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JOSEE KAHAMBWE

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Dynamic public health professional with core skills in pathogen biology, immunology, and epidemiology.

Experienced in conducting epidemiological investigations and implementing disease control measures. Passionate about making a positive impact on public health and addressing complex health issues. Seeking a job opportunity in the field of public health to contribute to community well-being and improve overall healthcare outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Student Research Assistant

University Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Organized and managed data collection efforts in both field and laboratory settings; ensures accurate and reliable data recording and storage.
  • Communicated with research teams about project objectives, progress, and goals, fostering collaborative and productive environment.
  • Assisted with routine administrative duties and other duties assigned; maintains and interprets research data to draw conclusions on outcomes.
  • Reported findings and implications of the presence of pathogens in small mammals collected in Western PA.
  • Collaborated with academic colleagues on areas of shared research interest such as tick-borne vectors and tick-borne pathogens causing human health risks.
  • Conducted DNA extraction of ticks, small mammal tissue, and blood samples by hand and using robotic Qiagen box.
  • Conducted real-time polymerase chain reaction to detect various tick-borne pathogens causing disease in humans from more than 300 animal samples.

Front Desk Volunteer

Healthcare For Homeless
Houston, Texas
12.2017 - 05.2019
  • Skillfully managed patient paperwork and surveys for 30-40 patients per month.
  • Demonstrated exceptional organizational abilities by maintaining an accurate check-in log, tracking patient numbers for each shift.
  • Proficiently recorded vital signs of patients, ensuring accurate and up-to-date medical information.
  • Actively engaged in shadowing family medicine doctors, nurse practitioners, and urologists, gaining valuable insights into medical procedures and practices.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Latino Research Team, University Of Houston
Houston, Texas
08.2017 - 05.2019


  • Met all necessary requirements and standards, while providing consulting services and offering expert advice and guidance to clients.
  • Conducted, researched, and drafted memos and summaries on mental health illnesses and substance use disorders.
  • Researched and drafted memos and summaries on anxiety and CBT on college students; surveyed more than 10 individuals participating in research projects pertaining to smoking cessation and mental health.
  • Scheduled at least 5 appointments with research participants over phone; prepared literature for reports, presentations, and submission to peer-review journals.
  • Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices; assisted in qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Education

Master of Public Health - Infectious Diseases And Microbiology

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.2019

Skills

  • Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
  • Research Procedures
  • Peer Review
  • Real-Time Polymerase
  • Data Entry
  • Statistical Analytics
  • Data Collection
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Data analysis for evidence- based public health intervention

Timeline

Graduate Student Research Assistant

University Of Pittsburgh
05.2022 - 09.2023

Front Desk Volunteer

Healthcare For Homeless
12.2017 - 05.2019

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Latino Research Team, University Of Houston
08.2017 - 05.2019

Master of Public Health - Infectious Diseases And Microbiology

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

University of Houston

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