Open Data Kit (ODK)
Geoffrey Odwee
I.T Professional
Lira,Northern
Summary
Personal Statement
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position with an organization which recognizes my true potential and provides me sufficient avenues for professional growth through nurturing my technical skills and competencies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Data Clerk
John Snow Inc (RHITES North Lango Project)
Lira, Uganda
12.2021 - Current
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
- Ensured accurate and timely documentation and data entry, records maintenance and management, and tracking key data elements from multiple data sources and streams, in support of COVID-19 vaccination program.
- Ensured completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of data entry to facilitate easy reporting and data use for planning and action.
- Under supervision of district biostatistician and cluster lead, Reviewed and updated client data in eRegistry and resolved data discrepancies and errors.
- Contributed to COVID-19 vaccine data collection, entry, and reporting including other logistics/stock monitoring.
- Contributed to development of reports; ensuring reports are complete, accurate, and are submitted on time
- Provided data and information for routine reporting and presentation at meetings.
- Gathered data through phone calls, databases, and other sources and ensuring that information is accurately presented to target audience at all times.
- Communicated data issues to supervisor in timely manner.
Field Officer
Uganda Bureau Of Statistics (UBOS)
Kampala, Uganda
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Monitored data collection and validation to verify activity completion on schedule and within approved time limitations.
- Revised and reviewed data collection material lists and specifications for compliance with contract codes and requirements.
- Reviewed and approved change of data collection activity dates and other proposals.
- Analyzed survey reports and wrote field reports
- Ran data tables and checked for inconsistencies in data collected by different field teams
- Edited and coded questionnaires to be used during data collection
- Ensured proper handling of data collection materials by data collectors.
- Supervised different data collection teams in various parts of country and ensured that all questionnaires were filled accurately
Data Clerk
ABT Associates (President's Malaria Initiatives Indoor Residual Spray project (PMI-IRS project))
Lira, Uganda
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence and creating reports.
- Supported health facilities and districts to use data for decision making
- Accurately handled data entry for clients into company-based software.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Increased data-entry productivity by maintaining detailed logs of data projects, identifying issues and improving them
Data Clerk
University Research Company LLC.-Strengthening Uganda’s Systems for Treating AIDS Nationally Project
Lira, Uganda
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence and creating reports.
- In collaboration with Monitoring and Evaluation Project Officer, I improved access and quality, care and safety of data at respective health centers.
- Added documents to file records and updated already existing data in Health Management Information System (HMIS) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system for various health centres across Lira
- Periodically analyzed Health facility data trend of retention of Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission (PMTCT) pregnant & lactating mother baby and monitor home-based follow up of PMTCT pregnant and lactating mother baby pairs for continued PMTCT care and support in line with MH PMTCT guidelines
- I have always participated in quarterly Quality improvement learning sessions and as well as monthly coaching visit in Lira district for Health Information Assistants to improve on data quality performance
- Kept optimal quality levels to prevent critical errors during data entry and support team performance targets.
- Supported Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) exercise in various health camps across Lira District through timely and accurate data updates into Ministry Of Health's District Health Information System (DHIS)
Volunteer Data Assistant
Lira District Local Government (Directorate Of Health Services)
Lira, Uganda
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Kept track of received data and source documents from Health Centers
- Prepared and sorted source documents,data to be entered
- Entered Data using the Health Management Information System (HMIS) and District Health Information System (DHIS) platforms.
- Contacted and prepared source document to resolve questions, inconsistencies, or missing data.
- Confirmed accuracy of data such as client’s unique identity numbers, Gender, dates clients received services, facilities, services received, etc.
- Established and maintained an effective and efficient records management system.
- Generated reports and responded to inquiries regarding entered data as requested by the Regional Data manager/M&E Specialist or District HMIS officer
Data Entry Clerk
Northern Uganda Health Integration To Enhance Services (NU-HITES)
Gulu, Uganda
05.2014 - 06.2014
- Entry of data and database management of existing database at TASO Gulu regional headquarters under NU-HITES program.
- Upgrading and maintenance of existing database at The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) Gulu regional headquarters
- Installation of Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) software and database used for data entry and storage
Information Technology Intern
Kyambogo University IICD Computer Laboratory
Kampala, Uganda
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Maintained current software licenses and patched applications to stay up-to-date with latest features.
- Installed and configured software and hardware.
- Reviewed system and network performance to make proactive adjustments based on established IT policies. Well understanding of Bridging and switching concepts and LAN technologies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Kyambogo University
Kampala 08.2010 - 12.2015
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Bishop Cipriano Kihangire SSS
Kampala 02.2008 - 12.2009
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Namilyango College
Kampala 02.2004 - 11.2007
Primary Leaving Examination -
St Kizito Primary School
Lira 02.1995 - 11.2003
Skills
Computer Networking
Computer hardware and software repair and maintenence
Database Management
Data Analysis
Team player
Good interpersonal relationships
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Software
Kobo Collect
SPSS
CommCare
SurveyCTO
Epi Info
Epi Data
Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Health Management Information System (HMIS)
District Health Information System (DHIS)
Interests
Health Informatics
Travelling
International affairs
Technology
Sports
Certification
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning(ML) and Bioinformatics
Timeline
Data Clerk
John Snow Inc (RHITES North Lango Project)
12.2021 - Current
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning(ML) and Bioinformatics
10-2021
Field Officer
Uganda Bureau Of Statistics (UBOS)
11.2018 - 03.2021
Data Clerk
ABT Associates (President's Malaria Initiatives Indoor Residual Spray project (PMI-IRS project))
05.2018 - 08.2018
Data Clerk
University Research Company LLC.-Strengthening Uganda’s Systems for Treating AIDS Nationally Project
01.2018 - 03.2018
Volunteer Data Assistant
Lira District Local Government (Directorate Of Health Services)
07.2016 - 12.2017
Data Entry Clerk
Northern Uganda Health Integration To Enhance Services (NU-HITES)
05.2014 - 06.2014
Information Technology Intern
Kyambogo University IICD Computer Laboratory
05.2012 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Kyambogo University
08.2010 - 12.2015
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Bishop Cipriano Kihangire SSS
02.2008 - 12.2009
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Namilyango College
02.2004 - 11.2007
Primary Leaving Examination -
St Kizito Primary School
02.1995 - 11.2003