Laura Omari
Summary
A highly motivated and dedicated Public Health professional with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and a track record of excellence in various aspects of public health. Aspiring to leverage my expertise in data management, project coordination, and research assistance to contribute to impactful public health initiatives. I am committed to improving healthcare systems, promoting health education, and supporting evidence-based programs that make a positive difference in communities. Seeking a challenging position where I can apply my skills and passion for public health to address pressing health challenges and drive meaningful change for the betterment of society.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
National Aids &STI Control program (NASCOP)-General Research Assistant IBBS Project
2024.01 - 2024.07
- Managed qualitative data collection and oversaw coupon management procedures, including issuance, validation, and potential coupon enrollment training
- Utilized tablets to identify eligible participants through tablet questionnaires
- Conducted face-to-face interviews during data collection
- Obtained informed consent from participants and accurately documented their participation as per guidelines
- Monitored data completeness, consistency, and integrity throughout the data collection process
- Ensured secure transmission of survey data to the designated server within specified timelines
- Upheld data security protocols, safety measures, and maintained participant confidentiality
- Contributed to site quality management/assurance efforts
- Engaged in survey meetings both virtually and in person.
Public Health Intern
Matasia Health Center - Kajiado County Public Health
2019.04 - 2020.11
- Implementing preventive and promotive health program
- Applying measures to prevent and control communicable and non-communicable diseases
- Monitor and promote food hygiene, safety, and quality control standards
- Mobilizing, sensitizing, and advising Hospital peripheral communities on matters related to environmental health
- Conducting environmental and sanitary including environmental audits, environmental impact assessments, and strategic environmental assessments.
Program Assistant
Kibera Community Self Help Programme Kenya ATTACHEE
2016.04 - 2016.08
- Worked hand in hand with Peer Educators and Community Health Volunteers to ensure continuous quality improvement as far as data is concerned
- Ensured verification and timely development of reports and data provided by CHVs
- Data entry and management, including cleaning and archiving, to support the implementation of HIV and TB programs (use of NASCOP spreadsheet and MOH tools)
- Reviewed, analyzed, and validated data to ensure consistency, integrity, and accuracy based on project specifications
- Participated and ensured program activities, including outreaches, review meetings, home visits, and training, were carried out in accordance with the Global Fund/Kenyan Red Cross guidelines
- Spearheaded the rollout of Prep to 20 Key Populations (Female Sex Workers)
- Participated in monitoring the implementation of project activities to ensure conformance to project objectives, work plans, budget, and expected results.
Port attachee
Wilson Airport
2015.07 - 2015.08
- Occupational health and safety inspection, First Aid Clinic and vaccination, Sanitation control, and Disease Surveillance (IDSR).
Public Health Department attachee
Kajiado North Public Health Office
2015.01 - 2015.07
- Conducted public health activities in Ngong Division - Olkeri, Matasia, Kiserian, Ngong, and Embulbul, where I was tasked with Surveillance of communicable diseases, Health education and promotion, maternal health care, Control of vectors, Sanitary and premise inspection, and Enforcement of public health.
Research Assistant
AMREF (MALARIA END TERM EVALUATION PROJECT)
2017.01
- Conducted field interviews on the use and control of malaria services
- Assessed health workers' competence in malaria testing
- Provided technical and administrative support to evaluation teams
- Periodic progress and annual reports showing achievements against planned targets, as well as providing justification for performance variance and areas of improvement
- Ensured that relevant project outputs, best practices, and lessons learned were captured, well-documented, and disseminated
- Took the lead in data capture and reporting using monitoring tools to track project indicators as per the performance framework
- Assisted the evaluation team with overflow work, including research tasks, organizing and archiving information, note-taking, and development of report annexes
- Developed and maintained databases, backups, and filing systems for project data
- Ensured program integration and growth by participating in meetings and conferences.
Education
Monitoring and evaluation -
Kenya Institute of Management
07.2024
Bachelor of Environmental Health -
Kenyatta University
01.2017
Computer proficiency professional -
Digital4Africa
Skills
- Public health initiatives
- Health education and promotion
- Health program coordination, implementation, and management
- Qualitative and quantitative data management and analysis
- Research assistance and field interviews
- HIV and TB program implementation
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Malaria testing and control
- Data entry and management
- Technical and administrative support
- Progress and annual reporting
- Database management
- Proficiency in MS Office and qualitative data analysis software
- Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
Regulatorybodies
Public Health and Technicians Council, 04/01/21
Personal Information
Title: PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Languages
- English, First Language
- Swahili, B2
References
- Oliver Mbuthia, Epidemiologist, UCSF Global Programs, oliver.mbuthia@ucglobalprograms.org, +254 (0)725815120
- Saul Atwa, Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning Officer, AMREF, Saul.atwa@amref.org, +254 (0)727585188
- Jackim M. Nyamari, Snr Lecturer Department of Environmental Health and Occupational Health, School of Health Science, nyamari.jackim@ku.ac.ke, +254 (0)722589335
Languages
English
First Language
Swahili
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Research Assistant
National Aids &STI Control program (NASCOP)-General Research Assistant IBBS Project
2024.01 - 2024.07
Public Health Intern
Matasia Health Center - Kajiado County Public Health
2019.04 - 2020.11
Research Assistant
AMREF (MALARIA END TERM EVALUATION PROJECT)
2017.01
Program Assistant
Kibera Community Self Help Programme Kenya ATTACHEE
2016.04 - 2016.08
Port attachee
Wilson Airport
2015.07 - 2015.08
Public Health Department attachee
Kajiado North Public Health Office
2015.01 - 2015.07
Monitoring and evaluation -
Kenya Institute of Management
Bachelor of Environmental Health -
Kenyatta University
Computer proficiency professional -
Digital4Africa
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