AMOBI ONOVO | Ph.D., MPH (Epi.), Data Sc, Cert.
Silver Spring,USA
Summary
With more than 15 years of experience applying AI-driven analytics in global health and clinical research, Dr. Onovo excels in developing and deploying machine learning models—including Extreme Gradient Boosting, DNNs, and Bayesian techniques—to enhance prediction accuracy, guide resource allocation, and drive impactful, data-driven strategies. Dr. Onovo has led the design and implementation of data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, GIS) and strategic health information systems, resulting in a 30% increase in data-driven decision-making for global health programs. Dr. Onovo's work includes building AI-powered risk prediction models for HIV/AIDS, stroke, and treatment adherence on cloud platforms such as AWS and Hugging Face, reaching over 50,000 users and influencing public health policy decisions that affect more than 300,000 individuals. Through advanced statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and effective M&E frameworks, Dr. Onovo is committed to leveraging data science for meaningful, large-scale improvements in health outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8071
8071
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Technical Director, Quality Metrics and Reporting
The Henry M Jackson Foundation
Bethesda, Maryland
2022.10 - 2025.03
- Led innovative research using Lasso Regression and Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR) techniques to enhance HIV testing and prevention strategies in Tanzania, improving targeting and resource allocation by 15% leading to 10% increase in testing yield.
Data Scientist- Big Data & Implementation Science
Office of HIV/AIDS and TB, U.S Agency for International Development
Abuja, Nigeria
2021.02 - 2022.09
- Conducted machine learning analyses, including Lasso Regression and Empirical Bayesian Kriging, to identify patterns in COVID-19 outbreaks, enabling early detection and response strategies that improved resource allocation by 20%.
Project Management Specialist- Strategic Information
Office of HIV/AIDS and TB, U.S Agency for International Development
Abuja, Nigeria
2019.12 - 2022.09
- Managed $15 million cooperative agreement, overseeing performance monitoring, digital health initiatives, and data analytics, which optimized partner operations, improved program efficiency by 30%, and enhanced data utilization for decision-making
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Office of Health, Population and Nutrition (HPN), U.S Agency for International Development
Abuja, Nigeria
2018.08 - 2019.12
- Developed protocols for national health surveys, which standardized data collection processes and increased survey efficiency by 25%, supporting evidence-based health policy decisions.
SI Program Assistant/ GIS Specialist
Office of HIV/AIDS and TB, U.S Agency for International Development
Abuja, Nigeria
2015.06 - 2018.08
- Utilized Excel, R, Python, Tableau, and STATA for data analysis and visualization, creating interactive reports and dashboards that improved stakeholder engagement by 35% and enhanced communication of program achievements at national and international forums
Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
IntraHealth International
Abuja, Nigeria
2014.04 - 2015.05
- Spearheaded data-driven improvements in global health programs, enhancing data accuracy by 30%, ensuring 100% compliance with donor reporting, and boosting program optimization by 25% through comprehensive evaluations, strategic frameworks, and capacity building for over 200 staff
Program Officer, Applied Health and Quality
Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN)
Abuja, Nigeria
2013.02 - 2014.03
- Elevated program evaluation and quality assurance processes, boosting data quality by 40% and improving program outcomes by 25% across 50+ sites for HIV/AIDS and TB initiatives
Team Lead/Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Management Strategies for Africa-Nigeria (MSA)
Abuja, Nigeria
2011.10 - 2013.01
- Spearheaded knowledge management initiatives in global health, enhancing data accessibility by 60% across supported programs, while conducting 4+ program evaluations and training 200+ professionals, resulting in 80% approval rate for strategic proposals
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
PRO-Health International
Calabar, Nigeria
2009.10 - 2011.09
- Enhanced data quality by 35% through 50+ monitoring visits, developed management system improving efficiency by 40%, and trained 300+ professionals, contributing to 10 widely-cited research publications in global health
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D, Global Health
University of Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland12.2022
Postgraduate Diploma - Data Science And Business Analytics
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, Texas11.2020
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
University of Calabar
Calabar, Cross River12.2016
Bachelor of Technology - Biochemistry
Federal University of Technology Yola
Yola, Adamawa03.2008
Skills
- Core Competencies: AI- Driven Data Analytics, AWS) , Biostatistics, Building Machine Learning, AI & Predictive Algorithms, Deploying AL/ ML Predictive Models to Cloud Systems ( e g , Epidemiology, Geospatial Analysis, GITHub, Hugging Face, Implementation Science, Prompt Engineering
- Software Skills: ArcGIS Pro, PostgreSQL, Power Bi, Power Query, Python, QGIS 3 8, R- Studio, STATA 16 0, Tableau
- Soft Skills: Critical Thinking, Emotional intelligence, Innovation, Leadership and Communication, Problem- Solving, Training and Facilitation
Certification
- Times-Series Forecasting with XGBoost and Difference-In-Difference Analysis - 01/2025: https://github.com/onovo007/Times-Series-Forecasting-with-XGBoost-and-Difference-In-Difference Analysis
- Clinical Interruption in Treatment Risk App - 10/2024 : https://huggingface.co/spaces/amobionovo/IIT_Risk_Predictor_by_Dr.Onovo
- Stroke Risk Prediction App - 09/2024: https://huggingface.co/spaces/amobionovo/Stroke_Risk_by_Dr.Onovo Insurance Charge Prediction App - 09/2024: https://huggingface.co/spaces/amobionovo/Dr.Amobi_Insurance_Charge_Prediction_App
Timeline
Technical Director, Quality Metrics and Reporting
The Henry M Jackson Foundation
2022.10 - 2025.03
Data Scientist- Big Data & Implementation Science
Office of HIV/AIDS and TB, U.S Agency for International Development
2021.02 - 2022.09
Project Management Specialist- Strategic Information
Office of HIV/AIDS and TB, U.S Agency for International Development
2019.12 - 2022.09
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Office of Health, Population and Nutrition (HPN), U.S Agency for International Development
2018.08 - 2019.12
SI Program Assistant/ GIS Specialist
Office of HIV/AIDS and TB, U.S Agency for International Development
2015.06 - 2018.08
Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
IntraHealth International
2014.04 - 2015.05
Program Officer, Applied Health and Quality
Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN)
2013.02 - 2014.03
Team Lead/Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Management Strategies for Africa-Nigeria (MSA)
2011.10 - 2013.01
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
PRO-Health International
2009.10 - 2011.09
Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D, Global Health
University of Geneva
Postgraduate Diploma - Data Science And Business Analytics
University of Texas At Austin
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
University of Calabar
Bachelor of Technology - Biochemistry
Federal University of Technology Yola