CECILIA MENGICH
Dynamic Participant Recruitment and Retention Officer with a strong background in team collaboration, decision-making, and time management. Successful in overseeing clinical research operations and improving participant enrollment rates through innovative strategies.
Results-driven professional with expertise in work coordination and strategic planning. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance stakeholder communication, ready to drive impactful outcomes in clinical research operations.
Work History
PARTICIPANT RECRIUTMENT AND RETENTION OFFICER
13 Years 6 Months- Oversaw clinical research operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and protocols.
- Developed training materials for new staff, enhancing onboarding efficiency and knowledge retention.
- Streamlined data collection processes, improving accuracy and consistency in research documentation.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss project progress and address challenges.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment on project goals.
- Maintained confidentiality of the study participants enrolled in the study.
- “Designed and executed recruitment strategies that increased participant enrollment by 20% within six months.”
- “Implemented retention programs that achieved over 85% participant adherence across all the studies.”
- “Strengthened community engagement through culturally tailored outreach, improving trust and participation in clinical research.”
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
16 Years 6 Months- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing clinical research projects.
- Assisted in data collection and management for various research studies.
- Analyzed research findings to ensure accuracy and consistency in reporting.
- Coordinated participant recruitment efforts, enhancing study enrollment rates.
- Analyzed recruitment metrics to identify trends and optimize sourcing channels for better results.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
- Degree Awarded with 2ND CLASS HONORS-UPPER DIVISION
- Professional Development Studies:
- GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE -DIVISION OF AIDS
- HUMAN SUBJECT PROTECTION-DIVIDION OF AIDS
- HIV TESTING AND COUNSELLING LVCTHEALTH TRAINING INSTITUTE.
- ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTH MANAGEMENT-EUROPEAN BUSINESS UNIVERSITY LUXENMBURG
Skills
Accomplishments
- Enhanced participant recruitment by developing and implementing targeted outreach strategies, resulting in a 20% increase in enrollment within the first six months of the trial.
- Improved retention rates by designing participant follow-up systems and health education sessions, achieving over 85% participant retention across all the studies.
- Strengthened community trust through stakeholder engagement and collaboration with local health organizations, leading to increased willingness to participate in the clinical trials.
Timeline
PARTICIPANT RECRIUTMENT AND RETENTION OFFICER
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA
GARDENING,BAKING
BAKING
My passion for baking has strengthened my ability to work under time constraints while maintaining quality and precision. It has also fostered creativity and collaboration, skills I bring into professional environments.
GARDENING
Through my gardening projects, I have developed strong organizational skills and patience, ensuring tasks are completed with precision and care. This experience has enhanced my ability to manage long-term projects and pay attention to detail.”