MUHAMMAD UMER IJAZ
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
MPH candidate with strong experience in public health research, data analysis, infectious disease surveillance, and clinical exposure in hospital and primary care settings. Background in qualitative research, program monitoring, and health systems support. Seeking OPT/Practicum opportunities in public health research, surveillance, program evaluation, or healthcare operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Assistant – Research
Adelphi University
New York
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted qualitative research on EHR access, AI in nursing education, and workforce burnout.
- Analyzed cross-national survey data and prepared comparison tables and analytical summaries.
- Performed systematic literature reviews and supported manuscript drafting using APA standards.
Public Health Experience
Government of Punjab
Pakistan
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Supported infectious disease surveillance, immunization campaigns, and outbreak response activities.
- Assisted with data collection, reporting, and coordination for public health initiatives.
- Supported implementation of infection control and community health programs.
Medical Officer / House Officer
Pakistan & Saudi Arabia
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Provided supervised outpatient and inpatient clinical support in hospital and primary care settings.
- Assisted in patient assessment, documentation, and coordination of care within multidisciplinary teams.
- Supported infection prevention practices, patient safety protocols, and clinical documentation.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) -
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05.2026
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - undefined
Bahria University
Islamabad, PakistanSkills
- Data Collection & Analysis (IBM SPSS, Excel)
- Qualitative Research & Literature Review
- Infectious Disease Surveillance
- Program Monitoring & Evaluation
- Health Information Systems & EMR
- Reporting & Documentation
Certification
· Field Surveillance & Infection Control – CDC & WHO
· Mid-Level Management Training – WHO & UNICEF
· Public Health Program Management – Government of Punjab
· USAID Master Trainer – SAM/MAM Surveillance
· TB, Dengue & COVID-19 Surveillance & Contact Tracing
· Healthcare Procurement & Medicine Inventory Management (MIMS)
Hospital Waste Management & Infection Control
Timeline
Graduate Assistant – Research
Adelphi University
02.2025 - 12.2025
Public Health Experience
Government of Punjab
01.2017 - 01.2024
Medical Officer / House Officer
01.2013 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - undefined
Bahria University
Master of Public Health (MPH) -
Adelphi University
PUBLICATIONS
- Ijaz, M. U., et al. (2025). Impact of digital literacy on mental health outcomes in rural populations. Frontiers in Medical & Health Research.
- Additional publications available upon request.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
IBM SPSS; Qualtrics; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Google Workspace; Canva