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Masaka District Inventory Database
Comprehensive Inventory Management System — Nov 2023 – Dec 2024
Context
Masaka District Health Department needed a centralized system to track and manage their extensive inventory of medical equipment and vehicles. Previously, records were fragmented across multiple spreadsheets and paper files, making it difficult to maintain accurate inventory and prepare for audits.
Problem
The health department faced significant challenges:
- Fragmented equipment records across multiple systems
- Difficulty tracking 200+ pieces of equipment and vehicles
- Time-consuming manual inventory processes
- Poor audit readiness due to incomplete records
- Lack of real-time visibility into asset status
My Role
Database Engineer — responsible for:
- Designing and developing the comprehensive inventory database
- Creating data models for equipment and vehicle tracking
- Implementing efficient data organization structures
- Building reporting capabilities for audit readiness
- Ensuring data integrity and accuracy
Tech Stack
PostgreSQL
Django
Python
SQL
Database Design
Solution
I developed a comprehensive inventory database system that:
- Centralizes all equipment and vehicle records in one system
- Tracks 200+ assets with detailed information
- Provides efficient data organization and retrieval
- Enables quick generation of audit reports
- Maintains data integrity through validation rules
Outcome
Key Achievements:
- Successfully tracking 200+ equipment items and vehicles
- Result: 35% improvement in data organization efficiency
- Enhanced audit readiness with comprehensive reporting
- Streamlined inventory management processes
- Reduced time spent on manual record-keeping
Impact
The Masaka District Inventory Database transformed how the health department manages its assets. By centralizing records and improving organization efficiency by 35%, the department can now quickly access accurate inventory data, prepare for audits more effectively, and make informed decisions about resource allocation.
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