Implementation Research On Childhood-onset Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD)

September 2025 - Present UNICEF Project

This implementation research aims to generate evidence to strengthen the prevention, early diagnosis, and management of childhood-onset noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) within Bangladesh’s primary health care system. The study focuses on conditions such as childhood diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, rheumatic heart disease, and congenital heart disease. It employs a mixed-methods design combining quantitative facility assessments, patient and provider surveys, and qualitative stakeholder interviews to identify service delivery gaps, referral challenges, and opportunities for system-level improvement. I contributed to the development of study tools, coordination of data collection, and drafting of the implementation research questions and framework. The findings are expected to inform national strategies for integrating childhood NCD services into routine health systems and advancing universal health coverage.

Just Transition for Antimicrobial Resistance (JT4AMR)

December 2024 - Present British Academy Project

The JT4AMR project explores antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through a social justice and sustainability lens, moving beyond biomedical perspectives. It aims to develop an equitable and sustainable framework for AMR mitigation by integrating social dialogue across human, animal, and environmental sectors.

I contributed to research coordination, stakeholder engagement, and planning of deliberative workshops involving multi-sectoral participants.

Key outcomes:

• Framed AMR as a social, economic, and environmental issue requiring fair and inclusive solutions.
• Identified equity and livelihood challenges linked to antibiotic use in humans and livestock.
• Supported the design of a multi-sectoral dialogue framework to guide sustainable AMR mitigation strategies in Bangladesh.

Assessment of Public and Private Blood Transfusion Services under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)

August 2024 - June 2025 WHO Project

This national assessment, conducted in collaboration with the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and WHO Bangladesh, evaluated the readiness, quality, and regulation of blood transfusion services across 201 public and private facilities in 17 districts. Using a mixed-methods approach including facility audits, donor and patient exit interviews, and stakeholder consultations the study identified major gaps in infrastructure, workforce, service quality, supply chain, and regulation.

I contributed to data quality control, field supervision, data validation, and analysis, ensuring the reliability of quantitative and qualitative findings.

Key outcomes:

• Mapped nationwide BTS readiness and service delivery gaps.
• Highlighted shortages in trained personnel, quality assurance systems, and haemovigilance mechanisms.
• Provided evidence-based short- and long-term recommendations for improving infrastructure, regulation, digital reporting, and voluntary blood donation systems.

The findings informed DGHS and WHO’s strategic roadmap toward a safe, efficient, and sustainable national blood transfusion system aligned with Universal Health Coverage (UHC) 2030 goals.

Implementation of Health System Assessment for System-Level Quality Improvement in Bangladesh

June 2024 - June 2025 World Bank Project

This mixed-methods study assessed the readiness, quality, and performance of health facilities providing Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNH) and Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) services in Brahmanbaria (Chattogram Division) and Sunamganj (Sylhet Division). The findings informed the design of Bangladesh’s upcoming 5th Health Sector Programme and the Program-for-Results (PforR) project to strengthen primary health care (PHC) delivery.

The study identified major gaps in human resources, diagnostic readiness, infrastructure resilience, and service quality, particularly at lower-tier facilities. It also explored provider competency, patient satisfaction, and community perceptions to guide service delivery redesign (SDR). Recommendations focused on facility expansion, workforce redistribution, supply chain improvement, patient-centred care, referral strengthening, and digital health innovations (telemedicine).

This project contributes to national policy dialogue on high-quality, equitable, and climate-resilient PHC systems, supporting Bangladesh’s journey toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

USAID’s Urban Health Activity

December 2024 - January 2025 USAID Project

This study, under the USAID Urban Health Activity, aims to strengthen Bangladesh’s urban health system through evidence-based mapping and performance analysis. Using USAID’s Health System Assessment Approach (HSAA) and the WHO health systems framework, it evaluates service delivery, workforce, financing, governance, information systems, and medical technologies to identify systemic gaps and inequities.

I contributed to data collection tool development, literature review, and coordination of mixed-method analysis across seven health system building blocks.

Peer-Reviewed Publication

Jamil, S., Hossain, M.J., Mohammad Ali, H., Akon, M.R., Asumah, M.N., Hasan, M., Suresh, H., Okesanya, O.J., Al‐Mamun, M., Ahmed, M.M. and Sarkar, T.Y., 2025. Association of Knowledge and Attitude Toward Antibiotic Use and Resistance With Self‐Medication Practice of Antibiotics Among Bangladeshi Private University Teachers: A Cross‐Sectional Study. Health Science Reports, 8(3), p.e70526. 

Link: https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70526

Submitted Paper

Safayet J., Mohammad, Neeru C., Akon, M.R., Salman S., J. K., Chandrima C., Alauddin C., P. S., Nazli M., Shilpa G., Syed Z. (2024). Knowledge, Awareness, and Preventive Practices on Dengue Fever among Disaster-Affected Riverine Dwellers in Bangladesh. Infectious Medicine. Manuscript Number: IMJ-D-24-00030. (Under Review) 

Working Papers

"Facility readiness to deliver maternal and newborn health services in Bangladesh: Insights from two underperforming districts" --- (DRAFT COMPLETED)​

"A national-level assessment of the blood transfusion services in public and private health facilities in Bangladesh: Cross-sectional study" --- (DRAFT COMPLETED)

"Assessing the Impact of Demographic Factors on the Economic Burden of Dengue: A Quantitative Analysis of Catastrophic Health Expenditure in Bangladesh"

Academic Project

Investigating the Effects of Life Satisfaction on Mental Health among Undergraduate Students (Research Project).  

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- Spearheaded the entire research project lifecycle from conceptualization to completion, including developing a research proposal and design. 

- Conducted thorough data analysis in STATA & SPSS and created clear visualizations to reveal significant correlations & association between life satisfaction and mental health outcomes. 

- Authored a comprehensive research document encompassing methodology, results and recommendations.

Voluntary Experience (Research)

1) Factors Influencing Antibiotic Usage Without Prescription among Public University Students in Bangladesh: A Mixed Methods Study. 

- Identified research knowledge gaps through comprehensive review of existing literature. 

- Will participate in the execution of the study across six reputable public universities in Bangladesh. 

- Drafted research proposals and contributed to the development of research designs. 

- Developed questionnaire and formulated methodologies for the quantitative aspect of the study. 

2) Evaluating the Effectiveness of Health Awareness Intervention on Female High School Student's Knowledge Regarding Breast Cancer and Breast Self-Examination. 

- Conducted pre-post quasi-experimental study and cross-sectional studies. 

- Managed data collection efforts and performed accurate data cleaning and analysis. 

- Ensured validity and reliability of data through comprehensive analysis techniques.