Dr. Vanesa Lodrick Shoo
Dar es Salaam
Summary
I am a Research Assistant in the European Development Clinical Trial Partnership (EDCTP)-funded multi-country project, “Optimizing Childhood Tuberculosis Treatment Decision Algorithms (OPTIC-TB).” I am on a mission to address the social determinants of health to improve health outcomes for pediatric populations in my community, particularly those who are affected by Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. I seek advanced training from the University of Manchester's Master of Public Health (on campus) course to further my mission.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutorial Assistant (Part time)
Kampala International University in Tanzania (KIUT)
Dar es Salaam
12.2024 - Current
- I conduct pediatric tutorials, assist in preparing lectures, and mark assessments.
- I assist in research through literature review and manuscript preparation.
- I mentor student projects and coordinate exams.
Research Assistant (Full-time)
Kampala International University in Tanzania (KIUT)
Dar es Salaam
08.2023 - Current
- In this role, I work closely with principal investigators of the OPTIC-TB project (Optimizing Childhood TB Treatment Decision Algorithms in Sub-Saharan Africa) to assist in participant recruitment and enrollment, data collection and management, drafting progress reports, and capacity building and training.
Regional Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) focal person
Amana Regional Referral Hospital
Dar es Salaam
01.2024 - 11.2024
- I volunteered part-time to train young mothers and youth on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SHHR), focusing on family planning and HIV/AIDS prevention.
Medical Doctor
Amana Regional Referral Hospital
Dar es Salaam
11.2023 - 11.2024
- I worked as intern in the hospital to provide life saving inpatient and outpatient emergency services, clinical advice and surgeries to patients.
Standing Committee on Research Exchange (SCORE) Coordinator
Tanzania Medical Student Association
Dar es Salaam
08.2021 - 08.2022
- I volunteered with the Tanzanian Medical Student Association to organize two successful research training workshops that equipped fourth-year medical students with basic research skills.
Education
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania12-2023
Advanced Secondary Education
St. Mary's Mazinde Juu Secondary School
Lushoto, Tanzania05-2018
Secondary Education
Precious Blood Girls Secondary School
Arusha, Tanzania11-2015
Skills
- Clinical practice and patient management
- Data collection and analysis
- Teaching
- Mentoring
- Capacity building
- Project management
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Training facilitation
- Educational program coordination
- Special needs support
- Pediatric treatment
- Health education
- Leadership skills
- Medication administration
- Surgical skills
Affiliations
- Medical Council of Tanganyika - Member
- Tanzania Liver Cancer Group - Member
Languages and Proficiency
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Professional Interests
- Pediatric infectious diseases and health outcomes
- Public health interventions in TB and HIV/AIDS
- Health system strengthening and sustainable financing
- Research collaboration in sub-Saharan Africa
References
Prof. Esther Ngadaya
Assistant Professor, Kampala International University in Tanzania
Email- engadaya@yahoo.com
Dr Godfather Kimaro
Senior Research scientist, National Institute for Medical Research Tanzania
Email- fatherdk@yahoo.com
Timeline
Tutorial Assistant (Part time)
Kampala International University in Tanzania (KIUT)
12.2024 - Current
Regional Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) focal person
Amana Regional Referral Hospital
01.2024 - 11.2024
Medical Doctor
Amana Regional Referral Hospital
11.2023 - 11.2024
Research Assistant (Full-time)
Kampala International University in Tanzania (KIUT)
08.2023 - Current
Standing Committee on Research Exchange (SCORE) Coordinator
Tanzania Medical Student Association
08.2021 - 08.2022
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences
Advanced Secondary Education
St. Mary's Mazinde Juu Secondary School
Secondary Education
Precious Blood Girls Secondary School