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Training
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Shawon Barua

Shawon Barua

Chattogram

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven public health professional with over twelve years of experience in health promotion, disease prevention, epidemiology, and liaison with government and non-governmental organization authorities. Proven expertise in designing and implementing public health programs. Conducting research and analyzing health data to improve community health. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, advocating for health equity, and addressing social determinants of health. Adept at managing health emergencies and delivering impactful health education initiatives. Holds an MPH (Community Medicine) degree with a passion for working in a multidisciplinary organization.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Medical Coordinator

Labaid Specialized Hospital Chattogram
Chattogram
05.2025 - Current
  • Maintain accurate medical records, and update patient information in electronic health records.
  • Facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers effectively.
  • Train new staff on operational procedures and software systems used in the clinic.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
  • Monitor inpatient bed use, facilities, and staff to provide optimal use of resources.

Medical officer

icddr,b
05.2018 - 04.2025
  • Company Overview: Emerging Infections, Infectious Diseases Department.
  • Worked closely with the local health authority and the National TB Control Programme (NTP) in scaling up all oral multidrug-resistant TB treatment in the Chattogram Division.
  • Worked closely with the physicians at Chest Disease Hospital, Chattogram, to develop local capacity in managing TB patients, and establish an efficient system in the hospital.
  • Monitor adverse events and manage them, and facilitate proper recording and reporting of the MDR-TB patients.
  • Preparing periodical progress reports to reflect program activities in a structured format.
  • Maintaining communication and rapport-building with the NTP, Civil Surgeon's Office, and partner NGO in implementing program activities.
  • Serve as a resource person in the training organized by icddr,b for the physicians regarding the management of MDR-TB patients.
  • Emerging Infections, Infectious Diseases Department

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Mamata
11.2016 - 04.2018
  • Company Overview: Tuberculosis Control Program
  • Handled the tasks of controlling communicable disease (Tuberculosis) in the assigned territory with help of NTP and GFATM.
  • Maintained coordination with Government (Civil Surgeon Office, National Tuberculosis Control Program and Director General of Health Service), BRAC & other stakeholders in implementing program activities.
  • Prepared high quality project reports which include monthly, quarterly, annual & other reports as per need of the project and as requested by Principal Recipient.
  • Provided training & assistance to develop staff skills in participatory & qualitative approaches.
  • Developed project monitoring plan and contribute to its implementation and reporting.
  • Was responsible for team mobilization and orientation, mobilization of logistics, equipment’s and office establishment.
  • Tuberculosis Control Program

Lecturer

University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC)
12.2014 - 06.2015
  • Company Overview: Department: Community Medicine
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
  • Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
  • Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
  • Inspired discussions through presentation of thought-provoking material, preparing students for rigors of Public Health field.
  • Department: Community Medicine

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Mamata
10.2012 - 12.2014
  • Company Overview: Tuberculosis Control Program
  • Handled the tasks of controlling communicable disease (Tuberculosis) in the assigned territory with help of NTP and GFATM.
  • Maintained coordination with Government (Civil Surgeon Office, National Tuberculosis Control Program and Director General of Health Service), BRAC & other stakeholders in implementing program activities.
  • Prepared high quality project reports which include monthly, quarterly, annual & other reports as per need of the project and as requested by Principal Recipient.
  • Provided training & assistance to develop staff skills in participatory & qualitative approaches.
  • Developed project monitoring plan and contribute to its implementation and reporting.
  • Was responsible for team mobilization and orientation, mobilization of logistics, equipment’s and office establishment.
  • Tuberculosis Control Program

Education

Masters of Public Health -

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
12.2017

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -

University of Science and Technology Chittagong
12.2011

Higher Secondary Certificate - in Science

Chittagong College
12.2005

Secondary School Certificate - in Science

Nasirabad Government High School
12.2003

Skills

  • Liaison with government and non-governmental organization stakeholders
  • Disease prevention and awareness
  • Dissemination of health education and information
  • Clinical quality improvement
  • Database coordination
  • Knowledge of the latest treatments, medicines, and medical developments
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Attributes

  • Able to work long and unsociable hours
  • Superior teamwork capabilities
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Solid communication skills
  • Collaboration and motivation skills
  • Mentoring skills
  • Time management
  • Capable of working in a pressurized environment
  • Drive to continue learning throughout career

Languages

  • Bengali, Native
  • English, Strong working

References

  • Dr. Aung Kya Jai Maug, Chief of Party, ACTB, Emerging Infections Infection Disease Department (IDD) icddr,b, +8801701225778
  • Segbatullah Mohammod Arif, Program Manager, Tuberculosis Control Program, Mamata, +8801819372425

Training

  • Programmatic and Clinical Management of DR-TB Online Course, 2021
  • Prevent Tuberculosis: Management of TB Infection, 2021
  • Radiation Protection for The Radiation Control Officers (RCO) of Diagnostic X-Ray Installation, 2020
  • Programmatic Management of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis, 2017
  • Programmatic Management of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis, 2014
  • Monitoring & Evaluation for TB Program Management, 2013

Area Of Expertise

  • Disease prevention & awareness
  • Dissemination of health education and information to the learner
  • Clinical quality improvement
  • Data base coordination
  • Strong knowledge on latest treatments, medicines and medical developments
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Administrative duties

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 7766634641
  • Date of Birth: 12/31/88
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Deputy Medical Coordinator

Labaid Specialized Hospital Chattogram
05.2025 - Current

Medical officer

icddr,b
05.2018 - 04.2025

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Mamata
11.2016 - 04.2018

Lecturer

University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC)
12.2014 - 06.2015

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Mamata
10.2012 - 12.2014

Masters of Public Health -

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -

University of Science and Technology Chittagong

Higher Secondary Certificate - in Science

Chittagong College

Secondary School Certificate - in Science

Nasirabad Government High School

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