Kaddu Zachariah

Experience

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  Our Lady Seat of Wisdom SS

  Jun 2006 - Jul 2008

  Teaching Assistants

   Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips. Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers. Enforce administration policies and rules governing students. Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts. Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage. Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress. Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods. Take class attendance and maintain attendance records. Show less

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  Uganda National Association of Community and Occupational Health

  Aug 2008 - Jun 2010

  IT Support Officer

   Record information such as computer operating time, problems that occurred, and actions taken. Clear equipment at end of operating run and review schedule to determine next assignment. Operate spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data and to produce reports. Retrieve, separate and sort program output as needed, and send data to specified users. Load peripheral equipment with selected materials for operating runs, or oversee loading of peripheral equipment by peripheral equipment operators. Supervise and train peripheral equipment operators and computer operator trainees. Update knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in computer technology. Test and verify hardware and support peripherals to ensure that they meet specifications and requirements, by recording and analyzing test data. Analyze user needs and recommend appropriate hardware. Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements. Show less

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  Uganda Bureau of Statistics

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2011

  Team Leader (UDHS andMicro-finance survey)

   Schedule employee work assignments and set work priorities. Perform administrative duties, such as compiling and maintaining records, completing forms, preparing reports, or composing correspondence. Ask questions in accordance with instructions to obtain various specified information, such as person's name, address, age, religious preference, or state of residency. Review data obtained from interview for completeness and accuracy. Compile, record, and code results or data from interview or survey, using computer or specified form. Assist individuals in filling out applications or questionnaires. Explain survey objectives and procedures to interviewees and interpret survey questions to help interviewees' comprehension. Identify and report problems in obtaining valid data. Meet with supervisor daily to submit completed assignments and discuss progress. Prepare reports to provide answers in response to specific problems. Supervise or train others, and maintain staff records. Show less

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  Raising Voices Uganda

  Nov 2011 - Dec 2011

  Field Supervisor (SASA Project)

   Accurate mapping of identified communities. Accurate listing of households in identified communities Supervising, cleaning and editing questioners of my team members and this were successfully completed. Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews. Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews. Interpret and explain information such as eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods, and applicants' legal rights. Interview benefits recipients at specified intervals to certify their eligibility for continuing benefits. Keep records of assigned cases, and prepare required reports. Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations. Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results. Show less

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  GK Business Solution (Internet cafe)

  Dec 2011 - Apr 2012

  Systems/Network Administrator

   Installed Windows server 2003 and Windows Xp on the client machines plus other Supporting software like anti-virus. Installed Linux Cent-Os server and Linux Os on the Client machines like Ubuntu, Mandriva, Debian, and PclinuxOs which gave great experience in dealing with Linux kernel. Controlled and configuration network security use local but powerful firewall. Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations. Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary. Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software. Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use. Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software. Confer with network users about how to solve existing system problems. Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records. Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes. Show less

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  Baker Hughes, a GE company

  May 2012 - Dec 2015

  Duties: Acting as first point of contact in the Supply Chain Department on issues related to Systems, Application &Products in Data Processing (SAP), while supporting and fixing SAP challenges. Receiving and counting stock items using SAP ERP and Microsoft Office package. Packing and unpacking items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses or storage yards. Verifying inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigatingdiscrepancies or adjusting errors. Marking stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools or other labelling equipment. Cleaning and maintaining supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with HS&E regulations. Selling materials, equipment, and other items from stock to customer and the public mainly during operations shutdown. Determining proper storage methods, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors and physical capabilities of facilities. Purchasing new or additional stock and preparing documents that provide for such purchases. Keeping records on the use and/or damage of stock or stock handling equipment. Compiling, reviewing and maintaining data from contracts, purchase orders, requisitions, and otherdocuments in order to assess supply needs. Conferring with engineering, purchasing personnel and vendors regarding stock procurement and availability. Show less  Schedule times of shipment and modes of transportation for materials. Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads. Quote prices to customers. Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems. Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly. Transmit and explain work orders to laborers. Inform designated employees or departments of items loaded or problems encountered. Estimate material, time, and staffing requirements for a given project, based on work orders, jobspecifications, and experience. Examine freight to determine loading sequences. Prepare and maintain work records and reports of information such as employee time and wages, daily receipts, or inspection results. Conduct staff meetings to relay general information or to address specific topics, such as safety. Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer. Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards. Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors. Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas. Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment. Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities. Show less  Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records. Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met. Measure, weigh, and count products and materials. Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools. Obtain, move, and sort products, materials, containers, and orders, using hand tools. Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer. Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards. Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors. Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas. Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies to customers or coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions. Keep records on the use and/or damage of stock or stock handling equipment. Show less  Prepare and maintain production reports or personnel records. Coordinate or recommend procedures for facility or equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines. Initiate or coordinate inventory or cost control programs. Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials. Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities. Issue shipping instructions and provide routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated. Review invoices, work orders, consumption reports, or demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods and to issue work assignments. Arrange for necessary shipping documentation and contact customs officials to effect release of shipments. Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes. Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information. Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets. Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment. Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected. Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging. Update operational records or licensing information, using computer terminals. Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff. 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  • Senior Inventory specialist, Kampala - Uganda, Mtwara/Ruvu - Tanzania and Turkana – Kenya

