David Andrew Kikuli
Tabora,Tanzania
Summary
Project Officer with over 10 years of expertise in clinical and project management, focusing on HIV testing and prevention services. Demonstrated success in data collection and analysis, leading to effective project implementation. Proficient in documenting project outcomes through abstracts and manuscripts, with experience in reporting databases such as DHIS 2 and CTC 2. Committed to driving organizational success and fostering continuous improvement through strong leadership skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2029
2029
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Community HIV Testing & Prevention Services Officer
Management and Development for Health (MDH)
Tabora, Tanzania
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Community HIV Testing Leadership - Oversee and implement community-based HIV testing and prevention services, ensuring accessibility and efficiency in SIKONGE DC and Tabora Municipal contributing to 97% HTS-TST and 47% HTS-POS achievement in Tabora region by Q3FY25
- Fortify referral networks to guarantee prompt treatment and consistent follow-up for newly diagnosed HIV clients, attaining 98% linkage of all TX new, with first refill success of 94%, and achieving retention rates of 79% at 6 months and 71% at 12 months by end of Q3FY25.
- Coordinated efforts with 10 non-PEPFAR supported facilities for community testing and identification, leading to 20 new positive cases by Q3FY25, representing 1.4% of regional annual achievements.
- Expanded community HIV testing coverage from 5 and 7 facilities in Q3FY24 to 21 and 20 facilities in SIKONGE DC and Tabora MC respectively.
- Strengthened provision of prevention services via capacity enhancement, direct demonstration, and onsite clinical oversight, ensuring PreP new initiation success at 102% and PreP CT reaching 55% of annual accomplishment.
- Tracked HIV disease progression among identified TX new and Tx curr ROCs, ensuring 81.50% CD4 coverage and 70% CrAg testing coverage, resulting in 91% CD4 coverage and 91.5% CrAg testing coverage in Tabora region.
- Effectively supported 4 Walezi sites in Tabora Region: Kitunda H/C (tier 1 facility), Mazinge H/C and St. Philipo H/C (tier 2 facilities), and Ipole disp (tier 3 facility), monitoring all KPIs including identification and prevention services, care and treatment services, continuity of care, and Maternal and Child health services, achieving average CQI score of 86% across all 4 facilities..
- Stakeholder Coordination - Collaborate with CHMTs, health workers, and volunteers to enhance service delivery and ensure smooth continuum of care for ART patients.
- Capacity Building & Training - Conduct training sessions for health workers, peer educators, and community volunteers to improve HIV prevention and treatment services.
- Community Outreach & Engagement - Organize awareness campaigns and community outreach programs to promote HIV testing and prevention services.
- Data Collection & Reporting - Support data analysis, documentation, and reporting, ensuring accurate program evaluation and compliance with guidelines.
- Quality Assurance & Compliance - Monitor program implementation, ensuring alignment with national and donor guidelines on HIV testing and prevention.
- Support Behavioral Change Initiatives - Advocate for social and behavioral change programs to reduce HIV stigma and promote healthy practices in community.
- Optimized HIV Testing & ART Linkage - Supported project implementation, M&E, and reporting for HIV testing and ART services.
Community ART & Linkage Officer
Management and Development for Health (MDH)
Geita & Tabora, Tanzania
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Oversaw daily implementation of Community ART, linkage, and retention services across 10 facilities in Chato DC, 7 in Sikonge DC, and 5 in Tabora Municipal to facilitate uninterrupted service delivery and achieve up to 9% of recipients receiving community ART
- Linkage & Referral Coordination - Strengthened linkage services, achieving 99.9% successful referrals for newly diagnosed HIV clients to ART programs.
- ART Refill Site Expansion - Scaled up ART refill centers from 75 to 165, improving treatment accessibility for over 15,924 clients in Geita Region.
- Client Retention & Adherence Support - Implemented patient follow-up and adherence programs, achieving 98% retention rates for newly linked ART patients.
- Quality Improvement (QI) Program Management - Enhanced continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives, increasing regional QI performance from 65% to 86%.
- Data Collection & Performance Monitoring - Tracked key ART and linkage indicators, ensuring timely reporting and data-driven decision-making.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building - Collaborated with healthcare providers and local partners, providing training and mentorship on ART service delivery.
