Felix Ogaga

Experience

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  Multiple

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Other Consultancies

  •Kaduna State Training for LGA M&E, RBM, TB and State HMIS technical persons on Use Of DHIS2.0 software – Global Fund Round 9; 2012•State Cascaded training on use of DHIS 2.0 Software application for State and LGA M&E/ IDSR Officers in Kaduna State – HISP/PATHS2 2012•Data Manager – HMOs Payment verification data collection exercise Imo State – NHIS 2012•Harmonized HMIS tools training for LGA M&E Officers in Sokoto State – TSHIP 2011

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  Abt Associates

  Aug 2009 - Dec 2010

  Monitoring & Evaluation Associate (HMIS) - PATHS2 Project

  •Support Implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities for the PATHS2 State programme offices•Support collaboration with federal HMIS unit to ensure the collection, collation, analysis and feedback of data emanating from the HMIS System •Support the federal HMIS/DPRS unit in the collation, collection, analysis and data feedback of State level NHMIS quarterly dataset•Support development, review and roll out of the NHMIS version 2010 data collection tools, including facilitation of National, Zonal and State ToT.•Support and build the technical capacity of personnel’s from the MDAs and other NGOs towards the strengthening of the Health Management Information System•Play facilitative role in Partnership with stakeholders and the Federal Ministry of Health DPRS to conduct quarterly HDCC and the yearly HDPU meetings•Support routine monitoring visits to project sites, including the conduct of NHMIS data quality assessments (DQAs) using the official Federal Government approved tools.•Assist in the preparation of the Semi-annual NHMIS feedback reports, and provide supportive supervision.•Desk research for PATHS2 project M&E information needs•Support baseline, Mid-line and endline assessments in PATHS 2 Supported States. Show less

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  Hanovia Medical Ltd

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

  Program/Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

  •Ensuring that M&E related activities are successfully implemented and that relevant learning is documented, disseminated to staffs and used to inform future decision•Develop and promote the implementation and use of quality program (monitoring framework (Tools and processes) and reporting, formats and proposal review systems for ENR and MCBP, HSDPII Projects•Establish a comprehensive up to date data base for all projects (ENR, MCBP, HSDPII)•Coordinating the preparation, review and dissemination of all project reports (Monthly, quarterly and annual reports) specifically for the Malaria Control Booster Project (MCBP).•Maintaining an accurate up-to-date flow of data related to M&E from the various levels of data collection (LGA, State and National) with feedbacks for all projects undertaken•Supporting training/ capacity building for state and LGA level M&E, data collection personnel on use of M&E/HMIS data collection and supervisory tools•Coordinated data analyses for projects undertaken by organisation•Periodically updating the M&E plan as well as assessing data needs for other thematic areas and adopting strategies, accessing resources to meet those needs •Coordinate development of Project proposal and expression of Interest (EOI) for projects undertaken by organisation•Facilitation of programme assessments, baselines, mid programme and end programme assessments for projects; survey coordination for projects (MCBP, HSDPII).•Ensure appropriate terms of reference (TOR) for engaging qualified Consultants. Show less

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  BroadReach Partners

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2012

  Consultant Zonal Monitoring & Evaluation Associate

  •Development of Annual Progress Review Reports (APR) on Project performance to CDC•Coordinate monthly data collection exercise from 27 project SHF located in Kano, Katsina, Jigawa and Bauchi States•Conduct regular supportive supervision / on site mentoring to focal facility persons in all project sites (ART, PMTCT and HCT focal persons)•Ensure adherence to data reporting timelines and procedures by all project facilities•Facilitate the implementation of the DHIS 2.0 database management software for management of facility data.•Coordinate monthly data analysis for data collected from the facilities •Development of monthly and quarterly M&E project reports•Facilitate trainings and other capacity building exercise for facility records personnel and focal persons at the various service sites.•Progress tracking and reporting against set project performance indicators•Support data cleaning and Entry into the DHIS 2.0 database platform•Identifying and showcase best practices to all project facilities for overall quality improvement •Facilitate data feedback mechanism between the project M&E team and the reporting facilities•Facilitate periodic data quality assessment (DQA)/ quality checks at the SHTL project facilities•Ensure completeness, correctness and consistency in data reported from the SHTL project facilities Show less

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  United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

  Nov 2012 - Apr 2013

  Consultant Data Entry Supervisor (State Requisition Issue and Report (RIRF) Forms)

  •Support analysis of data generated in line with the various program resources and results framework•Provide monitoring and supportive supervision to the Data Assistants in the various locations for timely reporting•Input RIRF and other logistics data from Central Medical Stores, State Stores, LGA stores and Service Delivery Points (Tertiary Hospitals, State General Hospitals, Specialist Hospitals, Primary Health Care Centres, Dispensaries etc) into designated CHANNEL computers•Ensure that all data entered into CHANNEL is accurate following verification with the RIRFs, waybills and delivery notes and report any anomalies.•Generate consumption, stock on hand, stock-out and other relevant reports to facilitate requests for supply, forecasting, inventory, etc•Collate the logistics data and information captured by the Data Assistants for analysis•Analyze logistics data and information generated and prepare reports that inform appropriate decision making and follow up action Show less

