work across priority areas including public health programming, capacity building, WASH, and climate-resilient health approaches to help address both immediate service delivery needs and long-term system challenges.
We are committed to supporting national health priorities while building sustainable, locally owned solutions that enhance resilience and equity in healthcare delivery.
By working in partnership with government, communities, local institutions, and development partners, we aim to strengthen systems, inform better decision-making, and contribute to more responsive and effective health services across Zambia.
Core Values
Vision
A healthier Zambia with resilient, equitable, and sustainable health systems that enable all communities to thrive.
Mission
To support the Government of Zambia, particularly the Ministry of Health, in advancing national health priorities through integrated programming, health systems strengthening, climate-resilient health solutions, and sustainable community interventions that protect and improve lives.
Our Approach
Systems Strengthening: We focus on strengthening national and local health systems rather than creating parallel structures.
Government Alignment: All our work supports Ministry of Health priorities and policies.
Integrated Solutions: We address health challenges through a multi-sectoral approach, including HIV, WASH, climate resilience, and nutrition.
Local Ownership: We empower local organizations and communities to drive sustainable change.
Leadership & Governance
SynerHEALTH is governed by a Board of Directors responsible for strategic oversight, accountability, and compliance with national laws.
The organization operates in accordance with the NGO Act and is committed to transparency, ethical conduct, and effective governance.
Board
Robert Makunu
Technical Capacity & Organizational Strategy
A seasoned health and development professional with over 20 years of experience in public health across the African context. Holds advanced training in public health and strategic management, with a strong track record in organizational leadership, project management, and multi-sectoral program implementation in health, youth, gender, and social inclusion. Skilled in partnership development, stakeholder engagement, and institutional capacity strengthening. Brings over a decade of experience in managing complex, collaborative programs and driving program quality across all health system building blocks. Internationally recognized for providing strategic technical leadership to influence public health and development policy at global, regional, and national levels.
Additionally, he brings in a wide experience in new business development, local context scanning and scoping, new partner engagement and the ability to strategically bring organization together for formidable bid application.
Operational Staff
Matilda Nkashi
Grant Management Lead | Financial, Management and Capacity Strengthening, Organizational Financial Compliance
Matilda Changwe Nkashi is a seasoned and results-driven professional with expertise in Financial Management, Grant and Contract Management, Risk and Compliance Management delivering operational efficiency at regional, country, and partner levels. Adept in Human Resource, Administration, and Supply Chain Management, ensuring seamless functionality across diverse organizational structures with over 20 years professional work experience
She brings a wealth of experience in Training and Facilitation, designing and executing impactful training programs on Financial Management, Grant and Contract Management, Risk Management, Internal Control Systems, and Donor compliance. A strategic thinker with Organizational Planning and Analytical and Systems Thinking abilities, driving sound decision-making and sustainable solutions.
Recognized for Leadership Management, fostering positive work cultures and managing diverse teams effectively. She further possesses exceptional Proposal Writing skills, crafting compelling proposals that align with organizational goals, donor requirements, and regulatory frameworks. She is a proactive and resourceful professional with a commitment to ethical conduct, integrity, and excellence. Known for Excellent Communication skills, engaging diverse stakeholders to achieve strategic goals. Passionate about enhancing operational efficiency through innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking leadership.
She is backed by solid credentials being a holder of a Master of Business Administration from Heriot Watt University Scotland (Edinburgh School of Business), a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA), a Fellow of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (FZICA) and currently studying towards being a Certified Fraud Examiner under the Association Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)