![1. Proposed Position: [OPEN]
2. Affiliation: Non-Affiliated
3. Name of Expert: Stephen Settimi
4. Contact Address: 134 Rada Road, Purgitsville, WV 26852, USA
5. Date of birth: 28 January 1953 Citizenship: USA
6. Education:
Post-Graduate coursework in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, San Diego State, USA 2004
MA, International Relations, University of San Diego, USA 1986
BA, Social Sciences, San Diego State University, USA 1979
7. Memberships: Society for International Development, Technical Assistance Consultancy Network
International AIDS Economics Network, Global Public Health Discussion groups
8. Other Training: In-service respective to KM and HMIS, OD
9. Country Work Experiences:
Country Date from - Date to
Anerican Samoa January 2015 – April 2016 (intermitent)
Angola Sept 2014 – Oct 2014
Bangladesh Jan 2006 - Dec 2006
Cambodia Aug 2009 - Aug 2009
Ethiopia Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Kenya Jan 2013- Feb 2013
Nov 2011 - Mar 2012
May 2011 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010 - Nov 2010
Laos Aug 2009 - Aug 2009
Madagascar Oct 2006 - Oct 2006
Malaysia Jan 2006 - Nov 2006
Namibia Mar 2010 - Mar 2010
Rwanda Jan 2005 - Jan 2008
Thailand Aug 2009 - Aug 2009
Uganda Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
U.S. Territory American Samoa Sept 2015 –-Jan 2016
Jun 2012 – Aug 2012
Vietnam May 2009 - Aug 2009
10. Languages:
Language Reading Speaking Writing
English 1 1 1
Spanish 4 4 4](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/f7d88bae-6eb4-4545-b176-8a56fdadef91-160318213718/85/STEPHEN-SETTIMI-CV_ADB_2015-16-1-320.jpg)
![United States CEO/CIO, GNS Information Technologies, Inc. Founder/CEO – (01/1999 - 01/2005). Business
development in health and education sectors: Management Information Systems and health informatics
programming. System original design and architecture based on use-case analysis of client needs and operating
environment. Wrote business growth plans, marketing plans, and business development strategy. After six years
formed a partnership with two others and then divested.
Innovations in Development Practice
American Samoa – (June 2012) Ways and means to link vital registry system and unique data sets of key program
interventions within a common health information system repository. New organizational development practices
to further development of the policy and governance environment.
Namibia – (March 2010). Principal lead and originator of “Centerships”, a PEPFAR funded community led and
directed development strategy that takes a business model approach to development, allowing community leaders
to create “centers” of operation to which implementing partners contribute their respective resources in
achievement of community goals irrespective of sector preferences.
Regional Eastern Africa – (August 2009). Country Ownership Strategy and Leadership Forum for Health
Information Systems. Originated and led the first of a series of three of forums. The emphasis of this effort was to
lead country teams from five ministries to devise their HIS strategy and then resource the same from the
sponsoring Funders including, WB, DFID, DANID, USAID, and ITU.
S.E. Asia [Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Viet Nam] – (August 2007-08). Health Information Systems Assessments Co-
Led with CDC counterpart the first in a series of direct Ministerial level discussions to raise the profile and create
budgeted operating units for Health Management Information Systems, as semi-independent units at the
Permanent Secretariats of line ministries.
Madagascar – (October 2006). eHealth ICT4D/Knowledge Management eReadiness Assessment. This work
entailed prototyping an m-Health data collection program designed to be operated with as little as five to ten
minute training. The user interface collected only eight data points that could be used to triangulate maternal and
child health interventions, prenatal and post natal care, vaccine schedules, and planning for school enrolment, and
health care worker staffing needs. The pilot demonstrated how the data collected could stream live to GIS
mapping systems and used additionally for emergency response.
State of California, U.S.A. – (2003-05) Developed the first state-of-the art web-based Infant Health longitudinal
survey instrument using object-oriented technology to collect health data for State of California and San Diego
State University Foundation.
13. Work Undertaken that best Illustrates Capability to Handle the Tasks Assigned
June 2013 – August 2013, Expert Consultant, USAID/IT SHOWS, United States – Produced expert technical input
on bid for USAID IDIQ for USAID Evaluation Services and Program Support,. Developed the technical approach for
Innovation and Supporting Knowledge and Learning Adaptation and data quality assurance (DQA) criteria;
included task scheduling, logistics, and performance monitoring.
