Ross Francis
About Ross Francis
Ross Francis is a Management Information Systems Officer with extensive experience in data management and knowledge sharing. He has worked with Save the Children International and Médecins Sans Frontières, and currently serves as an M&E Mentor/Specialist at MSH in Malawi.
Work at Save the Children International
Currently, Ross Francis serves as the Zonal Database Coordinator at Save the Children International in Zomba, Malawi. He has held this position since 2014, contributing to the organization's mission for a decade. In this role, he focuses on knowledge management, emphasizing the capture and sharing of project information to facilitate effective decision-making.
Work at Airtel
Ross Francis has been employed as a Management Information Systems Officer at Airtel since 2019. His role involves managing and analyzing data to support the company's operations in Malawi. He has accumulated five years of experience in this position, applying his expertise in data management and technology.
Education and Expertise
Ross studied at Strategia Netherlands, where he earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation from 2017 to 2018. He also completed a BA in Health Information Systems Management at St Patricks Secondary School from 2016 to 2020. His educational background equips him with skills in mobile technologies for health and ICT4D, essential for implementing innovative health solutions.
Background in Monitoring and Evaluation
Before his current roles, Ross worked as an M&E Assistant at Médecins Sans Frontières Belgium from 2012 to 2014. His responsibilities included data quality verification and data migration processes, which enhanced the accuracy and reliability of data systems. He has been involved in M&E as a Mentor/Specialist at MSH since 2017, further solidifying his expertise in the field.
Data Management Skills
Ross Francis demonstrates proficiency in various data management tools, including TrainSMART, DHIS2, and Globus Banking Kit. He possesses advanced skills in data security and integrity protection, ensuring the safeguarding of sensitive information within the systems he manages.