BILLY ODHIAMBO

Experience

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  Moi University

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2012

  Statistics student

  Pursued my degree course in statistics

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  GOODIT CONSULTING AFRICA LIMITED

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  Research Technician

  ● Designed data entry templates using SPSS.● Worked with the Program Officer to implement improvements of data collection tools and methods● Flawlessly conducted data entry and validation, data management, data analysis and interpretation using SPSS.● Created presentation slides using MS PowerPoint. ● Report writing● Collected data through means such as in-person interviews, phone calls, and observation● In addition, professionally performed monitoring and evaluation of research projects. Show less

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  Steadfast Companies

  Jun 2012 - Nov 2012

  Research Assistant

  Engaged in online research work; involves a multidisciplinary research.

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  STATISTICAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTER LIMITED

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Assistant Research Officer(Volunteer)

  ● Supervised and managed regular data collection by the project team and ensured quality of the data by random verifications and validations.● Recorded, managed and preserved monitoring and evaluation data in a secure and accessible way.● Provided technical support on M&E and evidence-based recommendations to the project manager.● Supported project staff and partners in conducting baseline surveys and other relevant studies.● Participated actively in programme planning processes and periodic reviews as required.● Oversaw all standard and ad hoc reports generated by staffs and monitored for accuracy, precision, and timely distribution. Show less

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  Coptic Hospistal

  Jan 2014 - Nov 2016

  Senior Data Officer

  • Oversaw the functions of the data department in their respective clinics• Ensured that daily, weekly and monthly work schedule is maintained by Data Office staffs• Liaised with other departments to ensure that clients attended all the necessary clinical sections and data completely captured• Developed a program to detect attendance of patients for the clinical sessions, but for the patients who failed to come for clinical sessions made follow ups.• In collaboration with the data manager, wrote programs for ensuring data quality is maintained all the time. • Trained interviewers on how to fill/complete the patients encounter forms and importance of data• Maintained data security and set up/maintain data files/databases • Performed data cleaning and quality assurance procedures• Ensured data quality is maintained and protocol observed during data collection and entry• Performed any other duties as assigned by the Data manager Show less

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  Coptic Hospital

  Dec 2016 - Sept 2020

  Monitoring And Evaluation Officer

  Improve data management through efficient organization, retrieval and delivery of dataIn collaboration with the Data Team, extract/source data for the Medical and Research DepartmentsEnsure accurate tracking and archiving of data from health facilitiesValidate, analyze data and assist in evaluation of programs and related activitiesSuggest interventions and solutions to any programmatic and operational issues under the monitored programsImplement Coptic hospital-Hope protocols on data privacy, data security, and backups in the context of data management and M&EStrengthen internal and external reporting by contributing to the production of timely, high quality program reportsContribute to the development of M&E plans, including reporting schedules and logical frameworks based on donor standardsWork with the Data Management Teams to improve the reporting systemContribute to compiling M&E reports as required by the MoH and donors, including CDCIncrease the utilization of M&E data by the medical team and other users through improved sharing and presentation of trends and resultsParticipate in the integration of monitoring data into program planning cycles and promoting evidence-based programmingActively contribute to the compilation, sharing, and presentation of program findings with decision makersAssist in conducting trainings with MoH staffParticipate in Coptic Quarterly M&E performance reviews and feedback meetingsWork with frontline healthcare workers on collecting routine HIV-related data Show less

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  Village Enterprise

  Sept 2020 - now

  •Manage continuous monitoring and periodic evaluations of Village Enterprise programs/projects as designed in work-plans and provide consolidated reports to Program Managers and leadership team that summarize implementation progress, trends, variances, and learning• Coordinate and supervise MEL activities and ensure MEL framework (indicators, tools, and methodologies) and practices are aligned to industry standards and/or compliant to donor requirements•Develop partnerships with organizations and experts to support, train, and advise our community in impact areas aligned with our Theory of Change•Build the capacity of the staff in development and use of project indicator performance tracking tools for monitoring of progress• Lead the organization in establishing best practices and supporting staff with data collection, management, and reporting•Support program staff to examine findings, and incorporate insights as a part of iterative program planning• Development, training and maintenance of M&E reporting templates, training manuals and Standardized tools to enhance monitoring and reporting.•Support in design and implementation of evaluation and research studies•Provide MEL contributions to new business efforts as needed, providing support and guidance to ensure robust and sound MEL approaches and evidence of impact in proposals•Oversee and manage M&E system, ensuring the implementation of measurement tools and systems in line with the organization’s Theory of Change•Support project research agenda as needed, in particular ensuring programming adheres to the design of the external randomized controlled trial and administrative data is collected and managed in adherence with RCT plans Show less

  • Senior Monitoring, Evidence and Learning Manager

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager

    Sept 2020 - Nov 2023