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Tracker Configuration Academy

Join us at the hands-on DHIS2 Tracker Configuration Academy to master key skills in designing and managing tracker systems. This practical training will equip you to configure and optimize tracker programs, apply the data model to real use cases, and build program rules and indicators for effective decision-making.

Format

In Person

Location

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start date

24 Nov 2025

End date

28 Nov 2025

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    Academy Overview

    The DHIS2 Tracker Configuration Academy is a hands-on training program designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to design, configure, and manage tracker-based systems within DHIS2. Through practical exercises and real-world use cases, participants will learn how to define and apply the tracker data model, create and customize tracker programs. The academy also introduces advanced features such as program access levels, program rules, and indicators, enabling participants to build flexible and responsive systems that improve data quality and usability. By the end of the training, participants will be able to configure tracker systems that not only capture individual-level data effectively but also generate meaningful insights to strengthen program monitoring, evaluation, and decision-making.

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    Participants Profile

    The DHIS2 Tracker Configuration Academy is designed for participants who play a leading role in the configuration and implementation of DHIS2 tracker systems. The academy assumes that participants already have practical experience with DHIS2, particularly with the Maintenance app, and have configured at least one event program prior to attending. This ensures that participants can fully engage with the advanced tracker concepts and hands-on exercises delivered during the training. The main target groups include:

    • Technical Leads: Professionals responsible for designing and overseeing DHIS2 systems. They are expected to have a strong technical background to configure tracker programs, manage system architecture, and provide guidance to teams implementing DHIS2 at organizational or national levels.
    • DHIS2 Implementers: Individuals involved in the day-to-day configuration and customization of DHIS2. They support the setup of tracker programs, manage user roles and sharing settings, and ensure that program rules, indicators, and notifications are properly configured to meet program requirements.

    By bringing together these key profiles, the academy creates a collaborative environment where participants can strengthen their technical expertise, share implementation experiences, and build capacity to manage robust tracker systems that improve program monitoring and decision-making.

    Learning Outcomes

    By the end of the DHIS2 Tracker Configuration Academy, participants will be able to:

    • Define and apply the tracker data model in DHIS2 across different use cases
    • Create and configure tracker programs tailored to program needs
    • Create and modify user roles and user groups for effective system management
    • Apply appropriate sharing settings and program access levels to ensure data security and usability
    • Develop program rules, indicators, and notifications to enhance data collection, analysis, and decision-making

     

    Your Facilitation Team

    DHIS2 experts and participants will work together on the principles and skills involved in Tracker Configuration.

    While focusing on sharing experiences and solutions between different countries, the training will also promote collaboration and exchange between DHIS2 implementers within the region.

    Seid Husien Yimam

    Seid Hussien Yimam is a highly accomplished ICT Specialist and DHIS2 Consultant with over 15 years of progressive experience in designing, customizing, and implementing information systems for health and development programs. As a deputy general Manager of HISP Ethiopia, he provides strategic leadership and technical oversight, ensuring the delivery of high-quality DHIS2 implementation, support, and training services nationwide. Previously, as a DHIS2 Consultant for the Ethiopian Ministry of Health through the University of Oslo, He played a central role in customizing and scaling DHIS2 as Ethiopia’s national health information system, standardizing metadata, integrating systems, and conducting nationwide training programs.

    He has a strong technical foundation in server administration, data analysis, and systems integration, with extensive expertise in configuring and managing Amazon AWS and on-premises hosting environments. With a proven track record in program management, training, and cross-cultural collaboration, he holds technical expertise with leadership skills to deliver impactful digital solutions.

    Melaeke Serawit Nigussie

    Melaeke Serawit Negussie is highly experienced DHIS2 technical lead with over 10 years of experience in development, customization, implementation, and capacity building, system design, customization, development and implementation. He holds an M.Sc. in Computer Engineering and is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Oslo in Informatics. Melaeke has played a pivotal role in the development, customization and capacity building of DHIS2 for Ethiopia’s COVID-19 response and routine HMIS, focusing on robust system architecture, app development, and server maintenance. His technical expertise includes programming and integrating systems for data exchange. Melaeke has also provided trainings, mentorship and quality control checkup on the developed interoperability solutions. Beyond DHIS2, he has contributed to other projects involving remote sensing, seismic data digitization, and custom software solutions. He has proven track record of working with projects across government and international organizations, including Ministries of Health and NGOs. Currently serving as a deputy Manager of HISP-Ethiopia and Assistant lecturer at Addis Ababa Institute of Technology.

    Brian Ntare Nganzi

    Brian Ntare Nganzi is an accomplished Information Systems Officer and DHIS2 Implementer with over 10 years of experience in Information Technology and digital health systems. He currently works with the Health Information Systems Program (HISP) Uganda, the lead implementer of DHIS2 in Eastern Africa, supporting national digital health initiatives for Health, M&E, Research, and Education, including disease surveillance, health management information systems, and electronic case-based reporting.

    Fees & Registration

    Participation fees are USD $650 and include:
    – Training
    – Lunch breaks
    – 2 coffee breaks per day

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    Venue & Accommodation

    Location

    The Elilly International Hotel is a five-star hotel with twin towers in Addis Ababa’s Kazanchis business district, just two minutes’ walk from the main entrance of the United Nations Conference Center (UNCC).
    Elilly places at the top of the Hospitality Industry with its unique design of bars, restaurants, world-class fitness facilities, swimming pools, and conference and event venues with suitable and flexible setups.

     

    Travel Information

    Airport and airlines
    Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), serving as the hub for Africa’s largest airline, Ethiopian Airlines.

    Invitations

    The event organisers will issue support letters, if required, only to those delegates who have registered for the academy.

    Immigration and visa info.
    To get immigration information for Ethiopia, visit the official Ethiopian e-Visa website to apply for an e-visa before travel, or apply at an Ethiopian embassy or consulate in your country of origin. For non-tourist purposes, you must submit a visa application to the Immigration and Citizenship Service and get approval in advance. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry.

    Time zone
    UTC+3

    Currency
    Ethiopian Birr

    Official language
    Amharic

    Electricity
    Type is 220 V with a frequency of 50 Hz. You will find power plugs and sockets of types C, E, F, and L,. To use your devices, you may need a travel adapter for the different plug types, but a voltage converter is generally not necessary for devices designed to operate within the 100-240V range.

     

    Contact Us

    Should you have additional questions please contact the DHIS2 Academy organizer at

     

    Terms & Conditions

    Please review our Terms & Conditions, which apply to every person registering as a participant for a DHIS2 Academy.