DHIS2
Oswald Dachaga
Health Information Systems Manager (ACTO-Health Information)
Accra,Greater Accra
Summary
Health Information Systems Manager with over 15 years of successful experience in Health Information Systems Deployment and Management. Recognised consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in Ghana Health Service. An Innovative IT professional, Statistician and Public Health worker with expert knowledge in DHIS2. Have key strengths in Public Health, Data management, technology design, development and implementation. Motivational Training Specialist excited to develop successful training plans that meet dynamic company and employee needs. Accustomed to collaborating with managers to hone in on unique requirements. Prepared to bring knowledge in Health Information Systems, DHIS2 Implementer and trainer since 2012 and training materials developer for the Ghana Health Service on Health Information Systems abilities developed over 15-year career to a growth-oriented role.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Health Information Systems Manager
Ghana Health Service - Policy, Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Division
Accra, Greater Accra
04.2019 - Current
- DHIS2 Core Technical Team Member
- Server Administration and Configuration, System Configuration, Training and Security.
- Applied cybersecurity best practices to information system standards, directives and guidance for all personnel, monitoring compliance across Ghana Health Service.
- Led development of internal capacity building curricula for new staff, designing instructional programs to rapidly onboard information systems users.
- Technical support to District Health Information Officers and end users of DHIMS2(District Health Information Management System 2) software ( official service reporting channel of Ghana Health Service).
- Conduct on job and Technical training for Data Management officers as well as senior management in use of DHIMS2.
- Technical assistance for other information Management Systems for Ghana Health Services Health Care: Health Management and Information Systems.
- Undertake Monitoring and Evaluation of Health System Performance indicators to inform policy
- Prepared and maintained regular system assessment and evaluation documents, informing Health Information Officers of any discovered faults or discrepancies in operations.
- Reviewed existing DHIS2 technical specifications to identify and eliminate potential security flaws and weaknesses.
- Oversaw user provisioning efforts, verifying credentialing policies, security and maintenance to encourage safe sign-ins into all Ghana Health Information Systems running on DHIS2 platform
- Coordinated with management teams to plan, develop, align and execute strategies that would meet Ghana Health Service vision, mission and purpose.
Team Member
DHIS2 Technical Team in Ghana
Accra, Greater Accra
01.2015 - Current
- Server Administration and Configuration, System Configuration and Training and Security.
- Technical support to District Health Information Officers and end users of DHIMS2(District Health Information Management System 2) software ( official service reporting channel of Ghana Health Service).
- Conduct on job and Technical training for Data Management officers as well as senior management in use of DHIMS2.
- Technical assistance for other information Management Systems for Ghana Health Services Health Care: Health Management and Information Systems.
- Pursued learning opportunities to advance knowledge and take on leadership position.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Handled troubleshooting tasks and used repair methods to immediately rectify system issues.
DHIMS2 Regional Focal Person
GHS-Upper West Regional Health Directorate
Wa, Upper West Region
01.2011 - 03.2019
- Performed Technical Assistance to District Health Information Officers and end users of DHIMS2 software ( official service reporting channel of Ghana Health Service).
- Conduct on job and Technical training for for Data Management officers as well as senior management in use of DHIMS2 Health Care: Health Management and Information Systems.
Municipal Health Information Systems Manager
Wa Municipal Health Directorate
Wa, Ghana
01.2007 - 03.2019
- Collation and analysis of health data on disease trends and other performance indicators in district.
- Conduct surveys for health interventions in Wa Municipality.
- Ensure regular, timely and accurate reports submission to region.
- Train and monitor service providers on Health management and information systems and Support DHMT to conduct operational research.
- Coordinate and facilitate implementation of Community Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) strategies to expand primary health care to door steps of communities.
- Facilitate and play advocacy roles in attracting stakeholder support and political support in CHPS implementation.
- Develop and implement a CHPS coverage plan for Wa Municipal Health Directorate Health Care: Community Based Health Planning & Services.
