Manah Dindi
Port Moresby
Summary
Proactive, meticulous and talented manager with over 11 years of experience in middle management program with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Had relevant qualifications with two master’s degrees (Master of Medical Sciences & Executive Master of Business Administration) and very good institutional memories on health sector policies, plans, M&E, standards, legislation and governance etc
Demonstrated proven results in program implementation as well as at the executive management level when acting in the role of the Executive Manager-Strategic Policy Division. Achieved a milestone with the national team developing National Health Plan 2021-2030.
A diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach capable of promoted to executive management level.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager-Performance Monitoring & Research
National Department of Health
12.2015 - Current
- Experienced monitoring and research manager with a proven record in successfully managing the National Health Information System .
- Representing Health Sector in presenting sector performances at high level meetings both national and internationally
- Provide leadership in coordinating department and inter departmental high level committee meetings, quarterly performance reviews, being the lead officer in coordinating the National Health Plan Mid-Term Review, reviving National Civil Registration and Vital Statistics(CRVS) in PNG in 2016 as the Co-Chair to National Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Committee
- Led the health information and digital transformation across health sector in the recent Digital Transformation policy directions in PNG
- Led the development of 4 documents for implementation(M&E Strategic Plan 2021-2030, M&E data dictionary for the new M&E framework,SOP for routine health information system, and Data Management competency profiles for Provincial health information officers and medical Records Officer.
- Successfully drafted the first 2022 National Discharge Hospital Information System report after 20 years of missing national morbidity & mortality reports.
- With 10 years of experience in the current role, I have taken some serious measures to ensure all keys priorities in the new National Plan are tied to Performance Indicators in the new M&E Strategic Plan(2021-2030) with an M&E framework of 200 core indicators
- Have relevant skills in Information management,Information systems, time management, communication data management and data analysis; computing, analytical skills , Monitoring & Evaluation, Qualitative and Quantitative methods of analysis, use of digital systems
Acting Executive Manager-Strategic Policy Division
National Department of Health
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Provide oversight role in Strategic management of Health Sector polices, plans, economics, legal,governance, partnership, National Health Information system, Research, Monitoring & Evaluation.When acting in this role, had delivered the new National Health Plan(2021-2030) and M&E strategic Plan(2021-2030)
- Achieved a milestone in my carrier within a time-frame of 6 months
- Skill-sets-Succession Planning,Budget Control,program management,Change management,Strategic planning and management, Information Management, Governance & Partnership
Technical Advisor: Research Coordination, Monitoring & Evaluation
National Department of Health
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Experience in development of database for Research
- Development of research guidelines, SOPs, research application forms, policy briefs, analysis of project results, Involved in management meeting coordination and routine implementation plans
- Coordinate functions of research policy and implementation,provide technical advise to operational research activities
- Committee member of Medical Research Advisory Committee
- Led the development of the Health Research Portal as an achievement for the Research Unit
- Skill sets-program management,change management,analytical skills,time management,team management
Senior Scientific Officer
PNG Institute of Medical Research
02.2012 - 12.2012
- Part of the scientific team working on immunological research in the laboratory, screening and isolation of biological samples
- Conducting scientific laboratory research, take part in scientific meetings and conference
- Presentation of research findings
- Utilizing research skill in laboratory project implementation Experience in project report and presentation
- Skill sets-Scientific Analytical Skills,Data Analysis ,Time management,Team management
Academic
University of Papua New Guinea
