Veronica Matehbi
Aletum
Regulatory Specialist
adu992@r.postjobfree.com • 202-***-****
• Washington, DC 20002
PROFILE
A dynamic practitioner with extensive
experience and strong expertise in
medicine, clinical research, and
database management. Adept at
analyzing complex data sets, enhancing
research initiatives, and managing
research ethics evaluation. Poised to
thrive as a research professional
equipped with strong managerial and
analytical skills.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Site Monitoring and Evaluation
• Project Coordination
• Clinical Trials
• SAE Management and Follow-up
• Infectious Disease and Biosafety
• Literature Review
• Research Grant Writing
• Phlebotomy
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Research Protocol writing
• Article Writing and Presentation
• Clinical Report Writing
• ELISA
• PCR
EDUCATION
Medical Doctorate
University of Buea, Faculty of Health
Sciences, Cameroon, 2014
Master’s In Molecular Biosciences
Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Doctoral School, University of Yaoundé I,
2018
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Research Assistant, 01/2022 to Present
Chantal Biya International Reference Centre for Research on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Management
Developed and implemented standard operating procedures. Provided oversight and evaluations to staff as a member of the Cameroon site team. Strategized supply and procurement plan to ensure adequate availability of resources for project management and completion.
• Distinguished contribution in developing research protocol for 'Clinical Profile of Co-Infected Hepatitis B virus/Human Immunodeficiency Virus Patients: A multi-country study.
General Practitioner and Researcher, 09/01/2014 to 12/30/2021 Ministry of Public Health, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Inspected and updated medical charts of patients to diagnose common illnesses such as the common cold, hypertension, and diabetes. Prescribed as well as administered medication topically, orally, and via intravenous or intramuscular injections. Recommended lifestyle alterations to improve health. Referred patients to specialists for advanced treatment, if required. Ensured adherence to research protocol in writing articles. Prepared and processed invoices as well as submitted claims on behalf of patients with health insurance. Addressed wellness-related questions and concerns of patients.
• Provided medication to more than 5,000 patients, with a recovery rate of more than 95% as well as performed 100+ childbirths with a success record of more than 99%.
• Spearheaded the distribution of over 1,000 mosquito nets resulting in a more than 50% decrease in the prevalence of malaria over a six-month period.
• Played an integral role in more than three vaccination programs for children under 5 while ensuring a 100% vaccination rate and 0% incidence rate of diseases prevented by vaccines after the first six months.
• Led development of F-75 and F-100 for HIV-positive children with Noma living to treat malnutrition and increase their weight to more than 20% of the expected range.
• Conducted thorough research about the prevalence of arteriovenous fistulae of 97% in dialysis patients compared to the prevalence of the permanent catheter, resulting in an 80% reduction in catheter-induced infections. Page 2 of 2
CERTIFICATIONS
ECFMG-certified International Medical Graduate
LANGUAGES
English French
AFFILIATIONS
• Online Participant, Clinical Forum on (Re)emerging Infectious Diseases, Virology Education Virtual Meeting, 02/07/2023.
• Online Participant, International Viral Hepatitis Elimination Meeting, Amsterdam, 12/02/2022 – 12/03/2022.
• Speaker, Cameroon Society of Microbiology on HIV and Hepatitis B, 2021.
• Pharmaceutical Quality Control for Developing Countries, Beijing Yuanshan Grand Hotel, China, 10/11/2018.
• Manager of Hepatitis B in patients living with HIV, Chantal Biya International Reference Centre for Research on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Management, 09/18/2017.
• Manager of Pediatric HIV, Chantal Biya International Reference Centre for Research on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Management, 08/21/2017.
• Training and Resources in Research Ethics Evaluation, Institute of Health Law of the University of Neuchâtel (Switzerland), 07/18/2017.