January 2013, Expert Knowledge Management Consultant, CAMRIS, United States – Produced technical input to
RFP bid for Ugandan Institutional and Capacity Assessment for Core Social Protection Delivery. Expertise was
provided in approaches to KM in a cross-sector approach; identifying key local, regional, and international partners
and resources.
November 2012, Expert Knowledge Management Consultant, HLSP for AUSAid, KM Product Review, United
States – Conducted technical review of Knowledge Hubs for Health; performed rapid assessment of quality and
contribution of knowledge products produced from program research.
August 2012 – August 2013, Business Development Specialist, USAID/IT SHOWS, Business Prospectus Study,](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/f7d88bae-6eb4-4545-b176-8a56fdadef91-160318213718/85/STEPHEN-SETTIMI-CV_ADB_2015-16-8-320.jpg)
STEPHEN SETTIMI CV_ADB_2015-16
- 1. 1. Proposed Position: [OPEN] 2. Affiliation: Non-Affiliated 3. Name of Expert: Stephen Settimi 4. Contact Address: 134 Rada Road, Purgitsville, WV 26852, USA 5. Date of birth: 28 January 1953 Citizenship: USA 6. Education: Post-Graduate coursework in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, San Diego State, USA 2004 MA, International Relations, University of San Diego, USA 1986 BA, Social Sciences, San Diego State University, USA 1979 7. Memberships: Society for International Development, Technical Assistance Consultancy Network International AIDS Economics Network, Global Public Health Discussion groups 8. Other Training: In-service respective to KM and HMIS, OD 9. Country Work Experiences: Country Date from - Date to Anerican Samoa January 2015 – April 2016 (intermitent) Angola Sept 2014 – Oct 2014 Bangladesh Jan 2006 - Dec 2006 Cambodia Aug 2009 - Aug 2009 Ethiopia Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 Kenya Jan 2013- Feb 2013 Nov 2011 - Mar 2012 May 2011 - Jun 2011 Nov 2010 - Nov 2010 Laos Aug 2009 - Aug 2009 Madagascar Oct 2006 - Oct 2006 Malaysia Jan 2006 - Nov 2006 Namibia Mar 2010 - Mar 2010 Rwanda Jan 2005 - Jan 2008 Thailand Aug 2009 - Aug 2009 Uganda Jan 2006 - Jan 2008 U.S. Territory American Samoa Sept 2015 –-Jan 2016 Jun 2012 – Aug 2012 Vietnam May 2009 - Aug 2009 10. Languages: Language Reading Speaking Writing English 1 1 1 Spanish 4 4 4
- 2. 11. Employment Record Date from - Date to Location Company and reference person Position Descriptive Details September 2015 - April 2016 U.S. Territory American Samoa Samoa Medicaid HIS/HIT Consultant Provide contextual reference for continuation of HIS strategy and provisional layout design for HIT investments. Emphasis on technology interface to improve data exchange within an HIS framework for electronic health records. Topic exposure to eHealth platforms, principally mobile, for greater public engagement in individualized preventive medical practices. September 2014 – October 2014 Angola Management Science for Health Lungi Okoko mHealth / EHEalth Consultant Business case and development strategy for mHealth consisting of assessment of digital landscape, current and past mobile initiatives, current state of health information system; extent and development of telecom sector; determination of interest-level among public and private stakeholders; and, sensitization of global practices in mHealth . August 2012 - Ongoing (June 2013) Kenya IT Shows, Inc. Abdi Wardere Business Development Services Business Development Services for investment in social media and broadcasting industry linked to social development programs. Prepared risk and cost assessments for equity investors. June 2012 - August 2012 U.S. Territory American Samoa Pacific Island Health Officer Association, Mark Durand HIS Consultant Lead and coordinate HIS assessment process and strategic planning process for implementation of national HIS system, policy and implementation framework, guidance on data standards and data exchange protocols; policy development ; stakeholder unit systems and professional network strengthening; one week training on HIS principles and practices. August 2012 – November 2012 (Home Desk) UN-ITU, Hani Eskandar Lead Writer Produced a background report on how ICT can support the implementation of all of the Recommendations of the Commission on information and accountability for Women’s and Children’s Health. Activities will include: May 12, 2012 – October 2012 (Home Desk) WHO, Joan Dzenowagis Lead Developer Developed eHealth Cost Estimate Template for use by member States which auto- calculates labor, material, supplies for consultant assistance.
