Agbo Anthony Okpe

Monitoring, and Evaluation professional with over six years of experience supporting donor-funded public health, digital health and development programmes, including HIV/AIDS, TB/HIV, PMTCT, maternal and child health (MNCH), adolescent health and routine immunization. Skilled in digital health information systems, data analysis, evidence synthesis, programme monitoring, data quality assurance and technical reporting, with proficiency in DHIS2, Kobo Collect, SurveyCTO, ODK, Microsoft Excel and Power BI. Passionate about leveraging data, digital technologies and innovation to strengthen health systems, improve programme performance and advance equitable health outcomes.

Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant - APIN Public Health Initiatives

(2020-06)

• Owned the full data management cycle for over nineteen health facilities, encompassing collection, rigorous cleaning, validation, and timely upload into national health systems (DHIS2, NDARS), achieving and sustaining a 95% data accuracy rate and 100% on-time reporting compliance.
• Supported the development and implementation of monitoring plans, results frameworks and performance indicators to measure programme outcomes and inform continuous programme improvement.
• Supported monitoring, reporting and performance tracking for HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, HIV Testing Services (HTS), Antiretroviral Therapy (ART), Antenatal Care (ANC), maternal health and adolescent health programmes, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with donor and national reporting standards.
• Performed data mining, cleaning, synthesis and analysis of complex programme datasets from HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, ART, ANC, MNCH and immunization programmes to generate evidence for programme improvement, donor reporting and strategic decision-making.
• Led quarterly Routine Data Quality Assessments (RDQAs), data verification exercises and supportive supervision visits using standardized checklists to improve reporting accuracy, compliance with national standards and programme performance.
• Participated in stakeholder meetings with State Ministry of Health, LGA teams and implementing partners to support evidence-based planning and programme implementation.
• Initiated and led the redesign of core MEL workflows and data collection templates, introducing automated quality assurance checks that reduced manual processing time by 30% and minimized human error in routine reporting.
• Supported operational research activities through data compilation, analysis and evidence generation to improve programme implementation.
• Supported the setup and optimization of Kobo Collect, SurveyCTO/ODK forms and mobile data collection systems to improve reporting efficiency.
• Instituted a structured mentoring program for facility-based data officers, conducting regular supportive supervision visits to reinforce data management standards, proper documentation practices, and the use of job aids, directly improving data quality at the point of entry.
• Supported routine monitoring visits, collected programme evidence, facilitated learning and adaptation processes, and incorporated findings into programme improvements through evidence-based decision-making.
• Contributed to documentation of lessons learned and best practices to support programme learning and adaptation.
• Ensured adherence to donor reporting requirements, data confidentiality and accountability standards throughout programme implementation.
• Supported the implementation and monitoring of project results frameworks and performance indicators to track progress toward programme objectives.
• Developed and facilitated comprehensive training modules on HMIS tools, DHIS2 navigation, and indicator interpretation for over 50 LGA and facility staff, which led to a sustained 25% reduction in routine reporting errors and fostered a culture of data use for local planning.
• Provided ongoing, hands-on coaching and technical assistance to health workers and data clerks, strengthening facility-level M&E systems and building local capacity for sustainable, accurate health information management.
• Built the capacity of M&E and facility data teams on HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, ART, ANC and routine programme reporting, strengthening data quality and compliance across supported facilities.
• Conducted routine monitoring, supportive supervision, data verification, validation and RDQA visits across health facilities to ensure data integrity and compliance with donor reporting standards.
• Maintained attendance and participation records for trainings, supportive supervision sessions and capacity-building activities.
• Synthesized complex data into compelling analytical summaries, monthly performance briefs, and strategic dashboards for program teams and senior management, directly informing quarterly review meetings and adaptive management decisions.
• Monitored and reported on HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, ART, ANC, maternal and child health, adolescent health and COVID-19 programme indicators, providing evidence-based recommendations that informed programme planning and resource allocation.
• Contributed to donor and stakeholder reports by providing verified data, analysis of trends, and narrative on program progress against set targets, ensuring accountability and demonstrating project impact.
• Tracked programme performance using output and outcome indicators, supporting routine monitoring and reporting against set targets.

Administrative Assistant / Data Entry Clerk - Osa Foundation, Makurdi, Benue State - Makurdi, Benue State

(2019-02 - 2020-05)

• Supported community development projects involving agricultural livelihoods, including distribution of improved seedlings to farmers.
• Participated in market surveys to identify and source items for household beneficiaries and supported community mobilisation and organisation of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs).
• Conducted field data collection, cleaned datasets, and ensured timely reporting to program supervisors.
• Coordinated community health activities (IYCF, nutrition education, HES), supporting evidence-driven outreach and monitoring.
• Supported documentation, record management, communication tracking, and reporting for program improvement.
• Supported beneficiary registration, participant tracking and verification to ensure completeness and accuracy of programme records.
• Documented lessons learned, case studies, success stories and programme impact to support organizational learning and donor reporting.

M.Sc. - Information Management - Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (2026)

B.Sc. - Chemistry - Benue State University, Makurdi (2017)