Naveen Ahmed, MPH

Experience

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  McMaster Centre for Transfusion Research

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Research Assistant

  • Completed a systematic review and meta-analysis in hematology, focusing on recipient mortality by red blood cell transfusion due to donor-recipient differences in sex.• Performed a meta - analysis and forest plot using R statistical computing software• Facilitated weekly status meetings with different levels of management to discuss project logistics, updates and strategize on process improvements

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  Canadian Mental Health Association

  Jan 2018 - Sept 2019

  Crisis Support Worker

  • Responded to crisis intervention and suicide prevention support to more than 100 callers • Conducted risk and safety assessments, mental status examination, and assisted in developing follow-up plans for more than 100 adult clients in the community• Disseminated information for mental health promotion and prevention, including self-care strategies, mindfulness, and physical activity • Prepared more than 70 confidential health assessments for clients

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  London InterCommunity Health Centre

  May 2018 - Sept 2019

  Health Promoter

  • Led and supervised a team of 10 to plan and successfully execute the London Good Food Box community outreach program reaching 150 residents • Engaged with stakeholders to assess health needs, review evidence, develop strategies and evaluate outcomes for the Good Food Box program• Collected qualitative data collection through surveys and focus groups • Connected at-risk populations with health education, social services, and community resources

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  Urban Alliance on Race Relations

  Oct 2021 - Jan 2022

  Racial Justice Policy Researcher

  • Conducted knowledge mobilization strategies, including knowledge synthesis, dissemination, and translation to influence policy change in the national level• Developed education materials on systemic racism in policing in Canada to inform evidence-based decision making for change for policymakers• Performed literature reviews and drafted a report which was distributed at the Racial Justice Summit for more than 300 participants

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  Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto

  Feb 2022 - May 2022

  Graduate Research Assistant
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  Health Canada | Santé Canada

  May 2022 - now

  • Data Analyst

    Aug 2022 - now

  • MPH Practicum Student at the Chief Data Office

    May 2022 - Jul 2022