- 3. March 2012 - April 2012 Ethiopia The Mitchel Group, Chris Brown Team Leader Lead for six member team to prepare Private Investment Action Plans for the Energy, Information / Communications Technologies (ICT), and Health Care Industries in Ethiopia. Project includes mock-up of two or three business opportunities or turnkeys to attracted, retain, and promote private investment in the three sectors November 2011 - March 2012 Kenya IT Shows, Inc. Abdi Wardere Program developer Program developer and lead for pilot micro-lending refinance project. In this study Stephen is the lead investigator in measuring the socio-economic impact of incentive lower interest rates among small borrowers having loans with interest rates over 20%. The focus of the study measures the change in spending and cash management practices among household and the business owners especially on health and educational expenditures. May 2011 - June 2011 Kenya IT Shows, Inc. Abdi Wardere Team Leader Assessment of national Social Protection programs - Developed program strategies for USAID/Kenya and means to interface with existing national program. - Key recommendations included incentivization of cash transfers (linking same with BCC) and coupling programs monitoring efforts to include anti-corruption campaigns. November 2010 - November 2010 Kenya IT Shows, Inc. Abdi Wardere Team Leader Health systems training assessment and Program Design, The assessment covered both in-service and collegial training preparation for clinical health workers, physicians, and health extension workers. The investigation addressed level and quality of education/training, attrition rate, incentives, and human resource supply and demand. A key program design recommendation was the renovation and use of existing training facilities and partnerships. August 2010 - August 2010 - USAID, John Novak Sr.Advisor Location: Eastern Africa - Country Ownership Forum for HIS Co-Led, Health systems training assessment and Program Design, The assessment covered both in-service and collegial training preparation for clinical health workers, physicians, and health extension workers. The investigation addressed level and quality of education/training, attrition rate, incentives, and human resource supply and demand. A key program design recommendation was the renovation and use of existing training facilities and partnerships.
- 4. July 2010 - July 2010 Kenya IT Shows, Inc. Abdi Wardere Consultant Lead adviser on six member team to assess the health information systems assessment and HMIS components of the Kenya National Health Care Program and program design team. March 2010 - March 2010 Namibia USAID Windhoek, Shusna Dee Consultant -(1) HMIS assessment, and (2) Test trial of community “Centership” initiative which places funders’ resource assets in the hands of the community for management. This is a community-based, community-driven approach uses a business model developed by the community to reach sustainable goals and a common vision. August 2009 - August 2009 - USAID, John Novak Sr.Advisor Country Ownership Strategy and Leadership Forum for Health Information Systems Originated and led the first of a series of three of forums. The emphasis of this effort was to lead country teams from five ministries to devise their HIS strategy and then resource the same from the sponsoring Funders including, WB, DFID, DANID, USAID, and ITU. August 2009 - August 2009 Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia USAID, John Novak Sr.Advisor - HMIS Systems Assessment – Co- Led along with Center for Disease Control (CDC) country assessment oif legal and policy n frameworks. January 2006 - January 2008 Uganda USAID, Gloria Coe Sr.Advisor - Adviser on ICT, databases and GIS mapping January 2005 - January 2008 Rwanda USAID, Sr.Advisor - Family Planning Partners Network Survey; Sr. Advisor ICT4H January 2006 - December 2006 Bangladesh Gloria Coe Consultant - Review of information dissemination and knowledge transfer practices January 2006 - November 2006 Malaysia UN GAID Health Panelist - Delegate to UN Alliance for ICT –Health Panelist
- 5. October 2006 - October 2006 Madagascar Gloria Coe Consultant - eHealth ICT4D/KM eReadiness Assessment November 2004 - September 2010 United States of America Public Health Institute / United States Agency for International Development Sr. Fellow and Health Technical Advisor / Senior Advisor Led Global Health development work in use of ICT and knowledge Management practices. Co-Chaired PEPFAR Technical Working Group for Health Information Systems. Initiated and led Global Country Ownership Strategies for Health Information Systems. Established the first regional forum on HIS in East Africa that has since been replicated globally. Developed Centerships -a community led and directed business model for health and other sector development. Managed implementing partner annual reporting requirements and performance reviews. Conducted numerous program assessments and evaluations. January 2000 - January 2004 United States of America CEO/CIO, GNS Information Technologies, Inc. Founder/CEO Consultant - Business development in health and education sectors: MIS and health information systems. System design and