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Rafia Rahman MHE,MPH
Academician, Researcher & Expert On Health Program (Planning & Implementation)
Summary
Professional Faculty Member at Institute of Health Economics in University of Dhaka with ten years (2013 to 1023) of experience in public health and strong background in teaching, research and scholarly activities. Verifiable experience assisting students and responding to departmental and institutional needs to support university mission and promote commitment to student success. As mid-level Administrator highly successful at motivating teams and streamlining operations. Analytical problem solver and persuasive communicator with talent for thinking outside box for creative solutions. Forward-thinking Operations Specialist bringing about nine years of expertise in public health for national and international NGOs. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. I set my sights high on utilization of my academic, management,analytical and organizational knowledge and skill in research and academic areas for develop a better society effective and efficiently.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Professor
Institute of Health Economics, University of Dhaka
Dhaka
09.2017 - Current
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Provided logical integration and continuity of skills on public health assessment across 4-year curriculum.
- Supported weekly discussion sessions (brain storming) on distinguished public health issues, contributing to student engagement, comprehension and learning objectives.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals.
- Facilitated academic and community collaborations to increase number of community-engaged research proposal submissions to extramural funders.
- Revised course objectives, course materials, instructional and assessment strategies for public health courses.
- Established research agenda in public health, health economics fields to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Contributed to campus activities to promote positive university image.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Performed research to serve as basis for academic writing for publication.
- Collaborated with faculty members on distinguished health projects.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
Lecturer
Institute of Health Economics,University of Dhaka
Dhaka
03.2013 - 09.2017
- Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
Consultant (Post-Parterm Hemorrhage)
EngenderHealth, Bangladesh Country Office (funded by USAID)
Dhaka
11.2007 - 04.2008
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Project Coordinator (IUD,Pilot Program)
Social Marketing Company (SMC)
Dhaka
01.2007 - 08.2007
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Monitoring Officer, Medical
NGO; Palli shishu foundation of Bangladesh (Operated by NSDP & funded by USAID)
Dhaka
08.2003 - 12.2006
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Education
Ph.D. - Public Health
Jahangirnagar University
Savar, Bangladesh 09.2020 - Current
Master’s in Public Health (MPH) - MPH-Public Health Administration
National Institute of Preventive & Social Medicine
NIPSOM, Mohakhali- Dhaka,Bangladesh. 11.2009 - 12.2010
Master's in Health Economic - Health Economics
Institute of Health Economics, University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh 01.2009 - 12.2009
Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Development - Advance Planning & Development
National Academy of Development And Planning
Planning Ministry, Government Of Bangladesh 01.2008 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Medical Science (MBBS) - Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
Dhaka National Medical College (Dhaka University)
Dhaka, Bangladesh 01.1997 - 08.2003
Skills
Academic research
Publications; peer-reviewed
peer-reviewed publications (APA format:[LAST NAME], [FIRST INITIAL]. [ARTICLE TITLE]. [JOURNAL NAME] [VOLUME NUMBER] ([ISSUE NUMBER]) [PAGES]. [YEAR])
1.Rahman, R. Role of Health Promotion strategies on Lifestyle and Behavioral Changes to Reduce the number of non-communicable Disease Patient: An Opinion. Journal of Healthcare communication Vol.3 No.1:7 ISSN 2472-1654. 2018 DOI:104172/24721654.100118.
2. Rahman, R. Substitution Reduced Health Work Force Syndrome: A Way Forward for Developing Countries. Journal of Global Economics Vol.4,Issue-4 ISSN: 2375-4389 . 2017. DOI:10.4172/2375-4389.1000264 .
3.Rahman, R.Knowledge On Infection Control Among the Nurses Working Operation Theatres of National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedic Rehabilitation (NITOR), Dhaka.Journal of Preventive & Social Medicine(JOPSOM) ISSN:1012-8697, NLM ID 8407741,Volume.36 Number.2 July 2017
4. Rahman, R. Management of Blood Transfusion Services in Tertiary Level Hospitals. Journal of Preventive & Social Medicine(JOPSOM)
ISSN:1012-8697,NLM ID 8407741. Vol.36,Number.2 , July 2017
5.Rahman, R. Health Protection Challenge for Developing Countries: Informal Health Care Service Provider. London Journal of Research in humanities and social science (LJRHSS), London Journals Press. Volume19,Issue2,Compilation1, 2017.
6.Rahman, R. Pattern of Self-Medication in an Urban Community. Journal of Preventive & Social Medicine(JOPSOM) ISSN:1012-8697,
NLM ID 8407741. Volume 37, Number2, July2018.
