LAWRENCE KATUMBA
Wilmington,MA
Summary
- Master of Public Health trained academic clinical research professional with a proven track record of producing high quality outputs to support peer-reviewed publications, abstracts, and research reports. I am a driven and collaborative researcher with an extensive background in public service and emergency nursing, bringing strong clinical insight and analytical rigor to multidisciplinary teams. I am highly skilled at translating research objectives into measurable outcomes and analytic plans to advance scientific discovery and address complex health challenges. Research Interests: Oncology
- Maternal, Fetal Medicine
- HIV
- Reproductive Health
- Infectious Disease
- Behavioral Health.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Administrator
Prime Care Associates Inc
, USA
06.2025 - Current
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the agency.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures in accordance with EOEA, Medicare, and Medicaid standards.
- Ensure the agency complies with state and federal regulations, including MassHealth and Department of Public Health (DPH) guidelines.
- Serve as the main point of contact for government agencies, vendors, and clients.
- Recruit, hire, and onboard staff including HHAs, CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and administrative personnel.
- Conduct orientation and ongoing training for staff.
- Supervise employee performance and perform annual evaluations.
- Resolve employee grievances and maintain compliance with non-discrimination and personnel policies.
- Oversee intake, assessment, and care planning for clients.
- Ensure proper matching of caregivers to clients based on needs and skills.
- Handle consumer complaints, incidents, or service disruptions.
- Monitor quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
- Prepare and manage budgets, payroll, billing, and reimbursements.
- Handle contract applications and renewals with entities like Ethos and EOEA.
- Track and report on service hours, Medicaid/Medicare billing, and client accounts.
- Ensure compliance with CORI checks and TB testing, Infection Control Plan, Reportable Incidents protocols, Privacy and Confidentiality standards, Emergency Preparedness Plans.
- Develop strategies for business growth and marketing.
- Build relationships with referral partners, case managers, and community leaders.
- Represent the agency at public events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
Public Health Research Associate (MPH)
Boston University Medical Campus
Boston, USA
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Supported infectious disease research projects by contributing to study coordination, data management, and epidemiologic analysis across clinical and community settings.
- Cleaned, managed, and analyzed quantitative datasets using R, Stata, SPSS, producing high-quality outputs to support publications, abstracts, and reports.
- Conducted routine data quality checks, resolved discrepancies, and maintained clean datasets to strengthen study validity and reproducibility.
- Developed statistical summaries, tables, figures, and visualizations to communicate study findings to investigators and internal stakeholders.
- Supported research compliance by assisting with IRB submissions, protocol amendments, consent documentation, and regulatory tracking.
- Conducted literature reviews and evidence synthesis to support manuscript drafts, research protocols, and grant proposal development.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams (clinicians, research coordinators, investigators, statisticians) to translate research objectives into measurable outcomes and analytic plans.
Teaching Assistant
Washington University in St Louis
St Louis, USA
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Fostered student empowerment in mastering core biostatistics principles utilizing R and SPSS to emphasize hypothesis testing and descriptive statistics, culminating in a 20% performance enhancement via progress assessments and feedback integration.
- Guided students through data analysis projects assignments utilizing Excel, Python, and SQL, resulting in a 15% increase in student grades.
- Enhanced student comprehension in Applied Linear Modeling (ALM) in biostatistics in R by incorporating statistical techniques like Linear regression, Data visualization, and ANOVA, resulting in improved project outcomes and adoption by 200 students.
- Facilitated student mastery of statistical concepts like hypothesis testing and correlation analysis through instruction in data analysis using Tableau and Excel, resulting in significant improvement in student performance, enhanced data analysis proficiency, and increased understanding of statistical concepts.
Graduate Research Assistant - Clear Path - HIV testing dissemination strategies
Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, USA
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Led the clear path project at Washington University in St Louis to reduce project timeline by 30% and elevate student engagement by 20%, utilizing Project Management Software and Data Analysis Tools.
- Utilized Tableau, Python, and SQL for comprehensive data management and analysis, spearheading a project with detailed success metrics.
- Developed literature review, manuscripts, and abstracts using Zotero and EndNote to enhance research impact and streamline content production.
- Enhanced productivity by 20% through collaborative group model building utilizing systems dynamics principles.
- Designed surveys using Qualtrics-XM and conducted project data collection with REDCap, resulting in a 20% increase in survey response rate and a 15% improvement in data accuracy.
Graduate Research Assistant
Washington University in St Louis
St Louis, USA
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Utilized Dedoose software for in-depth thematic analysis and coding to pinpoint 3 key intervention strategies for children affected by HIV/AIDS, leading to enhanced outcomes and treatments.
- Specialized in conducting regression analyses on large datasets using SPSS, Python, and R for comprehensive data processing and statistical analysis.
- Enhanced citations by 30%, improved manuscript acceptance rate, and developed over 10 impactful abstracts using Zotero and EndNote for literature review, manuscripts, and abstract development.
Research Capacity Building Coordinator
Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital
Entebbe, Uganda
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Oversaw 15 bachelors and master's projects that involved implementing different clinical research studies in COVID-19, HIV, TB and in maternal and child health.
