BAKARI MOHAMED SALIMU
Kigoma
Summary
Detail-oriented IT and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) professional with over 7 years of progressive experience in data management, program monitoring, and systems strengthening within PEPFAR-funded projects. Experienced in supervising data teams, ensuring compliance with CDC reporting standards (DATIM, MER 2.8.2), and maintaining high-quality data for decision-making in HIV Care, Treatment, and Prevention programs. I am highly adaptable to new systems, thrive as both a team leader and troubleshooter, and excel at training, mentoring, and supporting staff to improve performance. Known for strong technical and interpersonal skills, I efficiently manage large datasets, perform timely analysis, and produce actionable insights that drive program improvements. Passionate about leveraging IT and M&E expertise to strengthen health systems and improve lives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Data Manager
THPS
Kigoma
10.2023 - 09.2025
- Supervise 3 SI Officers, 3 District Data Officers, and 28 Facility Data Officers across Kigoma region.
- Oversee HIV program data on Care & Treatment, HIV Prevention, HTS, and VMMC.
- Prepare weekly analyses to identify programmatic gaps and support rapid response.
- Provide technical support for facility-level staff on CTC2 database and data administration.
- Conduct mentorship on M&E tools, ensuring quality, reliable, and valid data collection.
- Monitor and analyze daily and weekly program indicators for timely reporting.
- Experienced in CDC reporting systems (DATIM, MER Guide 2.8.2).
- Providing Technical assistance regional-level community HIV prevention activities, ensuring compliance with WHO and MOH guidelines.
- Providing Technical Assistance to Afya Hatua Program Team on use and translation of Community based system support (THPS analytics System (TAS)).
- Conducted 16 DQA, 3 EQA and 3 data cleaning sessions to ensure reported data are accurate and meet donor standard.
- Initializing three new supported and capacitated them to ensure they are reporting well.
- Created User Manual for THPS Analytics system that guide users on proper use of the system.
- Updated THPS Analytics system to meet updated user requirement.
- Participated on creating first ever internal tools for community service program (SNS tools, Community refill tools, and other community internal use tools).
- Ensured all CTC computers are updated with new and updated apps to meet standard reporting.
Strategic Information Officer
THPS
Kigoma
10.2021 - 09.2023
- I participated on structuring of THPS Analytics system which are currently used by organization.
- Conducted weekly data analysis for HIV Prevention and Care indicators.
- Experienced in CDC reporting systems (DATIM, MER Guide 2.7).
- Drove adoption of new data collection and reporting technologies.
- Supported district teams to strengthen data quality and use for decision-making.
- Experienced on Using government and donor reporting System i.e. CTC2 database, CTCA, Macro3, DHIS2, DATIM.
- Created Program automated updates using Advanced Excel that is used in Kigoma and adopted in other regions, this is used to monitor daily activities on key indicators towards to target, Known as HTS monitoring update.
- Created first ever Community service monitoring system to the organization that were used before advanced to web-based system.
- Participated on designing THPS Analytics System (TAS) web based and customization for the smoothen usage to end user.
- Participated on creating first ever internal tools for community service program (SNS tools, Community refill tools, and other community internal use tools).
- Ensured all CTC computers are updated with new and updated apps to meet standard reporting.
- Conducted 12 DQA, 2 EQA and Several data cleaning sessions to ensure reported data are accurate and meet donor standard.
Strategic Information Officer
ICAP
Kigoma
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Supervised regional Strategic Information Team to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Led Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) with RHMT.
- Developed innovative tools for fast and reliable data capture.
- Conducted quarterly DATIM data entry and analysis and ensured daily/monthly reporting into DHIS2.
- Backed up all data ensuring availability and confidentiality.
- Trained outreach volunteers and mentored health providers on M&E.
- Acted as Regional Project Coordinator for 3 months ensuring smooth program implementation.
- Developed PrEP individual-level data capturing tool used across FIKIA regions.
- Coordinated 3 Quarterly Progress Review (QPR) meetings with stakeholders.
- Moderated 3 DQA sessions with RHMT on HTS services.
- Ensured timely and accurate DATIM entries and full integration of data into MOH DHIS2.
- Strengthened partner collaboration and maintained high regional performance.
Strategic Information Assistant
ICAP
Kigoma
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Conducted daily data entry, verification, and cleaning for HIV programs.
- Monitored referrals to Care & Treatment and ensured proper documentation.
- Prepared and submitted monthly DHIS2 reports and quarterly DATIM reports.
- Ensured proper data storage and confidentiality.
- Supported outreach volunteers through onsite mentorship and training.
- Assisted administrative functions including daily payment preparation.
System Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
BETAMAX Tanzania Ltd
Dar es Salaam
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Monitored automated electric meter systems.
- Analyzed profit and loss and prepared monthly sales reports.
- Produced weekly energy usage reports and provided customer support.
Tutorial Assistant (IT Department)
University of Iringa
Tanzania
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Taught IT courses to diploma students, including programming and database systems.
- Maintained LAN networks and computer hardware.
- Assisted in research writing and analysis.
- Designed the University of Iringa Online Clearance System.
- Co-founded the IT Club, still operational today.
- Guided students to develop projects in C++, PHP, Java, HTML, VB, C#, JSP, and JavaScript.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Iringa
01.2013 - 01.2016
Skills
- DHIS2
- DATIM
- CTC2
- SQL Server 2017
- Microsoft Access
- Advanced Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SPSS
- System monitoring
- Database administration
- Hardware/network maintenance
- CDC MER 281
- MOH/NACP guidelines
- Mentorship
- Team supervision
- Problem-solving
- Communication
Personal Information
Hobbies: Reading research journals & newspapers, Debates & discussions, Event organizing, Career development, Football
Custom Section
- Leadership & Management, University of Washington, 3 months, 2024
- Monitoring & Evaluation, University of Washington, 3 months, 2024
- CTC2 & CTCA Workshop, MOH/NACP, Dar es Salaam, 2022
- Pharmacy Module (PMD) Recording & Dispensing, MOH/NACP & THPS, 2022
- COVID-19 Data Recording in CTC2, NACP, Kigoma, 2022
- HIV Self-Testing (OraQuick) for KVP, MOH & ICAP, 2021
- GBV/IPV & Sexual Harassment in Workplace, ICAP, 2021
- PrEP Monitoring & Recording, MOH/NACP, 2020, 2022
- HTS Registers Training, MOH & THPS, 2020
- Data Structuring & Analysis, DLab & ICAP, 2019
- MHealth Training, ICAP, MSPH, 2018
- Research Writing & SPSS Training, University of Iringa, 2016
- CodeBus Africa Program (Children Programming), University of Iringa & Finland partners, 2016
- Basic Computer Studies, Green Point Tanga, 2011
Awards
- Best employee of the year FY23, THPS Kigoma
- Best employee of the year FY20, ICAP Kigoma
- Best employee of the year 2017, University of Iringa – ICT Department
References
- Niza Sikana, Senior Database Developer, THPS, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 0789 232 324
- Jackson Kubuke, Regional M&E Manager, THPS, Shinyanga, Tanzania, 0786 795 188
- Damian Laki, Associate SI Director, THPS, 0788 470 349
Timeline
Data Manager
THPS
10.2023 - 09.2025
Strategic Information Officer
THPS
10.2021 - 09.2023
Strategic Information Officer
ICAP
10.2020 - 09.2021
Strategic Information Assistant
ICAP
08.2018 - 09.2020
System Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
BETAMAX Tanzania Ltd
07.2017 - 08.2018
Tutorial Assistant (IT Department)
University of Iringa
11.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Iringa
01.2013 - 01.2016
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