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  FHI 360

  Apr 2013 - Aug 2016

  Database/Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Malaria Action Project for States- MAPS project)

  •Support the development and routine tracking/reporting of Key malaria performance indicators using the PMP in the state •Facilitate the development of new databases and dashboards products, charts, pivot reports, automated data output generation, reports and statistics.•Routinely support HMIS data quality checks through monthly LGA Data Validation meetings, Data quality Assurance exercise (DQA) and by data queries on the State DHIS•Supported the training and roll out of the version 2013 HMIS tools in PMI,global fund, private and non- supported health facilities in the State •Providing technical assistance, training and mentoring of State and LGA staff on use of the DHIS 2.0 data management software and the integration of health data into the national HMIS•Responsible for routine update of training database for all MAPS training conducted in the State•Facilitate monthly State HMIS meetings and LGA Data Validation meetings in 21 LGAs of the State•Conduct routine facility monitoring Exercise, on site Supportive supervision, on job training and mentoring in 166 PMI supported health facilities and a Standardized monitoring Checklist•Facilitate day to day operations of data collection,data processing and sharing of aggregate data with all level of government health administration and the State SMCP•Support the Development of monthly, quarterly, training reports, budgets and workplan for the MAPS project•Use information from the State HMIS to inform decision making (e.g MAPS end of project report writing, State AOP and Strategic development Plan review process and mapping of core malaria programme achievement in the State•Work with partners including SFH,JSI, global Fund and the State DPRS Staff to explore areas for HMIS activity harmonization,data use and success story documentation•Work as a partly embedded PMI staff in the State DPRS to ensue that the State HMIS System (Including DHIS management) is functional and conforms with national best practices Show less

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  RTI International

  Apr 2015 - Feb 2016

  Consultant Zonal Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (NTD ENVISION Project)

  •Work with partners to understand their systems and help strengthen database management within the NTD team and other relevant departments of the State Ministry of Health•Responsible for training and mentoring of 7 State NTD coordinators, 1 zonal Coordinators and their data managers on use of the WHO integrated NTD database and other NTD data collection tools and Software’s.•Support the State Ministry of Health in providing accurate country-wide NTD and other relevant data as and when needed through routine data management activities in the States and zonal NTD offices.•Responsible for ensuring all information is correctly entered into the database;•Provide routine advise to State and National NTD teams on improving NTD database management through experience in the States and Zone.•Support State update and maintenance of NTD drug inventory on the NTD database•Keep all electronic records up-to-date and ensure efficiency with data collection and recording•Support the development of NTD Situational report, base-line, Mid-line and end-line assessments and epidemiological research•Participate in Annual NTD Planning and Review meetings in all 7 supported States•Supervise annual MDAs (Mass drug delivery to schools and communities) activities in 7 supported State•Conduct quarterly facility monitoring exercise in supported States•Submit monthly Performance Report to the NTD Coordinator and RTI ENVISION Show less

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  Society for Family Health Nigeria

  Sept 2016 - Oct 2016

  Consultant Research Supervisor (State Specific HIV/AIDS, Reproductive Health & Child Survival Survey

  •Support development and finalization of the State Specific HIV/AIDS, Reproductive Health & Child Survival Survey (SHARCS) survey Protocol•Assume lead roles in training and selection for research assistants (Field data collectors) for the SHARCS survey in Kogi State Nigeria• Supervise ten (10) trained research assistants during field data collection in 20 0f 21 LGAs in Kogi State.•Facilitate data cleaning and review of data collected from the field using mobile device before submission to central collection database•Facilitate development of final activity survey report for Kogi State following field data collection process.•Responsible for troubleshooting mobile data collection device and accessing usability of the survey questioner while providing feedback and recommended solutions to SFH country office team•Support the identification of community resources persons/guides to allow for ease in entry into communities (for communities where they are not already provided)•Support the review of the of household respondent listing for the SHARCS survey and ensure that interviewed respondent meet the selection criteria (age brack of 15-49, are in assigned settlement cluster)• Support introduction of research assistants to community heads, identified community guides and household respondents in a bid to reduce frictions and resistance of respondents to interviews and ensure that subject consent is properly sorted. • Facilitate household GIS coordinate mapping exercise across the 20 LGAs sampled. Show less

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  JSI | John Snow, Inc.