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Scientific teaching experience in laboratory experimentation and laboratory management.Teaching experience in student learning and interactions in class, assessment of student performance and appraisals
- And supervision on students major projects
- Skill sets-Student Project management,Team management,Analytical Skills in scientific interpretations of graphs and tables,Report Writing skills,Student project implementation, monitoring and evaluation
Education
Executive Master of Business Administration(EMBA) -
University of Papua New Guinea
01.2022
Master of Medical Sciences (MMSci), Thesis by Research -
University of Papua New Guinea/University of Utah
01.2008
Bachelor in Science(BSci) -
University of Papua New Guinea
01.2002
Higher School Certificate(HSC) -
Aiyura National High School
01.1996
Skills
- Monitoring and evaluation and research skills
- Planning & Budgeting skills
- Time management
- Leadership
- Change Management
- Strategic Foresight
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Ability to lead with empathy and understanding
Leadership Roles
- Vice President Pacific Health Information Network(PHIN)-2023
- Board Member of Pacific Health Information Network(PHIN)-2023
- Deputy Chair of Medical Research Advisory Committee (MRAC)-2023
- Co-Chair of National Civil Registration & Vital Statistics (CRVS) Committee-2023
- Chair M&E of Technical Working Group-2023
- Lead Secretariat: Medical Research Advisory Committee; Quarterly Performance Review; e-Health Steering Committee (2013-2016)
- Member of International Federations of Health Information Management Association-2023
- Member of National Statistical Social Sector Committee
- Member of various governance committees in the Health Sector
- Other leadership roles - PNG Health Support Association member (2023), UPNG Science Conference Committee (2008-2009), Team leader in Reception Committee, Papua New Guinea Institute of Chemists (2010), Social Secretary
Publications
- Health Sector Publications of Plans and Operational Documents
- National Health Plan(2021-2030)
- National Health Plan M&E Strategic Plan (2021-2030)
- Data Management Competency Profiles for Provincial Health Information Officers and Medical Records Officers
- Standard Operating Procedures for management of data from routine health information systems
- Indicator Compendium, Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the National Health Plan (2021-2030)
- Other Publications
- National Health Conference Report and Outcome, 2016
- Science in New Guinea Journal, Vol 29-2009, TB active metabolites from Exocarpus latifolius
- Planta Medica, Issue 12, Vol 75, October 2009, Antibacterial Activity of Exocarpus latifolius due to Exocarpic Acid, Journal of Institute of Chemist, PNG [Vol1 No1-2008]
- Isolation of Bioactive Compounds from Papua New Guinea Plant Euphorbia Cf. Hirta
- Book Published-2009, Contributed to write the section on traditional practices (Medicinal Plants) in PNG, Chemistry Text Books for Secondary
Training
Attained certificates from various on job training within country and abroad in research, data management, data analysis, scientific methods, project management, strategic management, policy and planning, reporting writing, software applications, management development training, teaching certificate, information systems, entrepreneurship
Affiliations
- Non Clinician Workers Association
- Pacific Health Information Network
- International Federation of Health Information Management Association
Additional Information
Referees
1. Mr Ken Wai
Deputy Secretary
National Public Health Wing
PO BOX 807
National Department of Health
Waigani, NCD
Phone: 675 73095604
email: kenwai2015@gmail.com
2. Dr. Edith Kariko
Senior Health Specialist
World Bank
Papua New Guinea
Phone:+1(202)631-8975
e-mail: edigwaleukariko@worldbank.org
3. Ms Elva Lionel
Acting Deputy Secretary
National Health Policy & Corporate Services Wing
PO BOX 807
National Department of Health
Waigani, NCD
Mob: (675)72964362
email:elionel087@gmail.com.
Timeline
Acting Executive Manager-Strategic Policy Division
National Department of Health
12.2020 - 06.2021
Manager-Performance Monitoring & Research
National Department of Health
12.2015 - Current
Technical Advisor: Research Coordination, Monitoring & Evaluation
National Department of Health
08.2013 - 12.2015
Senior Scientific Officer
PNG Institute of Medical Research
02.2012 - 12.2012
Academic
University of Papua New Guinea
01.2008 - 12.2011
Executive Master of Business Administration(EMBA) -
University of Papua New Guinea
Master of Medical Sciences (MMSci), Thesis by Research -
University of Papua New Guinea/University of Utah
Bachelor in Science(BSci) -
University of Papua New Guinea
Higher School Certificate(HSC) -
Aiyura National High School
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