Public Health Program Management

Jacinta Kadzi, MD, MPH

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PROFILE

Physician and public health advocate with 6+ years of clinical and program management experience, and an MPH from Johns Hopkins University. Demonstrated success leading cross-sector population health programs, facilitating health equity initiatives, and driving quality improvement efforts. Skilled in stakeholder coordination, performance monitoring, data analysis, and strategic planning. EDUCATION

Master of Public Health (GPA 3.92) May 2025

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD Certificates: Clinical Trials; Pharmacoepidemiology; and a focus on Vaccine Science & Policy Relevant Coursework: Statistical Methods, Epidemiology, Program Planning for Health Behavior Change, Health Communication, Health Literacy, Creating and Monitoring Budgets, Health Policy, Leading Organizations, Principles/Applications of Negotiation. Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MD equivalent) Jul 2017 University of Cape Coast School of Medical Sciences, Ghana Best Graduating Student in Physiology and Chemical Pathology Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology Sept 2009 University of Ghana School of Allied Health Sciences, Ghana PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERIENCE

Practicum/ Graduate Researcher, International Vaccine Access Center Dec 2025- Date Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD

• Analyzed literature to identify patterns in incidence, severity, and mortality of pertussis in children under years

• Translated complex data into concise, actionable insights using Excel, and other statistical tools.

• Prepared detailed summaries and visualizations, presenting findings to IVAC and the WHO team to inform vaccine policy and programmatic decision-making.

• Supported global disease burden modeling efforts to guide global pertussis vaccine policy. Graduate Researcher, Lyme & Tick Diseases Research & Education Institute Aug 2024-May 2025 Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD

• Conducted a scoping literature review evaluating the impact of tick control programs on the incidence of Lyme and other tickborne diseases in the U.S.

• Assessed the effectiveness of interventions, identified gaps in surveillance and program implementation, and proposed evidence-based, scalable solutions.

• Presented findings at the Johns Hopkins MPH Capstone Symposium to faculty and public health peers. Research Assistant, Nov 2019- Dec 2020

The Fleming Fund, Ghana Health Service

• Collected data from Hospitals in the Western Region of Ghana on antimicrobial use.

• Analyzed data using Excel, SPSS contributing to national AMR surveillance policy in Ghana. Research Author Aug 2013- Jul 2018

University of Cape-Coast School of Medical Sciences

• Conducted and published retrospective study on amputation patterns in the Cape-Coast Teaching Hospital. Available at https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7368576/

• Led community-based research on adolescent reproductive health, maternal mortality, and social determinants of health, providing data-driven recommendations to improve service delivery in underserved populations. Analyzed data using SPSS, Excel.

Public Health Educator Oct 2019- June 2024

Goldfields Hospital, Tarkwa, Ghana/ Medical Women’s Association of Ghana

• Delivered weekly health literacy broadcasts and coordinated cervical cancer awareness campaigns reaching over 1,500 women and students.

Leadership, Community Service and Volunteering Jun 2013- June 2016 University of Cape-Coast School of Medical Sciences

• Secured NGO/government support to establish rural CHPS and clean water systems through student-led community projects.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Medical Doctor Sept 2021- Jul 2024

Goldfields Tarkwa Mine Hospital, Tarkwa, Ghana

• Developed and led implementation of occupational health protocols, reducing occupational injuries by 80% across mining operations.

• Led implementation and oversight of community-based health screenings and maternal care protocols managing cross-functional teams, budgets, and stakeholder communication.

• Coordinated multi-departmental workflows to streamline care, resulting in improved patient outcomes.

• Launched and managed annual community health campaigns, screening over 1,000 individuals per year and linking high-risk patients to care services, contributing to early detection and improved care.

• Managed grant-funded USAID Gender Based Violence screening project, establishing referral pathways and improving access to survivor support services. Medical Doctor/Clinical Co-ordinator Feb 2020- Aug 2021 Holy Child Catholic Hospital, Takoradi, Ghana

• Streamlined multidisciplinary workflows, reducing patient wait times by 50%.

• Directed COVID-19 protocol development and staff training, enhancing emergency care quality.

• Led the maternal health clinic as Clinical Coordinator, performed over 10 caesarean sections and gynecological surgeries weekly, ensuring timely, high-quality care and reducing complications. Medical Doctor

Cape Coast Teaching Hospital & Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, Ghana Oct 2017 – Oct 2019

• Delivered comprehensive care in internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, and surgery at two major regional teaching hospitals.

• Performed over 150 clinical evaluations weekly, 5+ caesarean sections weekly, managed high-risk pregnancies improving maternatl and neonatal outcomes.

• Conducted monthly community health screenings, annual breast cancer screenings, increasing early diagnosis and treatment of prevalent conditions.

TECHNICAL SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS & LANGUAGES

• Program Management & Leadership: Process improvement, strategic planning, cross-sector collaboration, grant writing, contract negotiation and oversight, budgeting, performance measurement, quality improvement, stakeholder coordination

• Data & Tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SPSS, R, Covidence, Qualtrics, health information systems, data integrity and reporting, data privacy compliance

• Communication & Facilitation: Scientific writing, donor and stakeholder reporting, public speaking, meeting facilitation, culturally responsive engagement, coalition-building

• Professional Strengths: Proactive, adaptable, emotionally intelligent, diplomatic, detail- oriented, effective under pressure

• Certifications: Leadership and Management in Health, IRB(in progress), BLS/ACLS, PM/PE

• Languages: English (Fluent), French (Basic)

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