7. Rahman, R. Security service management for Healthcare Providers in a selected tertiary level hospital. Journal of Preventive & Social Medicine(JOPSOM) ISSN:1012-8697, NLM ID 8407741. Volume 37, Number2, July2018.
publications; peer-reviewed
8. Rahman,R. Management Status of Emergency Services in a Private Medical College Hospital in Dhaka city. Journal of Preventive & Social Medicine(JOPSOM) ISSN:1012-8697, NLM -ID 8407741 Volume 35, Number 1. June 2016
9.Rahman,R. Prevention of Cross-Infection: Scenario of A Tertiary Level Public Hospital in Dhaka City. Journal of Preventive & Social Medicine(JOPSOM) ISSN:1012-8697, NLM -ID 8407741 Volume 35 Number 1. June 2016
10.Rahman,R. A Theoretical Review on Correspondence of Doctor Patient Relationship and Treatment Decision Making Models.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Modern Education (IJMRME), ISSN (online): 2454-6119 Volume II Issue I. 2016
11.Rahman,R. Evolution of International Action on Health From 5000BC to Date: An Essay. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Modern Education (IJMRME), ISSN (online): 2454-6119 Volume II Issue I.2016
12.Rahman,R. Impact of Providing Working Lunch on Health: A case study in Stich Right Limited Firm at Tongi in Dhaka city.
Amity Journal of Healthcare Management (AJHM) ISSN 2455-9768(print),ISSN 2456-1576 (online) Volume I, Issue 2. 2016
Publication; Book
Book name;
Health Economics and Public Health
Ten (10) chapter
Page; 1-236
Publisher;
SHINEEKS Publishers
304 S. Jones Blvd#2521, Las Vegas NV
89107,USA
ISBN:978-1-63278-971-6
@http://www.info@shineeks.com
Publish Year: March 2021
Publications;Book chapter
1. Book name; Insights into Economics and Management Vol.9
Chapter-1 : Substitution Reduced Health Work Force Syndrome; A way forward for developing countries
Page; 1-15
British Publisher International (B P International)
First edition May,2021
ISBN 978-93-90888-96-2 (Print)
ISBN 978-93-90888-97-9 (eBook)
DOI: 10.9734/bpi/ieam/v9
2. Book name; Issues and Development in Health Research, volume.4
Chapter2: Informal Health Care Service Provider: A Health Protection Challenge for Developing Countries
Page;6-12
Chapter-3: Investigating the Role of Health Promotion Strategies on Lifestyle and Behavioral Changes to reduce the Number of Non-communicable Disease Patient
Page;13-19
Publisher: British Publisher International (B P International)
First edition; August, 2021
ISBN 978-93-91882-85-3 (Print)
ISBN 978-93-91882-84-6 (eBook)
Publish Year: 21August2021
Affiliations
Organizations associated with:
1. BCCP
2. SURCH
3. HDRC
4. IRC
5. phf, Bangladesh
6. PratyashaAnti DrugS Club
7. National Organization (a national NGO, Bangladesh): Combined Effort for a Developed Society
8. London Journal Press
9. Organizing Committee 2017, 2nd World Congress on Health Economics Policy and Outcome Research
10. AlphaSights, The world’s knowledge Partner.
Accomplishments
Projects;
1.Increase awareness on occupational and environmental health through medical waste management.
organization; Director General of Health Service, Bangladesh Medical Science Home
Position held; Lead person
Accomplishment year; July, 2020
2. Project on Maternal, Newborn and Child health in two district
(Tangail and Khulna)
organization; UNICEF, SURCH, KOIKA
Position held; Maternal health expert
Accomplishment year; November, 2016
3.Investment care analysis of health services for Sylhet and chittagong districts, Bangladesh.
organization; UNICEF, Institute of Health Economics
Position held; Research Associate
Accomplishment year; September,2016
SDI Certificate as peer-reviewer for distinguished journals
1. Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics
Certificate No./;SDI/HQ/PR/Cert/68382/RAF
Manuscript Title: Employability Factors Contributing to Youth Unemployment in the EAC Countries Data and Policy Analysis
Manuscript Number: Ms_AJPAS_68382
2. Journal of Global Research in Education and Social Science
Certificate No. IKP/PR/Cert/9706/RAF
Manuscript Title: Health Outcomes and Sustainable Development in ECOWAS nations
Ms_JOGRESS_9706
3. Bangladesh Journal of Public Administration (BJPA) (http://bjpa.bpatc.org.bd/bjpa/index.php/bjpa)
Manuscript Title: Preparedness of Health Facilities to Retaliate the Burden of NCDs in Bangladesh.
4. Journal of Economics, Management and Trade
Manuscript Title: The Effects of Global Value Chain Participation on Current Account Balances in African Economies: Does it Matter Being a Landlocked Country?
Manuscript Number: Ms_JEMT_74142
5. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International.