architecture. Business growth plans and development June 1999 - July 2000 United States of America Kaiser Permanente Health Services and Preventive Medicine Consultant - Consultant on software development and integration of applications for preventive health care client tracking and OBGYN January 1996 - January 1998 United States of America Child Protective Services, County of San Diego, California Consultant San Diego District Attorney - Software modeling and for case management system for child custody care, payments and contact management January 1993 - January 1995 United States of America Harcourt Brace Jovanovich – Academic Press Electronic Publishing Manager - Academic Press Managed internal production operations of electronic publishing unit January 1980 - January United States of County of San Imperial Economic Development - Developed a regional economic development marketing plan for U.S./Mexico border region of Southeastern California. Including the establishment of the first Industrial
- 6. 1981 America California Analyst Development Revenue Bond Authority; developed core marketing and promotional material January 1979 - January 1980 United States of America County of Imperial California, California Chief of Operations - Managed $7MM annual portfolio of training and employment services for U.S./Mexico border region of Southeastern California
- 7. 12. Detail Tasks Assigned Team Leadership U.S. Territory American Samoa (Ongoing 2012 - 2016) Lead consultation services for coordinated territorial health information system assessment and development of a strategic planning process for implementation of national system. This work included the development of a policy and implementation framework; guidance on data standards and data exchange protocols; policy development; stakeholder unit systems and professional network strengthening; one week training on HIS principles and practices. Continuation of HIS modeling and systems specifications for technology investments and rollout that support accurate, non-duplicative ICD10 data tagging and transaction handing, omnidirectional data exchange, and health and human services provisions. Ethiopia – Team Leader (March 9 – April 2012). Lead for six member team to prepare Private Investment Action Plans for the Energy, Information/Communications Technologies (ICT), and Health Care Industries in Ethiopia. Project includes mock-up of two or three business opportunities or turnkeys to attracted, retain, and promote private investment in the three sectors Kenya –Team Leader (May-June 2011). Assessment of national Social Protection programs. As Team Leader, Stephen developed program strategies for USAID/Kenya and means to interface with existing national program. Key recommendations included incentivization of cash transfers (linking same with BCC) and coupling programs monitoring efforts to include anti-corruption campaigns. Kenya – Team Leader (Nov 2010). Health systems training assessment and Program Design, The assessment covered both in-service and collegial training preparation for clinical health workers, physicians, and health extension workers. The investigation addressed level and quality of education/training, attrition rate, incentives, and human resource supply and demand. A key program design recommendation was the renovation and use of existing training facilities and partnerships. Kenya – Lead Adviser (July 2010). Lead adviser on six member team to assess the health information systems assessment and HMIS components of the Kenya National Health Care Program and program design team. Uganda – (2006, 2008.) Lead Adviser on ICT and KM, co-led along with CDC counterpart and WHO a five person team. The work laid the foundation for country ownership strategies (above). Included direct consultations with WHO, USAID, CD, DANIDA, GTZ, UNDP, and line Ministries of Health, Telecommunication, and Education, and Communications Commission. Business Development Angola – (September 2014) Investigation of public and private investment opportunities in use of mobile technology for health and other social benefits, included identification of key players and incentivization schemes to improve prospects for sustainability. Kenya – (January 2013) Business Development Services for investment in social media and broadcasting industry linked to social development programs. Prepared risk and cost assessments for equity investors. Ethiopia – (March 9 – April 2012). Preparation of Private Investment Action Plans for the Energy, Information/Communications Technologies (ICT), and Health Care Industries in Ethiopia. Lead for six member team that constructed mock-up of business prospect scenarios for specific business opportunities in each sector as turnkeys to attracted, retain, and promote private investment in the three sectors. Zambia – (July 2007). Key presenter for Rotary International HIV and ICTY4Health/Youth Livelihood exchange program in Lusaka. A “crash course” for young entrepreneurs to learn the basics of business planning and finance while linking those same activities to HIV/AIDS control and prevention programs. The youth exchange afforded winning youth participants to travel to the U.S. to further their business plans.
