Collince Arum

Skilled team player with a strong background in Statistics, dedicated and committed M&E specialist with over 4 years of working experience. Proven track record of improving output rates while developing the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary to thrive. Works well independently to handle assignments and is always ready to go beyond basic assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities.

Work History Summary
Strategic and Information Officer |LVCT HEALTH
Kisii, Kenya - December 2020 – Current
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategy implementation:
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of LVCT Health’s M&E Framework
• Project Management: Support the development of appropriate tools for each project
• Development and management of M&E department budget (monthly, quarterly and annual).
• Update the organization’s progress monitoring tools on a monthly, quarterly basis and annual basis
2. Data Quality management:
• Conduct periodic data quality checks and audits;
• Design and review relevant data collection tools;
• Collate and analyze data for reports and produce a systematic and analytical progress report to guide management in decision-making.
• Ensure that the M&E databases and tools, and indicators are updated routinely and systematically and aligned to deliver donor deliverables and LVCT strategic goals/objectives
• Prepare information to respond to senior management or donor data queries in an accurate and timely manner.
• Review existing data collection and management systems to identify gaps and opportunities that inform MEL technological innovations.
3. Research:
• Support research development and implementation;
• Contribute to the production of research reports and publications;
• Present findings and evidence to the program team
• Participate in the preparation and implementation of special studies (e.g., baseline, impact evaluation, mid-term review)
• Collate data to support advocacy work.
4. Reporting:
• Responsible for the development and submission of quality M&E
departmental reports
• Review of donor reports prepared by the project officer to review the
accuracy of data, and timely submission to the respective coordinator;
• Ensure M&E departmental compliance to reporting and budgeting timelines;
• Development of the organization’s annual reports and publications
• Document lessons, case studies, and success stories of Inclusion in LVCTs'
activities/programs
• Preparing and maintaining minutes of M&E department meetings
• Oversee filing and management of departmental records and documents.
5. Capacity Building:
• Provide assistance to project officers in the application of various
Monitoring and Evaluation of concepts and tools on a need basis.
• Develop material and conduct training on Monitoring and Evaluation
concepts and principles for LVCT staff and volunteers
6. Staff Management
• Supervision of staff M&E staff.
• In liaison with the HR Manager, carry out an appraisal of staff under your
leadership.
• In liaison with the HR Manager, develop a departmental capacity
development plan for training the staff in specific aspects of monitoring and
evaluation
7. Resource mobilization:
• Provide input of data, lessons, research, and best practice to the respective
coordinators, PAM, and Executive Director in the development of concepts
and proposals.
Study Data Manager |Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS)
Kisumu, Kenya - June 2019 - November 2020
Key Responsibilities
• Developed and maintained data management plans, and standard operating
procedures for conducting data management activities for the trial including
backup systems for power and internet
• Ensured quality and accuracy of data submitted from the study sites and
assured timely entry and review of the database, query resolution, and
appropriate reporting and follow–up for all safety events by site personnel
• Created and maintained data management files, data dictionaries, and other
required documentation in compliance with the national and international
standards, regulations, and guidelines on data protection, governance, and
sharing
• Designed and implemented procedures for automation of data outputs and
regular statistical reports and configure dashboards for data visualization
and other products for information dissemination
• Oversight of data collection modalities, including mobile technology
• Data cleaning and validation

Research Assistant|Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
Kisumu, Kenya - March 2019 - May 2019
Key Responsibilities
• Ensured compliance with protocol and procedures for all study components
• Explained the study to and recruited eligible participants for the study
• Mobilized and sensitize community members on nutrition surveys.
• Conducted community engagement and entry through meetings and regular communication with key stakeholders on nutrition screening in readiness for the community health campaigns.
• Implement all components of the study protocol at the site level
• Administering informed consent and enrolling eligible participants
• Administering baseline assessments surveys for participants recruited into the study using Open Data Kit (ODK)
• Conduct In-depth interviews and develop transcripts from transcription and translation
• Conduct participant tracing through phone call reminders, short message service (SMS), and home tracking by the use of locator information
• Other duties as assigned by data management, Study coordinator, or Study Principal Investigator.
Data Clerk|Family AIDS and Education Service (FACES)
Kisumu, Kenya - January 2018 - February 2019
Key Responsibilities
• Entered data into the central database (OpenMRS)
• Cataloged the data with appropriate tags for ease of reference
• Transferred physical records into a digital filing system
• Retrieved data as requested
• Maintained and updated the database system as necessary
• Generated periodic report

Education
April 2022 – Present Master of Science in Financial Engineering (MScFE) WorldQuant University Sep 2013 - Nov 2017
Bachelor of Science in Biostatistics (BBS)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Feb 2009 – Nov 2012
Kenya Certificate