Obhai George, Phd Email & Phone Number

Djibouti, Djibouti

• Coordinate and support the IGAD Divisions and Specialized Institutions in preparation and consolidation of IGAD in developing corporate strategies, programming, planning and budgets; • Assist in enhancing an integrated process of planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, statistics and knowledge management; • Support in formulation, review and update of sectoral strategic plans and projects and ensure alignment with National Development Plans, IGAD Vision and strategic plan, continental and global development agendas; • Review, develop and update the IGAD planning and programming guidelines, standards, procedures and tools; • Ensure compliance with planning guidelines, procedures and the Planning Budgeting and Monitoring System; • Provide substantive support to institutional and programmatic reviews and evaluations; • Build Staff capacity in strategic planning and management.

Kenya

• Manage public health programs by planning, monitoring their progress, analyzing data, and seeking ways to improve their implementation and public health outcomes;• Supported IGAD in planning, risk assessment, and directing studies of public health problems in the horn of Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Eretria, and Djibouti) in collaboration with African Union - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to find ways to prevent and communicating the findings to health practitioners, policymakers, and the public;• Supported IGAD to design, update, and maintain an M&E and information management system for tracking all disease outbreaks (infectious and chronic diseases) and Public health preparedness and emergency response in IGAD member states; • Coordinated and ensured the maintenance of all evidence, metrics, and evaluation systems across all programs/projects in IGAD Member States;• Public health advisor (IGAD/Global Fund HIV and TB Grant)• Assisted in the planning, implementation, and measurement of the program on communicable and infectious diseases;• Monitor disease trends and consult with policy leaders to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to ensure prevention and spread of communicable and infectious diseases by travelers, etiologic agents, or vectors;• Provide epidemiological technical assistance, consultation, and guidance to the Member States;• Developed, updated, and trained various government agencies on emergency response protocols on communicable diseases;• Assisted with emergency epidemiological data collection and analysis that enabled health responses to disease outbreaks.

Nairobi

• Supported the Development of the overall FAO M&E System in line with the DFID plan of action;• Conducted regular readiness assessments regarding M&E and strategic information;• Collected and analyzed field data received from Implementing partners and FAO projects. This contributed to evidence-based decisions and allocation of resources;• Developed Program Impact Assessment (PIA) methodology in line with the programme document and implementing agencies internal M&E systems;• Guided and coordinated the review of the programme M&E systems that led to an increase in the quality of social and economic data in the project areas.

Kenya

• Redesigned and managed the pharmaceuticals electronic supply chain management system in Kenya that ensured systematic collection and data analysis that reduced the stock-out rates to zero in 2010 from 42.6% in 2009.• Designed and implemented a program monitoring plan (PMP), which won the USAID project award of the year 2010.• Assessed the information needs, provided day-to-day technical guidance, drawing on background documentation, and determining key issues and requirements of the M&E system.• Supported the assessment of project economy, effectiveness, efficiency, and impact through timely and high-quality project monitoring data.• Consistently recognized for efficient handling of programme operations, which allowed the medical team to focus on patient care.

Kenya

 Designed a long-term M&E plan for quality assurance and trained staff. This initiative resulted in an increase of MSK gross income from reproductive health services by 32% in the year 2008; Participated in the project design and reviews; Provided technical assistance for MSI response to sexual reproductive health (SRH) and HIV in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, and Ethiopia country programs; Managed the start-up of M&E within the project areas; facilitated capacity building and implementation of M&E framework that contributed to donor funding by over 30 million USD; Designed, facilitated, and led the process of evaluation surveys as specified in the M&E plan, as well as ad hoc special studies as was required for impact assessment and quality improvement. Collaborated in the implementation of the practice's quality assurance and control program, which ensured compliance with international regulations.  Developed initiatives that improved patient care and satisfaction and lowered monthly overhead by 12%. Provided technical assistance to health centers in the development and implementation of public health programs. Served as a critical member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team that ensured optimal patient care and smooth organizational operations.

Kenya

 Assisted the program to develop standard reporting protocol document for all project partners, which contributed to the increase in health reporting rates from 51% in 2004 to 93% in 2005. Designed and operationalized data collection forms that fitted the need of the SRP, as well as a computerized system to process information gathered through such forms. Facilitated and designed various evaluation surveys as well as ad hoc special studies; Trained M&E staff and partners on data management. This contributed to the increase in regular, timely and electronically accessible M&E reports.

Kenya

• Assisted research teams in statistical data analysis, project evaluation and reporting. Enabled the program to develop and design research questions, data collection tools and methods.

Kenya

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Public Health, Epidemiology

Activities and Societies: • Member, National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) [Sept. 2020 –to –present] • Member, American.

Master Of Science In Public Health (Mph), Public Health

Bachelor Of Business Management, Information Systems, Economics & Finance