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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Ziliro Blessing Jere

Ziliro Blessing Jere

Johannesburg

Summary

I am a Female health enthusiast whose interest lies in Epidemiology. I have over 4 years of experience in research and clinical laboratory settings. I am proficient in both quantitative and qualitative Methodologies in operational and implementation research, with a strong foundation in epidemiological principles and their practical application. My background in Biotechnology, Epidemiology and Research equips me with abilities to excel in my duties. With proven expertise in regulatory compliance, protocol adherence, and a deep understanding of research methodologies, I aspire to excel in my career as a young researcher, contributing meaningfully to the field of epidemiology.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Regulatory Coordinator

UNC Project
7 2022 - 02.2024
  • Preliminary review and preparation of research protocols going for Ethical review at NHSRC and Regulatory Board(PMPB) this includes Amendments, SAEs, Protocol deviations, EAEs
  • Communicate with the Local and International ethics committees(NHSRC,UNC IRB, Western Institutional Review(WIRB) on behalf of the project
  • Communicate with DAIDS on behalf of Principal Investigators
  • Registration of new studies and updating study amendments
  • Ensure compliance with study protocols, GCP guidelines, and regulatory requirements for all clinical stuff
  • Assist with the development and review of study-related documents, including informed consent forms, study protocols, and study manuals
  • Facilitate communication between study sites, investigators, and sponsors, addressing queries and providing timely feedback and support
  • Assist in the resolution of data discrepancies and query resolutions, collaborating with study sites and data management teams to ensure accurate data collection and reporting
  • Participated in the planning and organization of investigator meetings, training sessions, and site-specific workshops
  • Ensure confidentiality of regulatory files of all studies including employees' current CVs and GCP certificates that are current and updated and ensure all clinicians and nurses have legal practicing licenses
  • Coordinate monitoring visits when monitors visit UNC Project
  • Ensure studies do not lapse by reminding investigators when the study is due for annual continuation renewal
  • Facilitate document translation and verification of these translated documents.

Research Internship

UNC Project
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Working with the Lighthouse Trust HIV medical clinic and UNC Project Data department in development of a databases
  • Extraction of data from Lighthouse inpatient clinic forms and follow-up forms and entering data into the database
  • Data cleaning and data analysis using STATA
  • Report and Manuscript writing.

Research Associate

Ministry of Health of Research department
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Developed and implemented monitoring plans with the National Health Science Research Committee (NHSRC) to evaluate site performance, data quality, and protocol adherence, conducting regular site visits and remote monitoring as required
  • Monitored and reviewed essential documents, source data, and case report forms (CRFs) to ensure accurate data collection and maintenance in compliance with GCP and regulatory guidelines
  • Coordinate the NHSRC Safety Meetings whose mandate is to protect the safety of human subjects participating in research by determining that the proposed research is both scientifically and ethically sound
  • Performed on-site and remote source data verification (SDV) to ensure data integrity and resolve discrepancies, maintaining audit trail documentation
  • Provided ongoing training and guidance to study site personnel on protocol adherence, regulatory compliance, and proper recordkeeping
  • Coordinate Advocacy and Expedited Review meetings that promote research in universities/colleges
  • Formulation of National Health Sciences Research Guidelines and Research Agenda II
  • Assessing whether research approved by National Health Sciences Research Committee (NHSRC) is being conducted in accordance with NHSRC guidelines and other relevant national and international standards (i.e
  • Supervision of study sites)
  • Development, review, and adherence of Ministry of Health sector knowledge management strategy which involves generation, storage, sharing, translation and utilization of knowledge within the health sector
  • Coordinating quarterly Health Research Dissemination Conferences and Scientific meetings.

Laboratory Officer

Community Health Science Unit (CHSU) National HIV Reference Laboratory (NHRL)
09.2019 - 10.2020
  • Receive, check and record DBS Samples for Recency and discordant
  • Sample extraction and viral load testing for HIV recent infections
  • Analyze HIV discordant samples from various sites using ELISA, Western blot (GEENIUS) and DNA PCR
  • Data entry in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and use manual system to record samples
  • Assist in genotyping method validation
  • Prepare samples for testing using various laboratory equipment
  • Entering data electronically
  • Maintain all laboratory records
  • Comply with the correct procedures, policies and health and safety regulations
  • Conduct laboratory tests, analyze Results and Document Findings
  • Clean and sterilize equipment and work area
  • Quality control.

