Faith Gloria Nantambi
Masaka
Summary
A public health officer with expertise in quantitative research data collection, R, and python programming and with passion in Data Science. Knowledgeable Data Manager bringing 2 years and thorough, hands-on approach to analysis and handling of data-retention systems. Successful in pinpointing and addressing complex information management flaws. Expert navigation of complex data storage, disposal and security guidelines to maintain compliance with confidentiality mandates. Critical qualitative analytical support and testing to resolve troublesome content access concerns. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Management Officer
Rakai Health Science Program
- Developed and modified 2 Rakia Community Cohort Study databases that enabling smooth running of field activities and proper collection of 40 questionnaires and 100 census forms
- Performed logistical and personnel needs assessment for both the data and field department
- Developed two programs for data inconsistency and validation checks
- Acquired full knowledge of all the Rakaia Health Science Program studies or the services to aid in proper linkage of participants and data management
- Offered guidance and responses to queries from interviewers and study coordinators on the field linkages and all field related trouble shooting
- Assisted field coordination offices in scheduling appointments as well as informing when the window period is expiring
- Supervised 7 data entrants to ensure smooth running of their activities and are able to full fill there designed tasks.
Research Assistant, Data Science Volunteer
Rakia Health Science Program
02.2021
- Mobilized, screened, and sought consent from 30-40 participants daily living in Rakai community which led to increased acceptance and enrollment of participants in the study
- Collected data for both census (100) and survey interviews (six-error free each day) that led to emerging of new studies
- Edited 20-30 completed census and survey forms for incomplete data hence reduced data wrangling and quicker data analysis and dissemination of research findings
- Ensured 5 samples properly collected on a typical day and handled over to the laboratory technician
- Data wrangled and visualized using R programming while working with the statistical department that led to reduced work force and quicker findings.
Research Assistant Intern
Medical Research Council |Uganda Virus Research Institute
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Screened 30 participants daily, sought consent from these participants, collected data using paper questionnaires that were later entered it into the electronic ODK (Open Data Kit) tool and collected samples from participants
- The findings showed that the geographical location of an individual affects the stress levels of an individual.
Secondary Lead/advisor
the Country Preparedness Working Group Diagnostic Pillar
09.2020
- I reported monthly via the virtual meetings on the accessibility and availability of Covid-19 diagnostic tests from journals, Ministry of Health reports during the Covid pandemic in Uganda and vaccinated population increased from 10% to 70% in Uganda as of September 2022.
Field Volunteer
Love to Love Organization
10.2019
- Supported in Organizing community engagement meetings with 20 Civil societies, conducted outreaches on HIV awareness and attended various 3 conferences on HIV awareness, stigma sensitization
- Supported in Designing IEC (Information, Education and Communication) through a Talk show on Urban television station and composed songs
- There were increased awareness rates increased from 10% to 60% both for the HIV infected and affected individuals and more HIV infected children were able to go attend school due to reduced stigma and discrimination.
Capacity Builder’s Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
Rakai Health Science Programme-DREAMS Department| Rakai Health Science Programme
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Health educated 30-40 DREAMS (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS free, Mentored and Safe woman) girls on HIV presentation strategies and family planning methods
- This led to 80% increased enrollment of girls in schools and teenage pregnancies were reduced to 10% in Rakai
- Offered support supervision of both safe spaces and health facilities through weekly visits which led to 80% enrollment of girls and teenage mothers for the DREAMS Programme for different services such as vocational skills training, financial skills training etc
- Supplied scholastic materials and ensured full bursaries to 30-40 enrolled DREAMS girls in over 30 schools within Rakai
- This has not only led to reduced HIV incidence cases but also improved vocational and financial skills acquired.
HIV Pre-Counselor and Health Educator
Masaka Municipal Health Centre Iv
- Conducted pre-counseling to the 30 -40 outpatient clients, leading to 25 of them accepting to test for HIV with their partners
- Equipped the 30-40 clients with information on HIV/AIDS, its spread, prevention, and control measures available hence 75% of them requested for HIV testing
- Ensured that of the tested clients that are HIV positive, all were initiated on ART (Antiretroviral Retroviral Therapy after proper counselling.
INTERN
MASAKA DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICE
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Weekly epidemiological disease surveillance of over 20 both infectious and non-infectious diseases that was sent via MTRAC on mobile phones
- This led to no or reduced emerging new infections
- Entered data concerning OPD (Outpatient Data) attendance, referrals and diagnosed totals for the previous months; maternal and child health, outreach activities and HIV/AIDS counselling and testing, safe circumcision, and laboratory tests
- Routine monitoring of these services led to quick tackling of identified gaps and better implementation.
