HUMPHREY CHINONYE OHUABUNWA

I am a self-motivated Statistician with developed competence in Data Analysis and a combination of Health Informatics and Monitoring & Evaluation. I also conduct qualitative and quantitative research, data collection, and primary data analysis. As a trained statistician I have skills in troubleshooting and resolving issues relating to NMRS/LAMIS synchronization with the National Data Repository (NDR), Using QGIS for cluster mapping and visualization as well as Power BI for analysis and dashboard creation, Epi Info, and open Data kit (ODK) for data collection and applying of statistical methods in biological/health sciences for organizational use. I have received commendations for exceptional leadership roles, based on demonstrated success, in taking calculated risks, executing strategy, and identifying growth opportunities. I am experienced in building interpersonal relationships, working in resource-poor settings with little or no supervision, working in teams, and leading a multi-professional team.

• Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant (Cross Rivers State) (Aids Healthcare Foundation Nigeria)
• October 2022 till date

Job Summary:

I am responsible for all data reporting-related activities of the site programs in line with reporting requirements. This includes implementing M&E framework, maintenance of monitoring data collections systems at site, I also contribute to the design and assist the M&E Manager in conducting program assessments and evaluations to promote a culture of evidence-based decision making.

Responsibility and Achievements

Responsible for the implementation of monitoring and Evaluation activities in the field, Support the development and strengthening of AHF Nigeria Monitoring and Evaluation Systems, Manage and Update site level database and ensure timely reports to the country office, Ensure correct use of M&E tools at the site and outpost and logistics of tools, Provide mentoring out-post facility and CBO's to ensure that the data entered into the facility database are accurate, consistent and according to standard operating procedures, Ensure data are reported according to the approved dataflow and timelines and attend to any other duties assigned, Ensure all data are fed into OpenMRS, webPPR, Site database and state DHIS, Daily entry of records into the OpenMRS for effective storage and backup for effective monitoring and assessing the performance of client’s health and program at site level, Monitor the sites’ programs in the collection, analysis, reporting and use of output data for program improvement at site level, Supervise site level data reporting cycle to ensure high quality and complete data are sent to the country office on a periodic basis, or when required, Support Routine Data Validation in assigned facilities, Mentor and Supervised Health Facility staff on proper documentation and reporting, Supported all Routine Outreach(Support-Group) activities for PLHIV in the community, Strengthen Proper Documentation, Archiving of all M&E tools in the assigned facilities, Enrolling of positive clients on the EMR (NMRS), Ensure availability of all required and reportable Data, Triangulation of Enrolment Registers, ART Registers, Presumptive TB screening Register with Data on the EMR, Entering of Pharmacy Care Card updates of new and returning client on the EMR, Entering of Sample collection files of patients on EMR, Dailygeneration of line list and upload, Establish and strengthen mechanisms for routine tracking and assessment of KPI outcomes, Assist community HTS entry on the NMRS and Performs other duties as assigned.

• COVID-19 Vaccination Consultant (Southern Ijaw LGA Optimizer for the Acceleration for the Control of Epidemic (ACE-6) Project) (Heartland Alliance LTD/GTE HALG)
• USAID Supported Project September 2022-October 2022

Responsibility and Achievements

Conduct regular field-level visits to vaccination spots at the community and health posts to provide    support, supervision, and guidance on project implementation to vaccination teams, Review, sort, enter, and clean the COVID-19 program data and information, Support the vaccination team to ensure reporting on the HALG COMCARE APP In consultation with the State MEL officer coordinate internal and external reviews of information collected with a strong emphasis on learning, Performs quality checks to maintain the integrity of events and criteria for reporting purposes, Processes LGA electronic documents, proof of data for inaccuracies, and any other missing information, Resolves discrepancies identified using standard procedures and/or returning incomplete documents to their respective vaccination teams for correction and resolution, Responds and coordinates field assignments for Interpreters by checking availability and assigning staff as appropriate taking location into consideration and performed additional duties as assigned.

