ETTETE, GEORGE HENRY

Health Information Management & Public Health Professional

Uyo, NG.

About

Results-driven Health Information Management and Public Health Professional with expertise in hospital operations, data-driven decision-making, and program implementation. Proven track record in managing complex health data, leading data collection efforts, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Adept at leveraging tools like DHIS2, ODK, and Excel to transform data into actionable insights, driving service improvement and strategic planning across public health initiatives.

Work

State Ministry of Health Uyo

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Health Information Manager/Data Collection Officer / Focal Person

Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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Summary

Manages health facility monthly statistics, oversees disease surveillance, and applies Open Data Kit (ODK Collect) for health campaign monitoring and evaluation.

Highlights

Collates and reports comprehensive Health Facility Monthly Statistics, providing critical data for public health planning and decision-making.

Manages disease surveillance, monitoring, and reporting processes to track public health trends and inform timely interventions.

Applies Open Data Kit (ODK Collect) tool to effectively monitor, evaluate, validate, and report on health campaigns, enhancing program accountability.

Utilizes District Health Information Software (DHIS2) to capture biomedical data, presenting aggregate and validated patient statistics.

Deploys Electronic Management of Immunization Data (EMID) to capture client data and schedule COVID-19 vaccinations, improving public health response.

University of Uyo Teaching Hospital Uyo

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Health Information Management Officer II

Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed hospital data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient medical records control for improved healthcare operations.

Highlights

Collected, sorted, compiled, tabulated, analyzed, and presented hospital outpatient and inpatient data from various departments, supporting evidence-based decision-making.

Compiled monthly data on key health indicators (delivery, immunization, tuberculosis, retroviral diseases, mortality) for analysis and reporting to management and ministries of health.

Streamlined administrative functions, including resource allocation and scheduling, to improve workflow efficiency and overall productivity in health information management.

Ensured all health data and administrative processes adhered to regulatory standards, maintaining strict confidentiality of patient information and sensitive organizational data.

Managed, organized, and maintained accurate patient records for easy retrieval and confidentiality, enhancing patient care coordination and data security.

University of Uyo Teaching Hospital Uyo

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Supervisor/Data Collector

Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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Summary

Led and coordinated field-level data collection for medical oxygen usage, ensuring protocol adherence and high data quality to support Fhi360 health interventions.

Highlights

Coordinated field-level data collection activities, ensuring strict adherence to survey protocols and timelines, resulting in accurate and timely data submission.

Supervised and provided real-time support to data collectors/nurses, enhancing data accuracy and consistency across wards and facilities.

Conducted daily spot checks, validations, and data reviews, promptly addressing discrepancies and maintaining high data quality.

Oversaw proper use of mobile data collection tools (e.g., DHIS2 Capture Survey CTO/ODK), including GPS tracking and troubleshooting, for efficient data capture.

Facilitated adherence to ethical standards, including informed consent and confidentiality, safeguarding respondent privacy and data integrity.

American College of Health Science and Technology Doma

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Part Time Lecturer

Doma, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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Summary

Assisted in maintaining productivity and project milestones, innovated student canvassing, and represented the school in conferences, contributing to departmental recognition.

Highlights

Assisted team members and managers in maintaining productivity and meeting project milestones, contributing to departmental success.

Furnished innovative strategies for student canvassing into the HIM department, increasing enrollment and departmental visibility.

Represented the school in conferences and seminars, enhancing its academic presence and networking opportunities.

Coordinated efforts that led to the department winning second best during students' week, boosting morale and recognition.

Tutored health information management courses across various cadres, ensuring comprehensive student education.

Kelina Hospital Abuja FCT

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Medical Records and Front Desk Officer

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed patient registration, administrative tasks, and medical record documentation, ensuring efficient hospital operations and accurate data management.

Highlights

Performed patient registration and electronic forwarding via EMR to various clinics, booking appointments, and managing communications to streamline patient flow.

Provided administrative task assistance, including database updates and email communications, enhancing operational efficiency and data integrity.

Utilized multiple software platforms to manage and confirm patient data (insurance, demographic, medical history), ensuring comprehensive and accurate records.

Managed document sorting, scanning into EMR, and quality control, ensuring accuracy and error prevention in digital records.

Handled all incoming faxes and managed medical chart pulls and copy services upon request, supporting timely access to patient information.

College of Health Technology Lafia, Department of Health Information Management

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Lecturer

Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed and coordinated daily operations and workflow for the Health Information Management system, ensuring student success and departmental efficiency.

Highlights

Managed and coordinated day-to-day operations and workflow services, ensuring the maintenance of HIM systems and practices within the school environment.

Coordinated final year students through three years of professional licensing exams, consistently achieving commendable results.

Developed and implemented an Excel spreadsheet for easy computation and presentation of semester exam results, improving departmental efficiency.

Lectured and tutored multiple courses including Biostatistics, Health Information Management, Disease Classification, Hospital Statistics, and Health Informatics, fostering comprehensive student knowledge.

HIV/AIDS Fighter's Club Lafia (CDS NYSC)

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President

Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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Summary

Led HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention initiatives, coordinating community mobilization and club inaugurations in secondary schools.

Highlights

Worked in synergy with SFH to conduct orientation and induction exercises for corp members, enhancing club engagement and knowledge dissemination.

Educated members on counseling and testing, empowering them to provide informed support and guidance.

