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

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

David Mugume

Deputy Director
Uganda

Mwariri Mwangi

Mwariri Mwangi

Technical Team Lead
Kenya

Rikita Merai

Rikita Merai

Program Manager
California

Eudson Bambo

Eudson Bambo

Technical Team Lead
South Africa

Rosaline Hendricks

Rosaline Hendricks

Technical Team Lead
Namibia

Michelle Moghadassi

Michelle Moghadassi

Program Manager
California

Fitti Weissglas

Fitti Weissglas

Director
Kenya

Denise Barrios

Denise Barrios

Program Coordinator
California

Vincent Yahuma

Vincent Yahuma

Technical Team Lead
Kenya

Petra Schäfer

Petra Schäfer

Business Intelligence Lead
Uganda

Peter Lubambi

Peter Lubambi

Technical Team Lead
Tanzania

John Marewa

John Marewa

Network and Cloud Lead
Kenya

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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

Millicent Odongo

Program Assistant
Kenya

Freda Kambangula

Freda Kambangula

Program Assistant
Namibia

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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

Bernard Siele

HIS Analyst
Kenya

Saida Nyasasi

Ian Manyama

HIS Analyst
Tanzania

Asen Mwandemele

Asen Mwandemele

HIS Analyst
Namibia

Gilbert Muthee

Gilbert Muthee

HIS Analyst
Kenya

Davidson Gikandi

Davidson Gikandi

HIS Analyst
Kenya

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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

Elizabeth Mzobora

Business Analyst
Tanzania

Wamagatha Kamau

Wamagatha Kamau

Business Analyst
Kenya

Beatrice Octavian

Beatrice Octavian

Business Analyst
Tanzania

Elizabeth Mzobora

Praise Zimunya

Business Analyst
Namibia

Veronica Muthee

Veronica Muthee

Business Analyst
Kenya

Maureen Katusiime

Maureen Katusiime

Epidemiologist
Uganda

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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.

Gwamaka Mwamaja

Gwamaka Mwamaja

Database Developer
Tanzania

Mercy Muthengi

Mercy Muthengi

Database Developer
Kenya

John Gitau Njenga.

John Gitau Njenga

Database Developer
Kenya

Jacob Ochala

Jacob Ochola

Database Developer
Uganda

Laureen Omare

Laureen Omare

Database Developer
Kenya

Amani Moova

Amani Moova

Database Developer
Tanzania

Ronald Kiranda

Ronald Kiranda

Database Developer
Uganda

Eva Muhanguzi

Eva Muhanguzi

Database Developer
California

Ritha Mboneko

Ritha Mboneko

Database Developer
Tanzania

Tumshukuru Mhalila

Tumshukuru Mhalila

Database Developer
Tanzania

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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

Cynthia Kamau

Software Developer
Kenya

Jovan Ssebaggala

Jovan Ssebaggala

Software Developer
Uganda

Mohammad Abu Meshre

Mohammad Abu Meshref

Software Developer
Jordan

Saida Nyasasi

Saida Nyasasi

Software Developer
Tanzania

Ayubu Masasi

Ayubu Masasi

Software Developer
Tanzania

Collin Nehemia

Collin Nehemia

Software Developer
Namibia

Jamie Arodi

Jamie Arodi

Software Developer
Kenya

Sam Naholo

Sam Naholo

Software Developer
Namibia

James Macharia

James Macharia

HIS Developer
Kenya

Emaculate Lemunke

Emaculate Lemunke

Software Developer
Tanzania

Eric Mwailunga

Eric Mwailunga

Software Developer
Tanzania

Ahmed Abouzaid

Ahmed Abouzaid

Software Developer
Egypt

Focus Shao

Focus Shao

Software Developer
Tanzania

Herobiam Heita

Herobiam Heita

Software Developer
Namibia

Gerald Mosha

Gerald Mosha

Software Developer
Tanzania

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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

Titus Rugendo

Server and Cloud Administrator
Kenya

Edgar Tenga

Edgar Tenga

Server Administrator
Tanzania

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