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Assegid A. Roba

Clarkston,GA

Summary

Experienced medical and health scientist with several years of conducting research and scientific communications that have informed healthcare practices, prevention programs, and health policies. Diligent professional with strong background in survey methodologies and data analysis. Proven track record of designing and implementing comprehensive surveys that yield actionable insights. Demonstrated expertise in statistical software and advanced data interpretation to drive decision-making. Proven public health leadership with training and experience in managing collaborative intervention programs, operational research, training projects, teams, and partnerships. Versatile, organized, and self-motivated public health scientist who excels as a team player, collaborator, and lifetime learner.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Survey Statistician /Health Scientist

NCIPC – DVP, the CDC
06.2022 - 04.2025
  • Company Overview: Contracted via Strategic Innovative Solutions, Clearwater, Florida
  • Worked with the Violence Against Children Surveys (VACS) Data Team of epidemiologists and health scientists to design, develop, implement and analyze population-based surveys in several countries like Eswatini, Ethiopia, Jamaica, Tanzania and Baltimore (USA) and global violence prevention endeavors.
  • Revised and updated four Standard Operating Procedures of VACS: Sampling Designs and Adjustment SOP, Data Precleaning and Cleaning SOPs, Weight Calculation SOP, and Combining multicountry data for pooled analysis SOP.
  • Conducted research works on statistical methods and survey quality while supporting other research activities on sexual, physical, and emotional violence and other Adverse Childhood Experiences.
  • Tanzania VACS 2023/2024: Involved in designing the survey (sample size calculation, sampling design, sample draw, and allocation process), developed an Access-based Response Plan Tracking System, conducted in-person field monitoring visits to Zanzibar and Mainland, calculated the preliminary sample weights, and prepared to facilitate the weights calculation workshop in Arusha in August 2024 and participate in writing the final report.
  • Domestic VACS 2024 (Baltimore, USA): Participated in monitoring the quality of the survey conducted by a contractor (NORC) that applied an adaptive survey design to improve efficiency and response rates and checked the quality of its alternate weight calculation procedures, including raking.
  • Ethiopia VACS 2022/2023: Calculated the sample weights, participated in writing the final report of the 2023 VACS in Ethiopia, and represented the Data Team in a report review workshop organized by the partners in Hawassa, Ethiopia, in 2024.
  • Jamaica VACS 2022/2023: Calculated the sample weights, facilitated the weights calculation workshop in Kingston, and participated in writing the final report of the 2022 Jamaica VACS.
  • Eswatini VACS 2022/2023: Calculated the sample weights, facilitated the weights calculation workshop in Mbabane, and contributed to the final report of the 2022 Eswatini VACS.

A Doctor of Public Health Student

Georgia Southern University
08.2016 - 05.2022
  • Designed and conducted a survey (Doctoral dissertation project) and analyzed the survey data with the Structural Equation Modeling technique to test hypotheses associating leadership and telemedicine acceptance.
  • Analyzed secondary data from the NACCHO survey and published a paper on the association between accreditation and usage of the Community Guide.
  • Assisted eyecare doctors and practice managers in collecting patient data using Electronic Health Records.
  • While working as a Certified Ophthalmic Tech at the Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia.

Program Manager, Flying Eye Hospital

Orbis International
01.2014 - 04.2016
  • Designed and managed skill transfer training projects for doctors and allied eye care professionals around the developing world, including Peru, China, Indonesia, Mongolia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Tanzania, and Ethiopia.
  • Surveyed training participants and partners monitored projects with appropriate indicators and wrote final reports after each mission.

Medical Advisor (Principal Investigator)

LIGHT FOR THE WORLD
10.2007 - 04.2013
  • Conducted a Rapid Assessment of Blindness (RAAB) survey in Sofala Province using multi-stage cluster sampling and weighting.
  • Produced survey manuals and research protocols. Trained survey teams, technicians, and data collectors analyzed survey data with customized software (RAAB).
  • Published a RAAB report and prepared materials translating research findings for policymakers and public awareness programs.

Rural Programs/National Projects Manager

ORBIS INTERNATIONAL
06.2005 - 10.2007
  • Managed national projects, like the Eye Bank of Ethiopia and Institutional capacity building of university hospitals.
  • Conducted a qualitative study about the impact of cornea donation.
  • Produced reports and materials translating research findings for public awareness programs and policymakers.
  • Designed and conducted a community-based trachoma survey and evaluation (M.Sc. Dissertation Project) applying cluster sampling techniques, analyzed the data, and published multiple papers.
  • Served as health scientist for a private contractor evaluating World Vision’s Trachoma programs in Ethiopia.

General Ophthalmologist and General Medical Practitioner

Ministry of Health (and Regional Health Bureaus)
01.1992 - 01.2004
  • Served as survey data collector and focus group facilitator.
  • Provided primary health care and eye care in various hospitals.

Education

Doctor of Public Health - Public Health Leadership

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
12.2020

Master of Science - Community Eye Health

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
11.2006

Certificate of Specialty / Ophthalmology And Doctor of Medicine - undefined

Addis Ababa University
07.2000

Skills

  • Survey Design, Sampling, and Weighting Techniques
  • Data collection and management proficiency
  • Advanced survey and clinical data analysis
  • Public health program leadership
  • Clinical Research Management
  • Effective communication skills

Certification

  • Member, American Public Health Association
  • CITI Human and Social Research since 2018
  • Lean Six Sigma: Lean Green Belt certified
  • Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), JCAHPO, USA (ID: 208132)
  • Basic Life Support/ CPR/First Aid - AHA Guideline
  • Presentation Skills: Carnegie Institute, Atlanta

Languages

English
Full Professional
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Sr. Survey Statistician /Health Scientist

NCIPC – DVP, the CDC
06.2022 - 04.2025

A Doctor of Public Health Student

Georgia Southern University
08.2016 - 05.2022

Program Manager, Flying Eye Hospital

Orbis International
01.2014 - 04.2016

Medical Advisor (Principal Investigator)

LIGHT FOR THE WORLD
10.2007 - 04.2013

Rural Programs/National Projects Manager

ORBIS INTERNATIONAL
06.2005 - 10.2007

General Ophthalmologist and General Medical Practitioner

Ministry of Health (and Regional Health Bureaus)
01.1992 - 01.2004

Master of Science - Community Eye Health

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Certificate of Specialty / Ophthalmology And Doctor of Medicine - undefined

Addis Ababa University

Doctor of Public Health - Public Health Leadership

Georgia Southern University

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