Marium Farooq
Hanover,MD
Summary
Highly motivated public health student with a passion for promoting community health and well-being. Possess a strong foundation in epidemiology, research methodologies, and health promotion strategies. Demonstrates exceptional research and analytical skills, as well as proficiency in data analysis software. Eager to embark on a professional journey in public health, I aim to apply my knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm to make a meaningful impact on improving the health and well-being of communities, while continuously learning and striving for excellence.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Marie Stopes Society
Karachi, Sindh
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Gained insights into project management intricacies while working in Department of Business Strategy.
- It is an international non-governmental organization providing contraception and safe abortion services in 37 countries around the world.
- Developed educational materials for clients in collaboration with team members to enhance client understanding.
- Contributed to program improvement discussions and strategy development in meetings.
- Conducted research on best practices in reproductive health education.
Data Entry Volunteer
APPNA Institute of Public Health
Karachi, Sindh
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Categorized and entered data collected on SPSS to support research analysis.
- This experience provided me with a valuable opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during my biostatistics coursework in a practical setting.
- This research was funded by the ICRC to estimate the proportion of people in Sindh who were administered the COVID vaccine.
- Managed and updated health records using software tools to ensure data accuracy.
- Reviewed incoming documents for completeness before database entry to maintain data integrity.
Intern
Expanded Program on Immunization
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Learned vaccination process, visited outreach sites, and supported immunization efforts.
- This program was launched by the WHO in Pakistan in 1978 to protect children by immunizing them against childhood tuberculosis, poliomyelitis, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, and measles.
- Supported data collection and analysis for client feedback surveys.
- Provided clients with information on reproductive health services to promote informed decision-making.
- Maintained accurate records in client management systems to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Jinnah Sindh Medical University
Karachi, Pakistan05-2024
Skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Active listening
- Strong analytical skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Familiarity with research methodologies
- Data collection techniques
- Survey design
- Data analysis
- Work effectively in teams
- Contribute ideas
- Actively participate in group projects
- Organize and manage large datasets
- Data entry
- Client engagement
- Health record management
- Educational material development
Software skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences)
Languages
- English
- Urdu
Timeline
Intern
Marie Stopes Society
02.2023 - 03.2023
Data Entry Volunteer
APPNA Institute of Public Health
12.2022 - 12.2022
Intern
Expanded Program on Immunization
07.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Jinnah Sindh Medical University