Organized community mobilization and sensitization events with NASACA on World AIDS Day, promoting abstinence and contraceptive use to prevent STDs.

Inaugurated HIV/AIDS fighters clubs in secondary schools in Lafia, expanding outreach and impact among youth.

Society for Family Health SFH

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Data Entry Officer / Clerk

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Summary

Collected and entered data into Excel spreadsheets, maintaining accurate records and ensuring data preservation through regular backups.

Highlights

Collected and accurately entered valuable information into Excel spreadsheets, ensuring data integrity for organizational use.

Maintained accurate records by inputting alphabetic and numeric information using established procedures, supporting reliable data access.

Performed regular data backups to ensure data preservation and minimize risk of data loss, enhancing data security and continuity.

College of Health Technology Calabar

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Exams and Records Officer

Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed student results, certifications, and data, ensuring accuracy, security, and efficient processing for academic administration.

Highlights

Created, managed, and utilized Excel templates to securely store student results, preventing unauthorized access and ensuring data integrity.

Processed and distributed certification of graduates after registrar's signature, facilitating timely student clearance.

Documented new student data and verified O-level results for completeness, ensuring accurate academic records.

General Hospital Ugep, CRS (IT)

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Medical Records Officer

Ugep, Cross River State, Nigeria

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Summary

Collaborated with medical staff to improve patient record documentation, participated in workflow optimization, and ensured timely access to patient records.

Highlights

Collaborated closely with physicians and nursing staff to significantly improve the quality of patient record documentation.

Participated in committees to discuss and implement electronic health record methods, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.

Accurately pulled patient records for upcoming appointments and procedures within a 24-hour period, ensuring timely access for medical staff.

General Hospital Calabar (IT)

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Medical Records Officer

Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed patient folder creation, storage, and retrieval, streamlining office processes and ensuring patient information confidentiality.

Highlights

Created, stored, and retrieved patient folders efficiently to meet strict deadlines, supporting timely medical care.

Streamlined day-to-day office processes to achieve long-term goals, improving operational efficiency.

Communicated with patients with compassion, maintaining medical records confidentiality and privacy.

Tracked patient medical records using tracer cards, ensuring accurate movement and location of records.

Education

International University, Bamenda Cameroon (IUB)

Bamenda, North West Region, Cameroon
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Bachelor of Science Health Information Management

National Teacher's Institute Lafia study Centre in Affiliation to University of Illorin

Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Education

Apesin Computer Institute, Lafia

Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
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Certification (ICT) Computer

College of Health Technology Calabar

Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
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Higher National Diploma (HND) Health Information Management and Biostatistics

Stella Maris Seminary Uyanga

Uyanga, Akamkpa LGA Cross River State, Nigeria
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Unibright Model Secondary School, Idomi Road Ugep

Ugep, Cross River State, Nigeria
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West African Examination Council (WAEC)

Crel Nursery/Primary Schools Uyanga

Uyanga, Akamkpa LGA, Nigeria
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First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)

Languages

English

Pidgin

Certificates

7 Easy steps to kobotoolbox for beginners

Humanitarian Data Academy

Diagnosis coding using ICD-10-CM

Department of Health and Human Services USA, Centre for Medicare and Medicaid services

Unilever Level-up Entrepreneurship Skills Course Basics of Business Model Canvas Concept

Unilever

Newborn Care Foundations Online course

Health Learn

Responding to Cholera in Nigeria Online Mini-Course

Resolve to save Lives, NPHCDA, NCDC

Responding to Lassa Fever in Nigeria Online Mini-Course

Resolve to save Lives, NPHCDA, NCDC

National Youths Service Discharge Certificate (NYSC DISCHARGE)

NYSC

Professional License, Health Records Officers Registration Board of Nigeria (HRORBN)

HRORBN

Skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook.

Facebook

Facebook.

Google

Google.

District Health Information Software (DHIS 2)

DHIS2, Health Information Software.

Electronic Management of Immunization Data (EMID)

EMID, Immunization Data Management.

MedicPlus

MedicPlus.

Open Data Kit

Open Data Kit, ODK.

Graphics Editor Software

Graphics Editor Software.

Power Bi

Power Bi.

Tableau

Tableau.

SPSS

SPSS.

KoboToolbox

KoboToolbox.

Data Collection

Data Collection, Field Data Collection.

Data Analysis

Data Analysis.

Data Management

Data Management, Health Databases.

Reporting

Reporting, Timely Reporting.

Stakeholder Coordination

Stakeholder Coordination.

Program Implementation

Program Implementation.

Policy Formulation Support

Policy Formulation Support.

Service Improvement

Service Improvement.

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning.

Patient Documentation Systems

Patient Documentation Systems.

Healthcare Standards Compliance

Healthcare Standards Compliance.

Communication

Communication, Clear Communication.

Data Quality Assurance

Data Quality Assurance, Data Validation, Spot Checks.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality, Ethical Standards.

Medical Records Administration

Medical Records Administration, Patient Registration, Filing and Retrieval.

Coding and Indexing

Coding and Indexing, Medical Diagnoses.

Workflow Efficiency

Workflow Efficiency, Process Optimization.

Teaching and Training

Teaching, Training, Lecturing.

Community Mobilization

Community Mobilization, Sensitization.

HIV/AIDS Prevention

HIV/AIDS Prevention, Counseling, Testing.