Caroline Akinyi Omom
Research, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer.
Summary
Experienced Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning professional with a proven track record of over 5 years in designing, implementing, and managing MEL frameworks. Seamlessly integrates evidence into program design and implementation to drive impactful results. Proficient in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, with a keen eye for detail and strong analytical capabilities. Documents findings and produces comprehensive reports that effectively communicate insights. Exceptional facilitation skills ensure meaningful stakeholder engagement throughout the research process. Demonstrates expertise in data visualization techniques to present complex information in a clear and concise manner. Committed to upholding ethical research practices, safeguarding data integrity, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Project Coordinator -Research sites
LVCT - Health
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Coordinating a USAID multi-site research project, ensuring adherence to protocols, guidelines, and regulations, resulting in a 99% compliance rate by facilitating regular training sessions and conducting comprehensive data quality checks
- Spearheading qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, reporting, and interpretation across 2 sites, enhancing data-driven decision-making, and improving project impact assessment accuracy
- Streamlining data workflows in 2 sites, enhancing coordination and supervision of data collection teams to ensure consistent, accurate, high-quality reporting aligned with standards and frameworks, resulting in a 20% increase in data processing efficiency
- Implementing evaluation protocols to assess research process efficiencies, contributing to improved data collection timeliness and quality by adopting standardized monitoring tools
- Coordinating stakeholder engagement, collaborating with community partners, government entities, and facility staff to enhance communication and partnerships, increasing project support by 25%, and ensuring consistent feedback integration into ongoing project development and execution
- Developing standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and ad-hoc reports for two research sites, producing 2 comprehensive dissemination materials, facilitating workshops, and boosting best practice adherence across research sites
Research Officer
KAVI - Institute of Clinical Research
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Monitored research progress and facilitated data collection for a multi-site public health research project, enhancing data reliability through comprehensive process evaluation strategies and coordinated learning efforts
- Supported in developing, and continuously reviewed study materials, 2 SOPs, and ethical documents, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, which expedited the approval process
- Conducted comprehensive qualitative and quantitative data analysis using NVivo, Excel, and STATA, contributing to 1 peer-reviewed paper, and enhancing project findings through accurate data interpretation and validation
- Systematically performed data checks and documentation, utilizing MERL approaches to regularly update teams on project milestones, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic planning
- Facilitated the completion and comprehensive maintenance of the risk register throughout the different research phases, employing rigorous documentation protocols that minimized project risks
Research Officer
KEMRI - RCTP
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Enhanced reporting accuracy by executing comprehensive data collection, analysis, interpretation, and documentation that adhered to the existing frameworks, leading to increased data-driven decision-making
- Conducted internal monitoring and data quality checks to ensure compliance with research protocols, enhancing data accuracy through corrective action implementation
- Validated several data collection tools and SOPs, and analyzed pilot outcomes, that resulted in improved service accessibility and engagement for Adolescent girls and young women
- Co-authored and reviewed 2 research papers for publication, systematically documenting findings and insights for effective dissemination, aligning with frameworks, and enhancing the program's credibility and impact
- Coordinated and administered recruitment processes for 3 studies, achieving an 85% participant retention rate by consistently upholding research ethical standards and safeguarding measures
- Mentored 2 junior team members on project documentation and qualitative data analysis techniques using Dedoose and Atlas-ti, achieving a 98% on-time deliverable completion rate and enhancing overall project outcomes
Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant
Various organizations (CARE Kenya, Plan International, and Coffey International)
04.2017 - 05.2020
- Provided technical support to lead consultant; engaging county-level heads, civil society representatives, community members, county MEAL officers, and key actors, evaluating a climate change project (qualitative-15 interviews, quantitative- surveys, and documenting 5 case studies)
- Provided technical support and research support for a formative and summative evaluation of different projects, supported in planning and implementing several field data collection activities, and contributed analytical insights during data management (qualitative and quantitative)
- Coordinated a doctoral fieldwork project that examined the effect of mHealth utilization on access to treatment by Teenagers living with HIV in island communities of Lake Victoria
- Oversaw the recruitment of 300 participants over 3 months through public health facilities, obtained informed consent, and ensured accurate data capture and management while maintaining data integrity
- Prepared 10 ad-hoc field reports for briefing
Project Research and Learning Officer
Jhpiego - Jilinde program
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Led field MEL activities for a large-scale HIV prevention program for youth over three years, successfully increasing data collection efficiency by 20% and ensuring compliance with donor reporting standards using REDCap and DHIS2 for data management
- Conducted comprehensive research utilizing mixed-methods approaches, leading to the identification of key intervention strategies that increased program effectiveness and informed policy development across the Jhpiego - Jilinde program
- Supported in interpreting and analyzing program data for dissemination, leading to enhanced strategic planning and informed decision-making within the Jhpiego - Jilinde program
- Validated data collection tools and contributed to knowledge dissemination across teams, enhancing data accuracy, and facilitating informed decision-making through comprehensive reports and presentations tailored to stakeholders' needs over 1 year
- Supported the facilitation of learning workshops and integration of evaluation findings into program strategies to optimize project outcomes, leading to improved program implementation efficiency; utilized evidence-based data, refining strategic decisions and increasing project success rates
Education
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
Technical University of Mombasa
01.2017 - 01.2023
Masters of Public Health - Epidemiology And Disease Control
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science And Technology
Kisumu,Kenya. 01.2022 - Current
Skills
written communication
verbal communication
data collection
data analysis
data interpretation
data visualization
project coordination
documentation
reporting
training and Mentorship
capacity building
Team leadership
Interpersonal and organizational skills
Stakeholder relationship management
Budget preparation
Meeting facilitation
Spreadsheet tracking
Powerpoint presentations
Research
Proposal development
Certification
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Essentials, Disaster Ready, 05/01/25
Publications
www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-omom
Timeline
Project Coordinator -Research sites
LVCT - Health
05.2023 - 02.2025
Masters of Public Health - Epidemiology And Disease Control
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science And Technology
01.2022 - Current
Research Officer
KAVI - Institute of Clinical Research
09.2021 - 11.2022
Research Officer
KEMRI - RCTP
03.2020 - 08.2021
Project Research and Learning Officer
Jhpiego - Jilinde program
09.2018 - 02.2020
Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant
Various organizations (CARE Kenya, Plan International, and Coffey International)
04.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
Technical University of Mombasa
01.2017 - 01.2023