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Dennis Kibiye

Experience

Professional trajectory in technology leadership and digital health systems

Roles are presented current-first, using verified titles, employers, dates, and responsibilities from professional CV records.

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  1. November 2022 – Present

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Current

    Senior Systems and Technology Officer

    Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), African Union

    Leads design, deployment, integration, and maintenance of servers, applications, databases, networks, cloud platforms, and security tools supporting institutional operations and partner-facing surveillance and emergency management systems. Has also served in technical leadership capacities including Ag. MIS Division Team Lead (2023 and 2024) and Software Development Team Lead.

    • Established and led the MIS function from concept to an operational unit with approved structure, staffing, and budget growth; recruited, mentored, and led technical staff across systems, database, and MIS roles.
    • Co-led technical design and implementation work for Africa CDC’s Continental Data Repository (CDR), including architecture, hosting, security, interoperability, and go-live readiness considerations.
    • Led migration of Africa CDC IT infrastructure from the African Union tenant to a standalone tenant, including Microsoft 365 services, virtual machines, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
    • Developed and implemented institutional IT and Information Security Policy frameworks, business continuity, and disaster recovery protocols for critical systems.
    • Oversaw production hosting environments and enterprise applications, including domain, SSL, DNS, monitoring, and operational support for continental platforms.
    • Supported registry modernization, approvals automation, document management, help desk, knowledge management, and related institutional digital systems.
    • Provided technical assistance related to Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) readiness, assessments, and installations across multiple Member States and Regional Coordinating Centres.
    • Delivered DHIS2 and digital systems capacity-building for Africa CDC staff and supported knowledge transfer through documentation, SOPs, and training materials.

  2. June 2021 – October 2022

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Information Management Officer

    Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), African Union

    Supported Public Health Emergency Operations Centre information management, epidemiological and operational data workflows, knowledge management, and in-house information systems for emergency preparedness and response.

    • Supervised information management officers in the PHEOC and coordinated epidemiological, operational, and contextual information products.
    • Developed and managed a Knowledge Management Hub and contributed to multiple in-house systems supporting registry, approvals, logistics, and vaccine-related dashboards.
    • Planned and coordinated digitization of registry processes from paper-based workflows to an online platform with automated reference numbering and archival.
    • Performed analytics and visualization using public-health and operational data sources to support planning, response, and situational awareness.
    • Coordinated with vendors on equipment, software, and delivery quality for PHEOC-related technology needs.

  3. February 2021 – June 2021

    Kampala, Uganda

    MIS Unit Head / Management Information System Coordinator

    GOAL International

    Senior Management Team member providing MIS leadership for programme and MERL functions, including digital systems, infrastructure, data quality, and capacity building.

    • Supervised MIS staff and advised on management information systems architecture and implementation for programme delivery and donor reporting.
    • Customized and maintained digital systems including CommCare, mWater, Power BI, and ArcGIS for indicator centralization and project monitoring.
    • Led IT infrastructure architecture and configuration supporting field operations, with attention to scalability, security, and continuity.
    • Designed and delivered staff training on MIS tools and led automation improvements for approvals and accountability processes.

  4. February 2020 – February 2021

    Kampala, Uganda

    Database & Informatics Manager

    Infectious Disease Institute (IDI) – Uganda Health Systems Strengthening (UHSS)

    Led a multi-person informatics team supporting national human resources for health information systems, integration with DHIS2, and Ministry of Health analytics needs.

    • Managed iHRIS customization, upgrades, visualization, and attendance-related systems supporting Ministry of Health service delivery and performance management.
    • Supported integration between iHRIS and DHIS2 and contributed to HRH annual audit analysis.
    • Provided technical support to UHSS partners, medical bureaus, health training institutions, and professional bodies.
    • Supported data-centre setup work for examination and training institutions including UAHEB, UNMEB, and DIT.

  5. July 2016 – December 2019

    Kampala, Uganda

    Ag. Head of Informatics / Informatics Developer/Manager

    IntraHealth International

    Led national-scale HRIS deployment and informatics product development across districts in Uganda, integrating workforce systems with broader eHealth platforms.

    • Supervised informatics officers and IT resource persons supporting iHRIS customization and training across 135 districts.
    • Developed duty roster, attendance tracking, and biometric mobile solutions integrated with DHIS2 and iHRIS.
    • Built an HRH dashboard across multiple iHRIS instances and developed PEPFAR absorption tracking capabilities.
    • Maintained database access controls, security practices, and operational coordination with technical and programme teams.
    • Presented biometric attendance and duty roster innovation at the Global Health Digital Forum (Washington, DC, 2018), receiving a Best Poster Award.

  6. January 2017 – December 2017

    Uganda

    Consultant Lecturer

    Uganda Martyrs University

    Part-time lecturer in health informatics and human resource information systems for graduate and undergraduate programmes.

    • Taught health informatics and HRIS topics to Master of Public Health, Bachelor of IT, and Bachelor of Human Resource Management students.
    • Prepared assessments and mentored students on practical applications of health information systems.

  7. April 2015 – June 2016

    Kampala, Uganda

    Informatics Officer

    IntraHealth International

    Expanded district HRIS capacity and designed digital registration and workforce tracking systems for national health institutions.

    • Customized and trained iHRIS across 112 districts and designed new modules based on operational needs.
    • Designed online registration systems for UNMEB and UAHEB.
    • Facilitated training on iHRIS, WISN methodology, e-shortlisting, and related eHealth initiatives.

  8. March 2013 – March 2015

    Kampala, Uganda

    Informatics Developer

    IntraHealth International

    Designed and implemented operational information systems and connectivity solutions supporting district health programmes in Northern Uganda.

    • Customized and trained iHRIS in 15 Northern Region districts.
    • Designed and implemented PMIS, Medicines and Stock Management System (MSIS), and In-Service Training Database (ISTDB).
    • Integrated information systems across HRIS, HMIS, logistics, and training domains.
    • Installed VSAT connectivity in multiple district sites and supported Ministry of Health data-centre configuration work.

  9. July 2011 – March 2013

    Kampala, Uganda

    IT Assistant

    Baylor Uganda

    Provided ICT support, HRIS training, help-desk tooling, and systems administration for organisational and district health programmes.

    • Customized and trained iHRIS in Western and Eastern region districts.
    • Designed an IT Help Desk Tool for issue tracking and first-line ICT support.
    • Managed biometric attendance and access control systems, Windows update management, and LAN security monitoring.

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Selected certifications

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • MGT514: Security Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (SANS)
  • NSE 4 FortiGate Security 7.0
  • ITIL 4 Foundation; ITIL 4 Specialist Create, Deliver and Support; ITIL 4 Strategist Direct, Plan and Improve; ITIL 4 Leader Digital & IT Strategy
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • DHIS2 Advanced Bootcamp, Fundamentals Academy, Information Use Academy, Level 1
  • Certified Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Certified Windows Server Administration
  • Certified NGINX Fundamentals and High-Performance Servers
  • Certified IT System Engineer – Cloud System Administration
  • Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009R2 Certified
  • SAP Certified Application Associate

Education

  • Executive Master of Business Administration in Strategic Leadership

    Quantic School of Business and Technology · 2025

  • Master of Science in Information Systems

    Uganda Martyrs University · 2018

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (First Class Honours)

    Makerere University · 2010

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