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Hi, I’m

Annet Nanvubya

Medical Doctor
Entebbe
Annet  Nanvubya

Summary

I am a Medical Doctor and researcher, with 21 years of clinical research experience, driven by a profound commitment to advancing healthcare and fostering scientific discovery. With a doctorate in medical sciences and a master of public health, I have been equipped with the tools to address public health challenges and promote evidence-based interventions at a broader level, enabling me to approach clinical research with a comprehensive and patient-centred perspective. I have been privileged to contribute significantly to the field of HIV vaccine research and development. I have participated in seven epidemiological studies within high-risk fishing communities and ten experimental clinical trials assessing the safety and immunogenicity of various vaccine and drug candidates. Notably, I have served as a co-Principal Investigator for two phase I/II HIV Vaccine trials. Currently, I am an integral part of the clinical team conducting a phase III PrEP trial, evaluating the safety of cabotegravir among high-risk women in fishing communities. I am also the Principal Investigator of a Phase III COVID-19 trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of the Moderna vaccine in an African context, reflecting my commitment to global health challenges. Both my doctorate and master’s degrees were sandwich programs where I alternated periods of academic study with periods of work. I am driven by a desire to mentor and guide the next generation of researchers, sharing my experiences and knowledge to nurture future leaders in the field. My long-term goal is to contribute to medical advancements in the field of HIV/AIDS and related infectious diseases, influence policy, and empower individuals to take control of their health and well-being. I am passionate about improving sexual and reproductive health through conduct of related research.

