Wesley Kapaya Mwambazi PhD, MSc, ACCA

Wesley Kapaya Mwambazi serves as Zambia’s Advocacy In-Country Coordinator for the Global Health Advocacy Incubator’s (GHAI) Data for Health (D4H) Program and Immunization. In this role, he collaborates with various stakeholders and supports two key projects within the Health Systems Strengthening Unit: Immunization Financing and Data for Health. 

Wesley brings over 20 years of experience, primarily from his work in the Ministry of Health's planning and budgeting department, where he engaged with cooperating partners and led budget advocacy efforts in collaboration with civil society organizations (CSOs) in the health sector. Before joining GHAI, he was the Governance Specialist for the World Bank's Zambia COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness project. His previous roles also include Assistant Director for Healthcare Financing, Principal Planner, and Financial Specialist within the Ministry of Health. 

Wesley holds a PhD in Business and Management and a Master of Science degree in Economics and Finance. He is also a Chartered Accountant with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), bringing a robust analytical and financial perspective to his work in health systems strengthening and budget advocacy.