I am a results-driven Data Scientist and MERL Specialist with over 8 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) across health, education, and social development programs in more than 25 African countries. I bring a unique blend of technical data expertise, programmatic insight, and strategic leadership, having managed portfolios valued at over $25 million with leading organizations like Amref Health Africa.
My core strengths include impact measurement, statistical analysis (SPSS, R, Python, Stata, SAS), data visualization (Power BI, Tableau), and the design of digital MEL systems aligned with donor requirements (USAID, CIFF, GAVI, Africa CDC). I’m passionate about transforming complex data into actionable insights to drive better decision-making, accountability, and learning. I have successfully: Built and deployed regional MEL toolkits for standardized performance tracking across multi-country projects, Designed real-time dashboards to support KPI monitoring, financial indicators, and health outcomes, Trained MOH and implementing partners across Africa on MEL frameworks, data quality, and evidence-based learning, Contributed to regional health security priorities by aligning program data with ESG frameworks and gender metrics
With a Master’s in Data Science from the University of East London, I continue to apply advanced analytical solutions to solve real-world development challenges. I’m especially passionate about the intersection of health systems strengthening, digital transformation, and data equity.
I have vast experience in MEL and research gained from working in programs/projects monitoring and evaluation, research surveys, statistical technical assistance, data management, and other projects from recognized government, non-governmental, and corporate institutions. I have acquired useful professional skills, directly from the field, and I can work with various groups as a facilitator and leader. Training in M&E and Statistics has equipped me with strong analytical skills, creativity/innovation, flexibility, humility, independence, and hard work. With these qualities I am good at teamwork, prompting, brainstorming, and collaborating.
