Ramata Barry
Montreal,QC
Summary
Bilingual (French and English) public health and clinical research professional with experience supporting clinical research projects and coordinating multi-site tuberculosis studies in Canada. Proficient in data management, monitoring and evaluation, and quality assurance, with a strong focus on protocol compliance, patient safety, and data integrity. Brings a practical, patient-centered approach to supporting efficient, high-quality clinical research operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
McGill International TB Centre
Montreal, Canada
06.2022 - Current
- Lead participant recruitment, screening, and informed consent for Study 37 per CDC protocols.
- Manage CTMS data entry, verification, and ensure continuous data quality assurance.
- Serve as the IQC lead and liaison for multiple Canadian sites, ensuring protocol adherence and data accuracy.
- Contributed to SOP development and study documentation review as a member of the Implementation & Quality Committee.
- Conduct adverse event reporting and documented protocol deviations, alongside regulatory communication.
- Review and pilot Case Report Forms while preparing protocol-specific materials.
- Conduct qualitative interviews and thematic analysis for the TSTin3D redesign study.
- Facilitate cross-site communication to ensure consistent execution of TBTC protocols.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Lead
Tanzania Rural Health Movement
, Tanzania
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Designed a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework and work plan for youth reproductive health projects.
- Supported the development of performance indicators, data collection systems, and reporting templates.
Knowledge Management Associate (Short-term Contract)
MEASURE Evaluation
, Côte d’Ivoire
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Conducted assessments of the national health information system using the PRISM tool to evaluate data quality, performance, and information use.
- Assisted with the design, pre-testing, and validation of quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments.
- Supervised and trained investigators in digital data collection using ODK and KoboToolbox.
- Reviewed, cleaned, and validated collected datasets to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Extracted key indicators from DHIS2 to generate health system performance summaries for the Ministry of Health and MEASURE leadership.
- Provided technical assistance on data management, visualization, and routine data quality assessments (RDQA).
Capstone Field Researcher – Epidemiology
West Virginia University
Mali
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted a retrospective analysis of the national PMTCT program to evaluate coverage and effectiveness.
- Performed literature reviews, statistical analysis (SPSS, Excel), and interpretation of PMTCT outcomes.
- Managed field data collection and ensured quality control of datasets.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing research activities and outcomes.
Research Associate – Maternal & Child Health
Jhpiego / Johns Hopkins University
Conakry, Guinea
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Supported USAID’s flagship maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) program implementation.
- Designed and led focus groups with pregnant women to identify barriers to antenatal and family planning services.
- Conducted Routine Data Quality Assessments (RDQA) and analyzed MCH indicators to identify gaps in service delivery.
- Evaluated facility performance and service quality standards; contributed to technical reports and recommendations.
Community Outreach Coordinator (AmeriCorps ACCESS Project)
North Carolina African Services Coalition
Durham, USA
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Conducted community assessments and interviews to identify health access barriers and track behavioral outcomes.
- Assisted in grant writing efforts to secure funding for community programs and services.
- Designed, planned, and executed community health education events to improve access to care among low-income and refugee families.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Epidemiology
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education (Community Health)
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Skills
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Frameworks
- Research Ethics & Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methods
- Health Information Systems: DHIS2, ODK, KoboToolbox, REDCap
- Statistical tools: SPSS, STATA, Excel
- Project Planning, Implementation & Evaluation
Certifications Trainings
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) , Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR), Human Research SOP Training I
- DHIS2 Fundamentals | Fundamentals for M&E
- GIS for Public Health | Johns Hopkins CHW Training
- Google project management certification | In progress
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
McGill International TB Centre
06.2022 - Current
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Lead
Tanzania Rural Health Movement
12.2021 - 04.2022
Knowledge Management Associate (Short-term Contract)
MEASURE Evaluation
08.2018 - 12.2018
Capstone Field Researcher – Epidemiology
West Virginia University
10.2017 - 05.2018
Research Associate – Maternal & Child Health
Jhpiego / Johns Hopkins University
06.2017 - 09.2017
Community Outreach Coordinator (AmeriCorps ACCESS Project)
North Carolina African Services Coalition
01.2015 - 09.2016
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Epidemiology
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education (Community Health)
University of North Carolina at Greensboro