  Nov 2016 - Dec 2019

  Strategic Information Officer(SIO): Maternal and Child Survival Project(MCSP)

  •Play a lead role to develop, track, and report on appropriate child health indicators and targets, including supporting updates to and the implementation and monitoring of the program’s Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP)•Work closely with Regional MNCH M&E Director to help create and maintain child health data in the program’s M&E database, and encourage the use of this database to track the progress of program• Facilitate the introduction of a community-based M&E system for ICCM and facility IMCI in Kogi state, through development of a system that links community and facility based Health Management Information System (HMIS)•Support the state to develop and implement quality control and quality assurance mechanisms to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of MNCH reporting at all levels •Support MCSP’s country and home office teams,and with State and other partners,to design,test, implement, and document routine data collection and the implementation of baseline assessments/surveys and research protocols • Participate in relevant state and/or LGA-level stakeholder working groups and meetings or advocate for establishing appropriate M&E/Child health technical working groups as appropriate,if they do not exist •Contribute to the development and/or reviews of USAID quarterly technical progress reports, annual workplan and activity budgets,monthly cash flow requests,and other key program deliverable•Champion opportunities to promote,document drafting/development of success stories, case studies,conference abstracts,and other materials and messages that demonstrate program achievements and progress related to program•Support M&E capacity development among program and state government staff to strengthen the quality and completeness of child health data and to promote data use• Represent MCSP program’s interests and provide technical advisory support in public and professional circles through meetings,technical working groups,task forces,and conferences Show less

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  Palladium: Make It Possible

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2020

  M&E/ICT Specialist

  • Work with State Health Insurance Agency (SHIA) to select an appropriate ICT system for processing, analysis, and reporting of claims data• Collaborate with the Capacity Development teams to provide hands on capacity building and mentoring support to staff from relevant SHIA and State Primary Health Care Development Agencies • Support State Health Insurance Agency (SHIA) and PHC departments to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to ICT tools and technology.• Support the Abia SHIA to verify and manage beneficiary data, Including the development of routine performance chart from service units• Support Abia participation in the NHIS ICT Initiative• Collaborate with other Palladium ICT Specialists, as well as counterpart state-level M&E/ICT Health Specialists, to coordinate ICT activities across the project and share best practices and lessons learned• Facilitate the implementation HP+ Nigeria Project Measurement Plan (PMP) to monitor project performance at state level and collaborate with Senior Advisor, M&E, based in Abuja, to adapt PMP when necessary• Work with Knowledge Management Advisor (based in Abuja) to track, collect, and save information and supporting documentation on achieved results in Abia state• Collaborate with Knowledge Management Advisor and Senior Advisor, M&E to compile state-level results for HP+ global Semi-Annual Reports (SARs) and Quarterly Reports• Collaborate with HP+ Nigeria team during annual workplan development to update, revise, or develop new HP+ Nigeria PMP• Support success story documentation, including the development of abstracts, technical briefs and other knowledge management products.• Serve as state focal person to supervise programme research activates for the SHIA and SPHCDA Show less

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  JSI | John Snow, Inc.

  May 2020 - Sept 2020

  Consultant Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

  PEPFAR Funded JSI Total Market Approach Project for Condom, Lubricant, PrEP and HIVST Programming•Provided overall technical guidance and leadership in the set up and implementation of the project monitoring and evaluation systems. •Spearhead the development of the TMA project M&E Plan and developed Project performance monitoring plan for TMA Condom, Lubricant, PrEP, HIVST Project delineating the project result framework, theory of change, Performance Monitoring Plan, Learning agenda, and data communication plan. •Responsible for establishing project targets and routinely reporting of project performance against set targets sources and conduct special studies as needed. •Provided technical support and guidance in the setup and routine update of the Nigerian National Total Market Approach (TMA) dashboard with data trends data for TMA key Performance Indicators•Led the development of protocols for special studies including those for quantitative, qualitative research Show less

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  Management Sciences for Health

  Oct 2020 - May 2022

  Senior Technical Advisor -Monitoring and Evaluation/Health System Strengthening(also refered as M&E/

  USAID Presidential Malaria Initiative for States (PMI-S) Project •Provided technical Leadership/support in the development and review of Project Baseline Assessment Protocol including the development of quantitative and qualitative assessment tools. •Spearhead rollout and integration of PMI-S M&E plans in assigned project areas with other Health System Strengthening activities such as integration with the joint State Health Annual Operational Plan to ensure project activities contributes to the broader strategic health objectives for the State. •Institutionalize systems to generating strategic data for program management, reporting, and documentation of best practices resulting from project interventions. Spearhead the use analyzed and triangulated HMIS, LMIS, and surveillance data at strategic policy and management discussions to influence state Health System Strengthening (HSS).• Lead capacity strengthening initiative through trainings, onsite mentoring and supportive supervision for SMEP, HMIS and LGA malaria focal persons in use of evidence to influence HRH, health financing, and service delivery system decisions. Built capacity of SMEP Staff to develop and Monitor implementation of it Malaria Annual Operational Plan (AOP) and track its budget performance to inform mTWG decisions•Coordinate all assessments including Baselines, Midline and Endline and other operational research Show less

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  Abt Associates

  Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

  Strategic Information Specialist (also Senior MEL Manager)

  • Provide technical leadership to identify strategies to institutionalize a culture of data use formalaria programmatic decision making in Zimbabwe• Support NMCP in reviewing and packaging data to better inform decision making, includingdistribution and dissemination of information among key stakeholders.• Provide overall technical and management direction to the development and implementationof a robust monitoring, evaluation and learning plan for ZAPIM II PMI Malaria project• Support the NMCP to develop an operational research agenda, and lead efforts to buildcapacity within the NMCP and MOHCC to conduct operational research and use findings Show less