Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Software
Timeline
VERONE OTIENO ONYANGO

VERONE OTIENO ONYANGO

Lodwar,Turkana

Summary

Dynamic public health professional with proven expertise in qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, honed at Kenya Medical Research Institute. Excelled in training teams and leveraging SPSS for impactful data analysis. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and effective collaboration, significantly enhancing community health initiatives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Field Supervisor

The Aga Khan University
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Recruited and screened participants to meet study eligibility criteria
  • Conducted and supervised qualitative interviews and group discussions
  • Prepared comprehensive notes and maintained audio records daily
  • Trained enumerators in data collection protocols, improving team performance

Research Assistant

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative data collection on cervical cancer screening initiatives
  • Analyzed research data and presented findings to health officials
  • Assisted in study participant recruitment and maintained updated databases
  • Facilitated team debriefing sessions and addressed challenges with supervisors

Public Health Officer

konamker Health Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Led community health initiatives to reduce malaria and diarrheal diseases
  • Collaborated with partners like UNICEF to establish open defecation-free zones in the community Health Units such as Nakwamekwi Community Health Unit
  • Designed and conducted public health workshops for community stakeholders

Education

Master of Science - Disease Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Maseno University, Kisumu
01.2023 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology

Minor - Data Science

IBM

Skills

Qualitative data collection methods

Certification

Clinical Research Operations and Data Lifecycle, Global Health Training Centre, 08/01/24

Accomplishments

  • Conducted over 150 interviews adhering to strict research protocols.
  • Improved participant recruitment efficiency by 85% through targeted community outreach.
  • Successfully managed datasets for national cervical cancer screening campaigns.
  • Supervised and mentored over Enumerators on qualitative and quantitative research on Early Childhood Development in Nairobi City County.

Software

SPSS

Timeline

Field Supervisor - The Aga Khan University
09.2024 - 11.2024
Research Assistant - Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
01.2023 - 06.2024
Maseno University - Master of Science, Disease Epidemiology and Biostatistics
01.2023 - 05.2025
Public Health Officer - konamker Health Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology - Bachelor of Science, Public Health
IBM - Minor, Data Science
VERONE OTIENO ONYANGO