Nabihah Haron

Experience

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  International Islamic University Malaysia

  Nov 2014 - Jan 2015

  Research Assistant

  Administration work, literature review, writing up proposal, create simple database using Microsoft Access, managing stock for chemicals and consumables, organize files and documents, conduct basic lab work and general maintenance on machines in the lab

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  Cancer Research Malaysia

  Feb 2015 - Jan 2019

  Community Outreach Executive cum Study Manager

  2017-2020- Mobile app development Planned and developed Mobile Mouth Screening Anywhere (MeMoSA), a mobile phone application for early detection of oral cancer in underserved populations. Key responsibilities include:• Develop framework of the system.• Organise, train and test the mobile phone application with academia and government stakeholders (trained 50 clinicians and tested on more than 300 patients); liaise with and prepare legal documents.• Plan and conduct 3 field testing and 1 clinical study (3 sites).• Collaborate with the multiple stakeholders in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) system for mouth cancer screening.• Analyse data (statistical analysis).2018-2019- Proposal and Grant Writing• Worked with Senior Group Leader to prepare proposals for international and local grant applications on mobile health projects. 3 out 5 grant applications were approved by local and international bodies (FRGS, TEIN CC and Medical Research Council).2015-2019- Outreach and event management• Develop short-term and long-term outreach plan that assess and analyse baseline community gaps and needs in the areas of cancer awareness and prevention.• Work closely with multiple stakeholders such as fellow researchers, collaborators and the community to identify, develop, produce and disseminate evidence-based information, education modules and education materials on cancer awareness, prevention and the importance of early detection. As a result, 50 cancer awareness events with the community have been implemented and conducted.• Actively assist Head of Communication in plan and conduct 7 fundraising events with multiple stakeholders (Reversing Cancer Day, Splash n Dash Fun Run, LPGA Sime Darby TPC KL, Pink Picnic in the Park, Bold and Beautiful 2, Terry Fox Run and Berjaya Founder’s Day.) and media engagement. Tunjukkan kurang

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  Cancer Research Malaysia

  Jan 2019 - Feb 2020

  Research Associate

  Analyse data using Spss and Microsoft Excel, data entry, data cleaning and provide input on ongoing clinical study. Develop report on findings from the analysis.

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  RTI International

  Jan 2020 - Jul 2022

  Community Liaison Officer

  Community engagement/relationship management• Built and maintained solid relationships with multiple stakeholders include healthcare personnel, academia, community leaders and community members from 6 low-cost People's Housing Programme in urban area (B40) for healthy lifestyle and obesity prevention programme.• Successfully recruit and retain 30 health volunteers, and 8 local businesses for partnerships (in-person and virtual) from 3 intervention sites.• Successfully interprets, evaluates and resolves inquiries and issues. Ensure ongoing positive communication with stakeholders.• Provides guidance, assistance, coordination to address issues and needs in response to inquiries.Program Design and Facilitation - execute implementation research• Social media manager for non-communicable disease (NCD) support group (Facebook group) with more than 600 members (organic growth) within 9 months.• Design, organise, and execute 12 virtual activities for virtual community. • Successfully educate and guide communities in using the digital health tools through in-person and virtual.• Manage and lead 30 health volunteers to plan and organize 5 community led activities from 3 intervention sites.• Organise and conduct 4 capacity building workshops (in-person and virtual) with 30 health volunteers.• Successfully recruit 50 participants for Covid-19 survey (in-person and virtual).• Analyse data (REAIM framework, statistical analysis).Proposal Development, reporting, presentation• Actively assist Country Technical Lead (CTL) to prepare 2 project proposals for UK government and Medical Research Ethics Committee (MREC) approval.• Develop and assist in monthly and final report for stakeholders and funders.• Lead and present 3 presentations with external parties. Tunjukkan kurang

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  National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia (NKF)

  Jan 2022 - now

  ● Setting up research and development portfolio. Manage research grant.● Setting up VoKAL, a nationwide patient support program● Develop, manage and execute public policy advocacy initiatives, legislative agenda, and stakeholder engagement strategies in areas including treatment and prevention of kidney diseases  Successfully designs and implement impactful intervention programme for underserved communities, tailored to context, interactive and engaging to increase awareness about health and alter the obesogenic environment. Develop interactive and game-based education module  Outline Monitoring and Evaluation framework for health intervention programme  Evaluate process and outcome measures to ensure the program is efficient, adaptive, and responsive to the community's needs.

  • Policy and Advocacy Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Senior Public Education Executive

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2022