Global Health Leader · ML PhD Applicant

Mohammad
Mizanur Rahman

Actively Seeking PhD Opportunities

Bangladesh Civil Servant & Global Health Innovator bridging Field Command (HtRA) and National Data Strategy (eMIS) to pioneer Machine Learning solutions for maternal & child health. Fueled by personal loss, powered by a decade of frontline leadership.

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The Story

A Mission Forged
in Experience

Every data point has a human story behind it. Mine began in 1995 and has driven every decision since.

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1995 · The Catalyst

A Loss That Became a Mission

Losing my mother and sister to preventable postpartum hemorrhage ignited a lifelong commitment to ending healthcare inequity. This personal tragedy is the bedrock of everything I do — transforming grief into global health action.

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Academic Foundation

International Academic Excellence

Achieved 1st Position MSc at Bangladesh Agricultural University and earned MSc Merit from the University of Dundee, UK, focusing on rural nutrition and climate impacts on MNCH. Extended my global perspective through study in the USA via the Turing Mobility Scheme.

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2013 – 2024 · Bangladesh Civil Service

Front-Line Field Command

Over a decade serving the BCS, including 8.5 years commanding MNCH-FP in Hard-to-Reach Areas, supervising over 400 staff. Recognized with the Rector's Medal — Top 1% of 364 officers in foundation training.

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2017 – 2024 · Innovation

Digital Health Pioneer

Conceived and secured a2i/PMO funding for the award-winning Health-Info Mobile App. Co-architected the national "Mina" Pregnancy Risk Tool — named for my mother — now deployed nationally. Contributed to mHealth–eMIS integration across Bangladesh.

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2022 – Present · eMIS Big Data Cell

National Data Stewardship

As Acting Deputy Program Lead, I oversee strategy for over 40 million national health records — providing an unparalleled vantage point for leveraging Big Data and AI to transform public health decision-making at the highest level.

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Now · The Next Chapter

Poised for Doctoral Impact

This unique synthesis of lived experience, field command, proven digital health innovation, and national data leadership provides the perfect launchpad for high-impact PhD research at the intersection of Machine Learning and Global Health.

The Differentiator

The Rahman Advantage

Field command meets data science. A rare combination that few researchers can offer.

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Unparalleled Field Expertise

8.5+ years directing complex MNCH-FP operations and supervising 400+ staff in Bangladesh's most challenging Hard-to-Reach settings. Irreplaceable ground-truth understanding no textbook can provide.

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Proven Digital Health Delivery

From inventing award-winning apps (Health-Info) to co-architecting national clinical tools (Mina Risk Tool) and managing national big data (eMIS). Concepts translated to impact.

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Deep Contextual Intelligence

Intimate knowledge of the Bangladesh health system, policy landscape, cultural nuances, and human realities — ensuring ML solutions are not just technically sound but contextually appropriate and sustainable.

This rare fusion of battle-tested field leadership, government systems navigation, proven tech innovation, and strategic data stewardship at scale uniquely positions me to design, implement, and evaluate ML-driven health interventions for real-world, national-level impact.

Doctoral Vision

AI-Powered Precision
Public Health

My doctoral research aims to bridge the gap between advanced AI capabilities and the practical realities of public health delivery in resource-constrained settings — grounded in real data, real systems, and real lives.

How can ethically developed Machine Learning models, validated on national health data (eMIS), be effectively integrated into MNCH-FP service pathways to significantly improve risk prediction, optimize resource allocation, and demonstrably reduce maternal/child mortality in Bangladesh — particularly in Hard-to-Reach Areas?

Core Research Objectives

Develop and evaluate ML-powered predictive tools focusing on real-world feasibility, clinical utility, and quantifiable impact. Explore explainable AI (XAI), address data challenges, and design user-centric interfaces for health workers within existing systems.

Unique Preparedness & Access

My Ministry role provides unparalleled eMIS data access and operational insight. Combined with dual Masters (UK Merit), proven tech development (Mina Tool), and advancing skills in Python & SPSS, this creates an exceptional platform for impactful research.

