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PENSHA JOYSLINE

Yaounde

Summary

CAREER STATEMENT

Am highly motivated, multi-talented, compassionate and competent collaborated who possesses an in-depth knowledge and expertise within the field of Epidemiology with demonstrated history of working in research centers and NGOs in the capacity of Monitoring and Evaluation Expert with more than 5years experience. With a proven track record of achievement, I can bring positive support and a creative mind set to any team. I have equipped myself with the necessary skills needed to perform the Monitoring evaluation accountability and learning role in an organization. I have experience not limited to survey design, sampling, data collection, data entry, data management, data analysis, visualization, presentation and reporting for timely informed decision making through meaningful participation in different interventions but also proficient in fieldwork, qualitative & quantitative research, design & implementation of public health interventions. I am a strong communicator with ability to draft progress reports, enhance staff engagement, liaise with various departments, and drive continuous improvements. I accept ownership of challenging problems, maintaining high standards, and assisting my employer in achieving their program objectives. With a desire and passion for continuous professional growth, I am confident I can add value to your organization by timely delivering everything that I set out to achieve.

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Monitoring and Evaluation Associate

Georgetown University Center for Global Health Practice and Impact, CGHPI
Yaounde, Cameroon
06.2020 - Current

Responsibilities /Achievement

  • Develop logframe based on project objectives and coordinate these activities towards achieving desired targets within specified time.
  • Developed data collection tools and trained data collectors on use of these tools.
  • Executed planned activities (TOR) Daily/weekly/ monthly based on project objectives and follow-up with team to ensure proper implementation of said objectives.
  • Carried out tracking of project indicators including but not limited to stock management.
  • Triangulate source data together with team to resolve issues and inconsistencies around patient movement and drug pickup before presenting daily/weekly/Monthly reports.
  • Carried out supervision for quality data collection at sites, through data validation checks, including discrepancy/inconsistency checks, real-time data monitoring and data cleaning.
  • Oversee quality improvement semi-projects at site specific level, and aid with Data for informed and decision making.
  • Actively participate in RDQA and DQA activities to identify gaps in reports submitted vs data sources and provide restitution for corrective actions, Accountability, and Impact (DATIM) and Data Manager (DAMA) then write statistical reports.
  • Conduct routine data quality checks of database to ensure data meets best quality before analysis.
  • Analyzed, visualized and interpreted collected qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Learn from this analyzed data to make result-based decisions on project implementation.
  • Worked as a team, ensuring that all planned activities are implemented in a timely manner.
  • Organize and coordinate weekly and monthly data review meetings to; analyzed performances, identified and resolved all data quality related issues while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Organized monthly coordination meetings to present our achievements related to targeted objectives, successes, and recommendations for improvement.
  • Management of facility cash advance.

Data and Research Assistant

Bamenda Center for Health Promotion and Research
02.2020 - 06.2020

Functions/Achievement

  • Directed data management from several sources across six regions in Cameroon
  • Created Data collection tools and trained data collectors on using them.
  • Collaborated with team members, steered high-quality data collection, encouraged adherence to standard operating procedures, used visualization and analysis software to create detailed reports and graphs, and wrote detailed analysis reports
  • Conducted public surveys with users of mHealth system, provided sound recommendations to resolve issues, trained users in mHealth system, and communicated with software developers on creating interactive programs.
  • Implemented processes to ensure collection of quality data; created, revised and maintained standard operating procedures for data collection, transition and management.
  • Cleaned collected data from different regions to ensure it meets required quality for analysis.
  • Used data visualization and analysis software (Excel) to analyzed, create and updated graphs, charts, and tables for program monitoring, reporting and for informed decision making.
  • Carried out feedback presentations to focal point staff of different health facilities where data visualization via interactive dashboard, graphs, charts etc was used to present activities for improvement and corrective actions so as to meet targets.
  • Facilitated and managed communication between Data collection software developers and software users to achieve targeted performance.
  • Prepared progress reports.
  • Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
  • Actively contributed to project proposal writing
  • Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
  • Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.
  • Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
  • Documented effective and replicable methods for extracting data and organizing data sources.
  • Provided technical support for troubleshooting analytics and reporting issues.
  • Identified patterns and trends in large data sets and provided actionable insights.
  • Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets.

Assistant Health Project Coordinator/Data Manager

Rural Women Development Center Buea (RUWDEC)
Buea, Cameroon
02.2019 - 01.2020

Functions/Achievemen t

  • Extracted and interpreted data patterns to translate findings into actionable outcomes.
  • Generated standard and custom reports to provide insights into program performance.
  • Writing of articles, Panning, implementing and monitoring and evaluation of Health-related activities.
  • HIV/AIDS Peer Educator.
  • Coordinated community outreach projects.
  • Managing documentation.
  • Brand Ambassador (Seminars, workshops and community projects), in charge of logistics.
  • Collected, cleaned, analyzed data, prepared and present progress report to the team for decision making.
  • Upheld security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
  • Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
  • Developed and updated databases to handle customer data.

