Patrick has written and/or published more than 25 papers. He currently works as an independent consultant; having served in both public and private sector capacities in and outside Zambia over many years, including as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Higher Education from 2012 to 2016 and as Director General of the Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority. His board directorate experience includes having chaired the board of directors of ZESCO.
He sits on the Remuneration and Employee Development, Health, Safety, Environment and Social and Investments committees.