Luel G/Medhin G/kirstos
Mekelle
Summary
Results-oriented Regional HIS Advisor with strong expertise in data-driven decision-making and leadership. Developed DHIS2 dashboards and improved data quality, enhancing reporting accuracy. Fostered collaboration among stakeholders and trained teams, utilizing advanced skills in Power BI and critical thinking to drive health outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional HIS Advisor
CDC- strategic Information/SI ICAP
Tigray Area Office
05.2021 - 09.2025
- Led the Smart care design, Mentorship and implementation of the regional HIS activity plan
- Trained implementing partners and Health Information Technicians (HITs) in HMIS strengthening, recording and reporting tools, enhancing data quality improvement activities.
- Developed and monitored performance indicators, ensuring alignment with project Intermediate Results (IRs) and PAPFAR/ DATIM reporting requirements.
- Designed and rolled out data collection tools (e.g., baseline assessments, mentorship and supporting supervision checklists, facility readiness tools).
- Coordinated with Regional Health Bureau (RHB) and stakeholders to revitalize digital activities such as EMR-ART and PTQIT, tracking re-establishment process.
- Conducted regular mentorship & joint monitoring visits to ensure data use and adaptive Learning at health facility and regional level.
- Led data analysis, visualization, and reporting, creating dashboards and briefs for internal learning and donor reporting.
- Contributed to donor reporting through quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of data quality.
Regional M & E specialist
Project hope
Mekelle
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed and maintained DHIS2 and Power BI dashboards in coordination with Regional M &E officers for regional community HIV and health response tracking.
- Conducted regional data analysis and reporting, facilitating capacity-building activities for enhanced M&E capabilities.
- Collaborated with national and local partners to enhance health information systems, enabling effective data-driven decision-making.
- Conducted data analysis using statistical software (Power BI, SPSS, STATA) to identify gaps and monitor progress in emergency response activities.
- Provided capacity building on Kobo Toolbox, and data visualization tools to regional teams and zonal M&E officers.
- Ensured quality, consistency, and timely reporting of community HIV/AIDS related activity.
- Collect, analyze and deliver situation reports, and data summaries for EOC meetings.
- Coordinated data sharing among health and other partners during multi-sectoral meetings to improve collaborative efforts.
eHealth coordinator
Mekelle university (Ayder campus)
Tigray Office
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Led the design and implementation of Information revolution plans across multiple thematic areas: Reproductive Health (SRH), WASH, HIV/AIDS, and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
- Strengthened digital data collection tools, ensuring timely, accurate data entry into DHIS2 and CBMP central reporting systems.
- Facilitated routine data reviews and learning sessions to promote evidence-based decision-making across program teams.
- Conducted field-level mentorship and supportive supervision, data quality assessments (DQAs), and partner performance monitoring.
- Produced performance dashboards for donor reporting, enhancing transparency and stakeholder engagement.
- Built capacity of implementing partners and health facility staff on M&E tools, facilitating improved data interpretation and use.
M&E Officer
ICAP /CDC Project
Mekelle
02.2018 - 09.2019
- Developed and implemented M&E frameworks for facility-level HIV/AIDs and response.
- Designed and customized electronic data capture tools for facility reporting and beneficiary tracking.
- Led quarterly data review meetings and supported performance improvement plans across all lead hospitals.
- Conducted data quality audits, validation and routine site monitoring visits.
- Facilitated monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes, contributing to donor proposal development and impact evaluation efforts.
- Conducted measurements for SIMS program to monitor and assess performance metrics.
- Provided ongoing support to health facilities in recording and reporting mechanisms, including HIV patient-level forms, intake forms, follow-ups, and registration updates using HIV risk screening tools.
Regional M&E Officer
USAID/CDC Project
Mekelle
12.2015 - 02.2018
- Developed and implemented M&E frameworks for regional-level HIV/AIDS prevention and control programs.
- Conducted regular supportive supervision for RHB, enhancing program compliance and performance.
- Led quarterly data review meetings and supported performance improvement plans across supported sites.
- Conducted data quality audits, validation exercises, and routine site monitoring visits.
- Designed and customized electronic data capture tools for partner reporting and beneficiary tracking.
- Prepared annual reports for five consecutive years, ensuring alignment with Tigray RHB objectives.
