Maureen Akinyi Nyaura is a resourceful research fellow pursuing a Masters in Public Health with over 4 years of experience in clinical research. She has experience implementing and coordinating 4 clinical research projects involving tasks like performing diagnostic medical tests, educating participants, and managing project databases. Her skills include maintaining compliance with research standards, training new staff, and engaging with communities. She is proficient in Microsoft Office, data management software, and has worked on projects related to diseases like HIV, malaria, and typhoid.

1. MAUREEN AKINYI NYAURA
P. O. Box 3734 –40100, Kisumu
Tel: 0728 909 279
Email: mnyaura@gmail.com
Professional summary
Resourceful research fellow currently pursuing Masters in Public Health, with accredited training
in Biomedical Science and Technology as well as 4+ years of experience in clinical research
field. I have demonstrated the ability to implement and coordinate four clinical research projects.
I possess a strong background in laboratory testing, fieldwork and data management, excellent
interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. I have experience in managing a
number of project databases and proficient in Microsoft office programs such as Ms Word, Excel
and PowerPoint, data management software (Access), and web based applications (Skype)
Skill Highlight
Compliance
Maintained compliance with project proposal guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures and
ensured other project staffs comply too.
Implementation
I have taken part in implementation of four different clinical research projects in rural and urban
communities in Nyanza.
Computer skills
Precise documentation of data in computer databases accurately and promptly through precise
documentation. I am proficient in MS Office suite of packages (Ms Word, Excel, Access,
Outlook, PowerPoint and Advanced programming skill in Epi Info7
Training
I have trained teams of new staff members on project expectations and procedures to guarantee
consistent quality of research data.
Diagnostic Tests
I have routinely demonstrated medical proficiency by performing laboratory diagnostic tests for
HIV, malaria, Typhoid and other diseases for up to 30 patients per day.
Participant Education
Educated research participants in regards to disease prevention and care, research ethics and
medical procedure steps.
Community engagement
I have involved community members in all activities of the project including identifying health
needs and making decisions about how to solve them, clinical research education and sharing of
results from health projects with the community.
Accomplishments
 Enrolled study participants into a study
 Completed implementation of three clinical research studies
 Managed all project databases and handled all data analysis and dissemination
 Maintained contact with community leaders, research collaborators, staff and the lead
investigator.

2. PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
Job Title: ResearchAssistant
Shamba Maisha Study(KEMRI-RCTP) May 2016 up to Date
Duties and Responsibilities
 Screened and recruited study participants(adults and children aged between 6 months to 3
years) into the study
 Conducted interviews at the clinic and participant’s homes using ODK application in
tablets.
 Collected and entered participant information from medical records into tablets
 Collected MEMS data of participants at every patient encounter at the clinic to assess
adherence.
 Took anthropometric measurements of participants icluding weights, heights and Mid-
upper arm circumferences of both adults and children
 Communicated with study coordinator regularly on study progress and updates
Achievements
 Screened and successfully enrolled 15 study participants as required within the time
frame
 Presented excellent databases of all the project data collected in the field and
disseminated this to all relevant parties.
Job Title: ResearchAssistant
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (DAPPI) Sep2014- December 2015
Duties and Responsibilities
 Provided training to community members about clinical research and teams of new staff
members on project expectations and procedures to guarantee consistent quality of
research data
 Carried out community mobilization to create awareness of project undertakings and
encourage people to participate in project activities
 Administered Informed consent to participants meeting study inclusion criteria and
recruited them into the study.
 Tested participants for Malaria HIV, typhoid and recruited eligible research participants
into the clinical study
 Followed up study participants from day of recruitment upto day 14 after enrollment
monitoring their recovery and documenting and referring any complications arising
during the study period.
 Entered all participant information in computer databases and prepared periodic reports,
study site visitation schedules and staff meeting minutes for the project.

3.  Acted as a coordinator of all project team members and activities ensuring all staff
members complied with Standard Operating Procedures, deadlines met and supplies are
available for carrying out work.
Achievements
 Completed the project by recruiting and following up the 120 study participants as in the
study proposal
 Provided an excellent database of all the project data collected in the field and
disseminated this to all relevant parties.
ResearchAssistant
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology(AFIRM PROJECT) August 2013 –
August 2014
Duties and Responsibilities
 Developed Standard Operating Procedures for the project
 Conducted community mobilization and provided informed consent for participants
 Recruited 400 study participant meeting study eligibility criteria into the study
 Mapped participants households using GPS receivers
 Followed-up and documented malaria parasite development and infection in mosquitoes
 Performed Malaria diagnosis through Rapid Diagnostic Kits, Microscopy and Molecular
methods
Field assistant
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Integrated Partnership for Malaria
Control in Africa (IPMA) Project, January-July, 2013
Duties and Responsibilities
 Laboratory diagnosis of malaria, HIV, typhoid and other diseases in Health facilities in
Rusinga Island
 Questionnaire administration
 Data entry, analysis and report writing
 Specimen shipment and inventory
Internship
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE)
St. Jude’s Clinic - (May-December, 2012)
Duties and Responsibilities
 Laboratory diagnosis of diseases in patients
 Reporting laboratory results to clinician
 Data management
Industrial attachment
Kenya Medical ResearchInstitute (May-August, 2011)
Duties and Responsibilities
 General laboratory assays
 Collection, Preservation and testing of samples for various laboratory activities (blood,
urine and stool).

4.  Operation, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment
 Carrying out molecular biology techniques(PCR and ELISA)
Training/Seminary/Workshop Attended
• 2014 June: Innovating for Health Transformation in Africa. Harvard University Summer
School
Educational Background
 Degree in Biomedical Science and Technology, Egerton University, December 2012,
Second class upper Honors
 Certificate in Computer Applications, Sigotop College, May- August 2009, Distinction
 Koru Girls’ High School, Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, A-
Languages: Fluent reading, writing, and speaking English, Kiswahili, Dholuo
REFEREES
Please feel free to contact the under mentioned in regard to my competence, work ethic,
performance and / or any other aspect with respect to me:
1. Dr. Patrick Sawa
Chief Medical Doctor,
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE)
Phone: 0722 369 253
Email:psawa@mbita.icipe.org
2. Ms Evelyn Olanga,
Coordinator, Mobility Study
KEMRI-FACES SEARCH Study
Phone number: 0720703858
Email:eveolanga@gmail.com
3. Shehu Shagari Awandu,
University of Pretoria, Hatfield, Pretoria
South Africa.
Phone number: +27 612286577
Email:Shehushaggy@yahoo.com.