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ELYANU PATRICK EDIKU

Statistician Monitoring And Evaluation Practitioner & Public Health Specialist

Summary

Spearhead Collection and Analysis of high quality Data to guide/inform decision making throughout the project/Program life cycle. Profile I bring to table 18 years’ experience in Data Management, Systems development and Analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation, Survey Design and Implementation, Data Quality Assessments Design, and implementation with various projects. I have hands on experience in use of major statistical software like, STATA, SPSS, R and Epi-Info. Database applications like SQL, MS Access, Epi info, Epidata, OpenMRS, and DHIS2, Google Forms, Spreadsheet applications Ms Excel and google sheets, Design, deployment and use Survey Mobile Data applications like Survey123, KoBo Collect, QDS, ODK, and CSPro. Visualisation and Data Analytics using Power BI and GIS. I have worked extensively with webased Databases like DHIS2, HIBRID,USAID DIS, PRS and FtFMS.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

University Research CO. LLC, USAID - Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services in East Central
Jinja with regular travel to project sites
09.2020 - Current

Job Purpose: The Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor is responsible for supporting the design and implementation of the project’s monitoring, evaluation and learning agenda. He/she will ensure functionality of systems to measure and document program process, outputs, and impact results by routinely and systematically collecting and analyzing program data and presenting program results to project staff, district and central MOH teams and donors. Supervise Monitoring and Evaluation Advisors/Specialists

· Coordinate and work with other project staff to manage a robust project M&E system.

· Planning and implementing Data Quality Assessment as a tool for improving data quality and understanding of indicators

· Participate in the continuous review of the project’s Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan (AMELP);

· Take lead and participate in generating weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual project reports and ensure timely submission of the reports to the Donor.

· Ensure that Donor and project specific reporting platforms are updated on an ongoing basis, i.e., Project databases, HIBRID, PRS, Trainet, FTF, PRS and DIS.

· Working closely with the Database Manager participate in the management of project databases.

· Work with project, MOH and district teams, including District Biostatisticians, to jointly design, implement and monitor interventions to strengthen district HMIS systems

· Provide Technical Support the Districts Biostatisticians in managing COVID-19 Vaccination data during Pre and Post accelerated vaccination campaigns.

· Supervise and mentor MEL staff

Remarkable Achievements in the last year

· Built inhouse data quality data quality checks customized for RHITES-EC

· Within 6 months guided the field teams in improving data quality and RHIITES-EC was recognized in FY21 Q2 and Q3 for her performance in improvement of data Quality among all USAID Health implementing Partners.

· Took lead in clearing COVID-19 Vaccination data backlog clearance in the region by recruiting and training of Data Clerks for this purpose

M&E/GIS Specialist

The Children of The Nile (TCON)
Lango and Acholi Sub Region
06.2019 - 03.2020

I was hired as a Consultant by The Children of the Nile (TCON) during Identification, mapping and verification of Widows, Orphans and vulnerable children in preparation for distribution of benefits in Acholi, Lango and Bukedi sub region for FY2020 season

Key roles

  • Developing of data collection tools
  • Development of Relational Database to manage beneficiary groups and members
  • Mapping of beneficiaries and distribution points, and visualize to produce pattern maps
  • Program data collection tools into ODK collect Data Collection using Android based contemporary survey tools
  • Configure Android tablets with the forms and enable upload to ODK aggregate server
  • Perform data analysis and present the findings to the client
  • Plot maps showing water points, settlement patterns and institutions in the study area
  • Provide training to the client M&E Team on use of the database

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

JSI INC-USAID Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services North Lango - Lira
Lira with frequent travel to supported Districts
07.2018 - 05.2019

Job Purpose: The M&E Manager supports the existing Ministry of Health M&E framework, put in place data quality assurance processes, and ensure timely collection of data, cleaning, synchronization, entry and analysis. The M&E Manager also coordinates the implementation of the M&E plans by districts and partners, provide technical support to and build capacity of project and district teams in data use.

Key Roles

  • Determined performance indicators and how to measure and assess success of programs.
  • Designed surveys and other evaluation tools to collect meaningful, actionable data.
  • Ensure timely and consistent data collection, reporting from all project partners, provision of standard HMIS tools to all supported facilities through a set and agreed framework.
  • Recommended adjustments to monitoring, measuring and analysis strategies to effectively assess progress toward program goals.
  • Communicated outcomes of effectiveness research to outside parties.
  • Manage USAID PRS and Feed the Future Monitoring System (FtFMS) databases populating them with baseline, targets and project performance data working closely with the technical leads SI mission team.
  • Designing of Mobile Data Collection screens for Rapid facility assessments for real time data collection using ODK and KOBO Collect
  • Supervise M&E Officers

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

University Research CO. LLC USAID Strengthening Uganda's Systems to Treat AIDS Nationally (SUSTAIN)
Kampala with frequent travel to project sites
09.2016 - 04.2018

Job Purpose: Work with the project team to support implementation of project M&E and Data Systems, ensuring, collection, Analysis, and dissemination of information to track project progress at project and facility levels.

