VERONICA ATIM
Tamale
Summary
Adaptable and analytical with passion for research and problem-solving. Possesses foundational knowledge in research methodologies and data analysis, and statistical software. Capable of driving impactful research outcomes through meticulous data collection and analysis.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
SCHOOL FOR LIFE
08.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the day-to-day implementation of project activities in the designated district and project communities in Sagnarigu district, Tamale - Ghana
- Work closely with the school community engagement coordinator to assist in the overall coordination of project activities
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Ensure adherence to project plans and achievement of project objectives in the designated District
- Write detailed activity reports for implemented activities
Graduate Researcher
University for Development Studies
05.2024 - Current
- Investigating the impact of sanitation and hygiene practices on teaching and learning environments at higher education institutions
- Conducted surveys and analysed data using SPSS and gaps in sanitation service delivery
- Developed actionable recommendations to improve sanitation infrastructure and promote hygiene awareness
Internee
TAMALE METRO ASSEMBLY
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Inspected businesses to check they meet health and hygiene standards
- Investigated complaints about noise, pests and other environmental health problems
- Attended environmental health incidents and following up with further investigations to make sure that those responsible are held to account
- Advising employers about matters of environmental health
- Kept records and compiling reports and delivering training
Participant
EARTHS DAAD SUMMER SCHOOL
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Interactive teaching and didactic workshop, presenting with impact
- Statistics in health sciences/Basics and advanced
- Research project development
- Epidemiology and study designs and qualitative research methods
- Evidence-based public health, literature search and scientific writing
- Application of artificial intelligence in health care/ Global health
Women Protection and Empowerment
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Supported the development of a GBV prevention and response strategy in Kyegegwa district
- Conduct door-to-door information sessions, mobilization of community members for activities and outreaches in the various villages
- Encouraged GBV survivors to report for services and community participation in GBV prevention
- Data entry and Support community data collection
- Maintain client confidentiality and privacy and provide safe referrals to social workers
Education
Master of public health - Environmental Health Science
University For Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana04-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Bugema University
Kampala, Uganda03-2021
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Mbale Secondary School
Mbale, Uganda01.2015
Uganda Certificate Education -
Mbale Progressive Secondary School
Mbale, Uganda01.2013
Skills
- Inter personal & presentation skills
- Research and analysis using SPSS
- Adaptability
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Effective communication
- Time management and multitasking
- Attention to details
- Computer Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- Quantitative and Qualitative data collection skills
- Scientific writing
- Literature reviews
- Data interpretation
- Ethics compliance
- Research and analysis
- Progress reporting
Certification
- Certificate of Merit, In recognition of scholastic excellence for first class GPA of 4.58 (Summa Cum Laude)
- Certification in Proposal Writing, DAAD Nairobi Academy
- Certification in Public Speaking Skills
- Certification in Cutting – Edge Research Methods, DIGI FACE
- MEAL Essentials - disasterready.org
Publications
Combined Effects of Carica papaya Seeds with Albendazole on Adult Pheritima posthuma, Mudenda Muunda, Justus Brian Musubire, East Africa Science, 2, 1, 2020
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Intern
SCHOOL FOR LIFE
08.2024 - Current
Graduate Researcher
University for Development Studies
05.2024 - Current
Internee
TAMALE METRO ASSEMBLY
08.2023 - 12.2023
Participant
EARTHS DAAD SUMMER SCHOOL
08.2023 - 09.2023
Women Protection and Empowerment
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE
06.2020 - 05.2021
Master of public health - Environmental Health Science
University For Development Studies
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Bugema University
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Mbale Secondary School
Uganda Certificate Education -
Mbale Progressive Secondary School
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