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Ritah Kiconco

Mbarara

Summary

Committed Lecturer with 10+ years in mentoring and educating upper-level undergraduate students. Worked with full-time faculty to supplement programs to prepare students for success in career or graduate school. Created fascinating lectures and activities to explain and demonstrate difficult concepts. Dedicated researcher with hands-on experience and record of accomplishment in health related reseach. Self-motivated and hardworking professional with methodical and detail-oriented approach.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lecturer, Biochemistry

Soroti University
Soroti, Uganda
09.2022 - Current
  • Conducted research and wrote scholarly articles for publication in academic journals.
  • Developed syllabi, lesson plans and lecture materials for courses taught.
  • Assigned grades based upon student performance in class assignments and exams.
  • Organized study groups and provided additional instruction outside of the classroom as needed.
  • Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
  • Mentored graduate students with their research projects and dissertations.
  • Involved in departmental activities such as curriculum development, faculty meetings, advising sessions.
  • Participated in faculty committees related to department initiatives and college-wide policies.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching methods to engage students.
  • Integrated technology into the classroom experience where appropriate.
  • Researched current trends in the field of study and incorporated new information into lectures.
  • Facilitated discussion forums among students on topics related to course material.

Part Time Lecturer, Clinical Chemistry

Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Mbarara, Uganda
10.2017 - Current
  • Conducted research and wrote scholarly articles for publication in academic journals.
  • Supervised independent studies conducted by individual students or small groups of students.
  • Delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate classes of varying sizes.
  • Tailored lectures to meet student needs, emphasizing skills and concepts necessary for professional and academic success.
  • Collaborated with professor to manage education projects from start to finish.
  • Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
  • Supervised dissertational research work to assist research publication process.
  • Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.
  • Directed full classrooms of students to develop various kinds of research.

Research Scholar

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Conducted literature reviews and synthesized research findings to inform my project objectives.
  • Compiled relevant literature into an annotated bibliography for use by team members.
  • Participated in regular meetings with faculty advisors to discuss progress on assigned tasks.
  • Proposed and implemented research focused on OpenMRS integrated patient portals.
  • Synthesized large amounts of information to support research efforts.
  • Discussed research summaries with project team to monitor progress.
  • Utilized i2B2 to input data gathered from various sources.
  • Worked with informatics professionals to improve Electronic health records research and garner deeper grasp of related topics.
  • Managed confidential information to protect participants' personal data.
  • Adhered to all regulatory standards and university regulations for reporting.
  • Attended staff meetings on weekly basis to collaborate on research results.
  • Utilized quasi-experimental methods and globally comprehensive data to analyze longitudinal data.

Assistant Lecturer, Laboratory Medicine

Kampala International University
Kampala, Uganda
06.2013 - 07.2021
  • Assisted with course administration tasks including scheduling classes, creating syllabi and managing online course materials.
  • Collaborated with faculty members in developing course content and curriculum design.
  • Reviewed student submissions of essays, projects and reports for accuracy, clarity and coherence.
  • Prepared lecture notes, handouts and supplemental materials for courses.
  • Attended conferences and workshops related to teaching methodologies.
  • Advised undergraduate students about potential career paths within the field of study.

Education

Master of Science - Medical Laboratory Science (Clinical Chemistry)

Mbarara University of Science And Technology
Mbarara, Uganda
10-2018

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

Kampala International University
Kampala, Uganda
12-2013

Ph.D. - Medicine

Mbarara University of Science And Technology
Mbarara, Uganda

Skills

  • Academic Publication
  • Online Class Discussion
  • Discussion Facilitation
  • Collaboration
  • Technology-based learning tools
  • Research and analysis

Affiliations

  • I enjoy a variety of hobbies that reflect my personality. I love traveling, which allows me to experience new cultures firsthand and broaden my understanding of the world. Cooking is another passion of mine, and I delight in experimenting with recipes from different cuisines, bringing a taste of the world into my kitchen. Additionally, I am an avid reader, particularly drawn to books that offer insights into different ways of life and perspectives.

Languages

Luganda
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Beginner
A1

Accomplishments

  • Visiting Student Researcher: Fulbright Foreign Student Program in USA for 2021/2022
  • Research Fellow: Collaboration of Multi-morbidity Research capacity initiative / Massachusetts General Hospital /Harvard University / National Institutes of Health for 2021/2024

Certification

  • Licensed Medical Laboratory Scientific Officer: Uganda Allied Health Professionals' Council

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lecturer, Biochemistry

Soroti University
09.2022 - Current

Research Scholar

University of Alabama at Birmingham
10.2021 - 06.2022

Part Time Lecturer, Clinical Chemistry

Mbarara University of Science and Technology
10.2017 - Current

Assistant Lecturer, Laboratory Medicine

Kampala International University
06.2013 - 07.2021

Master of Science - Medical Laboratory Science (Clinical Chemistry)

Mbarara University of Science And Technology

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

Kampala International University

Ph.D. - Medicine

Mbarara University of Science And Technology

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