Qualitative & Quantitative Researcher with Public Health Focus

MARTIN MURIMI WAMITI

P.O. Box ***, Meru, Kenya • +254-********* / 072******* • **************@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated, experienced Qual & Quant Researcher and Public Health Nurse with over a decade of progressive experience in clinical research, mixed methods data collection, and community- based health programs in Kenya. Proven track record supporting studies funded by USAID, APHRC, UoN, KEMRI, and Aga Khan University. Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, ethical compliance, participant recruitment, and field team coordination. Proficient in tools such as ODK, RedCap, SurveyCTO, and KOBO Toolbox. CORE COMPETENCIES

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Mixed Methods Research

Data Collection & Management (ODK, RedCap, KOBO)

Stakeholder Engagement

Ethical Research Practices (GCP/ICH Certified)

Community Mobilization

Report Writing & Presentation

Team Leadership & Training

EDUCATION

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BSc. Nursing, University of Nairobi

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, St. Pius X Seminary, Nkubu Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Consolata Primary School, Meru CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS

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Good Clinical Practice (GCP/ICH)

Maternal Neonatal and Child Health Assessment (USAID/SOCHA) Monitoring & Evaluation (in-job training)

PMTCT (NASCOP)

Cervical Cancer Screening (VIA/VILI)

COVID-19 KAP Survey (CIHEB)

Kenya Abortion Study (APHRC)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Qual &Quant Researcher, JHPIEGO

(HPV snet, fragile & sustainability

study)

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Supporting FGDs, KIIs, and participant interviews in targeted counties. Obtaining informed consent and ensure ethical standards are upheld. Managing and safeguarding data per study guidelines. Collaborating daily with research leads to resolve data queries. Data transcription, analysis and other study support duties.

• Conducted mixed methods data collection in health facilities using digital and paper tools.

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Abstracted clinical data, conducted interviews, ensured ethical protocols. Performed regular data validation and report updates. Qual & Quant researcher, APHRC (Kenya Abortion

Study)

May 2023 – Oct 2023

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Recruited nationwide participants and conducted facility and morbidity surveys. Administered consent and conducted structured interviews. Qualitative Researcher, USAID/SOCHA (MNCH

Assessment)

Oct 2023 – March 2024

• Conducted maternal and child health data assessments. Qual & Quant Researcher, University of Nairobi (multiple studies)

Oct 2022 – April 2023 & July 2021 – April 2022

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Data entry (ODK), patient interaction, data quality audits (RDQA), and DHIS2 reporting.

Supported health worker training and performance reviews. Study Coordinator, KEMRI/UW DART Study

April 2022 – Sept 2022

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Managed study operations across multiple regions, supervised staff, prepared reports. Ensured protocol compliance, data integrity, and conflict resolution. Study Nurse, Kenyatta National Hospital & UoN/UW ATTACH Study 2017 – 2021

• Screened/enrolled participants, administered study tools, conducted FGDs/IDIs. EARLY CAREER

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Nursing Officer, The Karen Hospital (Feb 2017 – Nov 2017) Project Nurse, UoN/Kenya AIDS Control Program (2011 – 2017) Nursing Officer, Nairobi Equator Hospital (2008 – 2011) TECHNICAL SKILLS

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ODK, RedCap, Survey CTO, KOBO Toolbox

Microsoft Office Suite

DHIS2, EMR systems

LANGUAGES

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English (Fluent)

Kiswahili (Fluent)

Clinical research assistant, Aga Khan University Hospital (FF Study & Prediabetics)

June 2024 – June 2025

REFEREES

Dr. Caren Mburu – Pediatrician and research scientist, Hurlingham Children’s Clinic/KNH P.O Box 20536 (00200) Nairobi, Kenya • 072******* • Email: *****.*****@*****.*** Dr. Benson Singa – Clinical research scientist, KEMRI-Centre for Clinical Research 072******* • Email: ******@*****.***

Dr.Rosemary Njogu –Sr. Clinical Advisor, Jhpiego

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Ms. Janet Itindi – Site ID specialist, IQVIA Africa 072******* • Email: ***********@*****.***

Prof. James Machoki – Consultant obs/gyne, Principal CHS UoN 072******* • Email: ********@*****.**.**

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