Eric Nyirenda is a Project Management Professional (PMP®), Biomedical Scientist, and Quality Management Specialist with a Master of Public Health. He holds multiple ASQ certifications, including Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), and Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), demonstrating advanced expertise in analytical quality, continuous improvement, and organizational performance.
Eric currently serves as the Provincial Laboratory Coordinator for Right to Care Zambia under the USG-funded Action to HIV Epidemic Control Project. In this role, he provides strategic leadership to diagnostic and laboratory networks across 12 districts and more than 250 health facilities. His work has driven substantial improvements in viral load and EID performance, diagnostic turnaround time, courier network optimization, and the integration of ISO 15189:2022 and ISO 22367 risk-based quality management frameworks.
He is a strong advocate for expanding the use of structured project management methodologies, including PMBOK® processes and PMP® best practices, within the healthcare sector to strengthen diagnostic networks, enhance system reliability, and improve public health outcomes.
