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ikassim

About: Systems Developer and Digital Health Data Systems Specialist with over seven (7+) years of progressive experience designing, developing, integrating, and maintaining enterprise-grade health information and research data systems for donor-funded global health programmes in Tanzania and multi-country settings (Malawi, Kenya, Nigeria). Proven track record delivering electronic data capture, database, dashboard, and interoperability solutions comparable to eLMIS, EMR, and HIE platforms — including hands-on system administration, RESTful API and interoperability development, database design (PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB), cloud/containerized deployment (Docker, AWS), and DHIS2-adjacent digital health architecture. Experienced translating Ministry of Health and programme requirements into secure, scalable, well-documented software; strengthening data quality, reporting, and evidence-based decision-making; and supervising/mentoring ICT staff, developers, and data officers. Full-stack development expertise in Python/Django, JavaScript, SQL, and REST/JSON APIs, with working knowledge of interoperability standards, and Agile/DevOps practices (Git, Docker, CI/CD). Well matched to lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of supply chain and digital health information systems supporting Ministry of Health, implementing partners, and national programme objectives.