Experience

East African Community

• Tanzania
• Government Relations Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Principal Information Technology Officer

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  Eng. Daniel Murenzi is Principal Information Technology Officer for the East African Community. He is a seasoned computer Engineer and he holds MSc in Communication Management with more than 17 years in developing ICT projects in areas of enterprise architecture & e-government projects (e-Health, e-education, Finance(FinTech),Agriculture, trade,customs, cyber security systems, e-commerce, e-migration) & implementing them. Helps to set and lead the technology strategy for East African Community and also provide a high-level interface between the technology department and the rest of the community members. Key Roles•To coordinate the planning and implementation of an effective and efficient Information Systems Strategy; Develop, maintain and fully manage efficient and cost-effective Information Communications Systems of the EAC Secretariat;• Coordinate, manage and control Information and Communication Technology (ICT) activities to enable the organization gain competitive advantage and perform its functions more efficiently and effectively.•Coordinate Policy Formulation on sustainable development of ICT Projects in EAC•Oversee the Implementation of ICT strategic Framework for the EAC• Provide strategic direction to management and staff East African Community on ICT and ensure that they are keeping abreast of innovations and advancements in business practices and technology.•Plan, direct and manage ICT systems projects involving feasibility studies, systems analysis and design, development and implementation of new systems with in East African Community.•overseeing the full automation of EAC, drives innovation and digital transformation initiatives and other E-Systems that are being implemented in East African Community.•conduct research related to Health Informatics projects •Develop projects that attracts development partners•Coordinates ICT initiatives in all EAC organs and Institutions and provide strategy direction•Team Leader for the whole Department

• eHealth and Informatics Officer for East African Community Secretariat (www.eac.int)

  • Jul 2013 - Mar 2017

  Coordinating all eHealth related projects for the East African Community



Ministry of Health

• Director of ICT

  • Jul 2007 - Jun 2013

  Daniel also served at Ministry of Health Rwanda as the Director of Information Communication Technology where he provided strategic direction and effective management of the Health Information Systems (HIS) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources to achieve the mission of the Ministry of Health (MOH). Key Roles• Developing and implementing the Ministry ICT policies and ICT strategic plan;• Leading and directing the ICT Directorate in strategic and innovative projects that are implemented in the whole Health Sector;• Designing and executing the change management and stakeholder engagement necessary to support ICT-driven organizational change; • Developing and executing the portfolio of ICT• Develop work plans, budgets and monitor programmes for the Ministry in ICT field• Team Leader of 45 staff across the health Sector



Ministry of Health

• IT Manager Ministry of Health Rwanda/Community Based Health Insurance (Mutuelle de santé)

  • Jan 2006 - Jun 2007

  Managing all IT related systems for Manager Ministry of Health Rwanda/Community Based Health Insurance (Mutuelle de santé)Key Roles• plan, organize, direct, control and coordinate the acquisition, development, maintenance and use of computer and systems within organizations. • Conduct technical views, and new technical support/IT staff.• Manage Database for all Community Health Insurance for Rwanda (Mutuelle de sante)• Provide guidance and insight to the management and strategic direction on new technologies.• Contribute to product design and establishment of requirements.



ISPA-Rwanda

• Network Administrator at

  • Jul 2004 - Dec 2005

  Key Roles• Monitor networks to ensure security and availability to specific users.• Identifying and solving any problems that arise with computer networks and systems.• Consulting with clients to specify system requirements and design solutions.• Installing and configuring computer networks and systems. Key Roles• Monitor networks to ensure security and availability to specific users.• Identifying and solving any problems that arise with computer networks and systems.• Consulting with clients to specify system requirements and design solutions.• Installing and configuring computer networks and systems.



Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Rwanda

• Networking, software and hardware maintenance technician

  • Nov 2003 - Jul 2004

  Offer the Technical Support for the Networking, software and hardware maintenance Key Roles• Maintain and repair computer equipment• Perform regular upgrades for software and hardware• monitoring of the Ministry's computer systems.• Perform troubleshoot activities Offer the Technical Support for the Networking, software and hardware maintenance Key Roles• Maintain and repair computer equipment• Perform regular upgrades for software and hardware• monitoring of the Ministry's computer systems.• Perform troubleshoot activities