Chad Africa

Assist with authoring accurate weekly and monthly reports for study PIs Assist with procurement, distribution, proper utilization and control of clinical research equipment and materials in use by the study for administrative and operational purposes Assist with petty cash reimbursements applications and collections

Study coordinator - Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Cape Town - Cape Town, South Africa

(2022-03)

• Assist with authoring accurate weekly and monthly reports for study PIs
• Assist with procurement, distribution, proper utilization and control of clinical research equipment and materials in use by the study for administrative and operational purposes
• Assist with petty cash reimbursements applications and collections
• Assist the research team in the filing and archiving of research documentation and reports
• Administer the correct informed consent document to each participant at each study stage
• Administering of the required CRFs to each participant at the relevant study visits
• Accurately recording all information in the study CRFs
• Administering of required study measurement tools to each participant at the relevant study visits
• Assist in the implementation of SOPs
• Complete all required study documents
• Assist with design of standard operating procedures for data collection systems, validate collected data
• Ensure data is sent to the main database at the end of each day
• Co-ordinate the effective gathering and confirm integrity of clinical and demographic data
• Check and collect all study specimens from study site and document which deliveries are taking place
• Ensure study samples are correctly labelled and stored at study storage facility
• Ensure replenishment of specimen collection supplies in all delivery facilities
• Monitor use of study materials
• Timely request study materials from Research Assistant or Coordinator to ensure that study activities are not disturbed
• Filing of participant folders
• Conduct analyses for academic manuscripts to be submitted to journals for publication
• Write up papers for publication in academic journals

Teaching assistant for Non-communicable diseases epidemiology and biostatistics R workshops - Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Cape Town - Cape Town, South Africa

(2023 - 2024)

As a teaching assistant, I played a pivotal role in assessing the academic progress of students enrolled in the non-communicable disease module within the field of epidemiology. My responsibilities included meticulously marking assessments and exam scripts, ensuring a fair evaluation process. Additionally, I was instrumental in managing class registers and coordinating venue arrangements, contributing to a smooth and effective learning environment.

I participated in R workshops organized by the division, providing assistance throughout the sessions.

• Mark assessments and exam scripts
• Manage class registers
• Coordinate venue arrangements
• Provide assistance in Introduction to R workshop
• Provide assistance in Group Summaries and Comparisons workshop
• Provide assistance in Advanced Modeling with R workshop
• Provide assistance in Basic Data Visualization with R workshop
• Provide assistance in Survival Analysis with R workshop

NRF student-intern - South African Medical Research Council, Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit - South Africa

(2019 - 2021)

I was responsible for conducting lung function tests and retinal scans on participants in the SADPP study. I also administered accelerometers to study participants. My data management tasks included keeping files updated and ensuring quality control of participant folders. Additionally, I assisted in finalizing the physical activity booklet by editing and supplementing information. I developed three short exercise sessions for at-risk participants.

• Conduct lung function tests on SADPP study participants
• Conduct retinal scans on SADPP study participants
• Administer accelerometers to study participants
• Keep participant files updated
• Ensure quality control of participant folders
• Assist in finalizing the physical activity booklet by editing and supplementing information
• Develop three short exercise sessions for at-risk participants
• Provide technical assistance to fieldworkers using the BRYANT system
• Help with copying and printing of screening materials
• Aid in fieldwork and participant recruitment
• Train fieldworkers on retinal scanning
• Train fieldworkers on the administration of the GPAQ

Biokinetics intern - University of the Western Cape - Cape Town, South Africa

(2018 - 2018)

As a biokinetics intern, I managed and treated clients at the UWC Biokinetics Clinic. My responsibilities included performing various administrative tasks, such as filing paperwork and managing patient folders. I worked with orthopedic clients as well as those with chronic conditions, providing them with rehabilitation exercises and interventions tailored to their specific needs.

• Manage and treat clients at the UWC Biokinetics Clinic
• File paperwork and manage patient folders
• Work with orthopedic clients
• Work with clients with chronic conditions
• Provide rehabilitation exercises tailored to specific needs
• Provide interventions tailored to specific needs

MPH - Public Health - University of Cape Town (2023-12)

BSc Honours - Biokinetics - University of the Western Cape (2018-04)

BSc - Sports and exercise science - University of the Western Cape (2017-04)