Leonard Jusu Nyallay
Research Administrator
Freetown,Western Area
Summary
Experienced in research administration, specializing in grant and funding management for academic and scientific projects. Utilizes regulatory knowledge to ensure compliance and secure funding, consistently achieving successful outcomes. Demonstrates a proven track record of effective budget management and adept coordination of cross-functional teams. Proficient in monitoring and supervising staff activities, ensuring adherence to national and external regulations. Skilled in developing comprehensive policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to optimize operational efficiency. Experienced in implementing robust data protection measures, archiving protocols, and regulatory compliance standards for enhanced security and confidentiality.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Research Administrator
COMAHS USL
01.2022 - Current
- Optimized budget allocation with careful financial tracking, leading to more efficient resource management in the research projects.
- Designed data management systems for secure storage and easy retrieval of critical research information.
- Organized conferences and workshops to enhance professional development and promote interdisciplinary collaboration within the research community.
- Ensured accurate reporting of project outcomes by overseeing regular progress updates from researchers involved in funded studies.
- Monitored and supervised all staff activities
- Serve as the liaison between the projects and the University and external agencies
Assistant Registrar, COMAHS USL
COMAHS USL
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted in the development of academic policies, promoting consistency and alignment with institutional goals.
- Supported accreditation efforts through timely submission of reports and documentation required by accrediting bodies.
- Managed appeals process for academic petitions, providing fair resolutions while adhering to established guidelines.
- Assigned to the Research Support office to provide administrative support
Acting Estate Officer
College of Medicine and Allied Sciences
01.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Provides operations logistics support to the College
- Provides operations logistics support to the College
- Custodian of the university’s estate
- Provides operations logistics support to the College
Administrator
Prevac Trial
01.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: Provides administrative Human resource and Procurement support to the Study
- Provides administrative Human resource and Procurement support to the Study
- Provides administrative Human resource and Procurement support to the Study
Administrator
Ebovac Salone
01.2015 - Current
- Company Overview: Provides administrative Human resource and Procurement support to the Study
- Provides administrative Human resource and Procurement support to the Study
- Provides administrative Human resource and Procurement support to the Study
Administrative Assistant
College of Medicine and Allied Sciences
01.2013 - Current
- Company Overview: Provides administrative support to Dean at faculty Level
- Provides administrative support to Dean at faculty Level
- Provides administrative support to Dean at faculty Level
Retail Sales Supervisor
NP (SL) LTD
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Responsible to supervise and monitor all NP Retail Outlets (Fuel Stations) Country Wide
- Responsible to supervise and monitor all NP Retail Outlets (Fuel Stations) Country Wide on the following: Stock purchase, levels, mix and maintenance, safety, housekeeping, customer care services, station documentation, equipment handling and protection, preparation of monthly financial status and preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports to management
- Responsible to supervise and monitor all NP Retail Outlets (Fuel Stations) Country Wide
Direct Management Outlets Sales Supervisor
NP (SL) LTD
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Charged with the responsibility of Running and supervising Outlets directly managed by NP
- Charged with the responsibility of Running and supervising Outlets directly managed by NP as follows: daily stock purchase, levels, mix and maintenance, safety, housekeeping, customers care services, station documentation, equipment handling and protection, preparation of monthly financial status, and preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports to management
- Charged with the responsibility of Running and supervising Outlets directly managed by NP
Research Assistant
Njala University College
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: Lectured Socio and Applied Linguistics at Undergraduate level
- Lectured Socio and Applied Linguistics at Undergraduate level
- Lectured Socio and Applied Linguistics at Undergraduate level
Manager
DHL
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: It was my responsibility to receive, deliver, package and to post packages and documents
- It was my responsibility to receive, deliver, package and to post packages and documents
- It was my responsibility to receive, deliver, package and to post packages and documents
General Manager
D & S Communications
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: D & S was an Authorised Dealer for Celtel who was responsible to proactively market Celtel products
- D & S was an Authorised Dealer for Celtel who was responsible to proactively market Celtel products, technical and policies, provide trainings services and repairs information under the guidance and supervision of Celtel within its parameters of its operation
- I was charge with that responsibility for Kono district
- D & S was an Authorised Dealer for Celtel who was responsible to proactively market Celtel products
Manager
D & S Communications
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Company Overview: D & S was an Authorised Dealer for Celtel who was responsible to proactively market Celtel products
- D & S was an Authorised Dealer for Celtel who was responsible to proactively market Celtel products, technical’s and policies, provide trainings services and repairs information under the guidance and supervision of Celtel within its parameters of its operation
- I was charge with that responsibility for BO district
- D & S was an Authorised Dealer for Celtel who was responsible to proactively market Celtel products
Teacher
Freetown Secondary School For Girls
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Company Overview: Taught English Language and Literature at the Senior Secondary
- Taught English Language and Literature at the Senior Secondary
- Taught English Language and Literature at the Senior Secondary
Education
Master of Science - Research And Public Policy
12-2024
Master of Arts - Applied And Descriptive Linguistics
12-2006
B.A. - Education, Linguistics (Major), Literature Minor
01.2001
Skills
- Research Administration & Grant Management
- clinical Trial Administration
- Higher Education Administration
- Policy Formulation,Analysis and Implementation
- Human Resources Management and Recruitment
- Estate and Facility Management
- Sales Supervision and Operations Management
- Academic Instructor and Curriculum Development
- Strategic Planning and Program Coordination
Accomplishments
Successfully managed Research Administration for mutiply large-scale project at the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences(COMAHS),ensuring compliance with institutional and foreign body requirement.
