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Deodatus, Joseph Mwingizi

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Summary

Deodatus Mwingizi is a renowned public health specialist educated at Muhimbili University, Tanzania, for his Medical Doctorate and Cavendish University, Uganda, for his Master of Public Health. Dr. Mwingizi is an expert in developing Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) structures, crucial in health project management. He possesses a unique skill set in Data Quality Assessments, especially for USAID.


Additionally, he excels in training teams in logic frameworks, theories of change, and advanced data evaluations. His vast experience spans designing MEL systems, and research methodologies, and collaborating with entities like USAID Tanzania Vector Control Activity, Save the Children International, and Social Solutions. He's pivotal in devising digital data systems, Excel-based dynamic dashboards, and indicator management platforms.


Notably, Dr. Mwingizi has spearheaded various research surveys and evaluations, including cost-effective assessments using mixed qualitative designs. He boasts proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, with expertise in creating interview materials and leading diverse interview sessions. Adept in data analysis, Dr. Mwingizi is proficient in tools like NVivo, MAXQDA, Dedoose, Microsoft Excel, SPSS, and Stata. His analytical capabilities extend to performance against targets, cascade analysis, and data representation in platforms such as PowerPoint and GIS.


His impressive portfolio includes over 15 evaluation analyses and 20 donor reports for esteemed organizations like USAID Tanzania, UNICEF, and DFID. Collaboratively, Dr. Mwingizi has forged ties with global institutions including UNICEF, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, and NIMR. His collaborations with MoH, PORALG, and USAID emphasize his adeptness in harnessing national databases like DHIS 2, School Information System, IPRS, and the Development Information Solution, showcasing his prominence in contemporary public health.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Lead Consultant

Pact International, USAID Kizazi Kipya
06.2021 - 08.2021

Accomplishments

  • Preparation of Inception report
  • Design Data collection tools for both KIIs, IDIs, and FGDs
  • Documentation on lessons learned, and best practices with a focus on comprehensive HIV related services and recommendations of the replication
  • Conducting qualitative & quantitative data analysis
  • Prepare Detailed Technical report.

Lead Consultant

Haydom Lutheran Hospital, SBBC Project
11.2020 - 12.2020

Accomplishments

  • Conducted Desk research/literature and data review of project documents and related literatures
  • Revised and updated data collection methods and tools based on inception report comments
  • Field visits and data – collection
  • Data analysis
  • Reviewed Draft Report from feedback.
  • Reviewed Draft Report from feedback.
  • Finalized and disseminated evaluation findings

Lead Consultant Cum Research Specialist

Pact International, Haki Yetu Project
07.2017 - 09.2017

Accomplishments

  • Designed data collection tools
  • Pre-tested evaluation tools
  • Data collection from community members;
  • Data entry, cleaning, analysis, and compiling of preliminary survey findings
  • Evaluation report writing with detailed gender analysis
  • Documentation of success stories and evaluation brief

Field Evaluation Lead

Dexis Consulting Firm, GH Pro Project
02.2017 - 05.2017

Accomplishments

  • Reviewed and revised Evaluation questions from the TOR
  • Developed Inception Report
  • Developed Qualitative Data Collection Tools (FGD guides, In-depth interview guides, and KIIs guides)
  • Moderate In-depth interviews and Focus group discussions (interviewing Health care providers at the facilities, CHMTs, and Projects teams at the regional level)
  • Collected Costing Data for the program implementation
  • Transcription, translation, and Coding of the Interviews conducted
  • Generated code book using NVivo 7 software
  • Developed a final report to be shared with the project and later USAID Mission

Field Evaluation Lead

Johns Hopkins CCP, Tanzania Capacity And Communication Project (TCCP)
10.2016 - 12.2016

Accomplishments

  • Developed Qualitative Data Collection Tools (FGD guides, In-depth interview guides, and KIIs guides)
  • Collected Data for the program implementation (interviewing Health care providers at the facilities, CHMTs, and Projects teams at the regional level)
  • Collected Costing Data for the program implementation
  • Conducted Transcription, translation, and Coding of the Interviews conducted
  • Generated code book using NVivo 7 software
  • Developed a final report to be shared with the project and later USAID Mission
  • Prepared Draft report

Evaluation Team Lead

ABT Associate, Future Project
03.2015 - 05.2015

Accomplishments

  • Reviewed of Data Collection Tools to suit the context and national health system
  • Data collection which involved reviewing HMIS books, Interviewing healthcare providers and DMOs, RMOs, CHMTs, RHMTs, and Health care workers
  • Script transcription, translation, coding, and data analysis Report writing
  • Data analysis
  • Report Writing
  • Dissemination of the Findings to wider audience

Education

Master of Science - Public Health

Cavendish University
Kampala, Uganda
09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Medicine

Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences
09.2008

Skills

  • Project/Program Monitoring and Evaluations
  • Project Management
  • Evaluation Design and Management
  • Research Design and Management
  • Data Management (Collection, Organization and Analysis)
  • Report Writing
  • Assessment Design and Management
  • Data Quality Assessment
  • Resource Evaluation
  • Social Development and Integration
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Curriculum Development and Implementation
  • Capacity Building

Languages

Swahili
Native language
Swahili
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1

Additional Information

Referees


Timeline

Technical Lead Consultant

Pact International, USAID Kizazi Kipya
06.2021 - 08.2021

Lead Consultant

Haydom Lutheran Hospital, SBBC Project
11.2020 - 12.2020

Lead Consultant Cum Research Specialist

Pact International, Haki Yetu Project
07.2017 - 09.2017

Field Evaluation Lead

Dexis Consulting Firm, GH Pro Project
02.2017 - 05.2017

Field Evaluation Lead

Johns Hopkins CCP, Tanzania Capacity And Communication Project (TCCP)
10.2016 - 12.2016

Evaluation Team Lead

ABT Associate, Future Project
03.2015 - 05.2015

Master of Science - Public Health

Cavendish University

Bachelor of Science - Medicine

Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences
Deodatus, Joseph Mwingizi