Dynamic Health Information Technology Special Advisor with expertise in data visualization and knowledge management at the Ministry of Health. Proven ability to enhance organizational knowledge sharing through innovative KM tools and training initiatives. Skilled in database management and fostering collaboration, driving impactful results in health systems.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Information Technology Special Advisor
Ministry of Health
12.2022 - Current
Triangulate the cross-sectoral performance data (UNISE) with the individual child growth tracking data and synthesize the trend of data
Facilitate Coordinated cross-sectoral training planning and participation on UNISE (Unified Nutrition Information System for Ethiopia)
Develop and oversee the implementation of KM policies and procedures, designing and managing KM systems and tools, and overseeing the dissemination and use of knowledge resources.
Oversees and coordinates activities and efforts of the Knowledge Management function which incorporate other Directorates/Divisions.
Organizes initiatives to strengthen the capacity of the Knowledge Management function through workshops or seminars that lead to the formation of communities of Practice
Generate reports from web driven application
Use graphs,charts and other tools to visualize data.
Create presentations and reports based on the user's requirements.
Document and generate knowledge materials to be published in both web-based and printed forms.
Publishing digital materials to the online systems/institutional repository.
Lead and organize and collect a wide range of resources include: government documents, strategic plans, guidelines, books, journals, databases and other electronic resources.
Collecting video clips, audios and other interactive contents produced by the Ministry.
Information Systems Officer
International Livestock Research Institute, ILRI
06.2006 - 04.2021
Design and implementing the following knowledge portal (https://cgspace.cgiar.org/) https://data.mel.cgiar.org/
Propose and promote solutions for knowledge management in the organization
Dissemination/share knowledge and experience through knowledge products and publications
Develop and manage KM tools and systems to consolidate, compile and disseminate information and knowledge generated from various sources.
To ensure that the information needs of the organization are met in a timely, effective and efficient manner.
Encouraging employees to share knowledge, ensuring they are aware of the knowledge management resources.
Using Google Analytics to evaluate KM tools for presence and performance.
Introducing collaboration software that allows teams to remotely manage and work on projects together.
Maintaining communications on knowledge sharing across the organization.
Disseminate information about the organization's knowledge sharing program to internal and external audiences through knowledge sharing events,knowledge fairs, site visits, and interviews.
Participation in orientation and preparation of brochures/presentations.
Making sure that useful information is extracted from the organization’s data systems through use of reporting tools, and acting as a single point of contact for all data requests.
Responsible for designing,building databases and associated applications.
Liaising with programmers/developers and other technical staff.
Managing database security/integrity and backup procedures.
Installs the database software and configures it for use.
Finding and debugging errors affecting the database integrity.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Hilcoe School of Computer Science And Technology-Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Information Management
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
04.2001 -
Skills
Health Systems:DHIS2,EPI-Info,eCHIS
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Software
Git,github,Postgresql,Ubuntu,Apache solr
DSpace CRIS 7
ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine (GEE), and GDAL
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Amharic
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Health Information Technology Special Advisor
Ministry of Health
12.2022 - Current
Information Systems Officer
International Livestock Research Institute, ILRI
06.2006 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Computer Science
Hilcoe School of Computer Science And Technology-Addis Ababa
National Medical Rescue Teams Basic and Advanced Training Preparation Commission Member at Ministry of HealthNational Medical Rescue Teams Basic and Advanced Training Preparation Commission Member at Ministry of Health