Clara Oguji: Advancing Public Health Through Data Science and Innovation

In an era where data-driven solutions are transforming healthcare, Clara Oguji has emerged as a leading expert in public health informatics, digital health transformation, and data-driven healthcare solutions. With over a decade of experience, she has worked extensively across Africa and the United States, driving policy development, health system strengthening, and outbreak response through data science.

A Career at the Intersection of Data Science and Public Health

Oguji integrates health information systems (HIS) and performance-based monitoring & evaluation (M&E) to improve decision-making in global health programs. She has spent over 10 years collaborating with international organizations and government agencies, designing capacity-building programs in data science for healthcare professionals.

Her expertise spans digital health transformation, patient outcome improvement, and disease surveillance. She also plays a key role in policy development and governance, establishing frameworks for health data security and analytics.

Education and Professional Training

Oguji holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Benin and a BSc in Biochemistry from Igbinedion University, Okada. She has also earned certifications from Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the University of Washington, specializing in data science, global health project management, and health systems strengthening.

Driving Public Health Innovation

Oguji is at the forefront of health surveillance, digital health policy formulation, and data-driven decision-making. She has developed data-driven dashboards to enhance health surveillance and improve disease outbreak monitoring systems while implementing governance policies for better data security and integration.

Previous Roles and Major Contributions

Oguji played a key role in mobilizing over $11 million in private-sector investment to support smallholder farmers, improving their livelihoods and access to agricultural resources.

Between 2018 and 2020, she spearheaded routine immunization data system evaluations, improving vaccine coverage. She also strengthened health workforce capacity through training in disease surveillance. Her collaborations with international organizations and government agencies have focused on vaccine coverage monitoring, predictive analytics, and training public health professionals in digital health.

Research, Publications, and Thought Leadership

Oguji is a respected researcher, speaker, and author in global health informatics. Her research focuses on immunization data systems, HIS evaluation, and disease prediction models. She has presented her work at major global health conferences, including the Public Health Informatics Conference in Atlanta, the DHIS2 Annual Conference in Oslo, and other international summits.

Recognitions and Impact

Oguji has received multiple awards for her contributions, including a commendation from the Nigerian government for her work in maternal and child health. In 2020, she was recognized as the Most Supportive Staff for strengthening public health programs and received an award for excellence in cross-sectoral projects.

Shaping the Future of Global Public Health

Through her expertise in health surveillance, data-driven decision-making, and health policy innovation, Oguji is shaping the future of global public health security. She remains committed to bridging the gap between health data and policy implementation, ensuring sustainable, technology-driven solutions for global challenges.