Adhikharhi is an experienced Global Health Leader with over seven years of expertise dedicated to enhancing healthcare access and improving outcomes in underserved communities. Skilled in strategic leadership, programmemanagement, and community health development, Adhikharhi has a strong focus on health systems strengthening and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) initiatives. With a proven ability to partner with Ministry of Health officials and District Health Offices, Adhikharhi is adept at fostering collaborative partnerships and achieving impactful results through innovative thinking and cross-cultural teamwork.
Adhikharhi currently serves as the Head of Programmes at On Call Africa, a role assumed in April 2024. In this position, Adhikharhi leads all aspects of programmatic work, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and national health priorities. Notably, Adhikharhi has successfully developed and managed multiple health programmes, significantly impacting rural communities in Zambia, and has strengthened partnerships with the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders.
Prior to this role, Adhikharhi was the Facility Quality Improvement Programme Manager at On Call Africa, managing relationships with various health stakeholders and leading project implementation. Earlier positions include Programmes Coordinator for the GIZ funded Project – Solar for Improved Rural Health, at On Call Africa, where Adhikharhi managed relationships with district health offices and community leaders, and Community Health Specialist under the Global Health Corps Fellowship, focusing on community health worker recruitment, training, and supervision.
Adhikharhi’s career also includes serving as the Centre Manager (DREAMS) for the Copperbelt Health Education Project (CHEP) – USAID Project (ZCHPP), overseeing the provision of services to Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) and their male partners, and as a Team Leader (Volunteer Coordinator) for Voluntary Service Overseas, International Citizenship Service, leading cross-cultural teams and organizing community health initiatives.
Adhikharhi is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Project Management from the University of Lusaka, holds a Bachelor of Development Studies from Copperstone University, a Professional Diploma in Programme Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation from Mulungushi University (2022), and a Certificate in Psycho-social Counselling from the University of Zambia.