BENSON MURIUKI MUTEMA

[email protected] • +254 726 275 578 • Nairobi, Kenya

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Public Health and Research professional with 8+ years of experience supporting large-scale health and social research programs across Africa. Skilled in quantitative and qualitative data collection, CATI/CAPI interviews, supervision, and digital tools (Kobo, ODK, CommCare). Proven ability to deliver high-quality data under tight timelines while maintaining strict ethical standards.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Consultant

07/2025 - 09/2025

Capvision (Vaccines)

• Provided expert advisory on vaccine programs

• Influenced strategic decisions on vaccination programs in African markets

Research Assistant

01/2025 - 02/2025

Eco Viro (WSUP Project)

• Conducted 200+ interviews with 100% completion

• Improved data accuracy by 15%

Site Supervisor

11/2024 - 11/2024

World Vision Kenya

• Supervised 10 staff achieving 98% data accuracy

• Implemented quality control systems

Team Lead

01/2024 - 06/2024

Ministry of Health (NASCOP)

• Led national surveillance field operations

• Achieved 100% participant retention

• Reduced delays by 30%

Research Assistant

09/2023 - 12/2023

Common Goal Research

• Conducted FGDs, KIIs, and surveys

• Completed 150+ interviews on time

Research Assistant

06/2021 - 10/2021

International Cancer Institute

• Collected 300+ records with zero data loss

• Improved validation efficiency by 20%

Field Coordinator

05/2018 - 12/2020

CHAI

• Increased reporting compliance from 70% to 95%

• Trained staff on digital tools

EDUCATION

BSc Public Health

JKUAT

Diploma in Community Health & HIV Management

Technical University of Mombasa

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

ICH-GCP

Data Protection

Public Health Ethics

Clinical Research

HIV Testing & Counselling