Johnpaul Sikombe
Jacaranda Villa, NDOLA
Summary
Detail-oriented Strategic Information Officer with extensive experience in Monitoring & Evaluation. Proven ability to coordinate training and analyze data to assess project effectiveness, supporting impactful decision-making and continuous improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
District Strategic Information Officer
PACT Zambia
Zambezi
06.2025 - Current
- Supervising periodic data collection for MNCH, and HIV testing, and treatment.
- Conducting weekly, monthly, and quarterly data analysis for KPIs to inform decision-making processes.
- Creating dashboards with PowerPoint and PowerBI to create demand for data use in decision-making.
- Supporting DHIO with routine monthly data verification and collection for HIA2 reports.
- Implementing quality control measures to enhance data integrity standards.
- Assisted in designing evaluation tools for community projects and initiatives.
- Conducting data quality audits (DQA), capacity building, and mentorship for healthcare providers, community-based volunteers, and enhancing data accuracy and quality.
- Preparing reports summarizing findings from evaluations and assessments.
- Taking field visits to observe project activities and gather both quantitative and qualitative data.
- Assessing the effectiveness of existing M&E systems in the district.
- Ensuring timely submission of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to senior management, DHO, and donors.
- Spearheading the district data review meetings with the DHO and other partners.
- Supervising data collection, data quality, analysis, evaluation, and reporting.
- Developing and implementing data collection tools for monitoring, and to respond to ad hoc data requests from stakeholders.
District Data Coordinator
Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
Zambezi
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Coordinated data collection efforts across supported sites and programs.
- Facilitated training sessions for community volunteers and staff on data entry and reporting processes.
- Reviewed data submissions for consistency and adherence to quality standards.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure that all relevant data was collected accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with department leaders to develop strategies for improving data collection processes.
- Conducted regular audits of patient records to ensure accuracy of information in smartcare and DHIS2.
- Provided technical assistance to healthcare workers when they encountered difficulties accessing or utilizing EHR databases.
- Cleaned and manipulated raw data.
- Created graphs and charts detailing data analysis results.
District Strategic Information Officer
Maryland Global Initiative Corporation
Chipata/Lundazi/Chasefu/Lumezi
11.2019 - 03.2023
- Managed information requests from internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinated data collection and reporting for project assessments.
- Collaborated with DHIO and other M&E staff from different implementing partners to harmonize data management and reporting processes withing the district .
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on information management tools.
- Provided guidance on best practices when using specific software packages or tools.
- Assisted with creating user manual for newly commissioned DHIS2 tracker capture software applications.
- Managed a database system containing records of all IT equipment purchased by the company.
Data Entry Clerk
Aids Healthcare Foundation - AHF
Kafue Gorge
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Reviewed documents for accuracy and completeness before processing.
- Managed daily data entry tasks to ensure efficient workflow.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve data discrepancies promptly.
- Utilized spreadsheet software to organize and analyze large data sets.
- Assisted in training new hires on data entry procedures and software tools.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance data integrity standards.
- Communicated effectively with departments to clarify data requirements and updates.
- Performed data entry from client files, registers, and other sources into computer systems.
- Verified accuracy and completeness of data entry into the database system.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information entered into the system.
- Checked source documents against entered data to ensure accuracy.
Education
Certificate - Teaching Methodologies
Teachers Vocational Training College - TVTC
Luanshya01-2016
Higher Diploma - Management Information Systems
IMIS/BCS
LUSAKA06-2015
Diploma - Computer Information Systems And Programing
National Institute For Public Administration-NIPA
Lusaka06-2013
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Africa
LusakaSkills
- In-depth knowledge of project Monitoring and evaluation
- Proficient in tracking and analyzing MNCH indicators
- Team collaboration
- Training, facilitation, and mentorship
- M&E framework and indicator development
- Data collection
- Performance monitoring
- Performance tracking
- Work coordination
- Interpersonal skills
- Data entry
- Attention to detail
- Report writing
- DHIS2 customization
- Microsoft PowerPoint presentations
- Data cleaning and analysis with Excel
- Database querying and manipulation with SQL
- Microsoft Power BI
- Google Doc design
- ODK customization
- Kobo collect Toolbox Customization
Certification
Microsoft Power BI
Languages
English
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Nyanja
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tumbuka
Beginner (A1)
A1
Bemba
Native
Native
References
MR. KALIMA TEMBO M&E MANAGER – MARYLAND GLOBAL INITIATIVE CORPORATION - MGIC
Plot 31C. Bishops Road. Kabulonga. P/B E017, Post-net Box 319,
Crossroads, Lusaka, Zambia
Cell: 0977 347435
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Mrs. Beatrice Chiyokoma
Former MONITORING AND EVALUATION MANAGER, AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION - AHF
Bishops’ road, Kalubulonga
P.O. Box 34596
Lusaka
Cell: 0971 106008
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MR. STEVEN SHIYANDA HEALTH INFORMATION AND INFORMATICS – PACT ZAMBIA
Piziya office park, plot no. 2374
Thabo Mbeki Rd, Lusaka,
cell: 097-724-5900
mail:sshiyanda@pactworld.org
Timeline
District Strategic Information Officer
PACT Zambia
06.2025 - Current
District Data Coordinator
Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
10.2023 - 03.2025
District Strategic Information Officer
Maryland Global Initiative Corporation
11.2019 - 03.2023
Data Entry Clerk
Aids Healthcare Foundation - AHF
11.2017 - 11.2019
Certificate - Teaching Methodologies
Teachers Vocational Training College - TVTC
Higher Diploma - Management Information Systems
IMIS/BCS
Diploma - Computer Information Systems And Programing
National Institute For Public Administration-NIPA
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Africa