Mellan Lilumbi

User Researcher at MESH
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Nairobi County, Kenya, KE

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Experience

    • Kenya
    • Social Networking Platforms
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • User Researcher
      • Jun 2023 - Present

    • Kenya
    • Research Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Qualitative research and Design Analyst
      • Jan 2023 - Present

    • Pakistan
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Qualitative Researcher
      • Sep 2020 - Feb 2023

      • Peri-Covid Study: Developed study protocal, sought ethics approval,developed study tools, trained qualitative data collectors. Coordinated data collection process. Transcribed and translated audios, Coding transcripts using NVIVO v12 and participated in report writing. • PRECISE GEOGRAPGHY Study: Coded transcripts of Study using NVIVO v12 • INSPIRE Study: Conducted IDIs, KIIs and coded the transcripts and extacted matrix and also facilitated workshops in • Involved in designing, mobilizing and facilitation of IDIs and also in coding and extraction of matrix in Ketogenic dietary therapy study • Conducted IDIs for the Feasibility and Acceptability of the Modified Atkins Diet (MAD) study • Supervised and supported the nutritionists in the planning, design, and implementation of modified Atkins diet in management of drug resistance epileptic children and ensured allocated targets are met. • Planned and trained the research assistants on qualitative data collection who conducted client exit interviews to assess the level of knowledge and effectiveness of modified Atkins diet. • Ensured collection of quality data, analysis, and dissemination to respective stakeholders. • Transcribed the audio files and conducted qualitative analysis of the transcripts on Nvivo. • Led Evaluation of Technology for Neonates in Africa (ETNA) by training and supervising the research assistants on data collection processes to assess different technology used on neonates and how the caregivers felt about the tools. conducted observations on the health cares as they use the equipment on the neonates. Transcribed the audio files and coded the transcripts. Show less

    • Kenya
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Qualitative Researcher
      • Jan 2020 - Feb 2023

      _ Transcribed and translated audios, coded the transcripts using NVIVO for various studies eg PACES, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and COVID-19 Vaccine hesitancy _ Transcribed and translated audios, coded the transcripts using NVIVO for various studies eg PACES, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and COVID-19 Vaccine hesitancy

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
      • Oct 2018 - Apr 2022

      • Monitored and evaluated participants of the prospective cohort study-Save northern Kenya project funded by Tango International which was done in 9 ASAL counties on Partnership for Resilience and Economic Growth (PREG). • Supervised enumerators on data collection, conducted quality checks to ensure the highest quality data was collected, provided a comprehensive daily report, and later compiled a monthly reports.AFYA UWAZI, USAID funded program commodity verification and inventory management on program funded commodities that are supplied by MEDS Show less

      • Jan 2017 - Sep 2018

      • Recruited and assessed participants of a prospective cohort study on nutritional improvement through cash and health education (NICHE) funded by UNICEF conducted in Kitui County.Quantitative data collection through household surveys

    • Qualitative Consultant- data Analysis
      • May 2021 - Jun 2021

      • Paid courtecy call to the county and saught study approval during the data collection period of ‘in their Hands project’. • Facilitated household surveys for adolescent girls’ age 15-19 years on family planning as a third-party monitoring agency. • Compiled collect data and updated it in the databases and submitted it to the seniors. • Transcribed and translated the audios • Codded and analyzed data using NVIVO • Participated in Donor Report writing • Paid courtecy call to the county and saught study approval during the data collection period of ‘in their Hands project’. • Facilitated household surveys for adolescent girls’ age 15-19 years on family planning as a third-party monitoring agency. • Compiled collect data and updated it in the databases and submitted it to the seniors. • Transcribed and translated the audios • Codded and analyzed data using NVIVO • Participated in Donor Report writing

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
      • Apr 2020 - Apr 2021

      • Coordinated and supported all logistical activities of the Jilinde/ Bridge to scale project.• Organized and monitored timely collection, compilation, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data from all the health facilities, took appropriate action, and gave feedback to the concerned stakeholders. • Planned, facilitated, and supervised the training of the health workers and the research assistants on how to collect both qualitative and quantitative data collection to evaluate a bridge to scale program for Oral Pre- Exposure Prophylaxis delivery for key populations, adolescent girls, and young women in Kenya. • Developed guidelines, tools, checklists, reports and other necessary resource materials for training and capacity building of health workers on management of key population.• Ensured eligible populations, including Discordant Couples, Men who have sex with men, and AGYW are initiated and retained on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). • Ensured all scheduled reports were generated by respective health facilities, assessed to ensure high quality, reviewed, and submitted them to the Programs Manager monthly. Show less

      • Sep 2018 - Mar 2021

      _ Conducted data collection of both qualitative and quantitative such as Client exit interviews, KIIS and FGDs _Administered Informed consent forms_Enrolled study participants into the study

    • Kenya
    • Market Research
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Study Coordinator
      • Mar 2020 - Jun 2020

      • Coordinated the Kenya Water and Sanitation Civil Society Network (KEWASNET)project by supervising data collection at the Coastal region, training enumerators, and developing data collection tools • Scheduled and organized meetings and workshops with the county officials and conducted key informant interviews and took part in annual report writing and data analysis • Engineered evaluation of Nutrition International project on Vitamin A Supplementation trends in Murang’a County through conducing KIIs with SCHMTs, ECD teachers and CHVs and later transcription and analysis of the data Show less

    • Nutritionist incharge
      • May 2016 - Jul 2017

      conducted nutrition education and nutrition counseling to patient/clients with chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, renal diseases, heart diseases etc Took Anthropometrics measures for clients to assess their nutrition status Conducted dietary assessment for clients diet diversity, frequency, economic status of the client/patient conducted nutrition education and nutrition counseling to patient/clients with chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, renal diseases, heart diseases etc Took Anthropometrics measures for clients to assess their nutrition status Conducted dietary assessment for clients diet diversity, frequency, economic status of the client/patient

Education

  • Kenyatta University
    Master's degree, Public Health (Epidemiology and disease control)
    2020 - 2023
  • Maseno University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
    2012 - 2016
  • CITI Global College
    Short course, Good clinical practices (GCP)
    2018 -

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