Ransimali Wijethunge
@ransimaliwijethunge
Health promotion professional with research experience and strong community outreach and data skills.
Sri LankaWhat I'm looking for
I am a health promotion professional with experience as a research assistant and community health promoter, skilled in data collection, analysis, and designing research studies. I have led and collaborated on outreach programs, events, and health-promotion initiatives, demonstrating strong communication, facilitation, and teamwork abilities.
My academic background in Health Promotion (B.Sc.) and multiple short courses and certifications complement practical experience in fieldwork, event management, and data handling. I am adaptable, self-motivated, and committed to improving public health outcomes through evidence-based activities and collaborative projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Research Assistant
University of Kelaniya
Aug 2024 - Jul 2025 (11 months)
Assisted in designing and executing research studies, collected and analyzed data from surveys and fieldwork, and ensured compliance with research ethics across projects.
Health Promoter
Mihintale Community Health
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)
Organized and delivered community outreach events to raise public awareness of health resources, collaborated within a 113-member team to improve community well-being, and facilitated health education sessions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UKUniversity of Kelaniya
Research Assistant (position), Research / Public Health
Research Assistant position at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya from August 2024 to July 2025 (professional training/experience related to research).
RLRajarata University of Sri Lanka
Bachelor of Science, Health Promotion
Grade: GPA 3.25
Activities and societies: Member of Health Promotion Society; Member of Zero Plastic Event Management Team; Member of Gavel Club; Participated in conferences and university events.
Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion completed with a GPA of 3.25 in 2024 at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
St. Joseph's Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Kegalle
G.C.E. Advanced Level, Biological Sciences
Grade: Average Z-Score 0.6793
Activities and societies: President of Energy Club (2016–2017); participated in school cultural and extracurricular activities.
Completed G.C.E. Advanced Level (Bio Sciences stream) in 2018 with Average Z-Score 0.6793 and subject results Biology C, Chemistry C, Physics C.
St. Joseph's Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Kegalle
G.C.E. Ordinary Level, General Education
Grade: 9 A's
Completed G.C.E. Ordinary Level in 2014 with 9 A's.
Kandy Computer/Technology Institute
Diploma in Information & Community Technology, Information & Community Technology
Completed a six-month Diploma in Information & Community Technology and related short courses in computer systems and hardware.
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