Seeking Synergistic Partnership

Targeting world-leading institutions (Top 100) excelling in Applied AI/ML in Health, Implementation Science, and Global Health Policy. Seeking supervisors committed to rigorous science with tangible, life-saving applications.

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Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship Nominee

Bangladesh Selection Completed (2024). Shortlisted by government. Awaiting CSC UK decision.

Decision Pending

Target Institutions

University of Dundee Imperial College London UCL Johns Hopkins Harvard T.H. Chan Oxford Edinburgh

Evidence of Impact

Leadership, Innovation
& Research

From national data strategy to award-winning app development — a track record of translating ideas into real-world change.

01 / Leadership

National eMIS Big Data Strategy

Acting DPM · 2022 – Present

Guiding strategy for Bangladesh's core health database (>40M records), enabling data-driven decisions & laying groundwork for AI applications at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

Big Data Leadership Policy eHealth

02 / Innovation

"Mina" Pregnancy Risk Tool

Co-Architect · Launched May 2024

Co-developed and spearheaded the national launch of this clinical decision support tool — named for my mother — enhancing maternal risk identification across Bangladesh's entire health network.

Clinical Tool National Scale Personal Mission

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03 / Award

'Health-Info' Mobile App

Inventor · 2017 Young Innovator Award

Conceived, secured a2i/PMO government funding, and led development of this mobile health literacy app — earning national recognition and the prestigious 2017 Young Innovator Award.

mHealth Award-Winning Innovation

04 / Research

Academic Publications

Ongoing Research Output

Authored and co-authored peer-reviewed articles in international journals spanning Health and Agricultural Science. Active research profile demonstrating continuous scholarly engagement.

Peer-Reviewed Global Health Science

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05 / Field Operations

HtRA Field Command Decade

FPO / Acting AD · 2013 – 2024

Directed large-scale MNCH-FP and Nutrition field operations for 8.5 years in high-need, Hard-to-Reach Areas — managing 400+ staff with demonstrated operational excellence in complex environments.

Operations HtRA Expert MNCH-FP

06 / Systems

mHealth–eMIS Integration

Pioneer · 2019 – 2022

Key contributor to integrating mobile health data collection with the national eMIS system in challenging HtRA settings — partnering with organizations including Save the Children.

Integration Partnerships eHealth

Qualifications

Academic & Professional
Credentials

Academic Excellence

MSc Sustainability · Merit · University of Dundee, UK
MSc Dairy Science · 1st Position · Bangladesh Agricultural University
BSc Animal Husbandry (Hons) · Bangladesh Agricultural University
Turing Mobility Scheme · Montclair State University, USA

Leadership & Recognition

Rector's Medal · Top 1% · 3rd of 364 Officers, BCS Foundation Training
Young Innovator Award 2017 · National · a2i, Prime Minister's Office
Commonwealth PhD Scholarship Nominee · 2024 · Awaiting CSC UK Result
Current Role: Asst. Director & Acting DPM (eMIS Big Data) · DGFP

Key Skills & Expertise

Languages: English (Fluent), Bengali (Native)
Technical: Python · SPSS · eMIS · mHealth · MS Suite
Domain: MNCH-FP · Bangladesh Health System · HtRA Operations · Global Health Policy
Management: Project Management · Team Leadership (400+) · PFM (IMF) · Stakeholder Coordination

Selected Training

P60th Foundation Training Course (BPATC, BCS)
Fiscal Economics & Economic Management (IPF, MoF)
Strengthening Public Financial Management (IMF SARTTAC, India)
Leadership, Team Building & Management (BIM)
Revitalization of Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)
Advanced Computing & MS Office

Get In Touch

Let's Collaborate for
Global Health Impact

My journey offers a unique blend of front-line public health realities, national data strategy leadership, and a powerful personal drive. If you share a passion for data-driven, life-saving innovation — let's connect.

mizan31bcs@gmail.com

+880 1914 049533

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MohammadMizanur Rahman

A Mission Forgedin Experience