- Organized research skills training for 10 researchers and scholars at Entebbe hospital over a week-long program.
COVID-19 Task Force
Entebbe Hospital Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Administered treatment to an average of 50-60 COVID-19 patients weekly at Entebbe regional referral hospital/Uganda, following protocols involving Steroids and Antivirals.
- Compiled weekly progress reports for 30+ patients using Excel and Google Sheets.
- Led a healthcare worker's registry study on drug utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic at Entebbe hospital for AMREF, enhancing study effectiveness by 40% through the use of specialized survey software applications.
- Collected 50 blood samples using the DBS kit from the AMREF study participants.
- Managed data and oversaw Ivermectin treatment for 45 COVID-19 patients, including samples collection supervision, using SPSS for data storage and entry, as well as patient consent and explanation.
Trainee in emergency medicine and Critical care
Yonsei University School of Medicine
Wonju, South Korea
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Authored a comprehensive case study on access to emergency and critical care medicine in Uganda, leading to heightened awareness within the medical community and enhanced patient outcomes in the region, utilizing analytical writing skills.
- Enhanced case write-up quality by participating in residential workshops with mentorship support.
- Enhanced emergency skills and practical experience in surgeries by participating in simulation training and practical surgeries focusing on lifesaving modalities such as Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Advanced airway management techniques, and Trauma resuscitation protocols.
- Crafted a comprehensive proposal on community mobilization utilizing SWOT analysis, stakeholder mapping, and data analysis for the referral and emergency call center in Entebbe municipality, resulting in a 50% increase in awareness.
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology/Biostatistics
Washington University, Brown School
St. Louis, MO05-2024
Fellowship in Emergency Medicine -
Yonsei University School of Medicine
Wonju, South Korea06-2021
Bachelor of Nursing Science -
Makerere University College of Medicine
Kampala, Uganda12-2020
Skills
- Policy development
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget management
- Staff recruitment
- Quality assurance
- Data analysis
Certification
Massachusetts Board of registration in nursing, Registered Nurse License Number: 20202xxx
Timeline
Administrator
Prime Care Associates Inc
06.2025 - Current
Public Health Research Associate (MPH)
Boston University Medical Campus
01.2025 - 07.2025
Teaching Assistant
Washington University in St Louis
01.2023 - 05.2024
Graduate Research Assistant - Clear Path - HIV testing dissemination strategies
Washington University in St Louis
01.2023 - 05.2024
Graduate Research Assistant
Washington University in St Louis
01.2022 - 05.2024
Research Capacity Building Coordinator
Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2022
Trainee in emergency medicine and Critical care
Yonsei University School of Medicine
03.2021 - 06.2021
COVID-19 Task Force
Entebbe Hospital Uganda
04.2020 - 03.2022
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology/Biostatistics
Washington University, Brown School
Fellowship in Emergency Medicine -
Yonsei University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Nursing Science -
Makerere University College of Medicine
Awards
- Head emergency medicine, best nurse of the pandemic response team
- Lead peer mentor and peer to peer mentor
- Head of Critical Care and Emergency Medicine/Nurse Manager
- Secretary research and scientific committee
- Central region independent monitor for immunization under World Health Organization
- Head family planning and community awareness and training
- Community public trainer for COVID-19 standard operating procedures on phased opening of public places
Research Interests
- Oncology
- Maternal, Fetal Medicine
- HIV
- Reproductive Health
- Infectious Disease
- Behavioral Health
Publications
- Ssewante, N., Wekha, G., Namusoke, M., Sanyu, B., Nkwanga, A., Nalunkuma, R., Olum, R., Sentongo, L.K., Ahabwe, R., Kalembe, S.E. and Nantagya, V.N., 2022, Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of first aid among taxi operators in a Kampala City Taxi Park, Uganda: A cross-sectional study, African journal of emergency medicine, 12, 1, 61-66
- Ssewante, N., Wekha, G., Nalunkuma, R., Sentongo, L. K., Sanyu, B., Namusoke, M., ... & Kibwika, P. B., 2024, Self-perceived competence and its determinants among pre-intern (PRINT) doctors in Uganda, medRxiv, 2024-01
- Atuiri, C., Ngang, I. C., Appiah, D., Batchi-Bouyou, A. L., Matthew, K. A., Girma, A. Z., Larence S Katumba... & Bekena, S., 2025, Pretreatment Skeletal Muscle Index and Survival Outcomes in Non-Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer, 56, 1, 1-12
Awards
- Head emergency medicine, best nurse of the pandemic response team
- Lead peer mentor and peer to peer mentor
- Head of Critical Care and Emergency Medicine/Nurse Manager
- Secretary research and scientific committee
- Central region independent monitor for immunization under World Health Organization
- Head family planning and community awareness and training
- Community public trainer for COVID-19 standard operating procedures on phased opening of public places
Research Interests
- Oncology
- Maternal, Fetal Medicine
- HIV
- Reproductive Health
- Infectious Disease
- Behavioral Health