Certificate No: SDI/HQ/PR/Cert/80789/RAF
Manuscript Title: Study Protocol for Process Evaluation of Health and Wellness Center Programme in Bhandara district of Maharashtra
Manuscript Number: Ms_JPRI_80789
6. Bangladesh Journal of Public Administration (BJPA) (http://bjpa.bpatc.org.bd/bjpa/index.php/bjpa)
Manuscript Title: Women empowerment through microcredit: An empirical study on the smallest unit (group) of two leading microcredit organizations in Savar Upazila
Manuscript Title: Analysis of Determinants of Neonatal Mortality in Afar and Somalia Regions, Ethiopia
Manuscript Number: Ms_JAMMR_83622
SDI Certificate as reviewer of distinguished journals
7. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research.
Manuscript Title: Analysis of Determinants of Neonatal Mortality in Afar and Somalia Regions, Ethiopia
Manuscript Number: Ms_JAMMR_83622
8. Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting.
Certificate No: SDI/HQ/PR/Cert/85110/RAF
Manuscript Title: COLLABORATING CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND RURAL/URBAN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIA
Manuscript Number: Ms_AJEBA_85110
9. Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics.
Certificate No: SDI/HQ/PR/Cert/88848/RAF
Manuscript Title: MULTINOMIAL LOGISTIC REGRESSION MODELING OF SOME FACTORS AFFECTING WEIGHT OF CHILD AT BIRTH
Manuscript Number: Ms_AJPAS_88848
10. Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports.
Certificate No: SDI/HQ/PR/Cert/92266/RAF
Manuscript Title: EFFECTS OF GLOBALIZATION AND SMALL ARMS PROLIFERATION ON NIGERIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Manuscript Number: Ms_AJARR_92266
11. Journal of Economics and Trade
Certificate No: IKP/PR/Cert/10997/RAF
Title: Demographics determinants of trade openness in ECOWAS countries
Manuscript Number: Ms_JET_10997
12. Asian Journal of Advances in Research
Certificate No: MBIMPH/PR/Cert/2054/RAF
Manuscript Title: Assessing The Performance of The Health Care System in Yemen Using The WHO Building Blocks Framework
Manuscript Number: Ms_AJOAIR_2054
13. Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics
Certificate No: SDI/HQ/PR/Cert/92931/RAF
Manuscript Title: ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF SOME SOCIO - ECONOMIC VARIABLES ON WORLDWIDE AVERAGE LIFE EXPECTANCY: A LOGIT APPROACH
Manuscript Number: Ms_AJPAS_92931
14. Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science
Certificate No: SDI/HQ/PR/Cert/93489/RAF
Manuscript Title: Analysis of the role of the police in enhancing of peace and justice through internal security mechanisms in Lira City
Manuscript Number: Ms_JESBS_93489
15. South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics
Certificate No: SDI/HQ/PR/Cert/94761/RAF
Manuscript Title: Regional Disparities in Social Development in Haryana
Manuscript Number: Ms_SAJSSE_94761
Book chapter review
Book Chapter review;
Publisher-
B P International
https://www.bookpi.org/
Certificate No: BPI/PR/Cert/3969C/RAF
Book Chapter entitled SORRY FOR OPPORTUNISTS (BOMMATSEKUTSEKU), PROJECTS’ HIJACKERS (MEFEFA/BOMOTANTANYANE) AND POLLUTERS (BOSEKGOTLABORAGA) WHO CANNOT FIND THEIR WAY AFTER THE FOUNDER/LEADER OF THE PROJECT/ORGANIZATION HAS STEPPED DOWN AS A RESULT OF HIDDEN AGENDA AND/OR INSUBORDINATION.
Software
SPSS
Interests
Cross cultural communication
Travelling
Innovation of interventions & program
Balance work-life-harmony
Timeline
Ph.D. - Public Health
Jahangirnagar University
09.2020 - Current
Assistant Professor
Institute of Health Economics, University of Dhaka
09.2017 - Current
Lecturer
Institute of Health Economics,University of Dhaka
03.2013 - 09.2017
Master’s in Public Health (MPH) - MPH-Public Health Administration
National Institute of Preventive & Social Medicine
11.2009 - 12.2010
Master's in Health Economic - Health Economics
Institute of Health Economics, University of Dhaka
01.2009 - 12.2009
Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Development - Advance Planning & Development
National Academy of Development And Planning
01.2008 - 12.2008
Consultant (Post-Parterm Hemorrhage)
EngenderHealth, Bangladesh Country Office (funded by USAID)
11.2007 - 04.2008
Project Coordinator (IUD,Pilot Program)
Social Marketing Company (SMC)
01.2007 - 08.2007
Monitoring Officer, Medical
NGO; Palli shishu foundation of Bangladesh (Operated by NSDP & funded by USAID)
08.2003 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Medical Science (MBBS) - Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
Dhaka National Medical College (Dhaka University)
01.1997 - 08.2003
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