Beatrice Aiko
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Young researcher in the areas of mathematical modelling, pharmaceutical's management, and Anti-Microbial Resistance(AMR). Passionate educator who is sensitive to the individual needs of every student. Committed partner to the University and out reach events that help the community. Great at working with others to achieve set objectives on time and with excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Lecturer
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Dar Es Salaam
09.2023 - Current
- Research supervision of students. Currently supervising one(1) Bachelor's student and co-supervising one(1) Master's student.
- Review and enforcement of competence based curriculums. Currently the curriculum focal person for 2 Master's programs in the department.
- Financial planning of department activities including work retreats, curriculum reviews, field supervision and equipment purchases.
- Writing research proposals and publications in line with personal and departmental objectives.
- Developed and delivered lectures and other learning activities to accommodate for different learning styles, maximizing students' comprehension and skills in line with course objectives.
- Initiating and collaborating in research projects with faculty members within and outside of the university.
- Developing assessment material including exams, quizzes and homework assignments for students.
Tutorial Assistant
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Dar es salaam
06.2020 - 08.2023
- Writing research proposals and publications in line with personal and departmental objectives.
- Developed and delivered lectures and other learning activities to accommodate for different learning styles, maximizing students' comprehension and skills in line with course objectives.
- Initiating and collaborating in research projects with faculty members within and outside of the university.
- Developing assessment material including exams, quizzes and homework assignments for students.
- Administered and supervised tests, ensuring adherence to examination protocols.
Intern Pharmacist
Pharmacy Council
Dar Es Salaam
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Performing data collection, data management and report writing for a donor-funded program called Accredited Drug Dispensing Outlets(ADDO) that involved traveling to 6 regions
- Participated in the data collection phase of a WHO funded research on how the relationship between Heath Facilities, Community Health Workers and ADDO dispensers can be utilized to reduce the mortality of children under the age of 5 in one district
- Processing client applications for registration of personnel and premises. Processed over 250 applications over a 9 month period
- Inspection of premises registered by the council. Co-inspected approximately 400 premises in 6 months
- Review and update of laws, regulations and policies. Participated in 2 meetings for the review of The Pharmacy (Pharmacy Practice) Regulations of 2012
- Training target groups on new tools for improving primary health care. Trained over 400 ADDO dispensers on a new mobile data collection system for reporting the availability of subsidized antimalarial treatments
- Providing assistance in mapping activities. Participated in mapping of areas where Accredited Drug Dispensing Outlets(ADDO) are needed in Dar es salaam
- Monitoring and Evaluation of implementation of assigned pharmacy council duties by Local Governments. Participated in audit inspections for 5 districts
- Logistics planning and coordination of activities in other regions
- Organizing Continuous Professional Development(CPD) seminars. Participated in organizing 1 CPD seminar on Non Communicable Diseases (NCD) hosting 300 pharmaceutical personnel
- Budget preparation for various activities including seminars, inspections and travels
- Preparation of Implementation reports as per schedule( daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annually and annually)
- Document keeping using both Management Information Systems(MIS) and filling systems.
Education
Ph.D. - Modelling HIV Drug Resistance Interventions
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Leuven, Belgium10-2026
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Management
Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania12-2022
Human Subjects Research(HSR) Specialized in Social/behavioural Research Short Course -
Medical College of Wisconsin
Wisconsin, USA03-2021
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Health Sciences
behavioralUniversiteitMuhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania12-2018
High School Diploma -
Barbro-Johansson Secondary School
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania05-2014
Skills
- Infectious disease modelling
- Adequate geographical information systems competence
- Computer and Internet Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook Express( Email), Management Information Systems, Intranet and Internet
- Proficient in MaxQDA software for qualitative research
- Beginner in IBM SPSS and STATA
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Public speaking and presentation
Affiliations
- Small scale manufacture of alcohol based hand sanitizer from March to June, 2020
- Secondary school tutor of mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology from 2016 to 2018.
Certification
- Certificate of Full registration (Section 20 of the Pharmacy Act, CAP.311) as a pharmacist.
- License to practice as a pharmacist with Personnel Identification Number 0101977.
Accomplishments
- VLIR-UOS TEAM Project Ph.D. sponsorship award 2022
- Best student in MSc Pharmaceutical Management class of 2022.
- Norwegian Partnership Programme for Global Academic Cooperation (NORPART) sponsored exchange program for research proposal development October-December,2023.
- Best final year student in Pharmaceutics awarded by Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA) in 2018.
- Best final year student in Pharmaceutics awarded by Nakiete Pharmacy in 2018.
Professional Affiliations
- Member of Pharmaceutical Society of Tanzania (PST)
- Member of the international Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
Consultancies
Lead research analyst for CABLE Outreach program, Analysis of qualitative research data by using coding software in a team and subsequent report writing and result presentation to program coordinators.
Research Publications
- Bwire, G. M., Aiko, B. G., Mosha, I. H., Kilapilo, M. S., Mangara, A., Kazonda, P., Swai, J. P., Swalehe, O., Jordan, M. R., Vercauteren, J., Sando, D., Temba, D., Shao, A., Mauka, W., Decouttere, C., Vandaele, N., Sangeda, R. Z., Killewo, J., & Vandamme, A. M. (2023). High viral suppression and detection of dolutegravir-resistance associated mutations in treatment-experienced Tanzanian adults living with HIV-1 in Dar es Salaam. Scientific reports, 13(1), 20493. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-47795-1
- Sangeda RZ, Saburi HA, Masatu FC, Aiko BG, Mboya EA, Mkumbwa S, Bitegeko A, Mwalwisi YH, Nkiligi EA, Chambuso M, Sillo HB, Fimbo AM, Horumpende PG. National Antibiotics Utilization Trends for Human Use in Tanzania from 2010 to 2016 Inferred from Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority Importation Data. Antibiotics (Basel). 2021 Oct 15;10(10):1249. doi: 10.3390/antibiotics10101249. PMID: 34680829; PMCID: PMC8532727.
Projects
Youth wellbeing initiative(NGO) executive secretary and founding member: provide support in prevention of Non communicable diseases(NCDs) in children and young adults).
Volunteer Experience
- Worked with Tanzania Pharmaceutical Students' Association (TAPSA) for 4 years. Organized one national conference for pharmaceutical students. Worked in teams to spread public awareness on rational use of medicines and AntiMicrobial Resistance(AMR).
- Joined the Rotaract Club team in 2 medical camps providing comprehensive medical screening and preventive education
- Performed as an author of articles for www.daktarimkononi.com about issues related to medicine, cosmetics and nutrition for 1 year producing 1 article each week.
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
Professor Emeritus Japhet Killewo, Local Principle Investigator HIVDR Resistance Project, jkillewo@yahoo.co.uk, +255754853257
Professor Raphael Zozimus Sangeda, Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, MUHAS, sangeda@gmail.com, +255757582643
Mr. Nelson Faustine, Head of Inspection department, nellyfastn@yahoo.co.uk, +255713348779
Timeline
Assistant Lecturer
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
09.2023 - Current
Tutorial Assistant
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
06.2020 - 08.2023
Intern Pharmacist
Pharmacy Council
11.2018 - 10.2019
Ph.D. - Modelling HIV Drug Resistance Interventions
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Management
Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences
Human Subjects Research(HSR) Specialized in Social/behavioural Research Short Course -
Medical College of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Health Sciences
behavioralUniversiteitMuhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences
High School Diploma -
Barbro-Johansson Secondary School
- Certificate of Full registration (Section 20 of the Pharmacy Act, CAP.311) as a pharmacist.
- License to practice as a pharmacist with Personnel Identification Number 0101977.
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