Gates Foundation IHSS Investments - Amref Health Africa in Ethiopia
📅 Feb 2025 – Present | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Coordinating EMR implementation across selected health facilities in Sidama, Afar, Amhara, Oromia, and Somali regions.
• Provide strategic technical leadership for Health Information Systems (HIS) interventions.
• Support Performance Monitoring Teams (PMT) to achieve program objectives through data-driven approaches.
• Deliver technical support for DHIS2, Dagu2 (APTS), SmartCare, HIS tools, iHRIS, and other digital health tools.
• Strengthen data quality, analysis, visualization, and reporting at facility and regional levels.
• Develop SOPs, manuals, and system documentation for sustainability.
• Support the MEL team on digitalization and data quality designing, and managing MEAL systems, M&E frameworks, and data collection tools

Visualizations Platform (DHIS2) and managed overall operations of the Kefeta-digital systems.
• Developed actionable data insights and created digital dashboards and KPIs for informed decision-making by senior management.
• Oversaw project planning, execution, and collaboration with stakeholders, managing timelines, resources, and team dynamics.
• Provided training and support to end-users for effective system adoption and offered technical assistance and capacity-building on digital tools for partners.
• Monitored data quality assurance implementation and developed strategies to improve data quality assurance (DQA), promoting data utilization.
• Collaborated with project offices to ensure high-quality, timely program data and conducted regular reporting for government stakeholders (MoH, MOWSA, MOLS).
• Defined and implemented data standards to ensure data quality across systems and supported the integration of various digital health solutions (Kefeta-DHIS2, Amref - AIMS, USAID DIS).
• Developed and implemented IT strategies aligned with business objectives and created organizational assessment schemes using tools like Kobo Toolbox and ODK, leading their analysis.
• Support the MEL team on digitalization and data quality designing, and managing MEAL systems, M&E frameworks, and data collection tools

• Led development of EMR, LIS, and supply chain systems for healthcare organizations.
• Designed ERP solutions covering HR, procurement, inventory, finance, and workflow automation.
• Managed development teams, project delivery, proposals, RFQs, and stakeholder engagement.
• Led development of forlab+ commodity forecasting tool and laboratory inventory systems
• Acted as Solutions Architect for multiple analytics and health systems.
• Developed LIS for Airport Oversaw the development and implementation of systems for tracking medical instruments and integrating laboratory information systems with Ethiopian Airlines and CDC Pana BIOS patient result port during COVID 19 and Develop advanced Lab System as a lead Software Development team.

• Developed laboratory-focused dashboard and data visualization tools, including customized dashboards for monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Contributed to the selection and customization of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and integrated SENAITE (LIMS) with EID and Viral Load Systems for the Zimbabwe National Microbiological Institute and Zimbabwe FMOH.
• Managed the integration of Laboratory Information Systems with logistics and distribution channels to ensure timely delivery of test results and medical supplies.
• Oversaw procurement workflows, including bid analysis, vendor management, and purchase order automation, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Supported multi-country supply chain operations by customizing tools for forecasting, distribution, and reporting, enhancing visibility and decision-making for stakeholders.
• Led the development and management of various digital health applications, including the Integration Tool for LAB EID system and DHIS2 Mother Baby Tracker.
• Developed the National Dashboard for EID/VL, facilitating data aggregation and visualization for donors and Ministry of Health program managers.
• Facilitated and coordinated the implementation and training of the Zimbabwe National Dashboard for Early Infant Diagnostic/Viral Load Systems to Myanmar Microbiological Laboratories.
• Delivered system support, training, and ICT coordination across CHAI Ethiopia.
• Developed vaccine-related systems, including dashboard and data visualization tools, and created ERP Lite for CHAI Ethiopia.
• Collaborated with Addis Ababa University on the development and implementation of ENAT Messenger, an mHealth tool to enhance tracking and referrals in antenatal care (ANC).
• Designed and implemented Cold Chain Inventory Applications for tracking vaccine and medical supply stock at both regional and national levels.
• Prepared project concept notes, user requirement documents, and user stories to guide development processes.
• Provided system support, end-user training, and technical assistance for staff and users on new technologies and software applications.
• Conducted training sessions to ensure effective utilization of new tools and applications, while staying updated on emerging technologies and trends.
• Evaluated new tools and applications for potential organizational use.