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DrSaimun Farhana

Dhaka,Bangladesh

Summary

Accomplished professional with 10 years of experience in the NGO and public health sectors, specializing in project management on community health. Proven ability to coordinate and administer complex projects while fostering a collaborative team environment. Committed to advancing public health outcomes through innovative concept generation and empathetic leadership.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Health Advisor: Community health & wellbeing

Imran Sriti Kollan Foundation (NGO)
2020.01 - 2026.05
  • Design and update community health, maternal, and reproductive modules to address health inequities in underserved areas. Utilize public health frameworks to develop maternal, reproductive, and community health interventions targeting local health inequities.

Service Coordinator: Radiology

University Hospital of Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
2024.05 - 2026.04
  • Assisted with processing patient appointments using hospital information systems. Handled cancellations and arranged new dates in line with patient access policy. Updated and managed waiting lists effectively. Maintained systems used to manage patient pathways to ensure accurate recording of treatment.

National Coordinator for Cervical Cancer

Director General of Health Service Bangladesh
Dhaka
2020.07 - 2022.12

Led the setup of cervical cancer screening centers with staff training and logistics management, developed a referral system for advanced care, submitted regular program reports, and enhanced the national surveillance system through data entry operator training.

Clinical Coordinator for Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH)

Hope Foundation for Women and Children of Bangladesh
Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
2018.05 - 2020.06

Provided technical guidance and coordination for comprehensive SRH programs, including family planning, for the Rohingya community in a humanitarian crisis, supported stakeholder relationships, developed and delivered training for health providers, and supervised and mentored doctors, nurses, and midwives.

Honorary Medical Officer

Dhaka Medical College and Hospital
Dhaka
2017.01 - 2018.04

Demonstrated clinical skills in emergencies by promptly diagnosing and treating patients, communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams, and provided leadership to ensure quality, timely care under controlled conditions.

Internship

Shahab Uddin Medical & Hospital
Dhaka
2016.01 - 2016.12

Effectively communicated with patients, relatives, and healthcare providers, recognized limitations and made referrals when needed, while maintaining ethical behavior and professionalism.

Education

Master - Public Health

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, UK
2023.01 - 2024.02

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -

University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh
2008.01 - 2015.07

Skills

Skills: Team Player, Concept generation, Problem-solving, Critical thinking, Time management Empathy Resilient

Certification

  • Fellow Royal Society of Public Health
  • Membership number can be provided on request

Language

English- Fluent
Bangla- Intermediate

Reference

  • Kirsty, O'Brien, Radiology Team Leader, Kirsty.OBrien@uhb.nhs.uk, University Hospital of Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
  • Natalie, Quinn – Walker, Public Health Lecturer, natalie.quinn-walker@bcu.ac.uk, Birmingham City University

Volunteer work

  • Volunteered as a research participant in Birmingham City University’s ELTQCO project (March 2023–March 2024), involving observation training, reflective discussions, and writing to enhance learning quality
  • Volunteered as a research assistant in May 2023 for a pilot project with Birmingham City Council on the Eurovision Healthy Fan Zone, conducting surveys, engaging attendees, and collecting reliable data on event experience and preferences.

Timeline

Service Coordinator: Radiology

University Hospital of Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
2024.05 - 2026.04

Master - Public Health

Birmingham City University
2023.01 - 2024.02

National Coordinator for Cervical Cancer

Director General of Health Service Bangladesh
2020.07 - 2022.12

Health Advisor: Community health & wellbeing

Imran Sriti Kollan Foundation (NGO)
2020.01 - 2026.05

Clinical Coordinator for Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH)

Hope Foundation for Women and Children of Bangladesh
2018.05 - 2020.06

Honorary Medical Officer

Dhaka Medical College and Hospital
2017.01 - 2018.04

Internship

Shahab Uddin Medical & Hospital
2016.01 - 2016.12

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -

University of Dhaka
2008.01 - 2015.07
DrSaimun Farhana