- 8. United States CEO/CIO, GNS Information Technologies, Inc. Founder/CEO – (01/1999 - 01/2005). Business development in health and education sectors: Management Information Systems and health informatics programming. System original design and architecture based on use-case analysis of client needs and operating environment. Wrote business growth plans, marketing plans, and business development strategy. After six years formed a partnership with two others and then divested. Innovations in Development Practice American Samoa – (June 2012) Ways and means to link vital registry system and unique data sets of key program interventions within a common health information system repository. New organizational development practices to further development of the policy and governance environment. Namibia – (March 2010). Principal lead and originator of “Centerships”, a PEPFAR funded community led and directed development strategy that takes a business model approach to development, allowing community leaders to create “centers” of operation to which implementing partners contribute their respective resources in achievement of community goals irrespective of sector preferences. Regional Eastern Africa – (August 2009). Country Ownership Strategy and Leadership Forum for Health Information Systems. Originated and led the first of a series of three of forums. The emphasis of this effort was to lead country teams from five ministries to devise their HIS strategy and then resource the same from the sponsoring Funders including, WB, DFID, DANID, USAID, and ITU. S.E. Asia [Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Viet Nam] – (August 2007-08). Health Information Systems Assessments Co- Led with CDC counterpart the first in a series of direct Ministerial level discussions to raise the profile and create budgeted operating units for Health Management Information Systems, as semi-independent units at the Permanent Secretariats of line ministries. Madagascar – (October 2006). eHealth ICT4D/Knowledge Management eReadiness Assessment. This work entailed prototyping an m-Health data collection program designed to be operated with as little as five to ten minute training. The user interface collected only eight data points that could be used to triangulate maternal and child health interventions, prenatal and post natal care, vaccine schedules, and planning for school enrolment, and health care worker staffing needs. The pilot demonstrated how the data collected could stream live to GIS mapping systems and used additionally for emergency response. State of California, U.S.A. – (2003-05) Developed the first state-of-the art web-based Infant Health longitudinal survey instrument using object-oriented technology to collect health data for State of California and San Diego State University Foundation. 13. Work Undertaken that best Illustrates Capability to Handle the Tasks Assigned June 2013 – August 2013, Expert Consultant, USAID/IT SHOWS, United States – Produced expert technical input on bid for USAID IDIQ for USAID Evaluation Services and Program Support,. Developed the technical approach for Innovation and Supporting Knowledge and Learning Adaptation and data quality assurance (DQA) criteria; included task scheduling, logistics, and performance monitoring. January 2013, Expert Knowledge Management Consultant, CAMRIS, United States – Produced technical input to RFP bid for Ugandan Institutional and Capacity Assessment for Core Social Protection Delivery. Expertise was provided in approaches to KM in a cross-sector approach; identifying key local, regional, and international partners and resources. November 2012, Expert Knowledge Management Consultant, HLSP for AUSAid, KM Product Review, United States – Conducted technical review of Knowledge Hubs for Health; performed rapid assessment of quality and contribution of knowledge products produced from program research. August 2012 – August 2013, Business Development Specialist, USAID/IT SHOWS, Business Prospectus Study,