    Sept 2013 - Dec 2015

  • Warehouse Supervisor

    Jun 2013 - Sept 2013

  • Store Man

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Operations Support Specialist (wireline)

    May 2012 - Aug 2012
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  Ministry of Health (Uganda LLINs Campaign 2016/17)

  Feb 2017 - Jul 2017

  Data processing and supervisor (part time)

  Duties: Compiling, sorting and verifying the accuracy of data before it is entered. Comparing data with source documents and re-entering data in verification format to detect errors. Storing completed documents in appropriate locations. Locating and correcting data entry errors and reporting them to supervisors. Maintaining logs of activities and completed work. Selecting materials needed to complete work assignments

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  Vule Airways

  May 2017 - Dec 2019

  Senior ICT Officer and Operations Coordinator

  Duties: Backing up and modifying applications and related data to provide for disaster recovery. Determining sources of web page or server problems, and taking action to correct such problems. Reviewing and updating web page content and links in a timely manner, using appropriate tools. Monitoring systems for intrusions or denial of service attacks, and reporting security breaches to appropriate personnel. Administering internet/intranet infrastructure, including components such as web, file transfer protocol (FTP), news and mail servers. Monitoring the system for equipment failure or errors in performance. Responding to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program. Operating spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data and to produce reports. Loading peripheral equipment with selected materials for operating runs, and overseeing loading of peripheral equipment by peripheral equipment operators. Supervising and training peripheral equipment operators and computer operator trainees. Testing programs or databases, correcting errors and making necessary modifications. Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations. Training computer users and troubleshooting issues. Specifying users and user access levels for each segment of database. Developing standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information. Reviewing workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computers will perform, such as updating records. Consulting with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and systemrequirements. Stay abreast of advances in technology. Providing users with technical support for computer problems. Show less

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  Bank of Uganda

  Jan 2019 - Jul 2024

  Interviewer (Balance of payment Travel Survey)

   Interviewing all departing and returning residents and non-residents at the major border points of Entebbe International Airport, Elegu, Busia, Malaba and Katuna. Ensuring that respondents provide quality data, which is complete and accurate. Editing questionnaires for any inconsistency and recording errors on site. Returning completed questionnaires to the supervisor Writing and Submitting a Field report at the end of the field work to the supervisor.

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  Ministry of Health - Uganda

  Jun 2020 - Mar 2021

  District Technical M&E Supervisors (Under the net LLINs Campaign 2020/2021)