Overview

23
years of professional experience
15
years of post-secondary education

Work History

UVRI IAVI HIV Vaccine
Entebbe

Clinical Trials Manager
6 2012 - Current

Job overview

  • Coordination and collaboration: Working with Project Principal Investigators to set targets for clinical trials, and ensuring the recording of trial in compliance with project goals
  • Collaborating with other medical professionals, such as nurses, specialists, and other healthcare staff, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated medical care of the research participants
  • Medical Documentation: Maintaining accurate and complete medical records, including their medical history, diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and progress notes for continuity of care and legal purposes
  • Health Education: Educating research participants and their families about medical conditions, treatment options, preventive measures, and healthy lifestyle choices to promote overall well-being
  • Research and Learning: Staying up-to-date with medical advancements, research, and best practices in the field by attending scientific workshops, meetings and symposia to enhance my medical knowledge and skills
  • Supervision and Training: Supervising Nurses, interns, and visiting medical personnel while providing guidance, training, and evaluation of their clinical performance
  • Administrative Duties: Managing administrative tasks related to patient care, such as attending management meetings, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring compliance with medical protocols and program policies
  • Quality Improvement: Participating in quality improvement initiatives within the program, contributing to the enhancement of participant care processes, safety measures, and overall healthcare outcomes
  • Budgeting and resource mobilization: Developing and reviewing of trial budgets and ensuring compliance with donor funding requirements
  • Sourcing and applying for research grants to secure program funds
  • Ethical and Legal Considerations: Adhering to medical ethics, patient confidentiality, and legal regulations while providing medical care and making medical decisions
  • Public Health Initiatives: Participating in public health campaigns, disease prevention efforts, and community health programs to contribute to the overall health and well-being of the population.
  • Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations
  • Implemented novel technologies for data collection and analysis, enhancing the overall efficiency of clinical trial operations
  • Developed robust clinical project plans, outlining clear objectives, milestones, and deliverables for each trial phase
  • Optimized budget management through diligent contract negotiation with vendors and efficient allocation of resources
  • Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
  • Implemented novel technologies for data collection and analysis, enhancing the overall efficiency of clinical trial operations.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Developed robust clinical project plans, outlining clear objectives, milestones, and deliverables for each trial phase.
  • Optimized budget management through diligent contract negotiation with vendors and efficient allocation of resources.
  • Expedited trial timelines by proactively identifying potential bottlenecks and implementing solutions to address them effectively.
  • Enhanced patient safety by developing risk mitigation plans and closely monitoring adverse events during trials.
  • Fostered strong relationships with investigators, ensuring consistent communication throughout trials for smooth operations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices, ensuring the application of innovative techniques in trial design and execution.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration among study teams, fostering a cohesive working environment for optimal trial execution.
  • Increased patient enrollment by implementing effective recruitment strategies for clinical trials.
  • Conducted site visits to monitor performance, providing timely feedback on areas requiring improvement or corrective action.
  • Reviewed referral information and kept track of intakes from various referral sources.
  • Improved data quality by establishing rigorous data management procedures and training staff on their implementation.
  • Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
  • Facilitated focus group sessions with project patients.
  • Managed multiple concurrent trials effectively, applying strong organizational skills and prioritizing tasks appropriately to meet project deadlines.
  • Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Supported regulatory submissions by preparing high-quality documents in line with industry standards and guidelines.
  • Played an instrumental role in successfully transitioning studies from one phase to another while maintaining high levels of quality control and regulatory compliance.
  • Contributed to successful FDA audit outcomes, maintaining accurate documentation and records throughout the study lifecycle.
  • Ensured protocol compliance by closely monitoring study activities and providing guidance to study coordinators.
  • Contributed to successful grant proposals, detailing the scientific rationale, objectives, methodology, and budgetary requirements for proposed clinical research projects.
  • Promoted continuous improvement within the organization by actively participating in process improvement initiatives related to clinical research practices.
  • Led efforts to increase patient retention rates, employing proactive engagement strategies tailored to individual participant needs.
  • Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
  • Complied with research protocols by providing ongoing quality control audits.
  • Collected, evaluated, and modeled collected data.
  • Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
  • Monitored unit budget to meet financial objectives for spend rate and funding.
  • Enhanced patient safety by developing risk mitigation plans and closely monitoring adverse events during trials
  • Fostered strong relationships with investigators, ensuring consistent communication throughout trials for smooth operations
  • Expedited trial timelines by proactively identifying potential bottlenecks and implementing solutions to address them effectively
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices, ensuring the application of innovative techniques in trial design and execution
  • Monitored unit budget to meet financial objectives for spend rate and funding
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration among study teams, fostering a cohesive working environment for optimal trial execution
  • Increased patient enrollment by implementing effective recruitment strategies for clinical trials
  • Conducted site visits to monitor performance, providing timely feedback on areas requiring improvement or corrective action
  • Followed informed consent processes and maintained records
  • Reviewed referral information and kept track of intakes from various referral sources
  • Improved data quality by establishing rigorous data management procedures and training staff on their implementation
  • Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols
  • Collected, evaluated, and modeled collected data
  • Facilitated focus group sessions with project patients
  • Managed multiple concurrent trials effectively, applying strong organizational skills and prioritizing tasks appropriately to meet project deadlines
  • Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies
  • Complied with research protocols by providing ongoing quality control audits
  • Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens
  • Led efforts to increase patient retention rates, employing proactive engagement strategies tailored to individual participant needs
  • Promoted continuous improvement within the organization by actively participating in process improvement initiatives related to clinical research practices
  • Contributed to successful grant proposals, detailing the scientific rationale, objectives, methodology, and budgetary requirements for proposed clinical research projects
  • Ensured protocol compliance by closely monitoring study activities and providing guidance to study coordinators
  • Contributed to successful FDA audit outcomes, maintaining accurate documentation and records throughout the study lifecycle
  • Played an instrumental role in successfully transitioning studies from one phase to another while maintaining high levels of quality control and regulatory compliance
  • Supported regulatory submissions by preparing high-quality documents in line with industry standards and guidelines
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems

Clinical Research Associate and Coordinator of EDCTP
04.2014 - Current

Job overview

  • Funded EACCR Reciprocal Monitoring Scheme
  • Key responsibilities:
  • Monitoring clinical trials to ensure subject safety and compliance with study protocols, applicable regulations and ICH/GCP Guidelines, may be done with supervisor
  • Coordinating all activities of the Reciprocal monitoring scheme (RMS) including setting up, initiation, and close-out of clinical trial sites
  • Conducting site evaluations or assessments, initiation, routine, and close-out monitoring visits to assess protocol and regulatory compliance
  • Completing, reviewing and submitting monitoring visit reports to the sponsor and study teams
  • Developing training materials and conducting training for study implementation based on company policies and SOPs
  • Contributing to the development of protocols and informed consents or assents for research studies
  • Providing guidance on any protocol related issues
  • Managing budgets to ensure Clinical Research Associate activities are completed as per contract
  • Developing, reviewing, and maintaining key study documents to ensure adequate resource and reference documentation
  • Serving as a liaison with internal and external partners to ensure effective collaboration efforts
  • Overseeing planning of meetings, site visits, and drafting RMS documents
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable research regulations when writing and reviewing protocols, analysis plans, reports, and manuscripts
  • Providing input with CRF development, analysis, study design, and material management.

