Data Collector Entry

Wathsala Sandamini

Dedunupitiya

Professional Summary

Dedicated Health Professional and a Research Assistant in social sciences area, coordinating logistics and resources for health and educational projects related to health and social sciences varying in size and scope. Thoughtful collaborator supporting protocol design and document development to achieve team goals.

Contact

Address- 149/A, Bokalawela,

Ambathenna

T.P-077*******

E-mail-

dedunupitiyasandamini@gmail

.com

Key skills

Technical skills

• IBM SPSS

• Transcribing data

• Microsoft Office

• Epi data

• Qualitative and

Quantitative Data

Analysis

• qualitative and

quantitative research

methodologies

• report writing

• presentation skills

• data entry

• data collection

• article writing

• blog writing

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Canva

soft skills

• communication skills

• teamwork

• leadership

Experience

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (social sciences team) (Jan 2023- current) The University of Peradeniya

(The project will be terminated on 31st of July 3023) Global South AI4COVID Program project “Artificial Intelligence framework for threat assessment and containment for COVID-19 and future epidemics while mitigating the socioeconomic impact to women, children, and underprivileged groups.

AI4Covid Our Team - covid.eng.pdn.ac.lk

Job Role-

-To prepare quantitative and qualitative data analysis tools as per the research proposal

- To plan, coordinate, and manage data collection activities

- To analyse data to identify barriers, stigma, and discrimination of women, children, and underprivileged groups from COVID-19 pandemic containment strategies

- To assist with the preparation of progress reports on research for funding bodies as required- to liaise as required with relevant stakeholders on matters relating to the research program

- To assist in conducting different meetings and workshops as specified in the research proposal

- To disseminate the outputs of the research in conferences and journals

- Assist the principal investigator of the project with the day-to-day management functions and final reporting.

- Writing research articles and blogs according to the project objectives Skills: IBM SPSS · Data Analysis · Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methodologies · Presentation Skills · Research · Report Writing · Teamwork · Microsoft PowerPoint

COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION FACILITATOR (March 2020- Jan 2023)

Department of Health Promotion, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka I worked as a health promotion facilitator in the Harispattuwa area to improve the overall well-being of the community in selected health issues according to the

• critical thinking

• problem-solving

• learning new things

• time management

• work management

• working under

pressure

• presentation skills

• negotiation

Languages

English- Fluent

Sinhala- Native

Websites

Linked-in

https://www.linkedin.com/in/w

athsala-sandamini-k-

dedunupitiya-9978701ba/

Blogs

https://www.blogger.com/blog/

posts/4336408568603917546

References

1. Dr. Manoj Fernando,

Head of the Department,

The Department of Health

Promotion,

Rajarata University of Sri

Lanka.

Tel- 077*******

E mail-

**********@*****.***

2. Prof. Duminda Guruge,

Senior lecturer,

Department of Health

Promotion,

Rajarata University of Sri

Lanka.

Tel- 071*******

E mail-

*************@*****.***

3. Mr. Shakya Nanayakkara,

Former Director General and

Registrar at NGO Secretariat

Sri Lanka,

fieldwork session of my degree program on BSc in health promotion at the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

Worked to reduce these health issues with the community- Risk of NCDs, Lack of Happiness, Gender Based violence, Poor money management, Excessive usage of Tobacco and Alcohol, Poor ECCD practices, Risk to STDs, Risk to communicable diseases( COVID-19)

Role-

-conducting meetings and training with the community members

-monitoring progress and providing technical inputs with feedback to community members

-coordination among community members, to ensure the smooth progression of activities

- Data collection, data interpretation, and data analysis

-completion of field reports and periodic reports

- Presenting the outputs of the project

Skills: Repot writing · Stress Tolerance · Critical Thinking · Working under pressure · Data Presentation · Communication · Scientific Writing · Health Policy

· Global Health · Microsoft Office · Article Writing · abstract writing · Community Engagement · Community Management · Healthcare · Nutrition · Public Speaking · Presentation Skills · Leadership · Project Coordination · Group Work · Health Promotion · Report Writing · Team Leadership COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION FACILITATOR (March 2020- April 2021)

Foundation of Health Promotion, Sri Lanka

World Food Programme (WFP)

Project Title- "Implementation of the community-based behaviour change communication component of WFP's R5N program”.

