Mr. Rajabu Simba | Tech Innovations | Innovative Research Award

Mr Rajabu Simba | Tech Innovations | Innovative Research Award | Health Information Officer | Mount Meru Regional Referral Hospital | Tanzania 

Mr. Rajabu Simba is an emerging Tanzanian scholar and professional in Health Information Science, recognized for his strong academic foundation, practical expertise, and innovative research contributions in the areas of digital health systems, artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, and electronic health record (EHR) governance. He currently holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Science from the University of Dodoma (UDOM) and an Ordinary Diploma in Health Information Science from the Centre for Educational Development in Health Arusha (CEDHA), Tanzania. His educational background integrates data management, health informatics, and ICT-driven public health strategies. Professionally, Mr. Simba has served as a Health Records and Information Officer, Medical Recorder, and Data Officer at Mount Meru Regional Referral Hospital, Tanzania, where he managed patient data systems, implemented 5S Kaizen improvement processes, and led digital reporting using tools like DHIS2, OpenMRS, and GoT-HoMIS. He has also contributed to academic development as a Part-time Tutor at CEDHA, teaching courses on Data Analysis using Python, Artificial Intelligence, Research Supervision, and ICT Infrastructure Maintenance. His research interests span AI integration in health education, digital policy frameworks for health data systems, and the application of IoT in healthcare service delivery. Skilled in data preprocessing, analysis, and visualization, Mr. Simba combines technical and analytical proficiency with a strong commitment to improving health data systems in developing regions. His research has been published in reputed peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Health Organization and Management, Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance, and the Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning. Mr. Simba’s active participation in international conferences, including the University of Botswana AHILA Congress and the UDOM Scientific Conference on Health, demonstrates his growing global engagement in health informatics discourse. He has been recognized through several prestigious awards, including the Third Winner for Best Abstract Presentation (UDOM USCHe 2025), AHILA Scholarship for International Congress (2023), and the Best Worker of the Year Award (CEDHA, 2022) by the Ministry of Health, Tanzania. As a content editor for AHILA Africa and AHILA Tanzania Chapter, he contributes to knowledge dissemination and professional development within the health information community. In conclusion, Mr. Rajabu Simba exemplifies a new generation of health informatics professionals dedicated to advancing AI-driven healthcare education and policy innovation, demonstrating leadership, research excellence, and an unwavering commitment to improving digital health ecosystems in Africa and beyond.

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Featured Publications 

1. Mwogosi, A., & Simba, R. M. (2025). Integration of AI into teaching methodologies in health training institutions in Tanzania. Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning, ahead-of-print.

2. Mwogosi, A., & Simba, R. M. (2025). Digital policy and governance frameworks for EHR systems in Tanzania: A scoping review. Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance, ahead-of-print.

3. Mwogosi, A., Simba, R. M., Kayya, A., Abdallah, S., Mkane, P., Lugaba, A., & Hussein, H. (2025). AIIoT integration in Tanzania’s primary healthcare system: A narrative review. Journal of Health Organization and Management, ahead-of-print.

4. Simba, R. M., & Hussein, H. (2023, October 18). Undergraduate students’ attitude and perception towards learning health information science course. University of Botswana Library (AHILA 2023 Conference).

5. Mwogosi, A., Haruna, H., & Simba, R. M. (2025). The impact of generative AI on transformative education in developing countries: A systematic literature review. ResearchGate Preprint.

6. Simba, R. M. (2022). The roles of health information technologists and challenges faced in workplaces. Health Information Science Annual Symposium Proceedings (MWACHAS).

7. Simba, R. M. (2020). The roles of Health Information Science students in the provision of COVID-19 information. AHILA TZ Online COVID-19 Conference Proceedings.