Detail-oriented Research Assistant with 2+ years of experience supporting academic and policy research projects. Proficient in data collection, qualitative analysis, and report writing within Kenyan agricultural and public health contexts. Skilled in coordinating fieldwork teams and maintaining research databases.
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Top Hiring Companies: Retirement Benefits Authority, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, University of Nairobi, Mpala Research Center/Indiana University Bloomington/CETRAD
Common Work Locations: Nairobi, Mount Kenya Region, Leipzig, Johannesburg
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Mary Kiprotich
Nakuru, Meru, Kenya
•Phone +254712345678
•m.kiprotich@email.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Research Intern
• Kenya
Kenya Research Consortium
Jun 2022 - Dec 2023
• Supported data collection for a nationwide agricultural survey covering 5 counties, achieving 97% response rate through effective community engagement
• Cleaned and coded 500+ survey responses using KoboToolbox, improving data accuracy by 20%
• Co-authored 2 policy briefs on climate-smart agriculture adopted by Meru County government
Field Research Assistant
• Kenya
East African Policy Institute
Jan 2021 - May 2022
• Coordinated fieldwork for HIV awareness study across 3 sub-counties, training 15 community health volunteers
• Managed participant consent documentation ensuring 100% compliance with KEMRI ethical guidelines
• Transcribed and analyzed 120+ qualitative interviews using NVivo software
EDUCATION
Certificate in Research Methods
St. Paul's University
• Kenya
• May 2024
SKILLS
Qualitative Research | Quantitative Data Analysis (SPSS, STATA) | Survey Design | Focus Group Facilitation | Research Ethics Compliance | Microsoft Office Suite | Swahili & English Fluency
PROJECTS
Climate Impact on Agriculture in Rift Valley
• Kenya
• Collected soil samples and farmer interviews from 40 smallholder farms across Nakuru County
• Assisted in analyzing crop yield data correlation with rainfall patterns (2015-2022)
• Contributed to final report presented to County Agriculture Office
Community Health Outreach Program Evaluation
• Kenya
• Designed monitoring tools tracking vaccination rates in 3 underserved communities
• Mapped health facility access using QGIS software
• Findings contributed to 15% expansion of mobile clinic services
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Research Ethics Professional
• Kenya
• Sep 2023
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
Advanced Data Collection Methods
• Kenya
• Mar 2022
African Population and Health Research Center
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Best Student Researcher Award
• Nov 2023
St. Paul's University Annual Symposium
Community Service Recognition
• Jul 2022
Nakuru West Sub-County Health Office
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