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Edward Nsubuga

Saint Louis,USA

Summary

Result-oriented leader with 5 years of experience coordinating evidence-based intervention projects in social-behavioral health. Specializes in programs for children and young adolescents in resource scare settings. Skilled in intervention delivery, supervision, and participant follow-up. Proficient in manuscript writing, literature reviewing, and critical document analysis. Experienced with qualitative and quantitative research methods including dedoose software coding.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate student Research Assistant

International Centre for Child Health and Development (ICHAD)
Saint Louis, USA
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Company Overview: A research organization focused on child health and development
  • Conducted qualitative data transcription, translation and coding using Dedoose software
  • Compiled a study annual report in accordance with the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) reporting guidelines
  • Conducted literature review during publication of 5 papers and manuscripts
  • Participated in research results dissemination via organizing conferences and study meetings (Community Collaborative Board Meetings, Stakeholders’ meetings)
  • Handled study related activities in the US for the Kyaterekera Study (2018- 2023) and Suubi-Mhealth study (2022-2027)
  • Participated in designing a mobile health intervention application named 'Suubi Mhealth app' which was developed with a purpose of increasing participants’ ART adherence as well as reducing their depression rates
  • A research organization focused on child health and development

Programs Coordinator

Vitendo 4 Africa
St. Louis, USA
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Organized 3 workshops on improving communication and relationships between parents of children living in the diaspora and their children, improving mental health outcomes as well as navigating college life among college going students
  • Conducted a qualitative survey on parents’ knowledge about harmful parenting techniques and how to reduce their occurrence in the US setting
  • Conducted 4 soccer sessions as a communication technique for improving communication among homes of African immigrants in the Saint Louis region
  • Participated on a panel discussing career guidance and pathways for children and adolescents of African Immigrants in the Saint Louis region
  • Applied a system dynamics approach in understanding challenges of raising children among African Immigrants in the Saint Louis region

Study Coordinator

International Centre for Child Health and Development (ICHAD)
Masaka, Uganda
08.2020 - 08.2022
  • Company Overview: A research organization focused on child health and development
  • Prepared and followed up on the documentation for Institutional Review Board Approvals
  • Conducted Data collection including qualitative and quantitative data collection via participant questionnaires and in-depth interviews
  • Initiated meetings with in-country study implementers and collaborating partners, including Community Collaborative (CCB) Board and Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) to update them about the progress of the study
  • A research organization focused on child health and development

Field Supervisor

International Centre for Child Health and Development (ICHAD)
Masaka, Uganda
08.2018 - 07.2020
  • Company Overview: A research organization focused on child health and development
  • Drafted intervention delivery schedules for Financial Literacy Training (FLT) and HIV Risk Reduction Sessions (HIVRR)
  • Led dissemination of research results via conferences and stakeholder meetings
  • Supervised delivery of interventions to ensure compliance with the intervention manuals
  • Wrote field reports and shared them with the study coordinator
  • Delivered interventions to study participants via rolling out 6 Financial Literacy trainings sessions
  • A research organization focused on child health and development

Education

Master of Public Health -

Washington University in St. Louis
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Sports Science

Makerere University
Uganda
01.2018

Skills

  • Community based system dynamics application
  • Informed consent coordination
  • Literature review skills
  • Group coordination
  • IRB documentation procedures
  • Qualitative interview skills
  • Quantitative interview skills
  • Computer skills
  • MS Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Dedoose qualitative data analysis
  • STATA data analysis program
  • SAS data analysis program
  • R-programming language
  • Intervention manuals development

Awards

  • Washington university in Saint Louis graduate scholarship, 2022-2024
  • Co-chair of the Global Health @Brown WUSTL students’ group, 2022-2023
  • QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program certificate, 2024
  • Good clinical Practice – National Institutes of Health, 2020
  • Certified in HIV Risk Reduction sessions facilitation, 2018

Publications

  • Prevalence and Predictors of HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections among Vulnerable Women Engaged in Sex Work: Findings from the Kyaterekera Project in Southern Uganda., Plos One, Kiyingi J, Nabunya P, Sensoy Bahar O, Jennings Mayo-Wilson L, Tozan Y, Nabayinda J, Namuwonge F, Nsubuga E, Kizito S, Nattabi J, Nakabuye F, Kagayi J, Mwebembezi A, Witte SS, Ssewamala FM
  • I expected little, although I learned a lot: Perceived benefits of participating in HIV risk reduction sessions among women engaged in sex work in Uganda., BMC Women's Health, Sensoy Bahar O, Nabunya P, Nabayinda J, Witte SS, Kiyingi J, Jennings Mayo-Wilson L, Nakigudde J, Filippone P, Yang L, Mwebembezi A, Namuwonge F, Nsubuga E, Ssewamala FM

Hobbies and Interests

  • Project Management and Coordination
  • Youth Advocacy and Empowerment
  • Social and Behavioral Health Research
  • Community Outreach and Volunteering
  • Child Development and Education

Timeline

Programs Coordinator

Vitendo 4 Africa
05.2023 - 08.2023

Graduate student Research Assistant

International Centre for Child Health and Development (ICHAD)
09.2022 - 05.2024

Study Coordinator

International Centre for Child Health and Development (ICHAD)
08.2020 - 08.2022

Field Supervisor

International Centre for Child Health and Development (ICHAD)
08.2018 - 07.2020

Master of Public Health -

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Science - Sports Science

Makerere University
Edward Nsubuga