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Clinical Research Assistant

Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Posted:
April 13, 2021

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MR TUMUHIMBISE AGGREY

MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit

Plot 51-59 Nakiwogo Road, Entebbe

P.O. Box 49, Entebbe

+256-***-***-*** or +256-*********

Email: adlnap@r.postjobfree.com

Highly motivated Ugandan male, currently pursuing a Master’s Degree specialising in management science at UMI, with work experience of, social science research, Biomedical research, qualitative research data collection and transcription, research data analysis, process evaluation, project management, counseling and communication, PMTCT gained while working with MRC/UVRI/LSHTM, Integrated community Based Initiatives,kabwohe clinical research Centre, University of Washington and International clinical research Centre. Demonstrated computer skills, research, team work, multi task experience as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. Fluent in English, and Basic Luganda. EDUCATION

May 2020- to date: Uganda Management Institute. Currently pursuing Master of ARTs in management science/ project planning and management. October 2014 –October 2015: Uganda management institute. Post graduate diploma in project planning and management. Among courses studied; the project and its environment, project procurement management, management information systems, project programming management, project risk and disaster management, project quality management, project monitoring and evaluation etc.

2008: Makerere University, Uganda: Bachelors of Arts in Language Education with Honors. 2004: Nganwa High School, Uganda: Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education 2002: Bustibo Secondary School, Uganda: Uganda Certificate of Education Other Professional Training.

Human subjects’ protection- UNCST.

Good clinical practices- LSHTM.

Research Ethics- LSHTM.

Process Evaluation- LSHTM Centre for Evaluation.

HIV Prevention and Counseling. - AIC.

HIV treatment and facilitated Referral- International clinical Research Centre, UW. WORK EXPERIENCE.

Feb 2021- To date. Medical Research council/Uganda Virus Research Institute/London school of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine-Ugandan Research Unit- Social science research assistant/ Team lead.

Work with the study coordinator and other project team leads to ensure smooth day- today activities of running the trial and ensure collection of quality data;

Managing field based project equipment, materials and data;

Participate in the Trial Co-ordination team meetings;

Co-ordinate and supervise a team of 3 research assistants, including participating in staff training, to ensure that staff are correctly carrying out their duties;

Ensure that the study procedures are done according to the study protocol and regulatory requirements.

Assist in preparations for, and participate in, the stakeholder meetings;

Assist in ensuring timely procurement of study materials (pads, cups, analgesics, WASH materials, diaries);

Contribute to the preparation of study questionnaires and other tools;

Liaise with the trial administrator regarding visits to schools from study staff;

Liaise with the data manager to ensure correct completion of study forms;

Where appropriate, liaise with the implementing partner (WoMena Uganda) to ensure that the intervention is implemented according to protocol;

Lead the trial consent/assent process for 8 schools;

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Study Coordinator;

Assist in preparation of dissemination activities; and,

Contribute to study reports and publications;

2017 to Nov 2020. Connect Company Research consults ltd–Team leader, operations.

Participate in design, administration and monitoring of research projects.

Analyzing and evaluating research data collected by different researchers.

conducting literature reviews

Prepare materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.

Developing interview schedules for different research projects.

Market training and technical assistance resources to clinical partners and academic investigators.

February 2015- July 2016. Integrated community based initiatives- Research Assistant – Do ART study conducted by international clinical research Centre and University of Washington Department of Global Health.

Obtaining informed consent from research subjects.

Conducting in-depth interviews about the different sexual behavior of research subjects.

Data collection using High technology software. Mobenzi Gateway, a data management consul from South Africa.

Conducting qualitative interviews to research subjects.

Transcribing collected data into transcripts.

April 2013- June 2015. Integrated community based initiatives. Research Assistant - linkages study conducted by International clinical research Centre and University of Washington Department of global Health.

Obtaining informed consent from research subjects.

Conducting qualitative interviews on research subjects.

Data collection and reporting using High technology software Mobenzi researcher.

Counseling and communication.

Transcribing collected data into transcripts.

March 2011-Jan 2013: Integrated Community Based Initiatives (ICOBI) – Social worker

(orphans and vulnerable children). With support from United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and UK AID

Community engagement and stakeholder identification.

Identifying OVCs

Conducting trainings on Self-help projects (SILK)

Helping the OVCs identify sustainable income generating projects.

Monitor and evaluate the progress of Silk groups. Professional competences.

Leadership and Teamwork: enjoy being part of team and taking on leadership roles.

Commitment.

Planning.

Persistent.

Publications.

Integration of HIV-TB Screening and Linkage Strengthens Community-Based HIV Care Authors

Ruanne V. Barnabas

1

; Heidi van Rooyen

2

; Stephen Asiimwe

3

; Torin Schaafsma

1

; Meighan

Krows

1

; Alastair van Heerden

4

; Bosco Turyamureeba

3

; James P. Hughes

1

; Jared M. Baeten

1

;

Connie M. Celum

1

; for the The Linkages Study Team

1

Univ of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA;

2

Human Scis Rsr Council, Durban, South

Africa;

3

Kabwohe Clinical Rsr Cntr, Bushenyi, Uganda;

4

Human Scis Rsr Council, Msunduzi,

South Africa

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https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/bye/rQoPWwoRrXS9-i- wudNgpQDxudhWudNzlXNiZip9Ei7ym67VZRFnxgFjEgCRA6h9Ei4L3BUgWwNG0it. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2 ahUKEwi40oWWq-

TuAhWylFwKHVAzBpEQFjAEegQIBhAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcquin.icap.columbia.edu%2Fw p-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F10%2FDO-ART_MANUSCRIPT- SUPPLEMENT_ACCEPTED.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1SypGFvYTzJX7WShCpbex9 References.

1. DR Kansiime Catherine.

Study coordinator MENISCUS Trial.

MRC/UVRI/LSHTM,

PLOT 51-59,Nakiwogo Road,

Entebbe Uganda.

Tel. 070*******.

Email adlnap@r.postjobfree.com

2. Dr Asiimwe Stephen

Program Director.

Global Health Collaborative, Uganda.

Mbarara university of science and Technology.

Tel. 077*******.

Email: adlnap@r.postjobfree.com.

3. Mr Bosco Turyamureba . study coordinator- Linkages and DO ART Studies. Integrated community Based Initiatives.

Email. adlnap@r.postjobfree.com

Cell No. +256*********.



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