Objectives are-

To improve the health food patters of the community, To improve the women’s decision making ability, improve the climate friendly agricultural methods in the community, reduce the risk of Non communicable diseases(NCDs) Role-

-conducting meetings and training with the community members

-monitoring progress and providing technical inputs with feedback to community members

-coordination among community members, to ensure smooth progression of activities

-Liaising with the resource persons and fulfilling any responsibilities assigned by them

-supporting resource persons in the completion of field reports and periodic reports

skills: Report writing · Stress Tolerance · Critical Thinking · Working under pressure · Data Presentation · Communication · Scientific Writing · Health Policy

· Global Health

DATA COLLECTOR

World Health Organization (may 2020- June 2020)

Chairman National Dangerous

Drugs Control Board,

Secretary General Sri Lanka

Temperance Association,

Tel: +941********

Email:

********@*****.***.**

The online survey on COVOD 19 which is conducted by Dr.Pubudu Chulasiri and funded by World Health Organization

" Perceptions of the current COVID situation and health, social and economic impact of the current scenario among a rural setting in Anuradhapura district" The role was collection data according to the given questionnaire and submit to the researcher via an online platform.

Skills: Stress Tolerance · Critical Thinking · Working under pressure · Communication, Epi data

DATA COLLECTOR

Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka

This data collection was conducted by World Health Organisation in partnership with the Ministry of Health on Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKDu) in the Medewachiye area, Anuradhapura, And Worked as a field data collector in environmental and behavioral risk factors for declining kidney function. A prospectus cohort study at the risk of CKDu. This involves visiting various communities, conducting interviews, administrating questionnaires, and collecting biological samples to be used for analysis. The goal of this study is to identify the risk factors associated with chronic kidney disease of Unknown Origin (CKDu) and to develop interventions to prevent and manage diseases. As a data collector, the focus was to ensure the accuracy and completeness of data collected, while also ensuring the safety and confidentiality of study participants. Skills: Survey Research · Data Analysis · Data Collection · Community Engagement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion (Jan 2023)) Department of Health Promotion, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

BSc in Health Promotion from the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka which offer 2 years of field experience in working with communities to upgrade well-being and reduce risks of diseases and disabilities, nutrition, early childhood care, and development, Non - Communicable Disease Prevention, communicable disease prevention, Drug, and Alcohol abuse prevention, Family and Community Health& wellbeing and including various courses in related to health sciences, health promotion, and social science.

G.C.E Advanced level- Science stream- 2017

St. Anthony’s Girls’ Collage, Kandy

Biology- credit

Chemistry-credit

Physics -credit

G.C.E Ordinary Level- 2011

St. Anthony’s Girls’ Collage, Kandy

Science-A

Mathematics-A

Sinhala-A

Commerce-A

History-A

Buddhism-A

Music-A

Health Science-B

English-B

Awards

• One of the best results for Ordinary Level examination in the school one of the best results for Ordinary Level examination in the school-issued by St' Anthony's Girls Collage, Kandy · Jan 2012Issued by St' Anthony's Girls Collage, Kandy · Jan 2012

• Winner- runner up- Provincial-Netball Issued by Ministry of Sports, Sri Lanka · Jan 2011Issued by Ministry of Sports, Sri Lanka · Jan 2011

• Runner up- provincial - classical singing Issued by Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka · Jul 2009Issued by Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka · Jul 2009

• Winner- Runner up- Provincial- NetballWinner- Runner up- Provincial- Netball Issued by Ministry of Sports, Sri Lanka · Jan 2009 Issued by Ministry of Sports, Sri Lanka · Jan 2009

• Winner-Runner up- Provincial- Classical singing 'Winner-Runner up- Provincial- Classical singing 'Issued by Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka

· Jan 2009Issued by Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka · Jan 2009

• Winner- 1st place- All Island- Group Singing "Jana Gayana "Issued by Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Sri Lanka · Jan 2008 Issued by Ministry of Cultural affairs, Sri Lanka · Jan 2008 Associated with Cultural society, Poojapitiya. Associated with Cultural society, Poojapitiya.