   Oversee and coordinate the verification of the data clerks’ lists submitted by the district task-force forcompleteness and accuracy. Oversee the identification of data clerks in the district and sub county levels to fill gaps identified in the submitted data clerks’ lists. Carry out data management training for field teams (Supervisors) at district level. Oversee training and orientation of data clerks in respective sub counties. Oversee the Installation and configuring of the EDMIS mobile phone application for registration anddistribution activities Oversee the creation and management of user profiles for data entrants on the EDMIS Verify administrative units that are missing on the EDMIS before being added on the system by the Sub-County M&E Technical supervisor. Coordinate the identification of the village level registration and distribution team members to move with the data clerk. Supervise the orientation of the village registration team clearly pointing out their core responsibility during the exercise. Supervise data entry into the EDMIS to ensure submission of quality data. Monitor system household data summaries for sub counties under his/her designation Ensure district level daily reconciliation of LLINs by making sure data regarding the nets is accurate andcomplete. Oversee the training and implementation of the 105% data verification activity. Ensure that sub county teams have an internet connection for daily synchronization of EDMIS household data to the national system. Offer basic IT support to sub county field teams during data collection Participate in troubleshoot of system issues by promptly updating the national M&E team about any identified system issue. Show less

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  Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2024

  Team Leader on Tourism Expenditure and Tourism Survey

   Leading and managing a team of survey researchers and data analysts to conduct tourism expenditure and tourism surveys. Obtain information on visitor. expenditure and patterns. Coordinating data collection, processing, and analysis to ensure accuracy and quality. Interpreting and reporting on survey findings, identifying trends, and providing insights. Collaborating with stakeholders, such as government agencies to obtain clearance at the immigration. Mentoring and training team members to enhance their skills and knowledge. Ensuring data quality, security, and compliance with relevant regulations. Ensuring timely delivery of high-quality reports and presentations to stakeholders. Show less

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  Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)

  Apr 2021 - Dec 2022

  Field Supervisor (National Labour Force Survey (NLFS) and, Uganda Demographic Healthy Survey (UDHS))

   Responsible for the quality and accuracy of the information collected by the enumerators. Organizing and deploying interviewers to their work station on daily basis and direct the field workers. Making all necessary preparation for all survey/Materials allocated to team for field work. Controlling the field activity for the team, meeting daily with the enumerator to discuss issues of the day. Initiating contacts with the local authorities to inform them about the purpose of the survey and obtainpermission in order to facilitate implementation of field activities. Liaising with UBOS supervision to ensure successful implementation of the field activity. Editing all completed questionnaires in the field before leaving the enumeration area. Conducting regular review sessions with each interviewer and make an appraisal report to the Human Resourceand Senior Statistician. Supervising the appraisal process for the field interviewers and present the performance field report to HumanResource through his/her supervisor. Submitting duly completed accountability and questionnaires to the senior Statistician in charge of the project. Show less

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  Ministry of Health - Uganda

  Mar 2023 - May 2024

   Technical Support: Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting for electronic medical systems, hardware,and software. System Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, updates, and backups to ensure system reliability and dataintegrity. User Training: Train healthcare staff on using electronic medical systems, addressing questions and concerns. System Configuration: Configure and customize electronic medical systems to meet hospital requirements. Data Management: Ensure data accuracy, security, and privacy, and generate reports as needed. Collaboration: Work with healthcare professionals, IT teams, and vendors to resolve issues and implementsystem enhancements. Quality Assurance: Monitor system performance, identify issues, and recommend improvements. Patient Data Protection: Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and hospital policies. System Upgrades: Coordinate and implement system upgrades, migrations, and integrations. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of system updates, user training, and technical issues. Help Desk Support: Provide timely assistance and resolution to user queries and technical issues. Stakeholder Communication: Communicate system updates, changes, and issues to healthcare staff,management, and other stakeholders. Show less  Coordinating all operations activities in the districts. Training of district teams on the Monitoring and Evaluation tools to support the LLINs Campaign. Oversee the installation and configuration of the EDMIS2 for the district and subcounty teams. Managing of EDMIS2 access codes for the district and subcounty teams. Offer basic IT support to field teams during training and data collection Responsible for the overall electronic systems and devices placed under own custody. Respond in a timely manner to service issues and requests from the district data teams. Supervise data entry into the LLINs data electronic databases and provide ongoing reports and support. Ensure the quality of all the system data collected at implementation Generate daily, weekly and wave specific data reports as required Show less

  • System support Officer for Electronic Medical Records in Government Hospitals

    Jan 2024 - May 2024

  • District Technical M&E Supervisors

    Mar 2023 - Dec 2023