Zainab Illonga
Clinical researcher, Medical Doctor
Dar es Salaam
Summary
With over two years of clinical research experience, I am a highly detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator. From developing protocols and adhering to regulatory requirements to following protocol guidelines and ethical standards, I am skilled in all aspects of clinical research. My main competencies include patient recruitment, informed consent procedures, data collection, and monitoring of adverse events. I conduct research in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. I am passionate about providing an opportunity to further medical expertise through quality research.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
MUHAS-ORCI-UCSF
01.2022 - Current
- Followed clinical research protocols and conducted study visits in compliance with ICH/GCP and NIMR regulations.
- Assisting in the planning, coordination, implementation, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of ongoing research.
- Ensure all study related samples are collected, properly prepared, and handled according to the protocol and adhere to Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) requirements and regulations
- Collect high-quality qualitative and quantitative research data, including through surveys, focus groups/interviews, questionnaires and other qualitative/quantitative methods
- Store, manage, and contribute to the analysis of qualitative and quantitative research data, including transcription and arrangement of transcription
- Conduct data entry, data quality assurance checks, storage and safeguard as per research ethical standard
- Take part on the presentation of results to stakeholders when the need arises (locally and internationally)
Intern Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Deloitte, USAID Boresha Afya Project
04.2020 - 06.2022
- Collected data, verified and document registration.
- Conducted data entry to ProDMIS and DATIM for various facilities working under the program.
- Assisted in data analysis and interpretation.
- Assisted in report writing.
- Updated the existing USAID Boresha Afya project M&E plan to include KVP indicators.
National MEL and Training Coordinator
Tanzania Clubfoot Care Organization.
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Regularly reviewed treatment quality indicators using Salesforce/the CAST Community to identify strengths and areas for improvement
- Communicated with the zone coordinators and/or clinic staff regarding strengths and areas for improvement, and develop plans to address them
- Supported program staff, including clinic-level staff, in reviewing and interpreting treatment quality data
- Created Salesforce reports to respond to requests for additional data or analysis made by the Program manager and/or clinic staff
- Scheduled, coordinated and conducted training sessions on clubfoot care and Monitoring and evaluation of key performance indicators to clinical staff.
Clubfoot Project Coordinator
Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation In Ta
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Coordinated project activities, resources, equipment, and information
- Broke projects into doable actions and set timeframes to accomplish them.
- Monitored project progress and tackled any challenges that arose
- Used tools to monitor key performance indicators, plans, and expenditures.
- Planned annual project activities and monitored the activities and conducted quarterly and annual reporting
Medical Officer
Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation In Ta
03.2016 - 12.2020
- Attended general patients and staff attending the clinic
- Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in medicine and enhance clinical skills.
- Participated in departmental meetings and contributed in departmental strategic planning and annual budgeting
Education
Master of Science - Project Management, Monitoring And Evaluation.
Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania12.2021
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Catholic University of Health And Allied Sciences
Mwanza, Tanzania11.2014
Skills
- Good Clinical Practices
- Leadership
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Computer Literacy
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
Additional Information
- Unpublished Undergraduate (2014) research project titled:
"Prevalence of H.I.V among infants born to H.I.V positive mothers in lake zone Tanzania year 2012-2013” - Ongoing manuscript preparation, (August 2021)
“Evaluation of enhanced adherence counselling among PLHIV with high viral load: A case of Ilala district in Dar es salaam, Tanzania”
Languages
Swahili
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Beginner
A1
Quote
"Success isn't always about greatness. It's about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.”
Dwayne Johnson
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
MUHAS-ORCI-UCSF
01.2022 - Current
National MEL and Training Coordinator
Tanzania Clubfoot Care Organization.
01.2021 - 12.2021
Intern Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Deloitte, USAID Boresha Afya Project
04.2020 - 06.2022
Clubfoot Project Coordinator
Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation In Ta
04.2018 - 12.2020
Medical Officer
Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation In Ta
03.2016 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Project Management, Monitoring And Evaluation.
Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Catholic University of Health And Allied Sciences
Similar Profiles
FRANK CONSTANTINE SWAIFRANK CONSTANTINE SWAI
MASTER OF MEDICINE IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE at MUHASMASTER OF MEDICINE IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE at MUHAS
Marco VillalobosMarco Villalobos
Communications Specialist at UCSF Action Research Center for Health Equity (formerly the UCSF Center for Vulnerable Populations)Communications Specialist at UCSF Action Research Center for Health Equity (formerly the UCSF Center for Vulnerable Populations)
Julian Maureen Van WykJulian Maureen Van Wyk
Registered Nurse CNIII at UCSF Medical Center/UCSF Benioff Children’s HospitalRegistered Nurse CNIII at UCSF Medical Center/UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital