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Our Team
Under the leadership of Director Fitti Weissglas and Deputy Director David Mugume, the UCSF Health Informatics Hub brings together a team of technical experts spanning California, Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Namibia, Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa. Together we drive innovation and tackle health informatics challenges through specialized teams including:
- Leadership and Program Management
- Program Support
- HIS Analysts
- Public Health Program Experts
- Data and Business Intelligence
- Software Development
- Servers, Cloud and Infrastructure
Leadership and Program Management
This team provides strategic leadership and project management expertise to ensure the successful implementation of projects and initiatives. They oversee the coordination of resources, monitor progress and facilitate communication among team members and stakeholders.
David Mugume
Deputy Director
Uganda
Mwariri Mwangi
Technical Team Lead
Kenya
Rikita Merai
Program Manager
California
Eudson Bambo
Technical Team Lead
South Africa
Rosaline Hendricks
Technical Team Lead
Namibia
Michelle Moghadassi
Program Manager
California
Fitti Weissglas
Director
Kenya
Denise Barrios
Program Coordinator
California
Vincent Yahuma
Technical Team Lead
Kenya
Petra Schäfer
Business Intelligence Lead
Uganda
Peter Lubambi
Technical Team Lead
Tanzania
John Marewa
Network and Cloud Lead
Kenya
Program Support
This team provides essential administrative assistance and coordination to ensure the smooth functioning and success of various health informatics initiatives. They facilitate communication, manage resources, and streamline processes to drive the Hub's objectives forward.
Millicent Odongo
Program Assistant
Kenya
HIS Analysts
This team evaluates and optimizes health information systems (HIS) to improve healthcare delivery. Through data analysis and collaboration with stakeholders, they identify areas for enhancement and recommend solutions to align with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
Bernard Siele
HIS Analyst
Kenya
Ian Manyama
HIS Analyst
Tanzania
Asen Mwandemele
HIS Analyst
Namibia
Davidson Gikandi
HIS Analyst
Kenya
Public Health Program Experts
This team specializes in designing and implementing public health programs and interventions, leveraging data-driven approaches to improve outcomes and address public health challenges.
Elizabeth Mzobora
Business Analyst
Tanzania
Wamagatha Kamau
Business Analyst
Kenya
Beatrice Octavian
Business Analyst
Tanzania
Praise Zimunya
Business Analyst
Namibia
Maureen Katusiime
Epidemiologist
Uganda
Data and Business Intelligence
Focused on harnessing the power of data to drive decision-making and inform policy, this team is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. They develop insights and actionable recommendations to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes.
Tumshukuru Mhalila
Database Developer
Tanzania
Mercy Muthengi
Database Developer
Kenya
John Gitau Njenga
Database Developer
Kenya
Jacob Ochola
Database Developer
Uganda
Laureen Omare
Database Developer
Kenya
Amani Moova
Database Developer
Tanzania
Ronald Kiranda
Database Developer
Uganda
Ritha Mboneko
Database Developer
Tanzania
Software Development
Tasked with developing and maintaining software applications tailored to the specific needs of the Hub, this team creates innovative solutions to streamline processes, enhance data collection and analysis and improve overall efficiency.
Cynthia Kamau
Software Developer
Kenya
Ahmed Abouzaid
Software Developer
Egypt
Mohammad Abu Meshref
Software Developer
Jordan
Saida Nyasasi
Software Developer
Tanzania
Ayubu Masasi
Software Developer
Tanzania
Focus Shao
Software Developer
Tanzania
Jamie Arodi
Software Developer
Kenya
Herobiam Heita
Software Developer
Namibia
Gerald Mosha
Software Developer
Tanzania
Emaculate Lemunke
Software Developer
Tanzania
Erick Mwailunga
Software Developer
Tanzania
Servers, Cloud and Infrastructure
Responsible for managing the technical infrastructure of the Hub, this team ensures the smooth operation of servers, cloud services, and other IT infrastructure components essential for data storage, processing, and communication.
Titus Rugendo
Server and Cloud Administrator
Kenya
Edgar Tenga
Server Administrator
Tanzania