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Mariam Namasaba
Health Scientist & Nutritionist
Kampala
Summary
Namasaba Mariam is a goal-focused Global Health Consultant with 10 years of experience conducting community health research. Namasaba has led research projects in schools, hospitals, and communities in Uganda and Japan. Namasaba has experience collaborating with international research institutes, local government authorities, and non-government organisations to develop and implement research programs for improving child-care practices in communities. She is driven to promote health by leveraging extensive knowledge of research methodology and policy formation. She is ready to apply her skills and experience to generate solutions to the challenges facing Global Health
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Independent Consultant
The University of Tokyo
Kampala, 102
03.2022 - 10.2022
- 2022
- Consultancy services; Effectiveness of behavioral change intervention for improving health savings among pregnant women in Kampala, Uganda
- Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies.
- Leveraged on-site observation and personal interviews to identify team and individual strengths.
- Data collection at baseline
- Translating data collection materials on maternal nutrition from English into
- Luganda language
- Pilot testing to improve cultural sensitivity
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Improved performance, hiring practices and management systems to facilitate success of client's organization.
University Lecturer
Kyorin University
Tokyo
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Teaching history of innovation and science Advancement
- Activities undertaken:
- Curriculum Development: 2-year program on innovation and international development
- Mentoring 10 undergraduate students to develop skills in research
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
Principal investigator
The University of Tokyo
04.2017 - 02.2022
- Implemented a randomized controlled trial that improved mental well-being outcomes of 392 participants, by 4 times.
- Designed culturally sensitive cognitive behavioral therapy for improving mental well-being across 10 schools and communities in Uganda
- Established strategic partnerships with academic institutions, local government authorities, and non-government organizations in Uganda and Japan
Nutritionist intern and Research Assistant
Makerere-University-John, Hopkins University Research Institute Uganda, Mengo Hospital; BRAC
Kampala
06.2012 - 03.2016
- Collaborating with experts-by experience in micro-credit institutions to manage and deliver borrower-focused services for 2 districts in Uganda
- Analyzing data and writing reports on project findings
- Scheduled appointments with 900 test subjects over phone and through email.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
Education
Ph.D - International Health Sciences
The University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan 04.2019 - 03.2022
Msc - International Health Sciences
The University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan 04.2017 - 03.2019
BSc (Hons) - Nutrition and Dietetics
Kyambogo University
Kampala, Uganda 01.2011 - 01.2014
Skills
Health Data analysis
undefinedAffiliations
- International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
- Nutrition Society of Uganda (NSU)
- Tokyo Union Church- Fuji Fellows Leadership Program
- Sustainable Medical Missions (SMM)- Community-based health care for Neglected Tropical Diseases
Software
STATA
SPSS
Python
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The opposite of a true statement is a false statement, but the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth.
Niels Bohr
Timeline
Independent Consultant
The University of Tokyo
03.2022 - 10.2022
University Lecturer
Kyorin University
08.2020 - 02.2022
Ph.D - International Health Sciences
The University of Tokyo
04.2019 - 03.2022
Msc - International Health Sciences
The University of Tokyo
04.2017 - 03.2019
Principal investigator
The University of Tokyo
04.2017 - 02.2022
Nutritionist intern and Research Assistant
Makerere-University-John, Hopkins University Research Institute Uganda, Mengo Hospital; BRAC
06.2012 - 03.2016
BSc (Hons) - Nutrition and Dietetics
Kyambogo University
01.2011 - 01.2014
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