Exceptionally experienced and dependable qualitative analyst with skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing qualitative data. Professional research experience in conducting qualitative research by leading the design, planning, execution, analysis, presentation, and publication qualitative research projects in peer reviewed journal.
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Peris Musitia
Nairobi
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Innovation LabNairobi
Research Coordinator
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinating protocol development, equipment preparation and over seeing procurement of study materials
- Preparing documents, reports and presentations detailing results and conclusions.
- Conducting field research, overseeing data collection, conducting quality checks and documenting data.
- Oversaw research projects focused on Safe Water with teams of 20 members and budgets of $84,000.
Kenya Medical Research Institute-Wellcome TrustNairobi
Research Officer
09.2019 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Collected, organized, and analyzed qualitative data of 100 transcripts using thematic analysis and grounded theory.
- Identify patterns, themes, and trends in qualitative data to draw meaningful insights and translated them into actionable recommendations.
- Conducted scientific systematic and scoping literature related to informing qualitative analysis.
- Led qualitative data analysis using NVIVO, Max QDA and QD Miner software of data analysis
- Develop research protocols and qualitative data collection tools for focus group discussions and interviews
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of researchers, scientists, and policymakers to integrate qualitative findings with quantitative data for triangulation
- Conduct key in-depth interviews and facilitate focus group discussions
Conducted systematic literature review and scoping review. - Prepared scientific manuscript for publication: Currently one manuscript is published.
- Analyze qualitative data using ground theory methodology, thematic analysis, mind mapping
Aga Khan University HospitalKilifi
Social Scientist
09.2018 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Co-led quantitative and qualitative studies and projects in Kenya, Mozambique, and Gambia and reviewed of protocols, sample plans, research instruments, and ethical submissions and approvals.
- Led recruitment, training, and supervising of 10 research assistants to conduct data collection
- Design focus group discussion and key in-depth interview guides
- Led qualitative data analysis using NVIVO, Max QDA, and QD Miner software for data analysis
- Led four sessions of stakeholder and community engagement meetings.
- Led knowledge management through co-authoring two manuscripts in established peer-reviewed journals.
- Led project presentations, reports, briefs, and publications(Coauthored two publications)
- Conducted systematic literature review to inform design of interview tools and data analysis
RetrackKampala
Qualitative Research Consultant
08.2016 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Collected, organized, and analyzed 20 transcripts of qualitative data using established thematic analysis
- Identify patterns, themes, and trends in qualitative data to draw meaningful insights and translate them into actionable recommendations
- Conducted literature review to identify gaps and aid in analysis of research findings
- Collaborated with three multidisciplinary teams of researchers, scientists, and policymakers to triangulate qualitative and quantitative findings
- Prepared clear and concise reports summarizing research findings, methodologies, and recommendations for Uganda government
Education
Catholic University of Eastern AfricaKenya
Master of Arts from Development Studies
05.2017
University Overview
Masinde Muliro University Kenya
Bachelor of Arts from Disaster Management And International Diplomacy
11.2011
University Overview
Skills
- Qualitative Methods
- NVivo Software
- Focus group discussion
- Behavioral Health Research
- Literature review
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Research presentation
- Research Publication
- Project Management
- Feasibility assessments
- Study protocols
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Data Collection
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Provided qualitative expertise to two research studies and one evaluation project with the overarching objective to improve behavioral health within KEMRI-Wellcome Trust
- Published three research papers in peer reviewed journals
Research:
Presentations:
· Global Women Research Community (GLOW) conference: Demystifying qualitative research in global maternal and newborn health
· Education and Social Science Research association of Kenya International Conference in Kenya: theme Advancing education and social sciences research for sustainable development, October ,2020
· 2ND African Neonatal Care Conference by Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN) Theme: Universal Health Care: Saving the newborn, November 14th & 15th, 2019
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Timeline
Research Coordinator
Development Innovation Lab
09.2022 - Current
Research Officer
Kenya Medical Research Institute-Wellcome Trust
09.2019 - 12.2022
Social Scientist
Aga Khan University Hospital
09.2018 - 09.2019
Qualitative Research Consultant
Retrack
08.2016 - 08.2017
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Master of Arts from Development Studies
Masinde Muliro University
Bachelor of Arts from Disaster Management And International Diplomacy
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