Monitoring & Evaluation Data Quality Clerk

Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services, CBCHS
Douala, Cameroon
07.2018 - 02.2019

Functions/Achievement

  • Updated registers, ensured data coherency, oversaw data collection on daily basis, and evaluated data quality.
  • Prepared reports for Senior Leadership, utilized MER tools and SOP, maintained excellent data quality, and facilitated training of hospital staff on various testing indexes and PEPFAR indicators,
  • Supported Data for Transparency, Accountability, and Impact (DATIM) and Data Manager (DAMA) on quarterly basis.
  • Effectively ensured excellent data quality on daily basis through updating of registers and all other tools.
  • Initiated usage of all MER tools and SOPS at site level
  • Assured good quality of facility data was entered into database.

Monitoring & Evaluation Focal Point

Research Foundation for Tropical Diseases and Environment (ReFORTDE)
Buea, Cameroon
01.2017 - 01.2018

Responsibilities / Achievements

  • Ensured quality of M&E related data collected throughout projects.
  • Documented results of M & E system and produce periodic reports required by project.
  • Assisted various program teams in data analysis.
  • Lead project team in development and implementation of M&E system and oversee routine program monitoring activities.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.

Education

Master of Science - Epidemiology and Control of Infectious Diseases

University of Buea
Buea, Cameroon
08.2019

Bachelor of Sciences - Microbiology, Medical Laboratory Technology

University of Buea
Buea, Cameroon
09.2016

Skills

  • Epidemiological surveillance
  • Proficient in use of Microsoft office package: Microsoft word, Excel, power point, Outlook and Access
  • Data collection tools proficient in, include but not limited to Kobo Toolbox, Epi Info, Redcap, checklists, Interviews, surveys, questionnaires ODK, DHIS2, and CRPRO
  • Proficient user of Spreadsheets data management, analysis, reporting and visualization tools packages (Excel, SPSS, STATA, QGIS, POWER BI)
  • Excellent presentation, communication, influencing, analytical and writing skills
  • Strategic planning, project management and Continuous Quality Improvement
  • Advanced Interpersonal/communication and management skills
  • Commitment to and understanding of organizational mission, vision, values and principles
  • Proactive, innovative, ambitious, results, and detail oriented with great time management Commitment to continuous learning
  • Bilingual with excellent oral and written skills in English and French
  • Report Preparation and Presentation
  • Service monitoring and evaluation
  • System monitoring and evaluation

Certification

  • HHFA data review, interpretation, and communication. https://openwho.org/verify/xerab-curav-myvac-pados-rugor -2023 (Expires on 15th March, 2024)
  • NTDs Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Training - 2023 (Expires on 5th March, 2024) Verify online: https://openwho.org/verify/xerab-curav-myvac-pados-rugor
  • Building Resilience LinkedIn Learning Training - 2021
  • Certificate in Project Management / University of Washington - Global Health E-Learning Training - 2021
  • Leadership and programme management in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Verify online: https://openwho.org/verify/xerab-curav-myvac-pados-rugor Training - 2021
  • SIMS-100 Certificate PEPFAR Virtual Academy E-Learning Training - 2020
  • Prevention of Sexual Harassment by and Abuse by United Nation Personnel-Working Harmoniously Training - 2020
  • DHIS2 Fundamental Training - Bureau for Global Health -2019
  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Monitoring and Evaluation Associate

Georgetown University Center for Global Health Practice and Impact, CGHPI
06.2020 - Current

Data and Research Assistant

Bamenda Center for Health Promotion and Research
02.2020 - 06.2020

Assistant Health Project Coordinator/Data Manager

Rural Women Development Center Buea (RUWDEC)
02.2019 - 01.2020

Monitoring & Evaluation Data Quality Clerk

Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services, CBCHS
07.2018 - 02.2019

Monitoring & Evaluation Focal Point

Research Foundation for Tropical Diseases and Environment (ReFORTDE)
01.2017 - 01.2018

Master of Science - Epidemiology and Control of Infectious Diseases

University of Buea

Bachelor of Sciences - Microbiology, Medical Laboratory Technology

University of Buea
  • HHFA data review, interpretation, and communication. https://openwho.org/verify/xerab-curav-myvac-pados-rugor -2023 (Expires on 15th March, 2024)
  • NTDs Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Training - 2023 (Expires on 5th March, 2024) Verify online: https://openwho.org/verify/xerab-curav-myvac-pados-rugor
  • Building Resilience LinkedIn Learning Training - 2021
  • Certificate in Project Management / University of Washington - Global Health E-Learning Training - 2021
  • Leadership and programme management in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Verify online: https://openwho.org/verify/xerab-curav-myvac-pados-rugor Training - 2021
  • SIMS-100 Certificate PEPFAR Virtual Academy E-Learning Training - 2020
  • Prevention of Sexual Harassment by and Abuse by United Nation Personnel-Working Harmoniously Training - 2020
  • DHIS2 Fundamental Training - Bureau for Global Health -2019
PENSHA JOYSLINE