Education
Postgraduate diploma in Data Science -
Data science institute
04.2024
BSc in Public Health -
Lira University-Uganda
11.2019
UACE -
BUDDO SECONDARY SCHOOL-UGANDA
01.2015
UCE -
OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL SECONDARY SCHOOL -UGANDA
01.2013
Certificate in Time series -
Data Science Institute at Woolf University
09.2023
Certificate in Exploratory Data Analysis -
Data Science Institute at Woolf University
07.2023
Certificate in Statistical Inference -
Data Science Institute at Woolf University
07.2023
Certificate in Predictive Modeling -
Data Science Institute at Woolf University
07.2023
Certificate in Public Health Policy and Management Virtual Experience Program -
Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine
04.2023
Certificate in R programming -
John Hopkins University
02.2023
Certificate in Good Clinical Practice -
Rakai Health Science Program (RHSP)
06.2024
Certificate of Human Subject Protection -
Collaborative Institution Training Initiative (CITI)
12.2020
Certificate in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning -
Humanitarian Leadership Academy
10.2020
Certificate of Project management -
Cornerstone Demand Foundation
03.2020
Certificate of Strengthening Interprofessional Education in HIV Care Across Africa (STRIPE HIV) Training Course -
Makerere University College of Health Sciences
02.2020
Certificate in Gender Based Violence -
Lira University
01.2018
Certificate in Chess training -
Lira university
01.2017
Basics of Web Scraping with Beautiful Soup for Beginners -
SkillUP
Skills
- Python,R,SAS,Power BI programming
- Data collection both qualitative and quantitative
- Data Management
- Data Validation
- Data Migration
- Data Modeling
- Statistical Analysis
- Machine Learning
- Quality Assurance
- Report Development
Affiliations
Registered as a member of the Allied Health Professionals Council in 2021.
Contributions
- Team led 30 research officers and assistants in surveying in 5 Rakai communities and the findings showed higher risk of HIV acquisition in fishing communities within Rakai.
- Worked with the principal investigator on a pilot study which proved that psychosocial stress related factors affect more people living in Urban areas than in Rural Settings.
- Contributed 50% to the presence of diagnostic kits in Uganda through virtual calls with other international organizations and ACT representatives (Access to Covid-19 Tools).
- Mentored over 70 students from 13 schools in Lira-Uganda by offering guidance and fostering a sense of excellence. The outcome proved that 80% of the students excelled in their final exams.
- Inspected different 20 infrastructures in Masaka region such as buildings, food premises and clinics or drug shops and led to improved standards of living among people in Masaka.
Researchinterests
- Predicting inequalities in access to health care among PLHIV (People Living with HIV) and developing better strategic models to counteract these challenges.
- Non communicable disease modelling
- Data Science
- HIV/AIDS
- Programming in R, Python, SAS ,Fox pro, Miscrosoft access and Power BI.
Personal Information
Title: Research Assistant-Rakai Health Science Programme
Datasets
- Kaggle datasets
- GitHub datasets
- Data science Institute datasets such as Job_Proficiency.csv, Retail_data.csv, bankloan.csv etc.
Awards
- R20 Champion (best female interviewer for the Rakai Community Cohort Study round 20 (RCCS))
- Uganda Government scholarship for my bachelor’s degree of science in Public Health (2016-2019)
- Data science Partial Scholarship for my Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science
References
- BABITA KACHROO, Academic Professor, Data Science Institute| Woolf University, +919819358889, babita@datascienceinstite.net
- SSEMPIJJA VICTOR, Research Mentor/Senior Statistician, Rakai Health Science Program, +256758710140/0775, ssempijjavictor96@gmail.com, Victor.ssempijja@nih.gov, vssempijja@gmail.com
- AKETCH STELLAH, Lecturer, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Public Health Lira University, +256782428601, spuleh@lirauni.ac.ug
Training
- Centre for Disease Control update conference on the available programs implemented by service providers.
- Youth Leaders Advantage Training Conference at Thoban Centre Conference Hall in Kampala.
- The Uganda Network of AIDS Service Organizations Annual Conference that was held on 19th November 2019 at Kati Kati Hotel in Uganda.
- The 12th International AIDS Society virtual Conference.
- Ethics of Data Science in Global Health Research webinar on the 23rd of August 2023.
Community Service
- Donated food, laundry items at Angels Centre for children with Special Needs in Wakiso in 2012.
- Collected clothing, shoes, and bedding items that we donated at Matale Catholic Church.
Timeline
Research Assistant, Data Science Volunteer
Rakia Health Science Program
02.2021
Research Assistant Intern
Medical Research Council |Uganda Virus Research Institute
11.2020 - 01.2021
Secondary Lead/advisor
the Country Preparedness Working Group Diagnostic Pillar
09.2020
Field Volunteer
Love to Love Organization
10.2019
Capacity Builder’s Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
Rakai Health Science Programme-DREAMS Department| Rakai Health Science Programme
06.2019 - 08.2019
INTERN
MASAKA DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICE
06.2017 - 08.2017
Data Management Officer
Rakai Health Science Program
HIV Pre-Counselor and Health Educator
Masaka Municipal Health Centre Iv
Postgraduate diploma in Data Science -
Data science institute
BSc in Public Health -
Lira University-Uganda
UACE -
BUDDO SECONDARY SCHOOL-UGANDA
UCE -
OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL SECONDARY SCHOOL -UGANDA
Certificate in Time series -
Data Science Institute at Woolf University
Certificate in Exploratory Data Analysis -
Data Science Institute at Woolf University
Certificate in Statistical Inference -
Data Science Institute at Woolf University
Certificate in Predictive Modeling -
Data Science Institute at Woolf University
Certificate in Public Health Policy and Management Virtual Experience Program -
Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine
Certificate in R programming -
John Hopkins University
Certificate in Good Clinical Practice -
Rakai Health Science Program (RHSP)
Certificate of Human Subject Protection -
Collaborative Institution Training Initiative (CITI)
Certificate in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning -
Humanitarian Leadership Academy
Certificate of Project management -
Cornerstone Demand Foundation
Certificate of Strengthening Interprofessional Education in HIV Care Across Africa (STRIPE HIV) Training Course -
Makerere University College of Health Sciences
Certificate in Gender Based Violence -
Lira University
Certificate in Chess training -
Lira university
Basics of Web Scraping with Beautiful Soup for Beginners -
SkillUP
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