The Hiring Team, 29th August 2023

MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices,

Nigeria.
Indication of Interest for the Post of MIS Coordinator, Abuja
I am Yakumbur Donald Terseer, a Data Analyst by training and currently the Data Analyst for
Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa). I’m writing to express my interest
in the position of MIS Coordinator in your organization.
I have successfully managed the data of 18,000 clients in 451 households for 5 years on the
orphaned and vulnerable children (OVC) iCARE project implemented by APIN Public Health
Initiative funded by Centre for Disease Control (CDC), Atlanta, USA for HIV case management.
Currently I am managing the database of the Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa
(GHIV Africa) funded by the Nigerian Humanitarian Fund (NHF) project.
Over the years, I have developed strong skills in data analysis using different tools and databases.
I am skilled in Python programming for data analysis. I develop Google Sheets and Kobo
Toolbox for data collection. Power query and Data Analysis Expression (DAX) for data
cleaning; Power BI for dashboards, data modeling, visualization and geographical information
systems (GIS); also, I employ the structured query language (SQL) - SQLite for accessing
databases. From time to time, I conduct capacity building trainings on the above skills for my
team members.
On the OVC project where I was the M&E officer for the community-based organization (CBO)
WOCHAD Initiative, the Hospital Information Management System (HMIS) used for electronic
data collection and analysis was the National OVC Management Information System (NOMIS).
I had a great and professional experience working on NOMIS in synergy with Data for
Accountability, Transparency and Impact (DATIM) - database.
My team ended a 5-year project and defended the data to the CDC emerging the highest in
ranking throughout the state.
I promise to add a lot of value to your organization.
I’m looking forward to hearing and meeting you soon.
Yakumbur Donald Terseer
08038945237
 Name: Yakumbur Donald Terseer, B.Sc, M.Sc
Address: 7, Silas Ebute Street off Modern Market Road, Makurdi, Benue State
Tel: +234-8038945237
E-mail: yakumbur@gmail.com, LinkedIn: donald-terseer-yakumbur

Career Summary:
Donald is a results-oriented Data Analyst with experience in collecting, cleaning, modeling, analyzing,
visualizing data and interpreting data. He is currently managing a private database.
He has had experience in HIV case management with the APIN Public Health Initiative, a project funded by
the CDC where he managed the data of 18,000 clients.

Work Experience:

Job Title: Data Analyst, Benue State September, 2022 – Present.

Location: Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa)
Responsible to: M&E Head
Responsibilities:
● I develop data collection tools using Kobo Toolbox and Google Sheets
● I clean collated data using Power Query, R and Python
● I model and visualize data with Power BI
● I retrieve, write and delete data on database using SQLite
● I manage the Google applications, developing forms, docs sheets and handling collaborations
● I organize and facilitate trainings on computer based applications
● I manage the organizational cloud application
● I respond to other duties as assigned by the M&E Head

Job Title: M&E Officer. May, 2017 – 23 Sept., 2022

Location: WOCHAD Initiative, Benue Office, Gboko (APIN iCARE/OVC Project)
Responsible to: Project Manager.
Responsibilities:
● I designed and lead Needs Assessment/research for data collection to identify gaps which will inform thematic
areas of project implementation
● I led M&E team in developing weekly work plan and monthly review meetings to ensure that project is executed
according to the logframe and donor guidelines
● I led teams in defending/reviewing the level of implementation during visits of funding partners
● I contributed in developing the logical framework for the EOI to APIN Public Health Initiative requesting for
funding for the next project cycle
● I have successfully worked on data of 18,000 people for a project of 5 years
● I successfully defended 18,000 to Centre for Disease Control (CDC), Atlanta, USA through sampling
● I was able to go through 5517 folders of both caregivers and vulnerable children in 451 households
and develop an effective filing system for 60 volunteers in 9 communities.
● I visit health facilities to receive new cases of HIV/AIDS for tracing and enrolment for intervention.
● I receive enrolled cases from the community volunteers, check on the APIN M&E cascade and NOMIS
to avoid double capture and subsequently enroll on the cascade and NOMIS.
● I carry out daily checks of data collected and services offered on NOMIS and household folders to ensure
completeness, concurrency and reliability of data. Also, I update services and data on NOMIS and
cascade daily.
● I pull information from the cascade, NOMIS and Data for Accountability, Transparency, and Impact (DATIM)
to prepare reports.
 Job Title: Assistant Coordinator. July, 2016.
Location: Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, Abuja (PEPFAR Project) – Short Term Consultancy
Responsible to: Administrative Head.
● Handle registration of facilitators and trainees
● Handle public address system
● Coordinate testing of trainees
● Handle other duties as directed by the training coordinator
● Report preparation and presentation.

Special Expertise

● Analytical skills and experience using computerized information management system and
analytical tools (Ms. Word, Excel & Power Point; Google applications, Kobo Toolbox &Connect,
Power BI, R, Python, SQL, Wordpress, Commcare, Busy, 3CX, CRM (MS Dynamics 365 and
Hubspot)
● Strong attention to details
● Ability to work effectively under little or no supervision and receive/follow
instruction(s)
● Fluency in English
● Excellent writing skills, strong interpersonal communication skills and public
relations
● Ability to recognize and leverage on opportunities
● Good knowledge of time management skills and organizational
● Excellent planning, prioritizing and leadership skills
● I am a team player with the ability to work in multi-cultural environment
Certifications and Trainings
 Summary Statistics in Public Health – Johns Hopkins University via Coursera
 Data Science for Health Informatics - Johns Hopkins University via Coursera
 Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis in Public Health – Imperial College London via Coursera
 Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel – Coursera Project Network
 Programs Management, ICT/Database Management – GHIV Africa
 Data Quality - USAID
 GIS Techniques for M&E of HIV and Related Programs - USAID
 Data Use for Program Managers - USAID
 M&E Fundamentals - USAID
 Measuring Malaria through Household Surveys – USAID
 Malaria: Infectious Diseases - USAID
 HIV Stigma and Discrimination - USAID
 Tuberculosis Basics - USAID
 HIV Basics Biology, Epidemiology and Prevention - USAID
 Health, Safety and Environment, (HSE), Levels 1, 2 and 3. Novelle Centre
 Train the trainers’ workshop on Total Quality Management
 Institute of Human Virology Nigeria: HIV Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)
 Royal Chemistry Society (UK)/ Chemical Society of Nigeria: Training on UV, IR, NMR and MS
 New Believers’ Course (NBC), Dunamis International Gospel Church
 Discipleship and Leadership Training Course (DLTC), Dunamis International Gospel Church

Educational Qualifications

1. 2016: MSc. Organic Chemistry. University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State

2. 2010: BSc. Chemistry. University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State

3. 2005: Senior School Certificate. NKST Secondary School Adikpo, Benue State.

Referees

● Prof. John Igoli

Vice Chancellor
Pen Resource University
+2348130991308
igolij@yahoo.com

● Mr. Dooyum Orkar

M&E Head
GHIV Africa
+2348064610816
mealofficer@ghiv.org.ng

● Mr. Chinedu Obasi

Programs Manager
WOCHAD Initiative
+2348106486300
Chinedu.wochad@gmail.com