- 9. Kenya – Provided business development services for investment in social media and broadcastingindustrylinked to social development programs. Included planned risk and cost assessments for equity investors; a short business strategy plan including projected cash flow and likely P/L; a cost-benefit analysis weighing out different capital investment levels. June - August 2012, Health Information System Consultant, Pacific Island Health Officer Association, Territorial HIS Project, Samoa – Led and coordinated HIS assessment process and strategic planning process for implementation of national HIS system, policy and implementation framework; provided guidance on data standards and data exchange protocols; worked on policy development, stakeholder unit systems, professional network strengthening; led one week training on statistical practices useful for health information systems reporting. August 2012 - November 2012, Lead Writer, UN-ITU, USA - Produced a background report titled, “Information and Accountability for Women and Children Health: Implications for eHealth and ICT”. May – October 2012, Lead Developer, WHO –International Health Policy, eHealth, Geneva– Developed an eHealth cost estimate template that auto-calculates labor, material, supplies for consultant assistance in member states. The template to be used in seeking WHO assistance in development of national eHealth strategies. March – April 2012, Team Leader, USAID/The Mitchel Group, USG Private Sector Business Prospectus Study, Ethiopia - Led six member team inpreparing the report on Private Investment Action Plans for the Energy, Information/Communications Technologies (ICT), and Health Care Industries in Ethiopia; constructed mock-up of two or three business opportunities or turnkeys to attract, retain, and promote private investment in the three sectors. November 2011 – March 2012, Principal Investigator, Settimi International, Micro-Refinance Test Project, Kenya – Responsible for program development; led pilot micro-lending refinance project; led investigation of measuring the socio-economic impact of incentive lower interest rates among small borrowers having loans with interest rates over 20 percent; produced measures to studythe change in spending and cash management practices among household and the business owners, especially on health and educational expenditures. May – June 2011, Team Leader, USAID/IT SHOWS, Mission Program Design Study, Kenya – Led the assessment of national social protection programs; developed program strategies for USAID/Kenya and means to interface with existing national program; made key recommendations including incentivization of cash transfers (linking same with BCC) and coupling programs; monitoring efforts to include anti-corruption campaigns. December 2004 – October 2010, Sr. Knowledge Management Advisor, USAID Bureau for Global Health, Office of Population and Reproductive Health (USAID/PRH) – Served as the Lead Advisor to USAID/PRH; collaborated with other health offices of the Bureau and other pillar bureaus in developing strategy for better use of data and information in managing program mechanisms and reporting; served as activity manager for the Bureau’s flagship project, INFO (Johns Hopkins) and helped redesign Knowledge for Health (K4H) follow-on project; investigated new technologies for groupware, Sharepoint and web portals; represented USAID at Office of the US Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) on the redesign of health information and indicator reporting systems; spear-headed new activities for expanded use of social working networks for online engagement and program guidance to missions in effective use of ICT; managed a number of collaboration networks with key partners including World Bank, WHO, and UN, DFID, NORAD, and numerous primes. Supported Activities November 2004 – September 2010, Senior Fellow and Health Technical Advisor/Senior Advisor, USAID/ Public Health Institute, United States - Led Global Health development work in use of ICT and knowledge management practices; co-chaired PEPFAR Technical Working Group for Health Information Systems; initiated and led Global Country Ownership Strategies for Health Information Systems; established the first regional forum on HIS in East Africa that has since been replicated globally; developed Communities of Practice, a community led and directed business model for health and other sector development; managed implementing partner annual reporting requirements and performance reviews; conducted numerous program assessments and evaluations.