Key duties and responsibilities

  • Work closely with project, hospital clinical and data staff, to strengthen collection, analysis and dissemination of information in relation to key performance indicators (KPIs) of the project using MOH and Project HMIS systems and tools, guidelines and procedures
  • Oversee and initiate procedures to maintain data quality at both hospital and project level like double checking hard reports and DHIS2 entries and share with the facilities
  • Provide M&E technical support and training to the project team including development of data collection tools, preparation of Performance summary table using appropriate applications
  • Plan and participate in program surveys, organize and coordinate the preparation of monthly, quarterly, Semi-annual, Annual performance reports with program staff and partners and giving feedback through appropriate means.

Remarkable Achievements in the last year

  • Continuously updated Systems, databases, and manuals in response to the dynamic changes in strategies and approaches to project implementation and service delivery.
  • Updated DAQUAREV (Data Quality Review system) for reviewing FY17 reports.
  • Designed the HIV testing and TB Module for the inhouse DHIS2 aggregate instance for the project.

Regional M&E Supervisor (Consultant)

USAID-Strengthening Decentralization for Sustainability Program
Kampala
08.2016 - 08.2016

Key Roles

  • Participate in training of the field Data Collectors, District focal persons, sampling and supervision of the data collection exercise to ensure the set standard is adhered to for the achievement of desired quality data
  • Held entry meetings with District leadership to identify techniques to overcome declines and exit meetings to share experiences
  • Prepare payment requests for the Data collectors

Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator/Data Manager

Millennium Villages Project-Ruhiira
Mbarara
07.2014 - 06.2016

Job Purpose M&E Coordinator/Data Manager is the technical head of the data management unit with overall responsibility of spearheading the Monitoring and Evaluation activities of the project. As a specialist in M&E and Data Management issues, support, guide and provide technical expertise required to track deliverables through monthly outcome monitoring, Mini and Large scale surveys. The M&E Coordinator also provides the site with Statistical Data Analysis to monitor progress towards attainment of MDGs.

Key duties and responsibilities

  • Develop annual work plans and budgets for the M&E sector support sectors in the review of their work plans and generate measurable and realistic indicators to monitor implementation progress
  • Ensure effective design and implementation of impact surveys to assess project progress
  • Design activities to strengthen the technical capacity of staff in Research, Report Writing and M&E activities through targeted mentorship and trainings
  • Recruit and Train data collectors / enumerators in data collection techniques and Confidentiality issues
  • Ensure proper utilization and accountability of sector funds and equipment
  • Collaborate with data managers across MVP sites to share lessons learnt and experiences all geared towards improving quality of research and service delivery
  • Develop, manage and nurture effective partnerships; local and central government departments, NGOs, CBOs, and other institutions
  • Prepare and Submit timely sector monthly, quarterly and annual reports
  • Design and avail appropriate sampling frames for specific surveys
  • Localizing Data collection tools to suit Ruhiira and design data collection tools for evaluation studies as per sector needs
  • Conducting quality control checks on the work done/entered by clerks

Accomplishments

  • Implemented baseline survey for Mulema water scheme
  • Mapping of the Ruhiira water scheme scale up and assessment of the beneficiaries
  • Successfully planned and implemented the Final evaluation surveys of the MDGS by budgeting, Recruiting and training of Enumerators and supervised Collection, Entry and Cleaning of Data for the in the cluster and comparison villages and shared with the stakeholders

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Makerere University Joint AIDS Program
Mbarara
11.2003 - 06.2014

Job Purpose

The M&E Officer supports the establishment and review of the M&E frame- work; ensure the M&E plan is implemented effectively; support data collection processes and the management of the M&E databases, spearhead all M&E reporting at site level; link all M&E reports into an overall assessment of implementation outcomes

