Experience

HJF Medical Research International

• United States
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• REGIONAL (M&E) STRATEGIC INFORMATION LEAD AND SYSTEM PROGRAMMER

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  • Develop data visualization to identify and track regional program performance through DATIM/IMPACT and other analytic tools and implement strategies to increase data use and demand across program staff.• Supervise Strategic Information officers to ensure quality data collection and reporting on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis and observe all reporting deadlines.• Review and analyze weekly, monthly & quarterly district reports to identify challenges in program implementation and to enhance the quality of reporting and communication• Conduct final review of data into DATIM/IMPACT on a monthly & quarterly basis prior to submission to SI Director and other relevant staff.• Work with Strategic Information officers to build the capacity of data managers, data clerks, and data assistants through recommendations of best practices for data collection, data quality assessment, and reporting using national reporting tools to inform programmatic decision-making.• Participate in field-based supportive supervision activities, including monitoring, technical assistance, and training visits with HJFMRI staff at the district level, involving internal and external stakeholders.• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required meetings/training for the role. Show less

• DATA DEMAND AND INFORMATION USE OFFICER AND SYSTEM PROGRAMMER

  • Oct 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Developed and maintained scalable and efficient codebases, adhering to coding standards and best practices.• Develops/adapts tools for data collection, designs and implements surveys, and other data collection tasks. • Troubleshoots data submission errors and data error issues • Provides ongoing consultation and technical assistance to Partners regarding database administration • Perform data review and verification of all external presentations through triangulation of various data sources such as IMPACT, DATIM, DHIS2, & CTC2 database • Provide technical knowledge in translating program needs into data visualization in collaboration with technical staff to ensure data accessibility and use • To ensure data quality control through a data validation plan, data queries, programming consistency checks, and data cleaning as well as through coding and harmonizing information • Perform knowledge transfer around using data visualizations to HJMFRI technical staff, RHMT, CHMT, and Local Implementing Partners using IMPACT, DATIM, and DHIS2 • Development and maintenance of monitoring and evaluation application software Show less

• SYSTEM PROGRAMMER

  • Oct 2020 - Sep 2021

  • Software Development: Developed and maintained robust and scalable software applications using languages such as Python, Java, and C++. Collaborated with product managers and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.• Problem-Solving: Analyzed complex technical issues and devised innovative solutions to improve application functionality and performance. Demonstrated strong debugging skills to identify and resolve bugs effectively.• Version Control: Utilized Git for version control, managing code changes, and collaborating with team members on projects hosted on platforms like GitHub and Bitbucket.• Testing and Quality Assurance: Developed comprehensive unit tests and integration tests to validate software functionality. Conducted QA activities to identify and address issues before deployment.• Database Management: Designed and optimized relational databases using MySQL, ensuring data integrity and efficient querying for a healthcare management system.• Security: Implemented security measures, such as input validation and authentication mechanisms, to safeguard against potential cyber threats in financial software applications.• User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX): Collaborated with UI/UX designers to implement responsive and intuitive user interfaces for an e-commerce platform, resulting in a 20% increase in user engagement.• Data Analysis and Visualization: Utilized Python and Pandas to analyze and visualize customer data, providing valuable insights to the marketing team and driving targeted promotional campaigns.• DevOps: Implemented Docker containers and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration of microservices, improving scalability and deployment efficiency. Show less



TWIGA INFOSYS (T) LIMITED

• Mororgoro, Tanzania

• Software Developer

  • Mar 2020 - Sep 2020

  • Software Development: Developed and maintained robust and scalable software applications using languages such as Python, Java, and C++. Collaborated with product managers and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications. • Database Management: Designed and optimized relational databases using MySQL, ensuring data integrity and efficient querying for a healthcare management system. • Security: Implemented security measures, such as input validation and authentication mechanisms, to safeguard against potential cyber threats in financial software applications. • User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX): Collaborated with UI/UX designers to implement responsive and intuitive user interfaces for an e-commerce platform, resulting in a 20% increase in user engagement. • Data Analysis and Visualization: Utilized Python and Pandas to analyze and visualize customer data, providing valuable insights to the marketing team and driving targeted promotional campaigns. • DevOps: Implemented Docker containers and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration of microservices, improving scalability and deployment efficiency. Show less



KIRIKUU INNOVATIONS

• Morogoro, Tanzania

• SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

  • Apr 2019 - Sep 2020

  • Software Development: Developed and maintained robust and scalable software applications using languages such as Python, Java, and C++. Collaborated with product managers and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications. • Database Management: Designed and optimized relational databases using MySQL, ensuring data integrity and efficient querying for a healthcare management system. • Security: Implemented security measures, such as input validation and authentication mechanisms, to safeguard against potential cyber threats in financial software applications. • User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX): Collaborated with UI/UX designers to implement responsive and intuitive user interfaces for an e-commerce platform, resulting in a 20% increase in user engagement. • Data Analysis and Visualization: Utilized Python and Pandas to analyze and visualize customer data, providing valuable insights to the marketing team and driving targeted promotional campaigns. Show less