Sonia Osasumwen Oviasogie

Through the university I managed to apply for a competitive role as a research officer in evidence synthesis in public health, based on my grades and experience I was able to get the role to further expand my experience in public health. Although this a temporary role, I believe it will help me in my career.

As a Research Officer, my role will include in systematic reviews on public health interventions, managing projects from protocol development through to publication. Conducting comprehensive literature searches across multiple databases including PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane will also be part of my role.

• Facilitated open discussions within the team for stronger collaborative efforts.
• Streamlined data collection process, resulting in more efficient research methods.
• Enhanced research quality by implementing rigorous data validation procedures.( qualitative , quantitative)

As a Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) leader, I facilitated weekly study sessions supporting first-year students in understanding complex course material in the subject of public health. I developed engaging learning activities, encouraged collaborative discussions, and helped students improve their academic performance through active learning techniques. I attended regular training sessions to enhance my facilitation skills and worked closely with faculty to align PAL sessions with course objectives. With my PAL experience, I was rewarded with a certificate as I attended on time to all my scheduled lessons, this proves my commitment to the role and how determined I am as an individual.

Some examples of other I gained are :

• Scheduled and managed face-to-face, phone and 1-1 student enquiries.
• Crafted engaging storyboards which led to better understanding of complex topics.
• Established effective communication channels for prompt query resolution.