Private Sector Engagement Consultant at N/A, Tanzania
Aamna Rashid is a public health professional with extensive experience in managing and leading tuberculosis (TB) programs globally. With a Master’s in Public Health and expertise in gender and private sector engagement, she currently works as a Technical Assistance Consultant for the UNOPS/Stop TB Partnership. She has worked with global organizations like Mercy Corps and The Global Fund, contributing to TB control efforts across Pakistan and internationally. Aamna is passionate about advancing TB care through private sector collaboration, gender equality, and strategic health interventions. 🌍💉👩⚕️
Professional Profile:
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Education and Experience:
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Masters in Public Health (MPH) – Health Services Academy, 2016-2018 🎓
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Masters in Sociology – University of Arid Agriculture, 1998-2000 🎓
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PMD PRO 1 Certified 📜
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Alumni – Emerging Leadership Program (Mercy Corps & Portland State University) 👩🎓
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Technical Assistance Consultant – UNOPS/Stop TB Partnership, August 2024 – Present 🌍
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Private Sector Engagement Consultant – The Global Fund, Nov 2023 – Present 💼
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Senior Program Manager – Mercy Corps, April 2021 – May 2023 🏅
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Program Manager – Mercy Corps, May 2019 – March 2021 💪
Professional Development:
Aamna Rashid is an esteemed professional with certifications in PMD PRO 1 and extensive training in gender, public-private partnerships (PPM), and leadership. She is a Master Trainer for Gender and a Fellow of Leadership Development Mechanism – USA. With her background in sociology and public health, she has effectively contributed to the Global Fund and Mercy Corps’ TB programs, developing new strategies for private sector engagement and gender inclusivity. As a WHO Core Group Member, she actively collaborates on global health initiatives, driving change through strategic planning and program management. 🏆🌍💡
Research Focus:
Aamna Rashid’s research is centered around public health, particularly tuberculosis (TB) control through private sector engagement and gender integration. She specializes in the design and implementation of public-private partnerships (PPM) to improve TB services. Her work focuses on enhancing health systems, advocacy, and social mobilization to increase awareness and access to TB care. Aamna is dedicated to gender-responsive strategies and promoting equitable health outcomes for marginalized communities. Her research aims to optimize global TB care programs, using strategic collaborations to strengthen health systems worldwide. 💡🔬🌍
Awards and Honors:
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United Group Research Award for outstanding research (2019) 🏅
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Gold Medal for securing 1st class in Physics (B.Sc. Hons.) 🥇
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Alumni of Emerging Leadership Program – Mercy Corps & Portland State University 🎓
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Member of WHO’s Global Public-Private Mix (PPM) Core Group 🌍
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PMD PRO 1 Certified 📜
Publication Top Notes
- Title: Maximizing tuberculosis services through private provider engagement – A case study from Pakistan
Authors: Aamna Rashid, Surbhi Sheokand, Razia Fatima, Hammad Habib, Adeel Tahir, Asim Saleem, Poshan Thapa, Petra Heitkamp
Journal: Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases
Year: 2025
Volume: 39
Article Number: 100506
DOI: 10.1016/j.jctube.2024.100506
Conclusion:
Aamna rashid stands out as a research-practitioner hybrid who has made sustained, scalable, and evidence-based contributions to global public health—especially in TB control, gender integration, and health systems strengthening. Her work not only reflects academic merit but also policy influence and on-ground public health transformation.
Her diverse body of work, technical leadership, publication record, and international representation make her an exceptionally worthy candidate for the Best Researcher Award in the field of Public Health and Global Health Systems.