Munaza Fatima
STERLING, VA, ***** 571-***-****
********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/munazafatimaq
Experienced Epidemiologist with 6 years of background in public health. Proven expertise in project planning, disease outbreak investigation, disease surveillance, and risk assessment for infectious diseases. Skilled in grants management, data analysis, evidence-based decision-making, and impactful stakeholder communication.
EXPERIENCE
Assistant Program Manager Sep 2023 - Apr 2024
Integral Global Consultancy, Tucker, GA
●Proficient in developing comprehensive grants management project plans outlining tasks, timelines, tools and methodologies.
●Capable of effectively conveying project updates, progress reports, and key information to diverse audiences.
●Demonstrated ability to identify potential risks conducting risk assessments, problem-solving and decision-making to address unforeseen challenges.
●Skilled in conducting thorough reviews and inspections to identify and rectify any quality issues promptly and to ensure the quality of project deliverables.
●Capable of analyzing project data to provide valuable insights and skilled in presenting progress reports to stakeholders for informed decision-making
NSTOP Officer Jul 2020 - Jul 2023
CDC
●Led successful polio program campaigns, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational skills.
●Produced insightful analytical reports by analyzing polio vaccination data, identifying trends, and making data-driven recommendations.
●Engaged with diverse stakeholders to build partnerships, garner support, and advocate for program goals and initiatives.
●Managed risk assessment for children's vaccination status, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure vaccination coverage.
●Investigated and contained COVID-19 outbreaks, employing epidemiological methods and strategies to control disease transmission. Led field epidemiology efforts, conducting surveillance, outbreak investigations, and implementing control measures to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases.
Field Epidemiologist Dec 2017 - Dec 2019
CDC
●Investigated diseases such as XDR typhoid, HIV, Measles, and COVID-19 by conducting thorough data analysis by utilizing statically methods SPSS, to identify patterns, trends, and risk factors, informing strategic planning and risk management.
●Conducted data analysis for communicable diseases by using SAS software.
●Contributed to the implementation of emergency response activities, disease surveillance systems, ensuring timely and accurate data collection for monitoring and mitigate the impact of disease outbreaks.
●Leveraged data analysis insights to identify opportunities for improving service utilization and delivery within healthcare systems.
●Proficient in creating visually engaging PowerPoint presentations that effectively communicate complex ideas by using Tableau software.
EDUCATION
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) - Community Dentistry Jan 2014 - Jun 2016
Isra University
Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Dental Surgery Jun 1990 - Jun 1994
Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences
SKILLS
Project Planning and Coordination, Risk Assessment and management, Epidemiological Investigation, Data Analysis, Technical Report writing, Leadership and program management, Public health implementation, Disease surveillance, SQL, Microsoft Office, Tableau Software, Epi Info, Grants Management, SAS
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Public Health Risk Management 2023
International Academy of Public Health - 7ciBDUVMSm
Mid-Level Management Expanded Program on immunization 2021
MLM EPI Training Masters Certification Program - wkhtmltopdf 0.12.5
Advanced Query Tool Management 2021
Zenysis Technologies - Munaza Fatima
Advanced Postgraduate Training in Field Epidemiology 2019
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Certificate of Completion
Integrated Disease Surveillance Master Training 2018
Public Health England - Munaza Fatima
Certificate on poster presentation as Facilitator FELTP front line course 2018
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Munaza Fatima
Certificate on Poster presentation in Health Research-A step towards Attaining SDGs 2030 2018
Public Health Research Council - Munaza Fatima
HONORS & AWARDS
Jeffrey P. Koplan Award for Excellence in Poster Presentation on XDR Typhoid 2019
CDC –Epidemic Intelligence Services Atlanta USA
Certificate of Recognition as Facilitator 2019
CDC Atlanta USA
First Position in Bachelors of Dental Surgery Graduation 1994
Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences