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
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)
Head of Operations at International Centre for Child Health and Development ICHADHead of Operations at International Centre for Child Health and Development ICHAD
Volunteer Teacher. at Mampong Emmanuel Presbyterian Child Development Centre( Partnership With Compassion International GhVolunteer Teacher. at Mampong Emmanuel Presbyterian Child Development Centre( Partnership With Compassion International Gh
Project Director at KAG Kaemebeni Child Development Centre in Partnership with Compassion InternationalProject Director at KAG Kaemebeni Child Development Centre in Partnership with Compassion International