Nicodemus Pastory
Data Analyst
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Enthusiastic Data Analyst with 3+ years of experience. Secures team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisation. Shares Data knowledge to achieve results. Possessing a strong background in project data collection, data management, and quality assurance, I am committed to ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of data gathered in diverse settings. Skilled in spreadsheet management and record keeping, with a proven track record of efficient data processing. Seeking opportunities to leverage my skills and expertise in contributing to impact projects and initiatives
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Facility Data Officer
Management and Development for Health (MDH)
Kagera, Tanzania
10.2020 - Current
- Smoothened departmental workflow, acting as point of contact for data and reporting queries.
- Maintained client confidentiality by ensuring adherence to GDPR standards across all tasks.
- Ensured data integrity, verifying all data was up to date, audited and fit for purpose.
- Performed security testing using results to identify and fix vulnerable areas.
- Assessed processes, procedures and work practices for strengths and weaknesses.
- Estimated costs of new systems, modifications and updates.
- Visualised or graphically visualised system operations to identify areas for improvement
- Implementing and managing health information systems, ensuring data quality and integrity
- Maintaining confidentiality regarding clients’ health status and sensitive information contained in data sources.
- Conducting regular audits of health data and resolving discrepancies
- Training and mentoring health staff in the use of health information systems and data analysis
- Ensuring all team members maintain security of data tools at all times, including protecting the confidentiality of records and data
- Fixing any errors and problems observed in the database, and report any hardware/software malfunctions to central team as needed
- Routinely analyzing and producing lists of patients for follow up such as missing appointment, Next Appointment, LTFU, Viral Load, Expected Net loss, 6MMD, 3MMD, Final Outcome List, PMD vs CTC2 Database Data Triangulation, EAC, IPT Completion, Dried Blood Spot Taken List etc
- Leading generation of queries and ensure completion of data cleaning activities
- Monitoring all SI (Strategic Information) projects and support staff to resolve project implementation or management issues.
- Developing data analysis presentations and progress tracking at the facility level.
- Designing, analyzing and conducting regular DQA with team members and managing PEPFAR indicators targets at facility level with help from CHMTs
- PEPFAR indicators targets at facility level with help from CHMTs. • To generate Patient, Semi Annual, Annual, Cohort and PEPFAR Reports from the Database and to collaborate with other team members to prepare NACP monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual reports on supported program areas
- Generating reports and ensuring compliance with data privacy and security guidelines.
- Producing, reviewing and sharing as per agreed schedule weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for various program areas such as HTS, index testing, enhanced PITC, PMTCT and TB/HIV.
- Communicating both verbally and in writing suggestions for improvements to data entry or data flow to supervisors.
- Developing relevant knowledge and skills through training and self-study; remain current on new trends in DBMS; and inform program development management
- Designing and executing dashboard for data visualisation
Volunteer Clinical Tracker
Management and Development for Health, (MDH)
Kagera, Tanzania
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Received and processed stock using inventory management system.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Oversaw logistics and operations to deliver process optimisations and efficiencies.
- Kept appropriate stock levels to match expected demand.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Wrote reports outlining project progress and results.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
- Identified patients who missed their clinic visit schedule timely and conducted telephone tracking
- File pulled 1 day before clinic together with CBHSP
- Ensured unknown clients are tracked timely and 90% returned to care monthly work with ART.
- Sorted those are eligible for HVL investigation and IPT
- Phone called for those who are eligible but did not came on HVL Test
- Prepared and shared with CBHSP list of clients who were not found through the phone and those who did not had phone
- Updated all tracking outcome into the tracking register
- Worked with Data Officer for entry of tracking outcome into the CTC2 card and CTC2 Database for conducting weekly review and ensure all tracking outcome are updated and entered on CTC2 database.
- Provided monthly status updates on progress towards meeting indicator targets
- Worked with referral focal and data officer to confirm all Transfer Out in respective facility.
- Provided health education on importance of clinic adherence to the client and family
- Participated in data management and net loss analysis in respective facility and District
- Preformed any other duties as assigned by a line supervisor/CTC in Charge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
The University of Dodoma (UDOM)
Tanzania 09.2015 - 09.2018
Higher National Diploma - Information Technology
Dar Es Salaam Institute Of technology (DIT)
Tanzania 10.2010 - 10.2013
Certificate of Higher Education - O'level
Benjamin W. Mkapa High School
Tanzania 01.2005 - 10.2008
Skills
Power Query
Data collection methods
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) knowledge
Data source identification
Project documentation
Gap analysis
Operations analysis
Technical analysis
Technical writing
Web-based reporting tools
Advanced Excel modelling
Knowledge of Ms Office
Data collection and analysis
Flexibility in changing environment
Cost estimation and budgeting
Troubleshooting
Information security
Great ability to meet the target
Ability to operate efficiently and effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
Monitoring and Evaluation
Strong interpersonal skills to participate at leadership team level in any Department as well as lead skilled staff
Commitment to the vision and mission of the facilitation office
Effective time management
Managing performance and accountability
Ability to interact professionally with diverse group of people
Ability to take up additional duties, over and above substantive assignment
Team works build up and team maintenance
Languages
English
Intermediate
Swahili
Fluent
Interests
Organizing Community Events: Shows leadership, event planning, and communication skills
Coaching a Sports Team: Reflects mentoring abilities, teamwork, and motivational skills
Volunteering in Non-Profit Organizations: Demonstrates empathy, a sense of community, and teamwork
Reading Non-Fiction
Hiking & Camping
Yoga or Meditation
Learning New Languages
Traveling
Gardening
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Facility Data Officer
Management and Development for Health (MDH)
10.2020 - Current
Volunteer Clinical Tracker
Management and Development for Health, (MDH)
04.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
The University of Dodoma (UDOM)
09.2015 - 09.2018
Higher National Diploma - Information Technology
Dar Es Salaam Institute Of technology (DIT)
10.2010 - 10.2013
Certificate of Higher Education - O'level
Benjamin W. Mkapa High School
01.2005 - 10.2008