JIMMY ODONG
Kampala
Summary
Digital Health & Data Systems Specialist with 15+ years of experience in geospatial analytics, health information systems, data science, and monitoring & evaluation. Proven track record designing and deploying national digital-health platforms, geospatial tools, dashboards, and data-driven decision-support systems for governments, UN agencies, and international donors. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams, optimizing digital workflows, and applying advanced analytics to strengthen public health, climate resilience, and service delivery across low-resource environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Health & Data Science Lead
PATH Uganda
06.2025 - Current
- Lead national digital-health modernization efforts, including upgrading the Cold Chain Information System (CCIS) and strengthening interoperability across HIS platforms.
- Direct data analytics initiatives to enhance evidence-based planning at national and district levels.
- Coordinate with Ministry of Health, UNEPI, NMS, and global partners; present technical insights in working groups.
- Oversee project implementation, budgets, SOP development, and capacity-building for cold-chain technologies.
GIS & Interactive Map Designer (Online Volunteer)
UNDP Sustainable Energy Hub
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Designed interactive geospatial visualizations to support the Sustainable Energy Academy and enhance global energy-education modules.
- Cleaned and prepared datasets for UNDP GeoHub; built dashboards using GeoHub tools, Apache ECharts, and DataViz frameworks.
- Identified opportunities for spatial integration across lesson content.
Senior Geospatial Analyst
DLH Corporation / USAID SITES Program
02.2019 - 01.2025
- Delivered GIS and M&E technical assistance to MoH, CDC, DoD, and implementing partners.
- Developed national dashboards (SIMS, Averting New HIV Infections, Family Health) used by more than 200 district health managers.
- Built and maintained reporting systems integrating HIV, family health, and community services data.
- Conducted GIS and data-analysis capacity building across multiple districts.
GIS & M&E Consultant
UNICEF / Ministry of Health; CCIGO Climate Resilience Project
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered national GIS training workshops and produced geospatial manuals and micro-planning tools.
- Performed raster analysis for climate-resilient programming and mapped schools/communities to support adaptation strategies.
- Informed program design through spatial modelling of water resources and climate exposure.
Research & Evaluation Consultant
Save the Children Uganda
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Designed evaluations for ASRH and Nurturing Care programs; developed tools for mixed-methods studies.
- Trained data-collection teams and led analysis for evidence-based reporting.
- Facilitated participatory workshops and ensured ethical standards.
GIS Remote Consultant
FOCASA
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Produced land-use maps, planting-area shapefiles, and baseline GIS datasets using FAO standards.
- Conducted remote sensing analysis and built water-resource GIS products.
- Guided project staff in geospatial methods and eco-forestry site selection.
M&E Specialist
JSI / USAID Maternal Child Survival Program
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Strengthened immunization HMIS reporting and data quality through capacity building and technical support.
- Documented lessons learned and supported cross-country knowledge exchange.
Management Information Systems Lead
Marie Stopes Uganda
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Led rollout of national MIS platforms (CLIC, voucher system, hotline system).
- Developed integrated dashboards connecting DHIS2, GIS, Survey123, and mobile tools.
- Mentored M&E staff and supported reproductive-health program analytics.
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Marie Stopes International Uganda
01.2008 - 12.2013
- Designed M&E systems, performance-measurement plans, and survey tools.
- Led baseline and endline surveys for USAID-funded programmes.
- Produced data reports for donor compliance and program improvement.
Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant
CPAR Uganda
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Collected maternal/ANC data in conflict-affected areas; trained health staff on reporting procedures.
Distribution Point Supervisor
Norwegian Refugee Council
03.2006 - 12.2006
- Managed food distribution operations for WFP relief programs including verification and beneficiary data management.
Education
Master of Public Health - Digital Health
ISBAT University
B.Sc. - Information Technology
Sikkim Manipal University
India01.2016
Postgraduate Certificate - Research Methods & Scientific Writing
Centre for Basic Research
01.2009
Certificate - Project Monitoring & Evaluation
Uganda Management Institute
01.2009
Diploma - Information Technology
Uganda Institute of ICT
01.2005
Skills
- GIS & Remote Sensing: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, Survey123, KoboCollect
- Programming: Python, R, SQL
- Analytics & BI: Power BI, Tableau, ECharts, Excel Advanced
- Digital Health Tools: DHIS2, EMRs, ODK-X, CLIC, CCIS
- Other: Git, PostGIS, GPS devices, remote sensing workflows
Accomplishments
- Author: Geospatial Technologies in Action: Empowering Location Intelligence
- Co-author of two peer-reviewed publications on family planning and post-conflict service delivery
- Developed national dashboards for HIV prevention, family health, SIMS, and COVID-19 surveillance
- GIS imagery featured in the Esri User Conference Plenary, 2021
- Mapped 1,500+ health facilities nationwide to improve service accessibility
Certification
- GIS Specialization — University of California (Coursera), 2017
- Spatial Data Science: The New Frontier — Esri Academy, 2022
- Multiple trainings in DHIS2, M&E, digital systems, climate GIS, data visualization
LANGUAGES
English: Fluent
Acholi/Luo: Native
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Digital Health Systems (EMRs, DHIS2, CCIS, ODK-X, CLIC)
- GIS & Spatial Analytics (ArcGIS, QGIS, Survey123, Remote Sensing)
- Data Science & Analytics (Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Tableau)
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E Frameworks, HMIS, Indicator Tracking)
- Data Visualization & Dashboarding
- Project & Stakeholder Management
- Capacity Building & Training
- Technical Documentation & SOP Development
Timeline
GIS & Interactive Map Designer (Online Volunteer)
UNDP Sustainable Energy Hub
07.2025 - 11.2025
Digital Health & Data Science Lead
PATH Uganda
06.2025 - Current
GIS & M&E Consultant
UNICEF / Ministry of Health; CCIGO Climate Resilience Project
06.2023 - 12.2023
Research & Evaluation Consultant
Save the Children Uganda
01.2020 - 01.2023
GIS Remote Consultant
FOCASA
09.2019 - 05.2020
Senior Geospatial Analyst
DLH Corporation / USAID SITES Program
02.2019 - 01.2025
M&E Specialist
JSI / USAID Maternal Child Survival Program
01.2018 - 01.2019
Management Information Systems Lead
Marie Stopes Uganda
01.2014 - 12.2017
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Marie Stopes International Uganda
01.2008 - 12.2013
Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant
CPAR Uganda
01.2007 - 01.2008
Distribution Point Supervisor
Norwegian Refugee Council
03.2006 - 12.2006
B.Sc. - Information Technology
Sikkim Manipal University
Postgraduate Certificate - Research Methods & Scientific Writing
Centre for Basic Research
Certificate - Project Monitoring & Evaluation
Uganda Management Institute
Diploma - Information Technology
Uganda Institute of ICT
Master of Public Health - Digital Health
ISBAT University