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Portrait of Jeremiah Mchaka Wandabwa

Honor Society® member

Jeremiah Mchaka Wandabwa

Fulfillment/warehouse associate at Amazon

  • public health
  • Class of 2005
  • DAYTONA BEACH, Florida

Member since October 2020

About

The focus of this program is to understanding causes, distribution, control, and prevention of disease at population level.

Education

  • Walden University

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health Epidemiology

    2020 – 2023

  • University of Nairobi

    Mid-term Monitoring & Evaluation Fellowship Certificate

    2013 – 2014

  • Jomo Kenyatta University College of Agriculture and Technology

    Master of Science in Public Health

    2011 – 2021

  • Egerton University

    Chemistry (Major)/Biology (Minor)

    2000 – 2005

  • Shikunga Secondary School

    high school

    1995 – 1998

Honors and awards

  • Best Mathematics Student in Lugari District

    Kenya Certificate of Primary Education-1994

Goals and interests

Career goal

Public health research, disease surveillance and prevention, programming, and teaching.

Graduate school interests

Involvement in positive social change activities at school and community level

Outside the classroom

I love jogging, reading, writing, and charity.

Experience

  • Fulfillment/warehouse associate

    Amazon

    Mar 2021 – Apr 2021

  • Scientist I/Lab Technician

    Pace Analytical Laboratories

    Mar 2020 – Jun 2020

  • Research Coordinator

    Jomo Kenyatta University College of Agriculture and Technology

    May 2017 – Jan 2018

  • Freelance Scientific and Academic Writer

    http://freelanscent.com/

    Jan 2015 – Apr 2019

  • Research Assistant

    Ministry of Health, Kenya

    Jun 2011 – Sep 2011

  • Research Assistant

    National Empowerment Network of People Living With HIV/AIDS in Kenya

    Nov 2010 – Jan 2011

  • Research Assistant

    National Aids Control Council

    Apr 2009 – May 2009

  • Part Time Lecturer

    Kenya Polytechnic University College

    Apr 2009 – Jun 2014

  • Lecturer

    Nairobi Institute of Business Studies

    Feb 2008 – Apr 2009

  • Lecturer

    DALC Education Center

    Mar 2007 – Feb 2008

  • Laboratory Technician

    Mukuyu Girls Secondary School

    Mar 1999 – Jul 2000

Volunteering

  •  Worked as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within two hours; delivered immediate direct client assistance in accordance with Red Cross standards and procedures; worked with on-scene lead to assess the need for additional resources/support and communicated those needs to DAT Leadership; regularly attended scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region; committed to being available during assigned shifts and communicated scheduling conflicts with DAT Leadership; & performed other responsibilities as assigned by DAT Leadership

    American Red Cross Society

    Mar 2020 – Aug 2020

  • Involved in packing and distributing groceries and other basic resources such as toiletries, clothes, and bags to needy families and homeless, and outreach.

    Daytona Dream Center

    Sep 2019 – May 2021

  •  Provided institutional oversight to ensure effective and efficient organizational operations and overall growth towards organizational objectives.  Coordinated strategic planning, project design, and implementation based on organizational competency needs and opportunities.  Provided guidance and technical support in regular project assessment through monitoring and evaluation of organizational activities to ensure performance improvement.  Established and maintained effective partnerships and networking for resource mobilization, capacity building, and knowledge exchange.

    Public Initiative for Empowerment and Development

    Oct 2010 – Aug 2014

Languages

  • English (UK) Fluent
  • Kiswahili Fluent
  • French (France) Beginner
  • German Beginner

Additional information