Quality Assurance Data Entry

Gregory Paragatha

Nairobi, Kenya 071******* ****************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated Economics and Statistics professional with 4+ years’ experience in data management, analysis, and data quality assurance. Proven ability to conduct periodic audits, identify discrepancies and gaps, and implement corrective measures to significantly improve data accuracy and reliability. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Google Sheets. Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder interaction and preparing weekly reports for management.

SKILLS

Data Quality & Assurance: Data Auditing, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Data Validation, Discrepancy Identification, Corrective Measure Implementation, Data Cleaning, Data Integrity.

Software & Tools: Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Sheets, SPSS, Kobo Collect, Redcap, ODK, and CommCare.

Reporting & Communication: Preparing and Presenting Reports, Written Communication

(Strong), Verbal Communication (Strong), Stakeholder Interaction, Attention to Detail, Report Writing.

Key Competencies: Ability to work independently, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Project Management, Statistical Analysis (Quantitative & Qualitative), Survey Design.

Languages: English (Excellent written and verbal), Kiswahili (Excellent written and verbal). EXPERIENCE

Research Associate Wenye Samaki Na Afya Study, D43 Program AMPATH Suba North, Kenya May 2025 - July 2025

Boosted data quality by conducting meticulous validation and quality checks (periodic audits) at the point of collection, ensuring adherence to research protocols and significantly reducing errors.

Identified gaps in the data collection and reporting process and proactively provided solutions, supporting the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline project workflows and improve efficiency.

Prepared and presented weekly key progress updates and data quality findings to stakeholders and management, supporting project objectives and dissemination of findings.

Maintained continuous, proactive communication with project partners and a multidisciplinary team to follow up on spotted data inconsistencies and optimize accurate recording.

Contributed to project success by drafting client-ready sections of research reports for review and dissemination.

Fieldworker and Data Clerk Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Rusinga, Homabay September 2021 - April 2025

Ensured data integrity and accuracy by performing rigorous Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) checks on electronic case report forms and accurately entering and managing data in Redcap.

Implemented corrective measures and validation procedures to optimize accurate recording, resulting in a 99% data accuracy rate and recognition as a top-performing fieldworker.

Supported the management team on a wide range of data-handling requests, including detailed participant tracing, scheduling, and data cleaning.

Led the coordination of field teams and developed and reviewed SOPs, demonstrating the ability to work independently and as part of a team while ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.

Submitted weekly progress updates and preliminary findings to project supervisors, demonstrating strong accuracy and attention to detail when preparing reports.

Maintained, organized and kept up-to-date file records supporting operational processes. Enumerator Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) August 2019 - August 2019

Achieved a 99% data accuracy rate while administering census questionnaires, ensuring high- quality, reliable data.

Prevented data loss by ensuring the secure and timely transmission of all collected data. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Economics and Statistics Kisii University, Kisii, Kenya September 2017 - December 2021

CERTIFICATIONS

Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) Kisii University

Advanced Excel Kisii University

REFERENCES

Kennedy Maube KEMRI, Mimba Pregnancy Registry Study Coordinator 072******* ******@*****.**.**

Tracy Tapkili D43 Program, AMPATH, Principal Investigator 072******* ************@*****.***

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