Bakita Kasadha Email & Phone Number

Oxofrd

I began my DPhil (PhD) in January 2024 and my NIHR Fellowship in April 2024. My DPhil (PhD) focuses on how people research their own health condition(s) within academic research (specifically as peer and co-researchers - i.e. lived experience researchers).

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

I am a fully-funded full-time doctoral researcher. I am a recipient of the Medical Research Council, Reuben College and Oxford University's Academic Futures scholarships. My DPhil (PhD) focuses on how people research their own health condition(s) within academic research (specifically as peer and co-researchers - i.e. lived experience researchers).

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Fellowship Programme supports individuals to become leading researchers, from initial pre-doctoral training to senior post-doctoral research. The Pre-doctoral fellowship supports individuals intending to embark on a doctoral programme.I was awarded the fellowship in 2022 and began it in early 2023. I'm part of the Medical Sociology and Health Experiences Research Group.

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

This was a post-doctoral role, based in the Medical Sociology and Health Experiences Research Group, I was the main researcher on the Nourish-UK HIV and infant feeding study. In this role, I received a Young Investigator Award from an international conference.The study investigated infant-feeding decisions among new mothers, birthing parents and pregnant people living with HIV. Part of Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. NIHR RfPB funded.Our findings led to an update in the UK infant feeding guidelines on what constitutes mixed feeding. This study also received numerous awards.

International

Contributing freelance writer, NAM aidsmap, British Journal of Healthcare Management and TheBodyPro/BodyPro, including:News piecesOpinion and comment piecesReview piecesPatient informationEditing and updating previous articles

Global

Positive Action programmes supports communities affected by HIV and AIDS around the world, through its Community Strategic Initiatives.The Positive Action Strategic Advisory Council provides advice, guidance and expertise in relation to:• The Positive Action annual strategic review process, to ensure that Positive Action remains innovative, continues to add value to the field and is acknowledged as a valued partner;• Determine funding priorities and thematic areas on an annual basis for the Positive Action strategy which will be reflected in resource allocation, including indicators for the measurement of impact;• The Positive Action Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework and system;• The identification of implementing and funding partners for Positive Action;• Ensuring stronger alignment between Positive Action with ViiV Healthcare;• Positive Action understanding of the trends, issues, opportunities and challenges in the HIV/AIDS and related environments.

London, Uk

Working on the ‘INTUIT: Interaction Design for Trusted Sharing of Personal Health Data to Live Well with HIV’ Project. A study exploring the challenges of personal data sharing to manage health. Within this role I:- design and conduct qualitative research- analyse data- present data analysis- identify more diverse participant recruitment routes- supporting creating

Various

Associate trainer at Up Skill 4 Life’s, delivering its Skills 4 Work programme. Independent trainer delivering self-designed workshops in personal development, creative writing and self-care. Clients include UCL, Channel 4’s apprentices, Youth Stop AIDS, Positively UK’s women’s group and a multinational technology and science company.

Greenwich Borough

Lead Royal Greenwich officer coordinating the Greenwich Fairness Commission and supporting the Housing and Anti-poverty Scrutiny panelGreenwich Fairness Commission –· Coordinate the Greenwich Fairness Commission, led by Lord Kerslake· Monitor £20k budget· Event management: launch event, roundtables with key stakeholders, public workshop and close event· Develop and maintain Greenwich Fairness Commission wesbite· Produce briefing papers for Commission· Present information and data to Fairness Commission· Coordinate evidence submissions· Co-draft final report Scrutiny –· Organise project scoping meetings, for new Member lead reviews (liaising with O&S Chair, Lead Member, HAP Chair and relevant officers)· Scope and commission reports· Draw-up lines of enquiry· Advise Chief Officers of any amendments/clarification requested by chairOther:· Policy writing · Preparing cabinet and briefing papers (for senior officers and Councillors).

Working within the Chief Exec’s office supporting improvement and transformation projects, within the. Part-time member of the Digital Greenwich team supporting work on Royal Greenwich’s Smart Cities agenda, with a particular focus on Mobility as a Service.

Greenwich- Http://Www.Ngdp.Org.Uk/

I am currently participating in the National Graduate Development Programme (NGDP), run by the Local Government Association. This is management scheme, which includes a series of placements within a Local Authority. As part of this programme, I am also studying a Post Graduate qualification in Strategic Leadership. To date, I have held positions within the Greenwich Learning, Opportunities and Development (GOLD) employment scheme; Trading Standards & Licensing and Environmental Health- Residential; Organisation and Employee Development. My duties have included:• Line-management responsibilities• Designing and delivering bespoke training, as well as training other trainers• One-to-one support for Greenwich job-seekers• Coordinating work experience trials with external organisations • Writing interview questions and sitting on interview panels• Drafting data sharing protocol document between Trading Standards other services internal and external to the Council • Organising the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Reducing the Strength (of alcohol) launch event• Data analysis of the Council’s Street Trading consultationI am also a member of the Greenwich Young Professionals Core Group. A staff network dedicated to representing the views of young Greenwich Council professionals.

Lewisham, Sidcup And Brockley

A member of the Christ the King Governing Body, which is a voluntary role. Some of the responsibilities, of the Governing Board, include: * Preserving and developing the Educational Character and Mission and overseeing activities.* Ensuring that the college is using resources effectively and efficiently.I am also a member of the Audit Committee. This committee advises the Governing Body and the Chief Accounting Officer (the Principal) on the adequacy and effectiveness of the College's systems, controls and risk management.

Surrey

As the former Vice-President for Welfare, I was a trustee, and responsible for the representation of 15,000 students. Additionally, I was also a member of the Union's Executive Committee, with full voting rights.As the head of welfare, I acted as a representative of non-academic issues to Surrey students (incl. accommodation, security, mental, physical and sexual health etc.). The Vice-President element of my role meant that I (in a team of five) looked at the holistic (commercial and membership) running of the Students' Union.Main elements of my role included:1-2-1 pastoral careCampaign organising/deliverySign-postingMedia trained- appearing on BBC Surrey Radio, Eagle Radio, SKY TV, Surrey Advertiser, Surrey Times and Surrey students media.

Communications Officer in the CHIVA Youth Committee:• Liaised with National AIDS Trust, National AIDS Trust, Members of Parliament, Pharmaceuticals and Health Care Professionals.• Camp Leader and Key-work at the biggest Summer Camp (F2B) for young people living with HIV (2010 & 2 11) - obtained an ONC in childcare• Co-organised the planning of the Summer Camp• Planned and Facilitated a Creative and Policy and Rights work shop• Wrote publications for PostivelyUK Magazine and National AIDS Map

Guildford, United Kingdom

• Head of Design on the campus newspaper• Signatory on the paper (part of the team of President, Vice-President & Treasurer) • Transformed layout/design of paper • Led a team of five• Ensured that the paper was consistent and regular• Columnist

Master'S Degree, Anthropology, Merit

Research Methods: Hiv, Sexual Health And Infectious Diseases (Short Course), Research Methodology And Quantitative Methods

The course covered: - formulating a research question and designing a study - qualitative, quantitative, mixed research methods.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), English Literature With Creative Writing, 2:1 (Secondary Degree- Upper Class)

Activities and Societies: Student Media: Elected - Societies Editor 2009, Deputy Editor (Head of Design) 2010 and Communications Officer.

A Levels, English Literature; Economics; Psychology

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