Shawn Weru
@shawnweru
Communications and health operations professional blending research, digital marketing, and project management.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a versatile communications professional specializing in health operations, research synthesis, and digital marketing, with hands-on experience in literature review, data extraction, and public-facing content production. I have supported systematic review work using tools like Cochrane RoB 2 and Covidence, led media publishing teams, and run advertising and outreach campaigns while managing cross-functional teams.
My background combines technical proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, WordPress, and quantitative/qualitative analysis with practical healthcare project work including survey support and implementation of medical technology projects. I deliver accurate, timely outputs and thrive in collaborative environments focused on evidence-based communication and impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
COEvidence Synthesis Researcher
Cochrane
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Conduct comprehensive medical literature analyses, extract outcome data, and perform RoB 2 risk-of-bias assessments for randomized trials, contributing to evidence synthesis and drafting final review manuscripts for University of Galway and Evidence Synthesis Ireland.
Healthcare Research Support
Elephant Healthcare
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Support hospital research and survey projects in Nairobi, implement Butterfly Network ultrasound project in Kenya, and conduct data extraction and analysis for pharmacy and hospital studies.
Operations Executive
Anjemu Enterprises
Jan 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Managed a team of 15 to write, edit and publish articles and run advertising campaigns, improving media planning and delivering impactful stories focused on women's success and resilience.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Consolata International University
Certificate, Psychological Wellness
2025 - 2025
Completed a Certificate in Psychological Wellness in July 2025.
St. Paul's University
Diploma in Communication Studies, Communication Studies
2023 - 2024
Completed a Diploma in Communication Studies between January 2023 and February 2024 focusing on communications and media skills.
Boma International Hospitality College
Certificate, Pastry and Bakery Production
2023 - 2023
Completed a Pastry and Bakery Production program from June 2023 to August 2023.
GNGoethe-Institut Nairobi
A1 Certificate, German Language
2023 - 2023
Completed an A-1 German language course from January 2023 to March 2023.
Aga Khan High School Nairobi
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education as part of the class of 2022.
Availability
Location
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