Professional Experience:
With over a decade of experience in Digital Health, Data Science, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Business Analysis, and digital project implementation, Deogratias Rutebuka is an accomplished expert in driving data-driven and technology-enabled health innovations. He holds a MSC in Information Technology from Carnegie Mellon University (2016) and a BSC in Computer Science (2011).
By end of 2025, Deogratias serves as a Health Data Advisor at the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) in Rwanda, where he supports the Ministry of Health and the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) in optimizing national health data systems. His work includes the administration and enhancement of platforms such as the Logistics Management Information System (eVLMIS), eTracker, Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), and eLearning systems. His focus is on strengthening data governance, improving data quality, and generating actionable insights to support evidence-based public health decision-making.
Throughout his career, Deogratias has partnered with government institutions, NGOs, and international organizations across Rwanda and the African continent. He has played key roles in digital health initiatives supported by entities such as the Rwanda Ministry of Health, CHAI/DFID, USAID, GIZ, Willows International, Pact, and Abt Associates—working on HMIS, eLMIS, EMRs, and results-focused program evaluations.
In addition to his core work, Deogratias has undertaken independent consultancies on governance and institutional strengthening, including engagements with GIZ-Rwanda and the Ministry of Local Government. He is proficient in a range of data and analytics tools, including Python, R, SPSS, Power BI, Excel, Kobo Collect/ODK, and emerging AI technologies.
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