Hi, I’m
GLORIA FRANK MREMA
Research/Data Analyst
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Well-qualified Research Coordinator experienced in overseeing study implementation and managing all administrative functions. Knowledgeable in quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation design; strategic research planning for program design and proposal writing; data collection quality assurance; data analysis for programmatic research us; and proficient in STATA, SPSS and Excel. Offering eight (8) years of related experience and desire to advance knowledge in working with youth and women in health and education sector.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Population Service InternationalDar es Salaam
Research Coordinator
07.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Lead in managing and delivering research projects, from scoping through to methodology and report writing
- Oversaw research projects focused on health care with teams of up to 30 members and budgets of $20,000 or more.
- Deliver a wide range of research techniques including fieldwork such as telephone and in-person interviews, literature reviews, focus groups and data analysis;
- Plan and manage resources effectively, including financial budgets, followup of informed consent processes and maintained records;
- Manage junior research staff and subcontractors (including market research consultancy agencies) as necessary to achieve project objectives, seeking best value for money at all times;
- Data analysis of both qualitative and quantitative using Excel, SPSS and STATA;
- Disseminated of research studies conducted internally and externally to other implementing partners
- Applied Excel expertise to create high-quality graphical representations of study results and produced insightful research reports to support programs in their decision-making
- Ensure that the company is up to date with developments in specified policy areas and research markets areas
- Participates in internal/external research related conferences and investigator meetings to build and maintain relationships
Population Service International, Dar esDar es Salaam
Research Analyst
04.2016 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Assists research manager in the implementation of research studies (10+ studies annually) to ensure successful completion of study goals
- Prepares and maintains all Institutional Review Board (IRB) and regulatory paperwork to comply with institutional regulatory requirements
- Assists in the recruitment and relationship building of study subjects, arranges study visits and provides instructions to meet the goals of the study ie yearly monitoring and measured access and performance of fast-moving consumer goods through survey and phone follow up
- Yearly monitoring of product and service delivery of fast-moving consumer goods through survey and phone follow up
- Data Quality Assessment (DQA) to check data/information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns that may rise
- Data analysis of both qualitative and quantitative using Excel, SPSS and STATA
- Disseminated of research studies conducted internally and externally to other implementing partners
- Design and implementation of survey instruments such as data collection questionnaires to obtain study information, training of enumerators, scripting of questionnaire in personal digital assistant (PDA)
DataVision International LimitedDar es Salaam
Assistant Data Manager
04.2013 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Designed and field testing of evaluation methodology, participatory data collection methods, protocols, and data verification techniques in different fields such as education, health and agriculture
- Supervise data processing activities including data entry and cleaning using paper, mobile and web
- Developed data management technologies such as data entry program to be deployed using web, mobile device or desktop such as Open Data Kit (ODK), LimeSurvey and CSPro
- Data analysis of both qualitative and quantitative using Excel and SPSS
- Conducted min Data Quality Assessment
Education
University of Dar Es SalaamDar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Master of Arts from Research and Public Policy
10.2018 - Current
University of Nairobi NairobiNairobi, Kenya
Bachelor of Science from Statistics
10.2008 - 08.2012
Eastern Africa Statistical Training Center (EASTC)Dar-es Salaam, Tanzania
Certificate from Statistics
06.2007 - 07.2008
Skills
Planning and Coordination
Organization and Time Management
Data Collection - qualitative and quantitative
Data Analysis - STATA, SPSS and Excel
Research SOPs understanding
Report Writing
Timeline
University of Dar Es Salaam
Master of Arts from Research and Public Policy
10.2018 - Current
Research Coordinator
Population Service International
07.2017 - Current
Research Analyst
Population Service International, Dar es
04.2016 - 06.2017
Assistant Data Manager
DataVision International Limited
04.2013 - 03.2016
University of Nairobi Nairobi
Bachelor of Science from Statistics
10.2008 - 08.2012
Eastern Africa Statistical Training Center (EASTC)
Certificate from Statistics
06.2007 - 07.2008