Key Duties and responsibility

  • Develop, Update, Modify and Manage databases for monitoring the implementation of the program according to established guidelines
  • Build capacity of the data teams mainly Data Officers in executing data management tasks
  • Monitoring the implementation procedures for backing up all data and maintaining its security according to the M&E SOPS
  • Prepare periodic M&E reports and timely submission of the reports to the donors and other stake holders according to standardized agreed reporting formats
  • Plan and implement Data Quality Assessments
  • Attend review meetings with program staff, stakeholders and give feedback on M&E activities
  • Participate in Research/study design, including analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, report writing and dissemination of findings
  • Carry out statistical analysis for program staff, writing abstracts and papers for publication

Consultant Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
Mbarara
01.2012 - 07.2012

I was Co Opted as M&E Officer (on Level of Effort) by Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) during the SEARCH study Pilot in Kacherere Parish Mbarara District

  • I took charge of training research assistants and supported all the M&E function during the survey Installing and configuring QDS on the tablets
  • Download completed interviews and perform preliminary analysis and backup cleaned data on the server for the PIs

Consultant Data Manager

Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
Mbarara
03.2011 - 07.2011
  • I took charge of training research assistants and supported all the Data Management function during the survey
  • Installing and configuring QDS on the tablets
  • Download completed interviews and perform preliminary analysis and backup cleaned data on the server for the PIs

Team Leader Data Entry

Uganda Bureau of Statistics
Kampala
01.2003 - 06.2004
  • Request for census questionnaires and assign them for data entry and verification within the team
  • Ensure data security by carrying out regular backups to the main server
  • Monitor attendance and individual performance on daily basis
  • Compile daily report to the shift supervisor
  • Run CSPro Cleaning queries to clean entered and verified data to ensure meets the set quality standards

Education

Master of Science - Public Health

International Health Sciences University
Kampala, Uganda
02.2018 - Current

Post Graduate Diploma - Monitoring and Evaluation

Uganda Management Institute
Kampala, Uganda
10.2014 - 09.2016

Post Gradute Diploma - Procurement And Supply Chain Management

Uganda Management Institute
Kampala, Uganda
10.2009 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Statistics - Data processing Option

Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda
09.1996 - 07.2000

Uganda Advanced certificate of Education -

St. M Kalemba SS Nazingo
Kayunga, Uganda
05.1994 - 03.1996

Uganda Certificate of Education -

Masaba Senior Secondary School
Mbale, Uganda
02.1990 - 11.1993

Skills

Data gathering and evaluation

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Certification

DHI2 Design and Customization Level 1

Additional Information

Referees

1. Dr. Iriso Robert

Director Clinical Services/Deputy Chief of Party

URC USAID-RHITES-EC Project

Tel:256772465405

Email: ririso@urc-chs.com

2. Mr Ssenkubuge Lawrence

Team Leader Millennium Villages Project

Tel: 256752401275

Email: lssenk@gmail.com

3.Dr. Gideon Amanyire

Program Manager and Former Supervisor

Tel: 256703396278

Email: ama_nyire@yahoo.com

Timeline

Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

University Research CO. LLC, USAID - Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services in East Central
09.2020 - Current

M&E/GIS Specialist

The Children of The Nile (TCON)
06.2019 - 03.2020

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

JSI INC-USAID Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services North Lango - Lira
07.2018 - 05.2019

Master of Science - Public Health

International Health Sciences University
02.2018 - Current

DHI2 Design and Customization Level 1

07-2017

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

University Research CO. LLC USAID Strengthening Uganda's Systems to Treat AIDS Nationally (SUSTAIN)
09.2016 - 04.2018

Regional M&E Supervisor (Consultant)

USAID-Strengthening Decentralization for Sustainability Program
08.2016 - 08.2016

Post Graduate Diploma - Monitoring and Evaluation

Uganda Management Institute
10.2014 - 09.2016

Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator/Data Manager

Millennium Villages Project-Ruhiira
07.2014 - 06.2016

Competence analysis, Profiling and Job evaluation

06-2014

Quantitative Methods in Clinical Public Health Research

11-2013

Supervisory skills development

10-2012

Program Evaluation

04-2012

Consultant Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
01.2012 - 07.2012

Consultant Data Manager

Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
03.2011 - 07.2011

Post Gradute Diploma - Procurement And Supply Chain Management

Uganda Management Institute
10.2009 - 09.2010

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Makerere University Joint AIDS Program
11.2003 - 06.2014

Team Leader Data Entry

Uganda Bureau of Statistics
01.2003 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Statistics - Data processing Option

Makerere University
09.1996 - 07.2000

Uganda Advanced certificate of Education -

St. M Kalemba SS Nazingo
05.1994 - 03.1996

Uganda Certificate of Education -

Masaba Senior Secondary School
02.1990 - 11.1993
ELYANU PATRICK EDIKUStatistician Monitoring And Evaluation Practitioner & Public Health Specialist