Alice Mbekenga
College Park,MD
Summary
Data Analyst, Statistician, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist with 15 years working in the public health field (Tanzania, East Africa). Worked with different organizations; WHO_World Health Organization (Immunization department). Under the Immunization and Vaccines Development Department (IVD), as a Data Manager, worked with the Ministry of Health in Tanzania, UNICEF, CDC and other Development Partners to save the lives of children in Tanzania and the neighboring countries
Worked for USAID Tanzania under its two projects:
- SIMS (Site Improvement Monitoring System)
- QI (Quality Improvement for Comprehensive HIV Cascade). To lead and provide technical assistance to USAID/PEPFAR Implementing Partners (IPs) and health facilities in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives
Obtained an Advanced Diploma in Information Technology (3years) graduated in 2006, also have various professional development courses both local and international.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Improvement Officer
Amethyst Technologies LLC (ATL)
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Lead efforts to expand Tanzania Quality Improvement Framework (TQIF) to facilities, train healthcare providers and Quality Improvement (QI) teams on the implementation of the QI framework.
SIMS Data Officer
Amethyst Technologies LLC (ATL)
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Monitoring and Evaluation of USAID-PEPFAR/ Tanzania Supported programs.
Data Manager
World Health Organization
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
06.2009 - 04.2013
Data Management for Immunization and Vaccines department.
Education
Certificate - An international course in Applied Epidemiology -
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia USA
10.2012
Advanced Diploma certificate - Institute of Finance Management (IFM), Tanzania -
Advanced Diploma in Information Technology
01.2006
Skills
Technical Skills
- Programming languages: R, Python and Tableau
- Statistical analysis: ability to interpret data using spreadsheets like Excel and use of other Statistical software STATA, SAS, EpiInfo and Nvivo
- Data Management: experience in data management from collecting raw data from site, collation, cleaning, manipulation and preliminary analysis
- Data visualization: ability to create visual presentations using tools like power BI and other Ms power point though getting out of use
Soft skills
- Attention to detail: Ability to ensure data is accurate and free from errors
- Communication: Ability to clearly communicate Data driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders
Timeline
Quality Improvement Officer
Amethyst Technologies LLC (ATL)
03.2018 - 04.2020
SIMS Data Officer
Amethyst Technologies LLC (ATL)
05.2016 - 03.2018
Data Manager
World Health Organization
06.2009 - 04.2013
Certificate - An international course in Applied Epidemiology -
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia USA
Advanced Diploma certificate - Institute of Finance Management (IFM), Tanzania -
Advanced Diploma in Information Technology