Diana Carolina Chaparro Buitrago
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dynamic and experienced healthcare professional with a background in medicine and global health research seeking to leverage expertise in policy analysis, program development and implementation to contribute effectively to the advancement of sexual and reproductive health initiatives in low-middle income countries and conflict and post-conflict affected populations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Health Doctoral Program
McMaster University
09.2020 - Current
· Conducted literature reviews using Covidence software, IRB-approved data collection, and analysis using NVivo V12 software for dissertation research
· Led recruitment and training of a local research assistant
· Prepared and published academic manuscripts based on research findings
Qualitative Data Analyst
Heartland Alliance International
09.2021 - 01.2024
· Analyzed qualitative data using NVivo for an implementation science study expanding randomized controlled trial results of a mental health community-based intervention for conflict-affected adults in Quibdó, Colombia.
· Participated in team meetings with the research team to conduct integration and decision-making process related to products.
· Synthesized research results into reports and presentations for the coordination team and donor (USAID)
· Supported and drafted content for a peer-reviewed publication
Clinical Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Tula Foundation
10.2017 - 03.2020
· Developed research protocols and guarantee their approval by ethic committee
· Hired, trained, and supervised the local research team
· Monitored and documented implementation progress of monitoring activities
· Contributed to analysis of evaluation data, ensuring data quality
· Liaised with staff from partner organizations, including TulaSalud and the Ministry of Health
· Produced high-quality institutional reports and academic articles for stakeholders and communities
· Managed budget for monitoring and evaluation activities
Education
Ph.D. - Global Health
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON, Canada08.2024
Master of Science - Global Health
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON, Canada11.2017
M.D. - Medicine And Emphasis On Bioengineering
Universidad De La Sabana
Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia12.2011
Skills
Ability to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of monitoring and evaluation activities
Excellent qualitative data management skills
Proven analytical and planning skills
Academic writing and publication
Flexible team player with the ability to work collaboratively with others and independently
Experience hiring, managing, mentoring, and fostering capacity-building in personnel
Adaptive communication skills with cultural sensitivity to effectively engage with organizations, stakeholders and communities collaboratively
Publications
Peer-reviewed
Buitrago DCC, Venegas LC, Ogba P, Gombay C. Parent-adolescent communication on sexual and reproductive health among Indigenous people: A scoping review of barriers and facilitators in Latin America context. Manuscript in preparation
Buitrago DCC, Rattner M, James LE, García JFB. Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing a Community-Based Psychosocial Support Intervention Conducted In-Person and Remotely: A Qualitative Study in Quibdó, Colombia. Glob Health Sci Pract. 2024 Jan 22. doi: 10.9745/GHSP-D-23-00032
Buitrago DCC, Pimentel J. Barriers and facilitators influencing parent-adolescent communication on sexual and reproductive health in Indigenous communities in Latin American countries: protocol for a scoping review. BMJ Open. 2023 Mar 10;13(3):e066416. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-066416
Community publications
Buitrago DCC. A un click de distancia: Jóvenes Mayas y el uso de la tecnología para abordar la salud sexual y reproductiva en Guatemala. Tula Salud [Blog Post]. October, 2021. https://www.tulasalud.org/proyectos-desarrollados/estudio-de-jovenes.
Fellowships and Awards
COLFUTURO. Colfuturo Scholarship (Doctoral program). Colombia. 2022
GRADUATE SCHOLARHIP. McMaster University. Hamilton, ON, Canada. 2020-2024
COLFUTURO. Colfuturo Scholarship (Masters program). Colombia. 2016
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Qualitative Data Analyst
Heartland Alliance International
09.2021 - 01.2024
Global Health Doctoral Program
McMaster University
09.2020 - Current
Clinical Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Tula Foundation
10.2017 - 03.2020
Ph.D. - Global Health
McMaster University
Master of Science - Global Health
McMaster University
M.D. - Medicine And Emphasis On Bioengineering
Universidad De La Sabana