Served as Administrator and Human Resources Lead for over ten major Clinical Trials investigating EBOLA,Malaria,COVID-19,HPV and Meningitis,contributing to ground breaking public health research.
Led strategic initiatives within the Research Innovation and Support Office(RISO) strengthening Research Governance,Grant Management and Institutional Research Capacity.
Played a pivotal role as Assistant Registrar in enhancing Academic Administration at COMAHS,stream lining operational efficiency.
Effectively managed estate operations for COMAHS over-seeing infrastructure maintenance,space allocation and resource optimization.
As Sales Supervisor for National Petroleum Company,led sales operations,improve service delivery and optimized inventory management.
I am a registered member of the Society of Research Administrator International (SRAI) and also a member of the West African Research and Innovation Management (WARIMA).
Jobtraining
- 01/01/21, Cert. in Grants Administration, Grants Administration International Network (GAIN) Program
- 01/01/14, Short course in the Training of Trainers in Ebola Prevention, University of Sierra Leone
- 01/01/11, Training Workshop on Customer Care Services, Foresees Consultant Limited
- 01/01/11, Tailor Made Short Course on Sales and Marketing, IPAM
- 01/01/10, Tailor Made Short Course on Customer Care Services, IPAM
- 01/01/09, Tailor Made Short Course on Customer Care Services, IPAM
- 01/01/09, Tailor Made Short on Accounting software package, SAGE PASTEL Conducted by Complete Solution at NP
- 01/01/06, Short course on accounting software’s, SAGE LINE 100, Excel, and Access - Conducted by Complete Solution at NP
- 01/01/06, Induction training at NP on Station supervision, safety, station documentation Handling and monitoring of station equipments, customer account management, Reporting formats, basic book keeping, training on petroleum products handling, Mix, and receiving procedures, branding and customer care services.
- 01/01/02, Celtel - Customer cares services, office maintenances, staff recruitment, marketing, budgeting, stock purchase, maintenance & mix, marketing campaigns, procurement, book keeping and banking.
- 01/01/02, D & S Associates- Basic Book Keeping, Management, monitoring and Supervisory, procurement and Marketing strategies.
Mobilenumbers
- 078-442-262
- 077-903-467
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/26/72
- Nationality: Sierra Leonean
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Senior Research Administrator - COMAHS USL
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Registrar, COMAHS USL - COMAHS USL
01.2021 - Current
Acting Estate Officer - College of Medicine and Allied Sciences
01.2019 - Current
Administrator - Prevac Trial
01.2017 - Current
Administrator - Ebovac Salone
01.2015 - Current
Administrative Assistant - College of Medicine and Allied Sciences
01.2013 - Current
Retail Sales Supervisor - NP (SL) LTD
01.2012 - 01.2013
Direct Management Outlets Sales Supervisor - NP (SL) LTD
01.2006 - 01.2013
Research Assistant - Njala University College
01.2005 - 01.2006
Manager - DHL
01.2004 - 01.2005
General Manager - D & S Communications
01.2003 - 01.2005
Manager - D & S Communications
01.2002 - 01.2003
Teacher - Freetown Secondary School For Girls
01.2001 - 01.2002
University of Sierra Leone - Master of Science, Research And Public Policy
Njala University College - Master of Arts, Applied And Descriptive Linguistics
Njala University College - B.A., Education, Linguistics (Major), Literature Minor
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