Lameck Goma

· Design and develop database applications in response to the project information needs, using MS Excel, Access, and SQL.

· Administer and maintain project databases for routine data reporting, data quality and service quality assessments.

· Devise and implement efficient and secure procedures for data handling, analysis and visualization

· Assist in the management of the hardware and software as related to the operations of the databases, including system development and maintenance.

· Monitor and analyze project data systems, troubleshoot data- related problems, and ensure data security and integrity.

· Worked closely with MER Advisors in ensuring timely and accurate data management and reporting, develops data management standard operating procedure (SOP) for use in the provinces and country office.

· Administered and maintained Jhpiego’s databases for routine data, data quality and service quality assessments; Monitored and optimized database design, content, structure and other management issues;

· Developed and ensured adherence to policies to ensure the security and confidentiality of Jhpiego’s identifiable health data.

· Designed and developed database applications in response to the project information needs, using MS Excel, Access, and SQL.

· Assured the quality of data feeds and processing of downloads from provincial offices and into donor and Ministry of Health (MoH) reporting system.

· Assisted in the management of the hardware and software as related to the operations of the databases, including system development and maintenance.

· Assisted project team in preparing project data for presentation at regional or national conferences, and in preparing articles for publication.

· Assisted in data collection, entry and analysis of program research and evaluation activities, including population-based surveys; Responsible for archiving research-related data.

· Worked with project teams to implement GIS mapping system.

· Supported other information communication technologies (ICT) for development initiatives for Jhpiego/Zambia

· Provided overall technical guidance on the implementation of the project data collection and monitoring and evaluation system.

· Assisted in the development of a performance monitoring plan covering activities to compile, analyze and present data for reporting of program progress and impact.

· Developed suitable dissemination materials for sharing project related results.

· Supported operationalization of the M&E plan by developing and managing an M&E system to serve as a repository of all project related M&E data.

· Maintained and updated the M&E system on an ongoing basis and generated needed reports to meet donor and other stakeholder requirements.

· Lead implementation of facility assessments, establish, and oversee data cleaning and entry procedures as per standard M&E practice at PATH and consolidate lessons learned and make suitable recommendations for future assessments.

· Oversee data collection and monitoring activities at the target regions of the project.

· Lead technical assistance to strengthen the government health information systems.

· Provided technical assistance to MOH for monitoring and improvement of program activities.

· Participated in discussions for design and implementation of project activities.

· Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders such as MOH, implementing partners, academic institutions, and donors in the area of monitoring and evaluation.

· Designed and developed data collection tools for ACHIEVE and research projects

· Designed and created routine performance monitoring tools and reports

· Ensured that weekly and monthly reports are submitted on time

· Extracted routine and ad hoc datasets for programmatic and research studies

· Developed SOPs for handling programmatic and research data

· Managed overall lifecycle of programmatic and research studies data

· Participated in data collection and QA/QI activities

· Took part in departmental planning activities

· Mentored Data Coordinators and Data Associates in efficient ways to manipulate and use data

· Mentored Data Coordinators and Data Associates on the definition of all performance monitoring indicators

· Participated in the presentation of data to various internal and external stakeholders

· Supervised Data Coordinators and Data Associates in reporting activities

· Trained staff on data collection and entry procedures and common errors/problems within the clinic and at other sites as requested

· Supported technical work such as reviewing reporting methods, carrying out training needs, designing reporting tools and advising M&E technical assistance

· Contributed substantively to the design and field testing of the evaluation methodology, participatory data collection and analytical tasks conducted under this contract

· Responsible for design, quality, development and completion of all assessments, analytical reports and evaluations

· Provided technical assistance to Chreso and all its implementing partners

· Designed Performance Management Plan, implementing an effective Monitoring and Evaluation system to monitor progress, impact and successes of all project M&E activities and performance

· Designed M&E team/staff capacity building manual and presentation and implemented capacity needs assessment/surveys periodically to ensure M&E routine data tracking of program implementation in relation to PMP and M&E work plans

· Developed M&E performance monitoring plan with M&E team, data collection tools, indicators by project team

· Designed and implemented impact assessment surveys, and establishing project monitoring systems to measure project progress, adjustment, impact and providing feedbacks to the sites and other stakeholders, to ensure effective support to end of project evaluation team

· Developed all Chreso’s project logistics monitoring and evaluation plan setting out specific performance indicators and targets for overall SMART objectives and activities

· Generated quarterly technical reports on key performance indicators in line with the country operating procedures

· Ensured implementing partners submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports in time for SAPR/IPR and APR to the donor

· May lead the COP team whenever the process is due

· Systems Requirement Analysis - Supervised and carried out timely detailed study of user information needs in order to specify user requirements.

· Systems Design - Supervised and undertook technical systems design in order to develop information system which meets the user needs.

· Software implementation - Supervised and undertook timely implementation of user application software in order to meet the requirements of the office.

· Performance Management - Implemented performance management systems in order to facilitate improvement in performance and productivity.

· Reports - Supervised and prepared timely progress and other reports in order to facilitate provision of information to the end users.

· Reviewed, analyzed, and validated research data to ensure consistency, integrity and accuracy based on project specific guidelines

· Assisted in standardizing data management procedures

· Developed and maintained documentation and data management guidelines

· Assisted in the development and implementation of strategy for data cleaning and in the design and programming of research databases

· Queried data inconsistencies

· Generated data retrievals and summaries

· Collected and mapped out GIS data to help locate clients

· Took a lead in I.T issues related to AIDS Relief Zambia, liaised with the Regional Health Management Information System (HMIS) Advisor on I.T related issues, and reported to the Strategic Information Advisor

· Provided training and Technical Assistance (TA) to Local Partner Treatment Facility (LPTF) staff for setting up computer networks, installation and upgrading of computer software including antivirus software

· Provided training to research analysts on how to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools

· Responsible for establishing and maintaining SmartCare networks at the LPTFs

· Worked with Futures Zambia Core team whenever necessary to set up temporary networks for data entry, and training at various LPTFs

· Routine maintenance of Futures Zambia computers

· Work hand in hand with I.T Team of Catholic Relief Services (CRS)- Zambia to procure, set up, and maintain computers at the LPTFs, as per specifications

· Supported all monitoring and evaluation for AIDS Relief - Zambia

· Supported and provided training for data analysis to the Local Partner Treatment Facilities (LPTFs)

· Backup data entry services at various LPTFs where a backlog may exist

· Participated in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities for the timely compilation and submission of reports to stakeholders. CQI activities to include data validation and cleaning at the various LPTFs as required

· Participated in data analysis and report compilation at the LPTFs (monthly, quarterly, annually) on all required indicators

· Assisted in an annual evaluation of the patient management and monitoring activities

· Conducted site visits to LPTF as indicated

· Participated in implementation of activities in work plans, meetings for shared experiences, and additional trainings as required

· Attended regional conferences as required

· Other responsibilities as needed