ELVIS M. ONDEGO
Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Senior Health Information Expert with over 16 years of experience in health information management, data analytics, and regulatory compliance. Proven expertise in cancer registry management, electronic health records (EHR/EMR) systems, and health data analytics. Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams, optimizing health information workflows, and ensuring regulatory compliance (HIPAA, KENAS). Skilled in leveraging AI-driven solutions, predictive analytics, and cloud-based health technologies to improve patient care outcomes, support clinical research, and drive organizational success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Health Records & Information Officer / Cancer Registration Specialist
The Nairobi Hospital
Nairobi
01.2010 - 01.2024
- Spearheaded the development and management of a comprehensive cancer registry, improving patient outcomes and supporting oncology research initiatives
- Streamlined data collection methods, enhancing accuracy and reliability for clinical decision-making and research
- Partnered with oncology professionals to develop data-driven treatment protocols, contributing to improved patient care strategies
- Utilized cancer registry software (SEER
- DMS) to input and analyze data, improving data accuracy and retrieval time by 30%
- Conducted regular audits of health records, reducing discrepancies by 70% and ensuring compliance with state and national cancer reporting standards
- Led a team of 43+ health information technicians, providing training and support to ensure accurate data entry and maintenance of electronic health records (EHR)
- Directed the implementation of electronic health records (EHR) systems, enhancing data accessibility and operational efficiency across departments
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement policies that improved regulatory compliance and patient service delivery
- Managed the digitization of clinical documentation, resulting in a 30% improvement in patient care efficiency
- Optimized medical billing processes, improving reimbursement rates and reducing bad debts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Atlantic International University
USA12.2024
Certificate - Micro Research Africa
Kenya Medical Training College
Nairobi, Kenya12.2018
Diploma - Health Information Management & Research
Kenya Medical Training College
Nairobi, Kenya12.2014
Skills
- Cloud-based EMR/EHR deployment
- Interoperability (FHIR)
- Data integration
- Clinical data accuracy
- Regulatory compliance
- Discrepancy reduction
- Power BI (Advanced)
- Tableau (Advanced)
- Python (Intermediate)
- SQL (Intermediate)
- MS Excel (Advanced)
- Oncology coding (ICD-O, SNOMED CT)
- AI-driven analytics
- AI-powered insights
- Predictive analytics
- Operational efficiency
- Managing diverse teams (43)
- Productivity enhancement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- HIPAA
- KENAS
- National cancer reporting standards
- FHIR (Proficient)
- ICD-O (Expert)
- SNOMED CT (Expert)
- Cloud-Based EMR/EHR (Expert)
- SPSS (Intermediate)
- Google Suite (Advanced)
- Zoom (Advanced)
- Trello (Advanced)
- Asana (Proficient)
Certification
- KENAS Accreditation
- Varian Medical Systems Operation Training
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cancer Registry Management Certification
- Certified Health Records & Information Manager
Personal Information
Visa Status: Open to sponsorship residency visa
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Kiswahili, Fluent
Publications
Ondego, E. M., & Ochieng, L. A., Enhancing Cancer Registry Data for Comparative Research at the Nairobi Hospital, European Journal of Applied Sciences, 12, 4, 304–309, 10.14738/aivp.124.17418, 2024
References
Available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Writing and publishing medical articles, particularly in oncology and health information systems.
- Reviewing medical journals and contributing to impactful clinical research studies.
- Staying updated with the latest trends in healthcare research and technology.
Achievements And Awards
- Successfully established and managed cancer registry initiatives, leading to significant improvements in patient care and research outcomes.
- Co-authored a published research article that influenced oncology treatment protocols and improved clinical practices.
- Recognized for long service and exemplary contributions to health information management at The Nairobi Hospital.
Core Competencies
Cloud-based EMR/EHR deployment, interoperability (FHIR), data integration., Clinical data accuracy, regulatory compliance, discrepancy reduction., Power BI (Advanced), Tableau (Advanced), Python (Intermediate), SQL (Intermediate), MS Excel (Advanced)., Oncology coding (ICD-O, SNOMED CT), AI-driven analytics., AI-powered insights, predictive analytics, operational efficiency., Managing diverse teams (43+), productivity enhancement, cross-functional collaboration., HIPAA, KENAS, and national cancer reporting standards., FHIR (Proficient), ICD-O (Expert), SNOMED CT (Expert), Cloud-Based EMR/EHR (Expert).
Timeline
Senior Health Records & Information Officer / Cancer Registration Specialist
The Nairobi Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2024
- KENAS Accreditation
- Varian Medical Systems Operation Training
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cancer Registry Management Certification
- Certified Health Records & Information Manager
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Atlantic International University
Certificate - Micro Research Africa
Kenya Medical Training College
Diploma - Health Information Management & Research
Kenya Medical Training College
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