- 10. November 2010, Team Leader, USAID/ IT SHOWS, End-of-Project Evaluation, Kenya – Co-led health systems training assessment and program design, covering both in-service and collegial training preparation for clinical health workers, physicians, and health extension workers; addressed level and quality of education/training, attrition rate, incentives, and human resource supply and demand; responsible for recommendation of a key program design tool, which was the renovation and use of existing training facilities and partnerships. July 2010, Consultant, USAID/ IT SHOWS, Kenya – Led six member team to assess the health information systems assessment and HMIS components of the Kenya National Health Care Program and program design team; laid the foundation for country ownership strategies; held direct consultations with WHO, USAID, CD, DANIDA, GTZ, UNDP, and line Ministries of Health, Telecommunication, and Education, and Communications Commission. March 2010, Deputy Chief of Party and Teacher Training Specialist, USAID/ Windhoek, Community Development Prototype Modeling, Namibia - Conducted HMIS assessment and test trial of community Centership initiative, which places funders’ resource assets in the hands of the community for management; led and originated Centerships, a PEPFAR funded community-led and -directed development strategy that takes a business model approach to development, allowing community leaders to create “centers” of operation to which implementing partners contribute their respective resources in achievement of community goals irrespective of sector preferences. August 2008 – August 2009, Senior Advisor, USAID, PEPFAR, Regional Eastern Africa – Developed a country ownership strategy and leadership forum for Health Information Systems; led the first of a series of three forums; emphasized leading country teams from five ministries to devise their HIS strategy and then resource the same from the sponsoring Funders including, WB, DFID, DANID, USAID, and ITU. August 2007-2008, Senior Advisor, USAID RDMA, HMIS and ICT4H, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia - Assessed Health Management Information Systems; Co- Led, along with Center for Disease Control (CDC), country assessment of legal and policy frameworks; raised the profile and created budgeted operating units for HMIS, as semi-independent units at the Permanent Secretariats of line ministries. July 2007, Key Presenter, Rotary International, HIV and ICTY4Health/Youth Livelihood Program, Zambia – Key presenter for Rotary International HIV and ICTY4Health/Youth Livelihood exchange program. A “crash course” for young entrepreneurs to learn the basics of business planning and finance while linking those same activities to HIV/AIDS control and prevention programs. The youth exchange afforded winning youth participants to travel to the US to further business plans. January 2006 – January 2008, Senior Advisor, USAID/ Kampala, HMIS Reporting systems, Uganda – Advised on ICT, databases and GIS mapping. January 2005 - 2008, Senior Advisor, USAID/Kigali, HMIS Reporting systems, Rwanda - Developed family planning partners network survey. January – December 2006, Senior Advisor, USAID/ Johns Hopkins, INFO Project, Bangladesh – Reviewed information dissemination and knowledge transfer practices. January - November 2006, Health Panelist, UN GAID, USAID Partnering, Malaysia – USG Delegate to UN Alliance for ICT. October 2006, Senior Advisor, USAID, ICT4H Prototype, Madagascar – Performed assessment in eHealth and ICT4D Knowledge Management eReadiness; entailed prototyping an m-Health data collection program designed to be operated with as little as five to ten minute training; developed user interface, which collected only eight data points that could be used to triangulate maternal and child health interventions, prenatal and post natal care, vaccine schedules, and planning for school enrolment, and health care worker staffing needs; created pilot todemonstrate how the data collected could stream live to GIS mapping systems and used additionally for emergency response. 2003 – 2005, Web Software Developer, GNS Information Technologies, Inc., United States – Chief Developer in
- 11. the redesign of state-of-the art web-based Infant Health longitudinal survey instrument using object-oriented technology to collect health data for State of California under contract by San Diego State University Foundation. 1998 – 2004, CEO/CIO, GIS Information Technologies, United States – Responsible for business development in health and education sectors, management information systems, and health informatics programming; designed original systems based on use-case analysis of client needs and operating environment; wrote business growth plans, marketing plans, and business development strategy. June 1999 - July 2000, Consultant, Kaiser Permanente Health Services and Preventative Medicine, United States - Consulted on software development and integration of applications for preventative health care client tracking and OBGYN. January 1996 - January 1998, Consultant, Child Protection Services/San Diego District Attorney, United States – Responsible for software modeling for case management system for child custody care, payments and contact management. January 1980 - January 1981, Economic Development Analyst, County of San Imperial California, United States - Developed a regional economic development marketing plan for U.S./Mexico border region of Southeastern California; established the first Industrial Development Revenue Bond Authority; developed core marketing and promotional material. January 1979 - January 1980, Chief of Operations, County of Imperial California, United States - Managed $7 million annual portfolio of training and employment services for U.S./Mexico border region of Southeastern California. 14. Certification: I, the undersigned, certify to the best of my knowledge and belief− Yes No (i) this CV correctly describes my qualifications and my experience (ii) I am employed by the Executing or the Implementing Agency (iii) I am a close relative of a current ADB staff member (iv) I am the spouse of a current ADB staff member (v) I am a former ADB staff member. If yes, I retired from ADB over 12 months ago (vi) I am part of the team who wrote the terms of reference for this consulting services assignment. (vii) I am sanctioned (not eligible for engagement) by ADB. I understand that any willful misstatement described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal, if engaged. Date: 21/10/2014 Signature of expert (Day/Month/Year) X X X X X X X X X