Dorothy Hilda Msalilwa
Summary
Dynamic Strategic Information Manager with extensive experience at Tanzania Health Promotion Support (THPS), excelling in data analysis and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in enhancing program performance through innovative M&E tools and capacity building, fostering collaboration, and driving evidence-based decision-making to achieve impactful health outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strategic Information Manager
Tanzania Health Promotion Support (THPS)
01.2018 - Current
- Lead the M&E department, ensuring high-quality data collection, analysis, and reporting to drive program impact
- Develop and implement evidence-based decision-making frameworks across health programs
- Strengthen national and regional capacity in data management and utilization
- Design and implement innovative M&E tools and performance indicators for health programs
- Collaborate with government agencies, donors (USAID, PEPFAR, Global Fund), and implementing partners to align strategic goals
- Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and data-driven program improvement
M&E Advisor
ICAP Kagera
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: ICAP Kagera – Tanzania
- Provided technical leadership in M&E strategy development, improving data quality and program effectiveness
- Supervised and mentored regional M&E teams, enhancing their technical capacity
- Led the development of M&E tools, guidelines, and SOPs to standardize program monitoring
- Coordinated stakeholder engagements for data-driven decision-making and resource allocation
- Oversaw data quality assurance, reporting, and program evaluations
- ICAP Kagera – Tanzania
M&E Officer
ICAP Kagera
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: ICAP Kagera – Tanzania
- Provided technical support in data quality assurance, statistical analysis, and reporting
- Led data validation meetings and facilitated cross-sector data-sharing initiatives
- Managed electronic data systems and supported interoperability of health information platforms
- ICAP Kagera – Tanzania
PMTCT M&E Officer
ICAP Pwani
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: ICAP Pwani – Tanzania
- Oversaw Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) program M&E activities
- Conducted routine data quality assessments and program performance evaluations
- Supported policy development for PMTCT data reporting frameworks
- Ensuring adherence to national PMTCT guidelines and protocols
- Providing training and mentorship to healthcare workers on PMTCT services
- Monitoring program performance against targets
- ICAP Pwani – Tanzania
Data Officer
Ocean Road Cancer Institute
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: Ocean Road Cancer Institute – Tanzania
- Collected, clean, and organize data from different sources
- Ensured data is stored securely and protected from unauthorized access
- Assisted in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities
- Collaborate with different departments to improve data processes
- Communicate findings effectively to non-technical stakeholders
- Ocean Road Cancer Institute – Tanzania
Data Clerk
UN World Food Program
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Company Overview: UN World Food Program – Uganda
- Accurately enter data into databases, spreadsheets, or software systems
- Updated and maintain records regularly to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Organize and store physical and digital records systematically
- Follow data entry and quality control procedures
- Generate basic reports based on entered data
- Assist in filing and record-keeping tasks
- UN World Food Program – Uganda
Education
MSc - Information Technology
Sikkim Manipal University
01.2016
MSc - Statistics
University of Sheffield
01.2012
BSc - Information Technology
Sikkim Manipal University
01.2006
BSc - Software Engineering
APTECH Computer Institute
01.2006
Skills
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Systems
- Data Analysis & Visualization
- Strategic Information Management
- Leadership & Team Development
- Program Performance Monitoring
- Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Development
- Process Improvement & Data Quality Assurance
- Capacity Building & Training
- Data Analysis: SPSS
- Data Analysis: STATA
- Data Analysis: R
- Data Analysis: Power BI
- Data Analysis: Tableau
- Data Analysis: Excel
- Health Information Systems: DHIS2
- Health Information Systems: OpenMRS
- Health Information Systems: SmartCare
- Reporting & Documentation: USAID
- Reporting & Documentation: PEPFAR
- Reporting & Documentation: Global Fund
- Reporting & Documentation: WHO Guidelines
- Project Management Tools: MS Project
- Project Management Tools: Trello
- Project Management Tools: Asana
Affiliations
- Monitoring and Evaluation Professionals Network, Member
- Data Science & Public Health Analytics Forum, Member
Certification
- Advanced Monitoring & Evaluation Training, Coursera, 01/01/21
- Data Visualization & Analytics, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 01/01/19
- Leadership & Management Development Program, University of Washington, 01/01/18
- R Programming for Data Science, Johns Hopkins University, 01/01/17
- Conflict Resolution & Leadership Training, University of Notre Dame, 01/01/12
- Grant Writing & Proposal Development, Philanthropy University, 01/01/22
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Swahili, Fluent
Leadership And Interests
- Passionate about leadership development and mentoring young professionals in M&E and public health.
- Enthusiastic about reading, exploring new ideas, and continuous professional growth.
- Advocate for data-driven policy-making to improve healthcare outcomes.
Research And Publications
- Co-Investigator, Combination HIV Prevention Study, Bukoba, Tanzania
- Co-Investigator, STI Etiology & Prevalence Study among Newly HIV-Infected Clients, Bukoba Referral & Regional Hospital, 2012-2014
Timeline
Strategic Information Manager
Tanzania Health Promotion Support (THPS)
01.2018 - Current
M&E Advisor
ICAP Kagera
01.2014 - 01.2018
M&E Officer
ICAP Kagera
01.2012 - 01.2014
PMTCT M&E Officer
ICAP Pwani
01.2010 - 01.2012
Data Officer
Ocean Road Cancer Institute
01.2009 - 01.2010
Data Clerk
UN World Food Program
01.2006 - 01.2007
MSc - Information Technology
Sikkim Manipal University
MSc - Statistics
University of Sheffield
BSc - Information Technology
Sikkim Manipal University
BSc - Software Engineering
APTECH Computer Institute
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