Biography

Andrew Kalipinde is a Public Health graduate from the University of Livingstonia, where he earned a BSc in Public Health with Credit in October 2025. During his academic and field work, he developed strong expertise in digital data collection, community health, and research, with a particular focus on rural health programs in Malawi.

Andrew has hands-on experience conducting field surveys and health promotion activities. He served as a Community Health Worker Intern at Rumphi District Hospital, where he collected and analyzed data for nutrition, HIV/AIDS, TB, and maternal health programs using KoboToolbox, ODK, and GPS data capture. He is proficient in SPSS, and Stata, and has skills in data cleaning, validation, and reporting. He has also worked as a Youth Coordinator with Pindula Impact Mzuzu, managing volunteer teams and coordinating activities in hard-to-reach communities while ensuring timely and accurate data reporting.

Beyond public health, Andrew is deeply passionate about agriculture, particularly poultry and pig farming. He values community engagement, cultural sensitivity, and using data-driven approaches to support development. Fluent in both Chichewa and English, he is known for his commitment to data quality, confidentiality, and safeguarding principles.

Driven by a desire to create tangible impact, Andrew joined CorpsAfrica as a Volunteer in Cohort 10. He is excited to be part of the largest cohort to date and to contribute to the ambitious goal of creating 10,000 jobs in communities across Malawi. He looks forward to collaborating with local communities to implement sustainable solutions that promote health, economic opportunity, and long-term growth.