- Provided technical assistance for integrating gender-sensitive indicators and client feedback mechanisms.
- Facilitated annual reporting processes, contributed to donor proposal development, and assisted with impact evaluations.
- Developed strategic plan of Tigray RHB from 2008 E.c to 2012 e.c.
HMIS /M&E Officer
Adigrat General Hospital
Eastern Tigray
09.2012 - 12.2015
- Managed hospital Health Management Information System (HMIS), ensuring timely, complete, and high-quality data for improved decision-making.
- Supported rollout and maintenance of electronic medical records (EMRs) in medical record unit and ART room, enhancing patient data accessibility.
- Conducted regular data analysis and generated facility level service utilization reports.
- Facilitated joint supportive supervision, mentorship, and feedback for catchment health facility staff, strengthening capacity and service delivery.
- Worked closely with zonal and regional bureaus to align data systems with national reporting standards.
- Led in annual and strategic plan preparation at Adigrat hospital.
Education
MPH - Biostatistics and Health informatics
Mekelle University
Ethiopia01.2012
Environmental health officer -
Haramaya University
Ethiopia01.2006
Skills
- DHIS2
- Smart care
- CommCare
- ODK
- Power BI
- Tableau
- SQL
- Excel (Advanced)
- STATA
- SPSS
- Epi Info
- MS Access
- Communication
- EthioHRI
Certification
- Health Informatics, MEL, Power BI, Stata, Tableau, Data Quality, HMIS, eCHIS, DHIS2, Smartcare, EthioHRI
- Connected woreda, Information Revolution, Decision-making with Data
- Quality Improvement, Knowledge Management, data visualization
- Supportive supervision to stakeholders and mentorship skill
References
- Mr. Fiseha Birhane, (BSc, MPH), Tigray regional health bureau HIV prevention and control core process head, Tigray, Ethiopia, +251 921401214, fesehaberhan@gmail.com
- Mr. Zemenfeskidus Hadgu, (BSc, MPH), ICAP regional program manager, Tigray, Ethiopia, +251 914036741, Zemen11@gmail.com
- Mr. Teklit G/tsadik, (BSc, MPH) Mekelle University college of health science CBMP project director, +251914305012/0914263231, Tektsad12@gmail.com
Training
- TOT on connected woreda strategy, MOH in collaboration with TRHB, Certificate
- TOT on eHMIS, HRIS, EMR-MRU and troubleshooting, TUTAPE and Tigray RHB, Certificate
- TOT on Use of Data for Decision Making (UDDM), Integrated family health program (IFHP) in collaboration TRHB, Certificate
- TOT on new Revised HMIS, data quality and information use, Tigray health bureau in collaboration with FMOH
- TOT on Quality Improvement for Program managers organized by FMOH in collaboration with ICAP- Colombia University in Ethiopia, Dire Hotel, Adama, Certificate
- TOT on DHIS-2 organized by FMOH in collaboration with Tigray RHB, Certificate
- TOT on HMIS organized by FMOH in collaboration with Tigray RHB, Certificate
- TOT on Smart care organized by ICAP in collaboration with MOH at Adama Selam hotel
- TOT on EthioHRI organized by ICAP in collaboration with MOH at Adama Selam hotel
Languages
- Amharic
- English
- Tigrigna, Proficient
- Amharic, Proficient
- English, Fluent
Technical And Software Skills
- Data Management & IM Tools: DHIS2, Smart care, EthioHRI, ODK, Power BI, Tableau, Excel (Advanced), SQL, CommCare
- Statistical Analysis: STATA, SPSS, Epi Info
- Dashboards & Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, interactive dashboards
- Database Development: MS Access, SQL-based platforms
Timeline
Regional HIS Advisor
CDC- strategic Information/SI ICAP
05.2021 - 09.2025
Regional M & E specialist
Project hope
05.2021 - 09.2021
eHealth coordinator
Mekelle university (Ayder campus)
10.2019 - 05.2021
M&E Officer
ICAP /CDC Project
02.2018 - 09.2019
Regional M&E Officer
USAID/CDC Project
12.2015 - 02.2018
HMIS /M&E Officer
Adigrat General Hospital
09.2012 - 12.2015
MPH - Biostatistics and Health informatics
Mekelle University
Environmental health officer -
Haramaya University