Zaw Wai Yan Bo

Results-driven Senior Program Manager and MPH candidate with over eight years of progressive experience leading public health programs in Southeast Asia. Proven expertise in managing donor-funded initiatives, driving data-informed decision-making, and developing performance-monitoring tools to improve health outcomes. Skilled in program analytics, financial oversight, and cross-functional team leadership to ensure strategic alignment and impact.

• Dean's Advisory Council for Students (DACS) – School of Public Health, University of Washington
  Student representative contributing to school-wide planning, student support initiatives, and academic feedback loops
• Speaker & Panelist – Community of Practice on Digital Health for TB Control (USAID AIS Project)
  Presented “Breaking through Barriers: Digital TB Referral and Follow-up System in Private Community Pharmacies”
• Abstract Author – ASTMH 2023 Annual Meeting
  Co-authored research on social media tools for malaria surveillance among private providers in Myanmar
• Relevant Project: Cost-Effectiveness Modeling of HIV/Syphilis/HBV Testing (2025)
  Conducting cost-effectiveness analysis for integrated testing strategies among pregnant women and key populations in Kenya and South Africa. Utilizing literature-based input synthesis, DALY estimation, and dashboard-ready output summaries for policy planning.
• Volunteer Medical Doctor – Myanmar (2015–2021)
  Provided care during floods and the COVID-19 pandemic, including remote consultation and emergency clinic service

• Promotion to Senior Program Manager – Sun Community Health
  Rapidly advanced through leadership roles in recognition of outstanding performance in program strategy, donor compliance, and data-informed decision-making.
• Top Performer Award (Internal) – Population Services International
  Acknowledged for consistently exceeding program deliverables and leading high-impact field operations.
• Appointed Member, Dean’s Advisory Council for Students (DACS) – University of Washington
  Selected to represent MPH students in strategic discussions on curriculum and student engagement.
• Featured Speaker and Panelist – USAID AIS Community of Practice on Digital Health
  Recognized for leading digital innovation in TB referral and follow-up systems using private pharmacies.
• Abstract Acceptance, ASTMH 2023 Annual Meeting
  Co-author of research on social media reporting tools for malaria surveillance, selected for international scientific presentation.

• Certified Medical Doctor – Myanmar Medical Council
  Licensed practitioner with clinical and community health experience in public and private sectors.
• Introduction to Epidemiology for Global Health – University of Washington (2018)
  Fundamentals of global disease surveillance, outbreak response, and data interpretation.
• Economic Evaluation for Global Health – University of Washington (2017)
  Cost-effectiveness analysis, ICER calculation, and health intervention prioritization.
• Leadership and Management in Health – University of Washington (2020)
  Skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and health systems strengthening.
• Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation in Global Health – University of Washington (2020)
  Theory of change, indicator development, and performance measurement frameworks.
• Leadership Studies Certificate – Institute of Commercial Management (UK, 2018)
  Accredited training in leadership theory, stakeholder engagement, and ethical leadership.