• Winner- 1st place- Provincial- Group Singing Jana gayana Issued by Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka · Jan 2008 Issued by Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka · Jan 2008Associated with Cultural society, Poojapitiya. Associated with Cultural society, Poojapitiya.

• Participation- All Island- Netball Issued by Ministry of Sports, Sri Lanka

· Jan 2007 Issued by Ministry of Sports, Sri Lanka · Jan 20072007, 2009, 20112007, 2009, 2011

• winner- runner up- Provincial- Net ball Issued by Ministry of Sports, Sri Lanka · Jan 2007

Certifications

1. Participation in a workshop on "The importance of Ethical Consideration for Research " at the University of Peradeniya Issued Mar 2023Issued Mar 2023 2. Abstract publication -The Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka 3. Certificate in computer office- E tec institute of technical education 4. AAT foundation- Economics, Basic Accounting, business management, business communication

5. Certificate in the English language- National Institute of Business Management

(NIBM - Sri Lanka)

Publications

1. Research article- The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Women in the Households: Qualitative Analysis of Women's Quality of Life and Mental Health Research article- The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Women in the Households: Qualitative Analysis of Women's Quality of Life and Mental Health

-Published at The International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (ijriss)

https://doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2023.7450

-publication link- https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital- Library/volume-7-issue-4/610-622.pdf

2. Abstract -A health promotion intervention to Empower the community for reducing the risk of being overweight in a semi-urban area in Harispathhuwa, Sri Lanka

-Published at the scientific research publications conference of the 50th anniversary of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka (NSSL)

-Publication link- https://nutritionsocietyofsrilanka.org/wp- content/uploads/2022/02/PROCEEDINGS-2022-1-2.pdf

3. Abstract -An analysis of changes in patterns of substance usage among substance users during the covid-19pandemic period in Gampaha, Ampara, Mannar, Anuradhapura, Badulla, Vavuniya, and Kandy districts, Sri Lanka

-Published at International Research Conference articles (kduirc)

-publication link- http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/4731 Manuscript Under Review- Research Articles

1. Navigating Data Collection Challenges and Experiences Amidst the COVID- 19 Pandemic: A Comparative Study of Sri Lanka and Malaysia 2. A database on the socioeconomic and behavioural1 impacts in Sri Lanka through multiple waves of the COVID-19

3. A database on the socioeconomic and behavioural impacts in Sri Lanka through multiple waves of the COVID-19

Volunteer Experiences

1. Project team member -Earth Mates Foundation

Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

2. Member- ZeroPlastic

3. Team leader of philosophy in the science course had a batch for project management from Dr.Ajith Rajapaksha to being as a team leader in the course of philosophy in sciences at the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. the role was guiding team members to perform the course works daily and updating and managing them by communicating and representing the team.

https://www.thecn.com/8675964https://www.thecn.com/WD142https://www.the cn.com/program/badge/user_badge/6127d88a27aa366cd74df856 4. committee member - Health Promotion Society, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

5. committee member- Gavel Club, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka 6. Team Member- Net Ball Team, St. Anthony’s Girls’ Collage’ Kandy 7. Team member- Music Society, St. Anthony’s Girls’ Collage’ Kandy Projects

1. AI4COVID PROGRAM GLOBAL SOUTH - “An Artificial Intelligence framework for threat assessment and containment for COVID-19 and future epidemics while mitigating the socioeconomic impact to women, children, and underprivileged groups”.

2. A health promotion intervention to improve the health and well-being of the families in the Harispattuwa area by addressing selected 3 health issues within 2 years

3. "Implementation of the community-based behaviour change communication component of WFP's R5N program”.

4. A health promotion intervention to improve the Mental well-being of student group members by addressing selected 3 health issues within 2 years

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