- Developed and launched 'Community ART Champions' and 'Mr. Duara' initiatives to scale up ART services.
- Authored six abstracts, one of which was presented at Tanzania Health Summit 2022.
Community Services Field Officer
Tanzania Health Promotion Support (THPS)
Pwani Region
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed community-based HIV testing, ART refill, and psychosocial support services to achieve 30% of HTS-TST and 21% HTS-POS in Q1FY22
- Scaled up community HIV testing in Mkuranga DC from 7 facilities to 15 facilities ending Q1FY22
- Collaborated with DASHCO to develop 10 mobile community ART refills at Mkuranga DC to improve quality of care through differentiated service delivery models(DSDM)
- Successfully conducted capacity building for 25 health care providers and 20 community peers through onsite mentorships and collaborated supervisions with CHMTs
- Ensured linkage and retention including community-based ART services are provided in line with WHO, national, donor and THPS working strategies to attain 90% linkage to newly diagnosed recipient's of care.
Field Officer
MSPH Tanzania LLC (ICAP Global Health)
Mara, Tanzania
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Led HIV prevention programs for Key & Vulnerable Populations (KVPs) across multiple districts.
- Organized 200+ community HIV testing and behavioral change events, expanding mobile HTS, PrEP, and social network testing services.
- Provided technical support to field volunteers, pioneered Community ART refill sites in Mara Region, and increased pediatric HIV testing yields by 9%, surpassing targets.
CTC Clinician
DED - Kibaha Town Council
Kibaha Town, Tanzania
07.2014 - 12.2017
- Provided comprehensive HIV/AIDS care, including ART initiation, monitoring, and routine viral load assessments to 800+ Tx curr at Mkoani H/C
- Provided clinical assessment to all TX New identified including baseline investigation such as CD4 testing
- Led PMTCT services and managed adolescent and pediatric ART clubs, integrating sports and learning activities to enhance patient engagement.
- Successfully established pediatric ART clubs that involved 25 adolescents significantly improving adherence rates for children under 15 years.
Education
Bachelor of Public Health -
Cavendish University
05.2022 - 09.2025
Diploma in Clinical Medicine -
Mafinga Clinical Officers' Training Centre
Iringa, Tanzania 01.2010 - 12.2013
Certificate in Hospital Management - Health Professionals
Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences
05.2019
Skills
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Program Implementation
- Report Writing & Documentation
- Training & Capacity Building
- Problem-Solving & Issue Escalation
- Compliance & Ethical Standards
- Complaints & Feedback Management
- Communication & Presentation Skills
Languages
English
Swahili
Custom
- Stella Mwanansao Ng'ambi, Director of Human Resources - MDH, +255 786 056 560, snghambi@mdh.or.tz
- Ms. Dina Gerald, Community Services Manager - Geita, MDH, +255 753 535 594, dgerald@mdh.or.tz
- Dr. Enock Juma Simeon, District Project Manager - Geita, MDH, +255 622 206 385, +255 755 206 385, esimeon@mdh.or.tz
Certification
- Certificate on capacity building Program on Self Awarness for Improved Perfomance,Leadership,Stress Management,Personal Branding,Workplace Relationships,Emotional intelligence,Becoming a Valuable Employee & Teamwork at IM HODARI CONSULTING(22nd to 24 August 2024)
- Training on Sexual Harassment, Gender Based Violence and Bullying at ICAP resources Centre in 2021
- Hospital management for Health professionals May 2019 at Muhimbili University of Health and allied sciences
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Community HIV Testing & Prevention Services Officer
Management and Development for Health (MDH)
05.2024 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Public Health -
Cavendish University
05.2022 - 09.2025
Community ART & Linkage Officer
Management and Development for Health (MDH)
01.2022 - 04.2024
Community Services Field Officer
Tanzania Health Promotion Support (THPS)
10.2021 - 01.2022
Field Officer
MSPH Tanzania LLC (ICAP Global Health)
01.2018 - 09.2021
CTC Clinician
DED - Kibaha Town Council
07.2014 - 12.2017
Diploma in Clinical Medicine -
Mafinga Clinical Officers' Training Centre
01.2010 - 12.2013
Certificate in Hospital Management - Health Professionals
Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences