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yusta ndotela

@yustandotela

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I interpret Swahili-English clinical communication and build accurate health research data systems.

Tanzania

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for work where I can support accurate Swahili-English clinical or academic communication and build reliable health research data systems, including REDCap tools, case report forms, and structured data collection materials.

At Muhimbili National Hospital, I work as a resident physician in a high-volume national referral setting while interpreting Swahili and English for patients, families, and multidisciplinary staff.

I also teach clinical microbiology, infectious disease, and public health at Nobo College of Pharmacy, preparing and reviewing academic and technical materials in English.

In health research, I've built case report forms, REDCap data dictionaries, electronic CRFs, AST bench sheets, and antimicrobial-resistance data spreadsheets. I've also developed qualitative study tools, including IDI and KII guides, checklists, consent forms, codebooks, and data saturation logs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Resident Physician

Current

Muhimbili National Hospital

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Currently in 2nd year of clinical residency at a high-volume national referral hospital. Routinely interpret Swahili and English for patients, families, and staff to ensure accurate and culturally appropriate communication in clinical settings.

Swahili Interpretation English Interpreting Clinical Communication Medical Terminology Patient Care

Current

Tutor

Current

Nobo College of Pharmacy

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Teach NTA Level 5 and master's-level students in clinical microbiology, infectious disease, and public health topics. Prepare and review academic and technical materials in English, drawing on strong bilingual academic writing skills.

Teaching Clinical Microbiology Infectious Diseases Public Health Academic Writing Bilingual Communication

Current

Medical Officer

Current

Various clinical settings

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 8 months)

Provided direct patient care and formally interpreted Swahili to English and vice versa for patients and multidisciplinary hospital staff. Supported communication in clinical research contexts involving both Swahili- and English-speaking stakeholders.

Patient Care Swahili Interpretation English Interpreting Clinical Research Communication

Research Data Assistant

Pediatric Bloodstream Infection Study, Muhimbili National Ho

Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)

Built research data infrastructure including a paper Case Report Form, a REDCap Data Dictionary, organism-specific AST bench sheets, and a self-contained electronic CRF. Developed an AMR laboratory data collection spreadsheet for tracking bloodstream infection data in pediatric patients, structured around CLSI M100 and Magiorakos MDR/XDR/PDR criteria.

REDCap Data Dictionary Case Report Form Design AMR Data Collection CLSI M100 Magiorakos Criteria Spreadsheets

Research Assistant

Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) MMDP Study, Pwani Region

Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)

Developed qualitative data collection tools including IDI guides, KII guides, observation checklists, informed consent forms, codebooks, and data saturation logs across six districts. Prepared a Document Review Extraction Form and supporting study methodology materials.

Qualitative Research IDI Guides KII Guides Observation Checklists Informed Consent Forms Codebooks Data Saturation Logs