Grace Obadiah

Experience

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  INSPIRE MoMent Study, Institute of Virology, Nigeria.

  Apr 2014 - Jan 2016

  Field-Based Site Research Officer/Mentor Mother Supervisor

  ● Provided technical and administrative support for study field officers posted at study sites.● Facilitated data transmission from the field to the central office.● Coordinated active study, collection, validation, and transmission of study data to the Data Manager at the central office in Abuja.● Mentored MoMent Field Officers to ensure compliance with terms of reference and scope of work.● Supervised site-level day-to-day operations; promptly identifying study-related gaps and proffering logical solutions (with the consent of the Project Coordinator).● Monitored study-related commodities or services (e.g., viral load transportation) on behalf of the field officers● Provided bi-weekly Technical Assistance visits to all study sites as supportive supervision.● Reported all data-related issues to the Data Manager and all other site-level study-related issues to the Project Coordinator. ● Generated timely financial requests for field officers to the Principal Investigator via the Project Coordinator.● Assisted with the development and review of relevant study Standard Operating Procedures.● Ensured all the field officers discharge their duties in compliance with the study SOPs and study protocol.● Participated in routine completion of study forms as necessary.● Participate in relevant aspects of the academic research activity including abstract writing, interpretation of data and data analysis, and report development. Show less

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  INSPIRE MoMent & ACT(Adolescent Coordinated Transition)Study, Institute of Virology, Nigeria.

  Feb 2016 - Jul 2017

  Research Data Assistant

  ● Mobilized for the validation, entry, and cleaning of the study data from the Field and Central Office.● Supported Research Associates and the Data Manager to supervise field staff in the collection and reporting of quality data.● Maintained one or more electronic study databases as well as hard-copy data archives.● Supported Central Office Data Assistants in maintaining ancillary databases.● Collected, collated, and developed monthly study reports and summaries.● Provided ad-hoc data reports to Principal Investigator and donor representatives.● Developed and updated study-specific Standard Operating Procedures.● Participated in the routine completion of study forms and data collection tools as necessary.● Worked alongside Study Statistician, Epidemiologist, and Health Economist to prepare databases for statistical and economic analysis.● Participated in data analysis, output development, and compilation of preliminary recommendations. Show less

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  Caregiver Peer Support and ART Adherence Among Children (CaPS), Institute of Human Virology Nigeria.

  Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

  Research Associate(Voluntary Service)

  ● Conducted literature reviews and prepared materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations● Collected and analyzed data, in addition to preparing materials for the UW Human Subjects Committee review process.● Prepared interview questions and recruited/interviewed subjects.● Maintained accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary.● Summarized the outcome of the interview process.● Provided ready access to all experimental data for the researcher and project supervisor.● Managed and responded to project-related emails.● Attended scheduled project meetings and related seminars as featured on the project work plan.● Summarized project results and prepare progress reports for the Principal Investigator and funding agency.● Prepared other articles, reports, and presentations and monitored the project budget in a support capacity. Show less

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  FutureLearn Course on Female Genital Mutilation, University of Aberdeen, Scotland.

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Independent Evaluator

  ● Provided an evidence base prior to the launching of the FGM material in the learning portal space.● Ensured that online, technology-enhanced learning and online teaching delivery is in compliance with global and contemporary best practices.● Formulated an ethical course evaluation framework, analyze cause and effect relationships in research findings, and shared appropriate insights to ultimately improve the impact of the online courses.● Facilitated micro-credentialing to help pinpoint the factors limiting and enhancing specific course impact.● Provided the support needed to identify the strengths of the system and assess the success level using best-practice educational evaluation techniques.● Created an ethical evaluation strategy that is context-appropriate and conducted an analysis of the evaluation findings to be adapted to the online course design.● Developed an outline of the protocols for determining the uptake level of the online course and teaching practices while looking to integrate them into traditional teaching methods. Show less

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  My Care Grampian, Aberdeen City, Aberdeen Scotland.

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Care and Support Worker

  ● Delivered support with sensitivity to the service user’s culture, disability, race, age, and marital or civil partnership status.● Engaged and worked closely with unpaid carers, such as family or friends, for the benefit of the service user. ● Promoted anti-discriminatory practices and protected the confidentiality of service users. ● Promoted the dignity and privacy of service users and acted promptly and appropriately to protect service users from neglect or abuse. ● Participated in staff development (including supervision), training and performance appraisals as required.● Co-operated with employers to ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and the Health and Safety policies and procedures, not intentionally or recklessly interfere with, or misuse, anything provided in the interests of health, safety, or welfare, in pursuance of any of the relevant statutory provisions. Show less

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  Support and Social Care Network Edinburgh Scotland.

  Aug 2022 - now

  Assistive Care and Support Worker

  ● Provided high-quality care to service users in accordance with their support plan, using a person-centered approach. ● Supervised, monitored, and coached to empower service users to be as independent as possible and have control over their own lives.● Created awareness of the less obvious personal needs and requirements of service users, communicating successfully, with their family, friends, and other healthcare professionals.● Ensured that all care is completed within Age UK Policies and Procedures, Care Quality Commission, Fundamental Standards, and all contractual and legislative requirements.● Facilitated compliance with the demands of the CQC or other legislative bodies. ● Maintained appropriate records to meet the needs of the service, observing and promptly reporting back any changes or concerns in the service user’s circumstances or condition.● Contributed to and worked effectively as part of the Quality-of-Life Improvement team. Show less