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Kwagala Omega

@kwagalaomega

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Honours nursing student advancing into clinical psychology research on addiction science.

Uganda

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What I'm looking for

I want to apply and expand my skills in graduate-level clinical psychology research on addiction and behavioral interventions, working with strong field experience and evidence-based problem-solving. I’m excited to contribute to research teams with real-world impact.

I’m a highly motivated Honours undergraduate (BSN) focused on studying Clinical Psychology at graduate level (PhD), with a clear research direction in addiction science—substance-use and behavioral addictions. I’m passionate about mental health recovery and bring practical nursing and psychiatric clinical skills, alongside strong research design, data analysis, and academic presentation ability.

I’ve built field-ready experience through studies and peer-based intervention work: designing questionnaires and structured interviews with 120 participants, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data in Excel and SPSS, and evaluating mental-health service uptake improvements. As founder and leader of Cycle Breakers Initiative, I run a peer-based psychosocial program—conducting sensitization, 1-on-1 conversations, and peer support for 180+ students, with 27 disclosures and 8 successful referrals—grounded in evidence-based, ethical, participant-centered practice.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Cycle Breakers Initiative Founder

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Uganda Christian University

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Founded and led a peer-based psychosocial program addressing behavioral addictions and mental health recovery. Coordinated sensitization and peer support for 180+ students, resulting in 27 disclosures and 8 successful referrals.

Group Sensitization Referral Coordination Program Evaluation Leadership

Undergraduate Research Project

Uganda Christian University

Sep 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 3 months)

Designed a study on ANC uptake, developed questionnaires, and conducted structured interviews with 120 pregnant mothers. Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data in Excel/SPSS to identify factors affecting first-trimester antenatal care uptake.

Research Design Hypothesis Development Questionnaire Design Structured Interviews SPSS Quantitative Analysis Qualitative Data

Electoral Commission Treasurer

Uganda Christian University

Sep 2025 - Nov 2025 (2 months)

Served in the electoral commission treasurer role by managing resources and maintaining transparent financial administration during student governance activities.

Resource Management Policy Compliance Record keeping Team Coordination

Welfare & Social Affairs Minister

Uganda Christian University

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Coordinated welfare programs and organized student support activities. Developed community-centered intervention planning and psychosocial support skills relevant to clinical psychology practice.

Community Centered Planning Student Support Services Stakeholder Engagement

Participant Scouting & Qualification

Uganda Christian University

Aug 2023 - Jan 2024 (5 months)

Recruited participants and assessed eligibility for the “Fixing Her Crown” workforce empowerment project focused on women’s leadership and restoration. Maintained follow-up records and strengthened informed consent and research ethics practices.

Research Ethics Lead Follow Up Program Support

Examinations Adjudicator

Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB)

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Oversaw primary leaving examinations to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality control. Performed data verification and maintained meticulous records to support exam reliability and integrity.

Quality Control Data Verification Record keeping Attention To Detail Exam Administration

Treasurer (Choir/Governance)

Uganda Christian University

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Managed budgets, financial records, and fundraising activities for student bodies and ministries. Ensured policy compliance and transparent financial administration.

Budgeting Financial Record Management Fundraising Policy Compliance Financial Reporting

Enumerator, National Census

Uganda Bureau of Statistics

May 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Conducted household data collection for the national census using the CAPI system and managed interview workflows in the field. Supported data management, reporting, and logistics with a focus on accuracy and detail.

CAPI Data Collection Interviewing Data Verification Data Management Structured Data Capture

Peer Counseling Program Lead

Uganda Christian University

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Designed and led an experimental peer-counseling program (“Let’s Talk Buddy”) to increase student uptake of mental health services. Reported a 62% increase in visits per semester following implementation.

Program Design Stigma Reduction Implementation Science Program Evaluation Participant Engagement Behavioral Interventions

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Uganda Christian University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science, Nursing Science

Grade: First Class Honours (expected); current GPA 3.38/4.0; Year 1: 72.0%, Year 2: 72.31%, Year 3: 70.75%

Activities and societies: Relevant modules include Psychology, Nursing Research I & II, Biostatistics/Mathematics, Communication & Counseling, Medical Sociology, Ethics, Pharmacology I & II, and Mental health nursing (current).

Honours undergraduate program in Nursing Science, with mental health nursing as a current focus. Demonstrates strong academic performance with First Class Honours expected at graduation (July 2026).

Uganda Christian University

Higher Education Certificate in Biological Sciences, Biological Sciences

Activities and societies: Included foundational training in R-programming basics for statistics, scientific writing, and biological systems.

Higher Education Certificate in Biological Sciences providing foundational training including R-programming basics for statistics, scientific writing, and biological systems.