JACINTA KADZI

Results-driven physician and public health strategist with over 6 years of clinical experience and advanced training in epidemiology, biostatistics, and vaccine science from Johns Hopkins. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary programs, conduct high-impact research, and deliver actionable insights for global health improvement. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and evidence-based policy development. Passionate about leveraging research and strategic planning to design scalable public health interventions, and reduce health inequities.

• Clinical Trials: Procedures, Design, and Interpretation, Johns Hopkins University, 05/25
• Pharmacoepidemiology, Johns Hopkins University, 05/25
• Vaccine Science & Development, Johns Hopkins University, 05/25
• Leadership and Management in Health, University of Washington, 05/22
• Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), AHA, 05/22
• Gender-Based Violence Screening & Treatment, USAID, 05/21
• COVID-19 Critical Care Management, MSSI, 05/20

• Ghana Medical Association
• Allied Health Professional Association of Ghana

• English, Fluent
• French, Basic

• 2017, Best Graduating Student in Physiology and Chemical Pathology, University of Cape Coast, School of Medical Sciences
• 2004, Best Overall Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSCE) Grade, General Science, OLA Ho
• 2002, Best Science Project, Science, Technology, and Mathematics Education (STME) Clinic, Ghana Education Service, Ho District
• 2001, Best Overall Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) Grade, Ho-Dome RC JSS
• 1998, 1st Prize, Circuit Best Pupil Award, 2nd Prize, District Best Pupil/Student Award, Ghana Education Service, Ho District

Available upon request

• Conference Coordinator, African Public Health Network (APHN) – Johns Hopkins, 2025, Leading guest speaker engagement for the upcoming APHN conference themed Fostering cross-sector dialogue on reversing brain drain and strengthening Africa’s health systems.
• Systematic Review Contributor, International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC), JHU, 2025, Independently managed key components of a global systematic review on pertussis in children under five. Extracting, analyzing complex data and presenting synthesized evidence to WHO and IVAC faculty, contributing to vaccine policy improvements.
• Research Author, Patterns and Indications of Amputations at the Cape-Coast Teaching Hospital: A Four Year Retrospective Study (2015-2019), Initiated and coordinated the publication of a medical school dissertation in a peer-reviewed journal (West African Journal of Surgeons). Collaborated with faculty and clinical stakeholders to translate local data into impactful research.
• Team Leader, Community-Based Education and Service (COBES) – Ghana, 2014-2016, Directed a student-led rural health research team in rural Ghana (ODA District of Ghana). Conducted community screenings and research to inform local health policies.
• Health Project Leader, Central Region, Ghana, 2012-2016, Led community dialogues and secured sponsorship for the construction of a CHPS (Community-based Health Planning and Services) compound and implemented a clean water project in underserved communities of the Oda District in Ghana enhancing access to essential health infrastructure.
• Cervical Cancer Education Organizer, in partnership with Medical Women’s Association & Lexta Ghana, 2019, Delivered school-based workshops and presentations to educate girls on HPV, early detection, and vaccine access. Empowered 500+ students through culturally responsive health promotion.
• Clinical Coordinator, Holy Child Catholic Hospital, 2021, Directed multidisciplinary workflows, resulting in 30% reduction in patient wait times and a 2x increase in specialized clinic attendance., Oversaw clinical operations and led medical teams, improving outcomes in chronic disease management and emergency care.
• Mentorship, Ministry of Health, Ghana, 2017-2024, Trained junior doctors and mentored medical students in clinical best practices.
• Community Health Research Leader, 2012-2016, Led research on health-seeking behaviors in rural Ghana, identifying barriers to healthcare access and recommending policy interventions.
• Volunteer & Community Engagement, APHN Volunteer, 04/2025, Volunteering in logistics support and venue organization, participant registration in the upcoming April 2025 conference.
• Volunteer, Henderson Hopkins School, 2024–2025, Distributes food and learning materials to over 500 families. Supports History Day and book drives, promoting child literacy and family health.
• Event Volunteer, Ghana Students Association – Johns Hopkins, 03/2024, Coordinated Independence Day celebrations and the official launch of the association. Strengthened community cohesion and student cultural advocacy.
• Clinical Support Volunteer, USAID GBV Screening Program, 2021, Evaluated and treated gender-based violence survivors. Provided trauma-informed care and referred 50+ individuals to state and legal services.
• Volunteer Research Assistant, Fleming Fund – Ghana, 2020, Contributed to AMR surveillance and national data collection. Informed evidence-based treatment guidelines and national reporting.
• Cervical Cancer Outreach Volunteer, Western Region – Ghana, 2018-2019, Conducted community campaigns, educating women and adolescent girls about prevention and screening for cervical cancer.

• Research Assistant, International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC), Baltimore, MD, 12/24 - 05/25, Analyzed epidemiological trends and disease parameters to identify patterns in incidence, severity, and mortality., Translated complex data into concise, actionable insights using Excel, R and other statistical tools., Prepared detailed summaries and visualizations, presenting findings to IVAC and the WHO team to inform vaccine policy and programmatic decision-making., Supported global disease burden modeling efforts to guide global pertussis vaccine policy.
• Graduate Researcher, Lyme & TBD Research & Education Institute, Baltimore, MD, 08/24 - 05/25, Conducted a scoping literature review evaluating the impact of tick control programs on the incidence of Lyme and other tickborne diseases in the U.S., Assessed the effectiveness of interventions, identified gaps in surveillance and program implementation, and proposed evidence-based, scalable solutions., Presented findings at the Johns Hopkins MPH Capstone Symposium to faculty and public health peers.
• Research Assistant, The Fleming Fund, Ghana Health Service, Ghana, 11/19 - 12/20, Collected data from Hospitals in the Western Region of Ghana on antimicrobial use., Analyzed data using Excel, SPSS contributing to national AMR surveillance policy in Ghana.
• Research Author, University of Cape-Coast School of Medical Sciences, Cape Coast, Ghana, 08/13 - 07/18, Conducted and published retrospective study on amputation patterns in the Cape-Coast Teaching Hospital., Led community-based research on adolescent reproductive health, maternal mortality, and barriers to care, providing data-driven recommendations to improve service delivery in underserved populations., Analyzed data using SPSS, Excel.
• Public Health Educator, Goldfields Hospital, Tarkwa, Ghana/ Medical Women’s Association of Ghana, 10/19 - 06/24, Delivered weekly radio broadcasts on general health topics, significantly improving community health literacy and prompting increased health-seeking behavior in underserved areas., Coordinated cervical cancer awareness campaigns that led to over 1,500 women and adolescent girls gaining access to life-saving information, with many reporting increased willingness to seek screening and vaccination.