Public Health Global

TIZITA K. NEGASH, MD, MPH

Atlanta, GA **.******.*****.******@*****.*** 404-***-****

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-tizita-kifle-4435a1187 Work Authorization: U.S. Permanent Resident – No sponsorship required

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Medical Doctor and Master of Public Health graduate with demonstrated expertise in clinical research, data analysis, program evaluation, and global health interventions. Proficient in SAS, R, REDCap, and mixed-methods research with a strong background in managing large datasets, stakeholder engagement, and policy analysis. Passionate about equity-focused public health initiatives.

EDUCATION

Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health — Atlanta, GA Master of Public Health (MPH), Global Health

Aug 2023 – May 2025

• William H. Foege Global Health Fellowship Scholar

• GPA: 3.9/4.0

Addis Ababa University, School of Medicine — Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Sept 2014 – Feb 2021

• Graduated with Great Distinction Honor

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Graduate Research Assistant

Hubert Department of Global Health, Emory University – Atlanta, GA Sept 2023 – May 2025

• • Conducted quantitative and qualitative data analysis using SAS, R, and REDCap

• • Designed and implemented surveys and data collection tools for health research studies

• • Supported protocol writing, manuscript preparation, and ethics submissions

• Clinical Provider – Diabetes Care

Grace Village Diabetes Clinic, Clarkston – Atlanta, GA Jan 2024 – Present

• • Delivered patient-centered care and diabetes education in a low-resource, multicultural setting

• • Collaborated with care teams to monitor and improve treatment adherence and outcomes

• Frontline Physician & Team Coordinator

Wudassie Diagnostic Center – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Jan 2021 – Aug 2023

• • Led COVID-19 testing and vaccination rollout, overseeing logistics and reporting

• • Directed community outreach campaigns and increased patient enrollment by 35%

• COVID Team Physician

Ethiopian Football Federation – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Jun 2021 – Jul 2022

• • Developed and enforced COVID-19 safety protocols for professional sporting events

• Clinical Intern (Rotations)

Addis Ababa University Teaching Hospitals – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

• • Completed clinical rotations in medicine, surgery, pediatrics, OB/GYN, and public health

• • Led health education initiatives and co-authored study on abortion care utilization

RESEARCH & PROJECTS

• CHRIP Lab (2024) – Stakeholder Mapping on Vaccine Hesitancy

• CONNECT Project – Qualitative analysis for formative evaluation of a vaccine liaison program

• ADEPT Trial Protocol – Prenatal communication to increase childhood vaccine uptake View Publication

CERTIFICATIONS

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) – CITI Program

• Social/Behavioral Research – CITI Program

• HIPAA Training – Emory University

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Data Analysis & Software: SAS, R, REDCap, SPSS, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint

• Research & Evaluation: Mixed Methods, Survey Design, Program Evaluation, Epidemiology

• Communication: Scientific Writing, Manuscript Drafting, Policy Briefs

• Languages: Fluent in English and Amharic

AFFILIATIONS & VOLUNTEER WORK

• Member – Ethiopian Medical Association

• Member – Heart Attack Ethiopia Association

• Volunteer – Rising Children of Ethiopia (2021–2023)

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