Patrick Chalira holds a diploma in computing and information systems, attained at University of Malawi(Chancellor college ).

He has extensive experience in data management. He has previously worked with Pakachere Institute of Health and Development Communication as a monitoring and evaluation assistant. In addition, he worked with Fount for Mations as a Data officer.

In the IMPALA project, he will work as a data technician, where he will support all staff in the daily use of data systems and ensure adherence to legal and institutional /study standards and requirements .