- Led quality improvement activities and oversaw the implementation of change ideas towards the achievement of MDG 4 & 5 in the Upper west Region
Quality Improvement Coordinator
Wa Municipal Health Directorate
Wa, Ghana
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Led quality improvement activities and overseeing the implementation of change ideas towards the achievement of MDG 4 & 5 in the Upper west Region
- Documented and reported issues with compliance, standards of care and quality assurance requirements for all Health Facilities
- Developed quality improvement plans, policies and operational guidelines for Health Facilities
- Evaluated competency of Health staff, documenting performance and recommending improvements.
- Completed site visits to conduct assessments and quality Improvement activities.
- Created and implemented effective quality improvement plans.
Education
Master of Science - Health Informatics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST)
Kumasi, Ashanti Region 01.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Information and Communication Technology
Presbyterian University College Ghana
Abetifi-Kwahu, Eastern Region 09.2009 - 05.2013
Diploma - Health Information Management Systems
College of Health Science & Wellbeing (RHTS)
Kintampo, Bono East Region 09.2003 - 08.2006
SSCE - General Arts
Lassia-Tuolu SHS (St. Ignatius of Loyola)
Lassia-Tuolu, Wa West District-Upper West Region 01.2000 - 10.2002
BECE - Basic School
Sag-baalong R/C Primary & JHS
Sag-baalong, Wa West District-Upper West Region 09.1991 - 09.1999
Skills
DHIS2 software proficiency
undefinedAccomplishments
- Oswald Dachaga GHS- POLICY, PLANNING, MONITORIING and EVALUATION DIVISION, ACCRA - GHANA +233248403076 dachagaoswald@gmail.com Twitter: @DachagaoswaldSex Male | Date of birth 28/02/1985 | Nationality Ghanaian.
Software
Web Design
Postgres DBMS
Linux Server
Microsoft Office Suites
GIS (QGIS & ArcGIS)
Stata
SPSS
R
Interests
System Design & Implementation
Data analysis
Spatial design & Analysis
Hobbies
I like to Watch Football and play volleyball
Certification
AMP Leadership Lab: Change Management (Livingstone, Zambia, organised by AMP Health)
Timeline
AMP Leadership Lab: Change Management (Livingstone, Zambia, organised by AMP Health)
01-2020
UK Cyber security Summit: Digital Transformation EXPO Europe 2019 London, United Kingdom, organised by Digital Transformation EXPO Europe 2019 (Secure Data)
11-2019
Health Information Systems Manager
Ghana Health Service - Policy, Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Division
04.2019 - Current
DHIS2 Academy: Level 2 Server Administration : Dar er Salam, Tanzania organised by the University of Oslo and Health Information System Programme
04-2019
DHIS2 Android Implementers Academy Zanzibar, Tanzania, organised by the University of Oslo and Health Information System Programme
12-2018
DHIS2 Academy: Data Quality Kigali, Rwanda, organised by the University of Oslo and Health Information System Programme
09-2018
DHIS2 Academy: Community Health Information Systems (CHIS) Workshop Dakar, Senegal organised by the University of Oslo and Health Information System Programme and UNICEF
03-2018
Master of Science - Health Informatics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST)
01.2017 - 11.2019
DHIS2 Academy: Server Administration Accra, Ghana organised by the University of Oslo and Health Information System Programme
08-2016
Team Member
DHIS2 Technical Team in Ghana
01.2015 - Current
DHIS2 Academy: Implementor Training Workshop Accra, Ghana organised by the University of Oslo and Health Information System Programme
11-2011
DHIMS2 Regional Focal Person
GHS-Upper West Regional Health Directorate
01.2011 - 03.2019
Quality Improvement Coordinator
Wa Municipal Health Directorate
01.2010 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Information and Communication Technology
Presbyterian University College Ghana
09.2009 - 05.2013
Municipal Health Information Systems Manager
Wa Municipal Health Directorate
01.2007 - 03.2019
Diploma - Health Information Management Systems
College of Health Science & Wellbeing (RHTS)
09.2003 - 08.2006
SSCE - General Arts
Lassia-Tuolu SHS (St. Ignatius of Loyola)
01.2000 - 10.2002
BECE - Basic School
Sag-baalong R/C Primary & JHS
09.1991 - 09.1999
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