ELISHA .O.OTIENO-| - P.O.BOX
462, Rongo-Kenya
Personal Profile
I am a goal-oriented, disciplined Statistician, and an aggressive research consultant with a successful track record of
gathering, reviewing, and transcribing data and ensuring its compliance with regulations and guidelines. Expert in
analyzing and interpreting large amounts of data from a range of sources, using algorithmic, data mining, artificial
intelligence, machine learning, ICT and statistical tools, in order to make it accessible to businesses. I aspire to develop
my expertise in my profession within a forward-thinking organization.
Key skills, Experiences, and abilities
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Track record in coordinating and facilitating research project activities, including data collection processes, and
ensuring development and implementation of various research projects
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Profound experience in developing SOPs and quality indicators, conducting quality checks during and after data
collection, and ensuring quality control.
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Expert in analyzing and interpreting large amounts of data from a range of sources, using algorithmic, data mining,
artificial intelligence, machine learning and statistical tools.
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Technical know-how in developing data collection instruments to collect quality data by reviewing existing
literature, developing interview questions, and formulating hypotheses.
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Experienced in conducting analysis, filtration, and data cleaning by analyzing codes from raw data for qualitative
studies to ensure provision of high-quality data.
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Proactive in ensuring dissemination of findings is done through sharing results with relevant team members for
input and gather insights from feedback, to improve future research.
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Ability to ensure general results, insights summaries, and research findings are well highlighted, captured and
documented for improvements of outcomes for programs and Research.
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Experienced in preparing monthly activity budgets, and outlining anticipated expenditures.
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Proven experience in providing guidance on the implementation of research projects by preparing detailed work
plans.
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Proven record of accomplishment of accurately maintaining detailed records, generating reports, coordinating
meetings, and multitasking within fast-paced environment.
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Possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills with an advanced ability to relay information clearly
and effectively to a wide range of audiences, proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Data Analysis
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I am a problem solver, a strategic thinker, and a thought leader, able to identify issues in time, create solutions
and translate ideas into action with thorough execution.
Technical competencies
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MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher),
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Statistical software: SPSS, STATA and R, NVIVO, Deedose
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Extensive knowledge of electronic data collection using Kobo collect Toolbox , Commcare, ODK, Survey CTO.
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Experience in quantitative and qualitative methods such involving data collection, basic analysis and report writing
skills.
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Qualitative collection and data analysis skills
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Quality survey administration, research methods and skills
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Proficient in conducting Focus Group Discussions (FGD’s), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and in-depth interviews
(IDI’s)
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Conversant with Computer-Aided Data Collection platforms, recording and uploads of audios.
Work Experience
April 2022 to Date
1. Research coordinator| AMREC Africa |
The list of projects undertaken includes:
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Data management, manipulation, and analysis using SPSS.
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Data management, manipulation, and analysis using STATA.
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Data management, manipulation, and analysis using R.
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Qualitative data analysis NVIVO 12 pro and Dedoose.
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Mixed research method training.
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Good clinical practice training.
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Manuscript writing.
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Systematic Review
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Propasal writing training
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Research methods
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Designing of questionnaires and Developing data collection tool
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Perception of DMPA-SC and self-injection (Clinton Health Access Initiative)
The study objectives were to assess the impacts of family planning methods on
women.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Data collection using ODK for mobile phones.
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Transcriptions for qualitative KIIs and FGDs.
Report writing.
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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
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Research Coordinator
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Systematic/Scope review manager
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Menstrual Hygiene Management at Workplace (Athena Infonomics &Emory University)
Duties and Responsibilities
• Conducting cognitive interviews.
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Quantitate data analysis.
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Data collection using ODK tool for mobile phones.
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Record keeping using Excel sheet.
Other projects undertaken include:
Conducting review (systematic review, scoping review, desk review and policy reviews) Transcription,
coding and report writing for IPA on User feedback on safe Abortion methods.
Qualitative and quantitative data analysis for various graduate and post-graduate students.
Developments of manuscripts and proposal writing. October 2021- November 2021
2. Research Assistant | African Population Health And Research Centre | Duties and Responsibilities
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Journal critique
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Systematic review on WASH in Preprimary schools
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Proposal writing
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Quantitative data analysis using Stata and R.
October 2019- November 2019
3. Research assistant| Kenya National Bureau of Statistics| Kenya National
Census
Duties and Responsibilities
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Data collection
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Team leader for Enumerators.
Quantitative data analysis using Advanced Excel, STATA, SPSS and, R.
Report writing
July 2019-August 2022
1. Data analyst| Women in Global Health Organization project |
Duties and Responsibilities
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Developing data collection for qualitative and quantitate
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Programming qualitative questionnaire in CommCare
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Training data collection team
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Research coordinator
Analyzing qualitative using NVIVO and quantitative using STATA.
Report writing.
June 2022 - July 2022
4. Research Assistant| Blockchain Fundi Africa |
Duties and Responsibilities
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Designing questionnaires.
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Programing questionnaires in ODK.
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Training data clerks and team leaders on their roles.
Mobile data collection in all 47 countries in Kenya especially in marginalized communities like
Marsabit and Isiolo.
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Report writing.
Jan 2022- March 2022
5. Attachment | Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
Duties and Responsibilities
Data
collection.
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Data entry and validation.
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Data analysis using SPSS, STATA, and Excel Software’s.
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Writing survey reports and presenting.
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Participating in Quality Improvement Rounds In the hospital.
Professional courses and Training
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Data management, manipulation, and analysis using SPSS.
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Data management, manipulation, and analysis using STATA.
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Data management, manipulation, and analysis using R.
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Qualitative data analysis NVIVO 12 pro and Dedoose.
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Mixed research method training.
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Good clinical practice training.
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Manuscript writing.
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Monitoring and Evaluation.
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Systematic/Scope Review.
Education
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2018 to 2022 | Meru University of Science and Technology, Bachelor of Science, Pure and Applied Statistics.
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- | Kanyawanga Boys High School Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Referees
Prof. Vincent Were Director
Pt. Charles Ngoje
Jane Wamae
AMREC Consultants
Director
Head Of Research
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Winyo Christian School
Lwala Community Alliance
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