Maria Kamau
HMIS Strengthening, Data analytics and Digitalization of health data
Highly experienced HMIS, DHIS2, and QGIS Consultant with a proven track record in health data management, GIS mapping, capacity building, and health system strengthening implementation across South Sudan, Kenya, and Somalia.
Expertise in leveraging QGIS, DHIS2, and HMIS to enhance health data analytics, service planning, and decision-making. Skilled in training multidisciplinary teams, optimizing data accuracy, and leading digital health transformation projects.
Experience & Contributions:
Health Data System Improvements: Led the transition from DHIS1 to web-based DHIS2 in 55 counties in South Sudan. Designed and rolled out standardized HMIS tools, strengthening data collection and availability across 196 facilities in Somalia, and modernized health data systems in 23 districts in Kenya through the Kwale Model HMIS Digitalization Project. Spearheaded the ICD-10 digitalization pilot in Mombasa for automated disease classification analysis.
GIS mapping & spatial analytics: Developed multi-thematic health service maps for program logistics, drug distribution, and performance monitoring in South Sudan, as well as led QGIS mapping of 4,000+ Boma Health Workers distributed across the 55 counties; Improved GIS data accuracy for 10,000+ health facilities in Kenya’s DHIS2 and Master Facility Lists.
Health Workforce Capacity Building in Data Use: Led the Meaningful Use of ICT (MUICT) training for 1,305 health staff at facility level in Kenya, enhancing digital health adoption. Supervised training for 200+ Organisational, MOH and partner staff in DHIS2, M&E, and data analytics in South Sudan. Oversaw training of 1,700+ health staff in Kenya on integrated HMIS tools, supporting national adoption. Trained 30+ HMIS officers in Somalia, improving data management and service utilization tracking.
Qualifications
- 2009, Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Nairobi
- 1998, Postgraduate Diploma In Computer Science, University of Nairobi
- 1996, Bachelor of Science (Mathematics, Geography), University of Nairobi
Professional Courses
- 2020, Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) For Global Health, KIT Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam
- 2019, DHIS2 Design and Customization, DHIS2 Academy, HISP Tanzania
- 2015, International Virtual Certificate Course on GIS Application in Public Health (CCGAPH), Public Health Foundation of India
- 2005, Improving Routine His Performance for Health System Management, University of Pretoria, South Africa