Quality Control Officer

Centre for Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases (CTTBD)
09.2018 - 10.2018
  • Assistant in quality analysis of raw materials, products and procedures of AUCTTBD in line with the production of East Coast Fever vaccine
  • Document and update inspection results by completing reports and logs
  • Keep measurement equipment operating by following operating instruction and calling for repairs
  • Maintain safe work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
  • Developing SOPs for the implementation of quality Management system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Lilongwe University of Agriculture And Natural Resources
Malawi
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Epidemiology & Biostatistics (Infectious Disease)

University of Witwatersrand
South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

    Databases:

  • MS Access, REDCap, ODK, Google Forms

    • Data Analysis:

  • Stata, R, Descriptive Statistics, Inferential Statistics, Survival Analysis, Data Visualization

    • Information Technology:

  • m-PIMA Viral Load Program for HIV
  • Microsoft Office Package

    • Regulatory Affairs:

  • Regulatory Policies, Document Control, Regulatory Submissions, Inspections

Certification

Certificate - Massive open online course (MOOC) on implementation research with a focus on Infectious Disease of Poverty. University of Ghana School of Public Health & WHOTDR. April, 2021- June, 2021

Jounal Publications

  • Mithi B, Sambala EZ, Bula A, Jere Z, Kumilonde E, Gondwe G, Chikuse MM, Manda S, Muula AS. Strategies for scaling up pre-ART advanced HIV disease screening at a secondary referral hospital-Malawi: a qualitative study. BMC Health Serv Res. 2024 Aug 9;24(1):915. doi: 10.1186/s12913-024-11412-2. PMID: 39123198.C/O

References

  • Dr Collins Mitambo, Acting Director, Research Department Ministry of Health, 265 999 397 913, cmitambo@gmail.com
  • Dr Bernard Mvula, HIV National Reference Laboratory Manager, National Health Reference Laboratory, 265 888 877 398, bernardmvula@yahoo.com
  • Dr Cecilia Kanyama, Site Supervisor MHIRST Program, UNC Project, Lilongwe, Malawi, 265 998 602 409, ckanyama@unclilongwe.org

Accomplishments

  • Organizing team for the 2024 Deep Learning IndabaX South Africa (National Logistics)
  • Awarded MHIRST Internship; Topic of Research Project: An audit of presentations of HIV positive patients at the medical
  • Participated in the Formulation of Malawi National Health Sciences Research Guidelines and Research Agenda II (focal person for Communicable Diseases)
  • Participated in the Formulation of Malawi COVID-19 Guidelines on Conducting Health Research, February 2021
  • Participated in HIV/AIDS survey data collection on Research Protocol For HIV Viral Load And Early Infant Diagnosis Results Return In Mzimba, Lilongwe And Machinga
  • ALUMNI for Massive open online course (MOOC) on implementation research with a focus on Infectious Disease of Poverty. University of Ghana School of Public Health & WHOTDR. April, 2021- June, 2021
  • Certificate of Appreciation for the H3Africa-Human Heredity and Health in Africa, Genomics & HIV Infection Workshop
  • Good Clinical Practice and Human Subject Research, and GCP(CITI Program),February 2023


Timeline

Research Internship

UNC Project
07.2022 - 03.2023

Research Associate

Ministry of Health of Research department
01.2021 - 06.2022

Laboratory Officer

Community Health Science Unit (CHSU) National HIV Reference Laboratory (NHRL)
09.2019 - 10.2020

Quality Control Officer

Centre for Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases (CTTBD)
09.2018 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Lilongwe University of Agriculture And Natural Resources
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Epidemiology & Biostatistics (Infectious Disease)

University of Witwatersrand
04.2001 -

Regulatory Coordinator

UNC Project
7 2022 - 02.2024

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