Peninah Wachira
Antwerpen
Summary
Research professional with an MSc in Epidemiology and experience supporting research coordination, data management, and administrative operations across academic and public health settings. Trained in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) with experience using research databases including REDCap and supporting multidisciplinary projects. Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage documentation, maintain data quality, and coordinate stakeholders in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Job Student
University of Antwerp
Antwerp
2025.05 - 2025.08
- Performed data entry and verification using REDCap research databases
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date research information systems
- Supported quality assurance and data management activities
Data Coordinator
Institute for Human Development (IHD) Aga Khan Uni
Nairobi
2022.02 - 2023.08
- Coordinated multiple research projects and supported daily operational activities
- Managed project timelines, documentation, stakeholder communication, and study records
- Prepared reports, presentations, and administrative documentation for senior teams
- Maintained accurate project data and supported cross-functional coordination
Data Surveyor
World Health Organization (Polio Vaccination)
Kilifi
2021.06 - 2021.08
- Collected and managed data from community under tight deadlines.
- Ensured accurate entry and maintenance of data in electronic forms.
- Collaborated with diverse teams in handling high-quality data.
Education
Master of Science - Epidemiology
University of Antwerp
Antwerp, Belgium 2023.09 - 2025.12
Postgraduate Diploma - Health Research
KEMRI-Wellcome Trust
Kilifi, Kenya 2019.09 - 2020.12
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Moi University
Eldoret, Kenya 2014.09 - 2018.12
Skills
- Proficiency in R and STATA
- Ethics in scientific research
- Project coordination and cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Scheduling and coordination
- Study design and protocol development
- Data collection tool development
- Critical appraisal of scientific literature
- Manuscript writing and publication in peer-reviewed journals
Certification
- Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia -UPCH-YALE The Teodoro E. Gildred Laboratories - Infectious Diseases and Public Health Field School 2025
- McKinsey & Company Forward Africa Program Leadership, Adaptability, Communication (2021)
- Stanford University - Writing in Science (2019)
- University of Hong Kong - Research Ethics & Good Clinical Practice (2019)
Languages
English Advanced
Fluent
Dutch
Beginner (A1)
Swahili
Fluent
Affiliations
- Jogging
- Biking
- Gardening
- Reading and writing
Accomplishments
VLIR-UOS Master Scholarship - Master of Epidemiology at the University of Antwerp, Belgium 2023-2025
IDeAL - Postgraduate Diploma Scholarship in Health Research Methods scholarship at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Kilifi Programme and Pwani University, Kenya 2019-2020
REFEREES
- Samuel Coenen
Full Professor University of Antwerp
email: samuel.coenenuantwerpen.be
- Amina Abubakar Ali
Full Professor and Director Institute for Human Development- Aga Khan University, Nairobi
email: amina.abubakaraku.edu
Timeline
Job Student
University of Antwerp
2025.05 - 2025.08
Master of Science - Epidemiology
University of Antwerp
2023.09 - 2025.12
Data Coordinator
Institute for Human Development (IHD) Aga Khan Uni
2022.02 - 2023.08
Data Surveyor
World Health Organization (Polio Vaccination)
2021.06 - 2021.08
Postgraduate Diploma - Health Research
KEMRI-Wellcome Trust
2019.09 - 2020.12
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Moi University
2014.09 - 2018.12