• Case base Surveillance Monitor (Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation Nigeria (MGIC))
• PEPFAR project of the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) July 2019 -September 2022

Responsibility and Achievements

Support LIMS-EMR deployment at the facilities, Assist in data collection, collation, validation, reporting and support  development of  M&E plan, and ensure key performance indicators are met , Ensured 100% Concurrence between facility NMRS/EMR and National Data Repository (NDR) for seven Variable key indicators (ART start date, last drug pickup, Current Regimen, Days of ARV Refill, Current Viral Load, Date of Viral load Sample collection and Current Status) for all assigned facilities,  Support project documentation including data gathering, analysis, and interpretation, Supervised and mentor facility surge monitor (data entry clerks) on resolving data quality issues in the facility, Supported and liaised with IHVN focal persons and strategic information officers to troubleshoot and bridge the gaps on NDR-EMR concurrence in assigned health facilities, Supported in Conducting training for the health facilities team on case base surveillance and monitoring of sentinel events, Monitoring the HTS Service Cascade in assigned Health Facilities, Arrange, organize meetings and workshops, take good minutes and records of meetings including dissemination of minutes and reports , Reviewed facility data in the NDR for completeness and accuracy, Monitored the treatment status of clients receiving care from identified facilities, Carry out proper documentation and filing of all the Project documents, Conducted Data Quality Assessment on Data upload from facility and community testing centres, Provided feedback to IHVN SI staff on how to correct error extraction from facility uploads in NDR, Supported in the training of community testers/health workers in the use of the HTS application and facility NMRS for data collection, Supported the development, review, training, and roll-out of the community testing application, Maintain electronic data files, hard copies of reports, File, record, recover, archive, scan, and maintain documents and database systems, Supported all Recency, Case base surveillance, Mortality Surveillance, and other routine surveillance activities in the state, Supported the development of a surge surveillance wallboard in the data monitoring centre, Handle correspondence, and preparation of presentations and documents. Ensure confidentiality of Patient-level information Monitor the live data interface for HIV clients along the care cascade, Focal Person for all Extension for Community Health Outcomes (ECHO) activities in River’s Surge Project, and Work with other state team members to mentor health workers at the facility to ensure high quality of service, Developed and maintained a high-quality of the relationship between my organization and other implementing partners in the state, Support in the development of data collection tools and reporting procedures, Participated in the planning of disease surveillance activities including HIV/AIDS-related surveillance activities in the state, Conducted site assessment, Deployment of West African Regional ECHO infrastructure, and trained health care workers at assigned facilities, Documented and archived all project activity reports, Supported in writing Abstract reports for Publication and Performed other duties and tasks assigned to me as required.

• NAIIS Mobilization Assistant (African Field Epidemiology Network Abuja)
• PEPFAR project of the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) May 2018 – May 2019

Responsibility and Achievement

Supported all HIV/NAIIS activities relating to mobilization, data generation, and electronics systems, Supported project and community mobilization activities and advocacy visits, Supported the development of work and survey tools, and Worked collaboratively and engaged with CSOs, CBOs, FBOs, NOAs, Traditional/religious rulers, Security agencies, and stakeholders in the health sector amongst others to create awareness to seek support and by in for acceptance of the survey across all the states in Nigeria, Maintained and keeps in order the NAIIS mobilization offices, Supported and participated in field implementation activities, Kept all records and minutes of events, Supported training on the NAIIS projects for health workers, field workers, Ministry of Health officials, etc. at LGA, State, and national levels, Supported the development and deployment of IEC materials, Performed other tasks as assigned to me by the Mobilization Team Lead / HIV Program Advisor, Archived all hard copy and soft copy documents and Performed clerical duties.

• Nigeria Field Epidemiology and laboratory Training Program (NFELTP) Volunteer Statistician (African Field Epidemiology Network Abuja)
• January 2018 – May 2018

Responsibility and Achievement

Developing databases through data abstraction, entry, cleaning and exporting to statistical packages (Stata, Epi-info SPSS etc) for analysis, developing data analysis plan and conducting statistical analysis including appropriate test of significance or association, Assisting Field Epidemiology Training Program fellows in statistical analysis design/methods for their MPH thesis and other required core competency activities of learning such as 

• Epidemiological studies/research,
• Public health surveillance evaluation, 
• Secondary data analysis
• Scientific publications
• Disease outbreak data management 
• Developing data tools and conducting field surveys

• Data Analyst (Masta Services Company Limited Port Harcourt. #6 New Shell Location Road, Km 16 Aba Port Harcourt Express Way Port Harcourt.

Civil Engineering Company July 2017 – January 2018

Main activities and responsibilities

Supported in collated, arranged, documented, and prepared request for proposal for contract bidding, performed clerical duties, archived of correspondence and official documents, supported in logistics and supply of Construction Materials, Kept Inventory of Clients, goods, and services, analyzed company’s Income and Expenditures and Support in developing the tracking tool of project implementation in the site and follow up with field workers to ensure compliance and meeting up with timelines.

• University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Master In Statistics                                                                                                      2019-2023

• University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics/Statistics                                                         2010-2015

• West African Examination Council                              

Rich Model Secondary School Oyigbo Rivers State                                                2001-2007