Executive Commitee

The Executive Committee of the Malawi Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (MAMLS) provides leadership and oversight in implementing the association’s goals and policies. This team works closely with the Council Committee to manage operations, coordinate programs, and represent the interests of members nationwide.

Mr. Confidence Banda

President

Confidence Banda is a young scientist with Honors degree in Medical Laboratory sciences aspiring for a Master’s degree and PHD in Global Health and Implementation Science. Global Health training combined with the current qualification will position him to Lead a robust team in policy making related to medical laboratory medicine in Malawi based on local evidence, provide mentorship of students interested in medical laboratory research in Malawi and Contribute to regional excellence in the laboratory diagnostic services and patient management. 

Lack of policy review and Implementation is one of the leading factors stagnating the provision of essential diagnostic services in Malawi and Sub-Saharan Africa. There is an implicit acceptance that an evidence-based culture underpins the practice of laboratory medicine, however in Malawi laboratory diagnostic services are limited to only a few hospitals of which many are struggling to keep up with the high demands and quality standard levels. As for rural areas, knowledge of, and access to medical laboratory services is almost nonexistent. This leaves disease diagnosis solely to be done clinically- which is contributing to high rates of misdiagnosis and antimicrobial resistance.

Mr. Hope Chidule

Vice President

Medical Laboratory Scientist | Health Systems Leader | Doctorpreneur | Entrepreneur

Professional Profile

Hope Chidule is a distinguished Medical Laboratory Scientist and Laboratory Officer, health leader, and emerging doctorpreneur dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery through innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability in low-resource settings.

He currently serves as Vice President of the Malawi Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (MAMLS), where he plays a strategic role in professional leadership, policy engagement, workforce development, and continuous professional development for laboratory professionals nationwide.

Hope is the Chief Executive Officer of Hope Medical Suppliers, a healthcare and diagnostics enterprise focused on improving access to quality medical and laboratory supplies. Through this venture, he champions sustainable, locally driven business models that strengthen health systems while addressing resource constraints common in developing countries.

At the continental level, Hope serves as Country Ambassador for the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), representing Malawi in advancing laboratory quality systems, innovation, accreditation, and strategic partnerships across Africa.

Doctorpreneurship & Sustainability Vision

Hope firmly believes that entrepreneurial strategies are essential for resilient and sustainable healthcare systems in low-resourced countries. He advocates for shifting from donor-dependency to self-sustaining, impact-driven health enterprises that create jobs, empower professionals, and deliver long-term value.

Leadership & Professional Roles

Vice President – Malawi Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (MAMLS)

Chief Executive Officer – Hope Medical Suppliers

Country Ambassador – African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), Malawi

Medical Laboratory Scientist / Laboratory Officer

Health Entrepreneur & Doctorpreneur Advocate

Impact & Engagement

Personal Mission

To become a profound, successful doctorpreneur who bridges healthcare, diagnostics, and entrepreneurship to build sustainable, scalable, and locally relevant health solutions, strengthening health systems and empowering professionals in Malawi and across Africa.

Miss Agness Banda

Secretary General

Miss Naomi Banda

Treasurer

Mr Norbert Chavula

Vice Secretary General

Norbert Chavula is a passionate Medical Laboratory Scientist committed to advancing public health through strong laboratory leadership, high-quality diagnostics, and evidence-driven research. He is a 2025 IFCC-PSEP Fellow and a WHO-certified expert in malaria diagnostics, with extensive experience supporting disease surveillance, quality management systems, and malaria case management in Malawi.

He has played an active leadership role in training, mentoring, and supervising laboratory officers and other cadres in malaria diagnostics and case management, contributing to improved diagnostic accuracy, compliance with national and WHO guidelines, and strengthened laboratory capacity. His work reflects a strong belief in the critical role of laboratory data in informing clinical decisions, public health surveillance, and policy development.

Norbert is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Infection and Immunity at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), with research interests focused on the epidemiology, prevention, and control of infectious diseases. He aspires to pursue a PhD in the Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases and contribute to impactful research, strengthened surveillance systems, and evidence-informed public health policies that improve population health outcomes in resource-limited settings.

Mr. Andrew Maulidi

Publicity Secretary

Andrew Maulidi is a laboratory scientist with clinical laboratory experience and research exposure and holds a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (Honours) degree from the College of Medicine. He has a strong and growing interest in immunology and aspires to become an immunologist through advanced postgraduate training in Immunology. His solid academic foundation, combined with hands on experience in medical laboratory diagnostics, research, and quality management, positions him to investigate immune responses, host pathogen interactions, and immune dysregulation in infectious diseases.

With advanced expertise in immunology, he aims to contribute to high-impact research that informs vaccine development, immunodiagnostics, and immune based therapies relevant to Malawi. His long term goal is to generate locally driven immunological solutions that strengthens disease prevention strategies, improves diagnostic accuracy, and supports evidence based health policies, ultimately enhancing patient care and public health outcomes at national and regional levels.