UVRI IAVI HIV Vaccine

Medical Officer/Study Coordinator
10.2002 - 06.2012

Job overview

  • Coordinating research activities to ensure compliance with ICH-GCP and other research guidelines
  • Submitting Protocols and related documents for IRB and Regulatory review and approval
  • Taking history and performing clinical examinations
  • Managing and treating research participants when they’re sick
  • Recording, reporting and tracking of Adverse Events in a timely manner
  • Identifying and reporting Protocol deviations and development of CAPAs to identify non conformities
  • Development of study Protocols, SOPs and other research related documents or tools
  • Identifying and screening of prospective participants
  • Identifying of eligible participants for the study as per the eligibility criteria, and scheduling eligible study participants for enrolment.

St. Francs Hospital

Medical Officer
01.2001 - 10.2002

Job overview

  • Providing medical care, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients' health conditions including assessing patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and creating treatment plans
  • Conducting thorough medical consultations with patients to gather medical history, symptoms, and other relevant information
  • Responding to medical emergencies and providing immediate medical attention to stabilize patients
  • This includes performing life-saving procedures and coordinating with other medical staff in critical situations
  • Key achievements:
  • Clinical research excellence: I have become known for my exceptional clinical research skills and expertise in HIV and other infectious diseases
  • Research contributions: Published research findings in peer reviewed medical journals, presented at conferences, and contributed to the advancement of medical knowledge
  • Leadership roles: Attained various leadership positions within the organization and institution
  • I lead the data access committee, I am a member of the program executive management committee and training committee
  • I have also served as a Data Safety and Monitoring Board member on two clinical trials
  • Teaching and education: Became a respected medical educator, training the next generation of medical professionals, teaching medical students, interns, and research fellows
  • Clinical Research Trials: Led and participated in several clinical trials to evaluate new treatments, interventions, or medical devices, contributing to the development of evidence-based medicine
  • Clinical Research Monitoring: Monitored the progress of eight clinical trials to ensure that they are conducted, documented and reported in accordance with study protocols, ICH-GCP and other local and international guidelines for conduct of research among human subjects
  • Global Health Work: Engaged in medical missions, humanitarian efforts, and medical outreaches to address healthcare disparities and provide medical care to underserved populations
  • Medical Policy Advocacy: Participated in healthcare policy discussions influencing regulations, and contributing to shaping the healthcare landscape in Uganda.

Education

University of Antwerp
Antwerp

PhD from Medical Sciences
03.2016 - 06.2022

University Overview

Supervisors: Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze and Prof. Jean-Pierre Van geertruyden Doctoral Research Project: Family planning knowledge and use by people living in fishing communities of Lake Victoria in

Clinical Research Academy Of Montreal
Montreal

Post-graduate Diploma from Clinical research - International
02.2021 - 10.2021

Makerere University
Kampala

Master of Public Health
06.2007 - 01.2010

University Overview

Supervisors: Prof. Fred Wabwire Mangen and Prof. Fredrick Makumbi Masters Research Project: Willingness of Entebbe municipality residents to participate in future phase III HIV vaccine trials

  • Continuing education in [Subject]

Mbarara University of Science And Technology
Mbarara

Bachelor’s Degree from Clinical Medicine
08.1994 - 01.2000

Skills

F Skills

Timeline

Clinical Research Academy Of Montreal

Post-graduate Diploma from Clinical research - International
02.2021 - 10.2021

University of Antwerp

PhD from Medical Sciences
03.2016 - 06.2022

Clinical Research Associate and Coordinator of EDCTP

04.2014 - Current

Makerere University

Master of Public Health
06.2007 - 01.2010

Medical Officer/Study Coordinator

UVRI IAVI HIV Vaccine
10.2002 - 06.2012

Medical Officer

St. Francs Hospital
01.2001 - 10.2002

Mbarara University of Science And Technology

Bachelor’s Degree from Clinical Medicine
08.1994 - 01.2000

Clinical Trials Manager

UVRI IAVI HIV Vaccine
6 2012 - Current
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