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Bianca Dominique Alvarez

Summary

Experienced epidemiologist and medical doctor with international expertise in public health, providing technical assistance to communities and healthcare professionals. Strong problem-solving skills in diverse settings, with a proven ability to navigate intercultural communication and collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, health program design, and evaluation.

Overview

11
years of professional experience

Work History

US Centers for Disease Control

Epidemiologist
12.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Responsible for carrying out a full range of complex epidemiologic and surveillance activities in support of The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and CDC Division of Global Health and TB (DGHT) goals and activities with the goal of reducing morbidity and mortality for children and adolescents living with HIV
  • Provide technical consultation and assistance to state and federal national health authorities, international organizations, non-profit organizations, and other health-related agencies on epidemiological issues such as HIV, TB, and COVID-19, among others
  • Serve as an Individual Subject Matter Expert for pediatric and adolescent HIV care for CDC programs in Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Haiti
  • Analyze and evaluate quarterly HIV indicators to monitor program quality and provide country-specific technical support
  • Serve as an internationally recognized expert on viral load coverage and suppression issues including: supply chain management, treatment optimization, differentiated service delivery models, and epidemiological viral load monitoring in pediatric populations
  • Supported up to 18 HIV drug resistance surveys at various planning and implementation stages as the MCHB point of contact

US Centers for Disease Control

Medical Epidemiologist
03.2019 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Provide epidemiological expertise and technical assistance to national health authorities, international organizations, and NGOs on HIV, TB, COVID-19, and other health issues.
  • Lead, monitor, and provide support for multiple CDC cooperative agreements (COAGs) totaling $11.3M, including oversight of laboratory partners and novel HIV testing strategies.
  • Collaborate with policymakers and health experts to enhance service provision, conduct data-driven program evaluations, and adapt global health improvement tools to the Dominican Republic context.
  • Support national health preparedness for outbreaks (COVID-19, TB, Dengue, Histoplasmosis) and contribute to developing national guidelines for HIV care, TB co-infection, and differentiated service delivery models.
  • Serve as technical lead on critical public health investigations, including deaths linked to cosmetic surgeries in American citizens, and participate in funding application reviews.

Dominican Republic Ministry of Health

Public Health Advisor
10.2018 - 02.2019

Job overview

  • Conducted field research, collected and analyzed health data, and developed reports on notifiable diseases (HIV, dengue, malaria, rabies, etc.) to support early outbreak detection and response. Led dengue outbreak surveillance in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic.
  • TPromoted evidence-based best practices, developed SOPs for community health services, and facilitated training, presentations, and discussions with authorities and stakeholders to enhance disease surveillance and response.

University of Wolverhampton

Health Analyst
08.2017 - 09.2018

Job overview

  • Designed and implemented operational research and surveillance projects to improve chronic disease outcomes (obesity, diabetes, hypertension). Delivered health promotion presentations to university staff and students and maintained organized reporting for senior staff.
  • Collected, analyzed, and tracked epidemiological data for the West Midlands Diabetes Prevention Program (‘Healthier You’), utilizing NHS surveillance systems and statistical tools. Worked with NHSX analytics to ensure proper data use and presented findings to senior staff and clinical commissioning groups.

University of Wolverhampton

Junior Health Policy Analyst
11.2016 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Reviewed West Midlands guidelines, policies, and peer-reviewed literature on adult and child obesity (2015–2017). Contributed to designing childhood obesity and nutrition questionnaires and other data collection surveys.
  • Assisted senior research staff with data analysis, monitored internal review board clearances, implemented record-keeping procedures, and coordinated necessary revisions with program scientists and analysts.

Ministry of Health

General Practitioner
04.2014 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Provided high-quality primary care to a resource-constrained community, treating approximately 20 patients daily and offering specialist referrals. Led a team of five healthcare workers and managed programs for HIV/STD prevention, birth control, family planning, and child/adolescent nutrition.
  • Assisted in minor surgical procedures, conducted routine home visits, maintained accurate patient records, and collected data for epidemiological surveillance reports. Advocated for expanding family planning education and contraception access.

Education

University of Wolverhampton

Master of Public Health
09.2017

University Overview

  • Relevant Courses: Assessing the Health Needs of Populations, Health Protection and Health Improvement, Epidemiology and Statistics I & II, Strategic Management and Leadership in Health, Social Perspectives on Health, and Health Policy.
  • Awards: MESCYT Scholarship
  • GPA: Merit Degree (equivalent to Cum Laude)

Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)

Medical Doctor
11.2013

University Overview

  • Relevant Courses: Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Global Health Policy, Women’s Health, Methodology of scientific investigations, Public Health, and preventive medicine, etc.
  • GPA: Cum Laude

Skills

  • HIV Expertise

  • Emergency Public Health Management

  • Infectious Disease Research

  • International Infectious and Chronic Health Expertise

  • Data Analysis Expertise

  • Health Programs Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Strong Public Speaking Abilities

  • Strong Written Communication

  • Project management

  • Organizational skills

  • Outbreak case definition

  • EIP experience

  • Technical writing

  • Data Visualization

Software Fluency

  • Microsoft Excel: Expert
  • SAS: Expert
  • REDCap: Expert
  • Epi Info: Expert
  • IBM SPSS statistics: Intermediate
  • Tableau: Intermediate
  • Microsoft Power BI: Expert
  • Microsoft Visio: Expert
  • Microsoft PowerPoint: Expert
  • Prezi: Expert
  • Canva: Expert
  • Keynote: Expert

Trainings Licenses Certifications

  • Dominican Republic Medical License, Exequatur 21-19
  • Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduate (ECFMG) ID Certification, #0-963-595-4
  • Certification in Young Adult Neuropsychology, Certified 06/01/16
  • Project Officer Certification, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Certified 06/01/19
  • Basic Life Support Course for Health professionals, UNIBE Santo Domingo, AHA certified 07/01/21

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working

Timeline

Epidemiologist

US Centers for Disease Control
12.2022 - Current

Medical Epidemiologist

US Centers for Disease Control
03.2019 - 12.2022

Public Health Advisor

Dominican Republic Ministry of Health
10.2018 - 02.2019

Health Analyst

University of Wolverhampton
08.2017 - 09.2018

Junior Health Policy Analyst

University of Wolverhampton
11.2016 - 08.2017

General Practitioner

Ministry of Health
04.2014 - 08.2016

Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)

Medical Doctor

University of Wolverhampton

Master of Public Health
Bianca Dominique Alvarez