Data-Driven Programme Analyst and Researcher

NDUNGU MATHIAS

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I am a programme and data support professional with experience working across public sector, non-profit, and academic environments. My work has involved supporting planning, reporting, and decision-making through the use of routine data. I also have experience coordinating reporting processes and supporting teams to use information systems effectively. EDUCATION

The American University, Kogod School of Business Washington, DC Master of Science in Analytics August 2024 – December 2025 Uganda Management Institute, School of Business & Mgt Kampala, Uganda Post Graduate Diploma of Monitoring and Evaluation August 2014 – October 2015 Gulu University, Faculty of Science Gulu, Uganda

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology August 2008 – July 2011 WORK EXPERIENCE

World Vision, Vision Fund International United States of America Project Analyst Intern June 2025 - December 2025

Analysed programme datasets alongside desk reviews to assess performance trends and risks, translating findings into structured reports used for programme planning and learning

Built data-driven reports and dashboards in Excel, Power BI, and R, translating complex datasets into clear insights on project performance, risks, and talent trends.

Supported the 2026 budgeting process by analyzing programme and financial data for senior management, strengthening planning and resource allocation discussions. American University, Kogod School of Business United States of America Research Assistant September 2024 - December 2025

Examined existing datasets to extract relevant information and summaries, supporting research design, analysis, and reporting.

Analyzed research datasets using R, Perplexity AI, Python and SQL, translating results into clear tables, visuals, and summaries used in academic projects and research outputs.

Reviewed academic journals and policy literature, synthesizing findings from multiple studies to support secondary analysis, research conclusions, and evidence based recommendations. Aids HealthCare Foundation Uganda

Data Manager January 2017 - July 2024

Used SQL to extract and validate data from organizational databases, and R for data cleaning, statistical analysis, and visualization, supporting routine monitoring, dashboard development, and data driven decision-making across AHF and government supported facilities.

Built and maintained Power BI dashboards, supported by Excel-based data preparation, to analyze HIV and TB program indicators, identify trends, and flag performance gaps for corrective action.

Used routine data analysis and dashboards to flag HIV/TB data quality issues, informing quality improvement actions and supporting more reliable performance monitoring.

Contributed to the development of organizational country M&E frameworks and plan documents, supporting standardized monitoring and reporting processes.

Supported resource allocation and sustainability planning by aligning programme budgets with M&E frameworks and service delivery priorities, contributing to approximately 95% budget execution on planned activities.

Led development of programme performance improvement plans, enhancing team productivity and contributing to an average 85% annual staff appraisal performance score.

Facilitated mentorship and capacity-building to program staff and partners on Ministry of Health and organizational information systems, including the DHIS2, COVID-19 Vaccination Portal (EPIVAC), OpenMRS, and internal reporting platforms, supporting accurate data entry, dashboard reporting, routine validation, and system use.

Coordinated programme documentation, workplan tracking, and reporting to Ministries of Health and donor partners, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant submissions. Cardno International Development, USAID/PEPFAR SDS Program Uganda Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant June 2016 – December 2016

Developed Tableau dashboards, supported by Excel and SQL based analysis, to monitor HIV/TB programme performance across 15 districts during routine review meetings.

Applied advanced knowledge of USAID reporting systems (DATIM, Hybrid) and MoH platforms (DHIS2, mTrac, OpenMRS) to support routine data analysis, validation, and reporting.

Provided forthright mentorship, formal staff training, and technical assistance to two partners and three regional staff on program objectives and procedure helping in quick understanding of indicators thus quality data

Supported donor-funded program reporting aligned with PEPFAR indicators and national HIV guidelines.

Led development of the DREAMS Tracker with a three-member team, enabling structured data management and reducing manual data manipulation and errors.

Organized monthly, quarterly and annual review meetings across different health facilities to measure performance, lessons learnt, good practices and challenges faced helping to make new improvements where possible

Contributed to evidence generation and learning through routine reviews, supervision visits, and partner capacity building.

Kabarole District Local Government Fortportal, Uganda Biostatistician January 2014 – May 2016

Maintained and updated national health information systems (DHIS2, mTrac, OpenMRS, and HRIS), ensuring timely and accurate reporting and contributing to strong district performance on national HMIS scorecards.

Supported the rollout and routine use of multiple e-health platforms, including UgandaEMR, DHIS2, Viral Load and EID dashboards, and related reporting systems, at district and facility levels.

Coordinated routine health and OVC data collection, management, and HMIS reporting, including monthly and quarterly submissions to UNICEF, Baylor Uganda, PACE, and MOH supporting evidence-based funding requests and targeted interventions.

Conducted routine data analysis using DHIS2 analytics, including dashboards, pivot tables, and trend analysis, to monitor HIV, TB, and maternal health indicators and support district performance reviews.

Prepared and submitted weekly, quarterly, and annual health reports for District Leadership, the Ministry of Health, and PEPFAR-supported implementing partners, including Baylor Uganda, FANTA, WHO, and UNICEF.

Supported district health office strategic planning and annual budgeting processes by analyzing routine HMIS and program data to inform programmatic areas for decision-making.

Supervised, trained, and mentored health information assistants and health workers on data collection, source document completion, and HMIS reporting standards, strengthening data quality and accountability. Cardno International Development, USAID/PEPFAR SDS Program Kampala, Uganda Monitoring and Evaluation Intern June 2013 – December 2013

Reviewed data collection tools biannually to support donor monitoring of performance targets and identify missing tools not aligned with project objectives.

Collaborated with the Grants team to develop District Working Implementation Plan templates for five districts to improve reporting on key organizational indicators.

Analyzed annual survey data for district fact sheets (Kabale, Kasese, Kamwenge, Bushenyi) using EpiData and SPSS to highlight achievements and areas needing improvement. Kagando Institute of Health Sciences Kasese, Uganda ICT Instructor & Systems Administrator August 2011 – May 2013

Delivered ICT instruction and digital literacy training to students enrolled in nursing, midwifery, laboratory sciences, and clinical medicine programmes, supporting academic and clinical learning needs.

Maintained and administered the academic and student records database for the School of Nursing and Allied Health, ensuring accurate records, assessments, and reporting.

Managed institutional IT infrastructure, including internet connectivity, LAN setup, and routine system maintenance, supporting teaching, learning, and administrative operations.

Provided computer troubleshooting and hardware repairs, minimizing system downtime and supporting uninterrupted academic activities.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Consultancy Uganda Team Leader Knowledge Attitude and Practice – Typhoid Study September – October 2012

Led a team of 20 research assistants collecting data on typhoid fever outbreak in Kasese district in 2012 to enable decision makers quantify magnitude of disease outbreak for budget allocations to buy medications and health education

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

PMP (Project Management Professional) - In Progress

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals - In Progress

Advance Python for analysis - In progress

Certificate in DHIS2 Fundamentals - October 2021

Medical ICT Education - Korea Medical Development Institute, July 2021

Monitoring and Evaluation in Global Health - University of Washington, July 2020 KEY SKILLS

• Programme & Project Support

Public Health & Health Systems Strengthening

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

Data Management, Analysis & Visualization

Desk Reviews & Evidence Synthesis

Donor & Government Reporting

Report Writing & Documentation

TECHNICAL SKILLS

DHIS2, DATIM, Hybrid, OpenMRS, mTrac

Power BI, Tableau

SQL, R, Python

MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint

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