OJOK RONALD STEWARD
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability And Learning Specialist
Gulu City,Northern Uganda
Summary
Results-driven Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) professional with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing M&E frameworks across diverse sectors in health, humanitarian, and development contexts. Proven expertise in developing and implementing robust data collection methodologies, conducting in-depth analyses, and translating insights into actionable recommendations for program improvement. Adept at utilizing advanced statistical tools and technologies to ensure data accuracy and reliability. Demonstrated success in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance program effectiveness and impact. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning within organizations. Seeking opportunities to apply seasoned M&E skills in a dynamic and impactful work environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist
USAID Uganda Health Activity (Implemented By URC)
Moroto, 211
6 2023 - Current
- Spearhead capacity building initiatives for project technical teams
- Conduct routine data quality assessments across supported districts
- Lead technical review meetings to assess data integrity and progress
- Mentor health facility staff in data management through routine support visits
- Utilize DHIS2 to extract and analyze data, providing actionable insights
- Design and conduct community-level surveys to inform indicators
- Develop creative data presentation tools, including GIS
- Compile and disseminate program achievements through reports and presentations
- Lead technical team in Compiling Project Monthly and Quarterly Progress report to USAID
- Lead Digitization plan of Regional MEL Team Data collection tools and training of Community data collectors
- Plan and implement DQA as tool for improving performance and data quality.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist
USAID Local Partner Health Service Acholi (Implemented By TASO Uganda)
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Maintained and updated more than 5 systems for monitoring, evaluation, and Project, District and Facilities
- Promote data use among staff (Technical Advisors) by sharing Thematic Area customized dashboards on monthly basis
- Conducted routine Data collection, Data cleaning and data quality assessments and supported project staff in dissemination
- Designed, Reviewed, and improved existing management information systems that included KP/PP Mapping Tool, TB Dashboards, HIV Prevention indicator tracking dashboards, Project GIS System on QGIS
- Contributed to project performance reviews and evaluations
- Systems, plans, guidelines and procedures for monitoring and evaluation of Acholi Sub-region updated
- Relevant data collection tools printed and distributed to public health facilities
- High Frequency Reports generated and submitted timely to USAID
- Periodic reports on findings and recommendations written and disseminated.
Strategic Information Officer
USAID URC-RHITES Acholi Gulu
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Strengthened district, facility, and community data management in 8 Districts in Acholi Region
- Implemented monitoring activities and ensured accurate reporting at both district and Health facility levels
- Supported development of Monitoring and Evaluation work plans and systems
- Conducted data audits and managed distribution of HMIS tools
- Built capacity of district and facility staff in HMIS management
- Developed digital data collection tools for Project health indicator tracking needs
- Participated in LQAS Activity and led in dissemination of Findings in Acholi Sub-Region.
District Data Assistant
USAID URC-RHITES Acholi, Gulu District
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed monitoring and evaluation 5 work plans and facilitated capacity building among more than 50 Record Officers
- Designed more than 20 data collection tools and conducted trainings
- Collected, analyzed, and reported project data
- Conducted data audits and supported performance review meetings.
Data Officer
USAID Strengthening Uganda’s System for Treating AIDS Nationally (SUSTAIN) Project
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Prepared and sorted patient files and entered data into database
- Transcribed patient data and ensured accuracy on a weekly, monthly and Quarterly basis.
- Prepared periodic reports and maintained data confidentiality
- Established and maintained records management systems for more than 8,000 HIV Clients active in Care.
Education
Master of Science - Health Informatics And Analytics
Clarke International University
Uganda, Kampala 02.2024 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma - Monitoring And Evaluation
Uganda Management Institute
Uganda, Kampala 01.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Statistics
Kyambogo University
Uganda, Kampala 01.2014 - 05.2017
Skills
Program Evaluation
Database Development & Management
Data Analysis (Advanced Excel, STATA, SPSS, EPI INFO)
Logical Framework Analysis
DHIS2 Expert
Uganda EMR Expert
Reflective Report Writing
Geo-Spatial Data Visualization Using Maps (QGIS and Arc-GIS)
Ms Advanced Excel, Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI
Accomplishments
Designed and developed monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems and plans for various health projects including RHITES-N Acholi and LPHS Acholi. Used different digital platforms like DHIS2, Power BI, Kobo collect, Google Forms and ODK to do data collection and analysis. Led the digitization of tools like SIMS Assessment, KP Hotspot mapping, and HIS Assessment Tracker. Conducted several geographic information system (GIS) analyses and used advanced Excel skills to create useful dashboards for data visualization for progressive performance Monitoring at project and district levels. Participated in the design and implementation of the HIV Client audit tool both at the facilities and incorporation into the Uganda EMR System for automation.
Key Trainings
- Microsoft Advanced Excel for Data Analysis
- Data Collection Using Kobo Toolbox, ODK Collect
- Geospatial Analysis Using QGIS and A
- Statistical Data Analysis using STATA, SPSS, EPI INFO
- Data Modeling
- PEPFAR MER 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, and 2.7
- Revised HMIS 2019, 2020
- DHIS2 Information Use and Dashboard Sharing.
- USAID Performance Reporting System (PRS)
- UgandaEMR 3.0, 3.1, 3.4.1
- Continuous Quality Improvement
- Dreams Tracker Data Entry/Analysis
References
- Anna Lawino, Project Director, USAID Local Partner Health Services Ankole and Acholi Activity, lawinoa@tasouganda.org, +256 772 448 801, +256 761005491
- Peter Erem, Director Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, USAID Local Partner Health Services Ankole & Acholi Activity, eremp@tasouganda.org, +256 782 091 550 | +256 750 500 151
- Patrick Elyanu, Regional M&E Advisor, USAID’s Uganda Health Activity - Bugishu, pelyanu@urc-chs.com, +256 701535311 | 0772531111
Timeline
Master of Science - Health Informatics And Analytics
Clarke International University
02.2024 - Current
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist
USAID Local Partner Health Service Acholi (Implemented By TASO Uganda)
12.2021 - 06.2023
Strategic Information Officer
USAID URC-RHITES Acholi Gulu
03.2020 - 12.2021
District Data Assistant
USAID URC-RHITES Acholi, Gulu District
11.2018 - 03.2020
Post Graduate Diploma - Monitoring And Evaluation
Uganda Management Institute
01.2018 - 05.2019
Data Officer
USAID Strengthening Uganda’s System for Treating AIDS Nationally (SUSTAIN) Project
11.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Statistics
Kyambogo University
01.2014 - 05.2017
Regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist
USAID Uganda Health Activity (Implemented By URC)
6 2023 - Current