MD ABDUL ALIM
Dhaka
Summary
Motivated individual with a focus on public health nutrition, equipped with skills in research, policy implementation, programme management, and planning and implementing nutrition interventions. Aims to leverage educational background to support initiatives addressing child wasting and maternal nutrition. Demonstrates a strong desire for professional advancement while contributing to impactful public health solutions.
Overview
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25
years of professional experience
Work History
Doctoral Researcher
Ghent University
Gent
02.2023 - Current
- Designed and led quantitative and qualitative studies, including data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation.
- Led multidisciplinary research on child wasting management and program implementation, enhancing understanding of effective interventions.
- Collaborated with academic, government, and international partners to support evidence-based wasting management policies and programs.
- Produced manuscripts, peer-reviewed publications, and policy briefs, influencing diverse stakeholders' approaches to child wasting.
- Presented research findings at national and international conferences, facilitating knowledge translation and capacity building in project management.
Associate Professor (Deputed on Doctoral Research)
Directorate General of Health Services
Dhaka, Bangladesh
12.2025 - Current
- Led undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training in public health nutrition, especially child wasting, research methods, epidemiology, and maternal nutrition.
- Conducted and supervised research on nutrition and public health, securing grants and publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals to advance knowledge in the field.
- Mentored undergraduate and master's students, providing academic supervision and research capacity building.
- Collaborated with government agencies, NGOs, and international organisations to shape nutrition policy and implement effective programs, providing technical expertise.
- Managed academic programmes, developed curricula, and oversaw departmental administration, ensuring alignment with educational standards and institutional goals.
Assistant Professor & Deputy Program Manager
National Nutrition Services, IPHN
Dhaka, Bangladesh
12.2019 - 01.2023
- Support program planning and implementation: Planning, coordinating, and overseeing the implementation of national nutrition interventions, ensuring alignment with government policies, operational plans, and program targets.
- Monitor and evaluate program performance: Supervise, monitor, analyze nutrition program indicators, prepare progress reports to improve program outcomes.
- Coordinate with stakeholders: Collaborate with government departments, development partners, NGOs, district health authorities, and implementing agencies to ensure effective delivery and integration of nutrition services.
- Strengthen capacity and technical support: Organize and facilitate training, supportive supervision, mentoring, and technical guidance for healthcare providers to enhance the quality of nutrition services at all levels.
- Manage program operations and compliance: Assist in budgeting, work plan development, logistics coordination, procurement monitoring, and ensure compliance with national guidelines, donor requirements, and reporting standards.
Deputy Program Manager
National Nutrition Services, IPHN
Dhaka, Bangladesh
10.2013 - 11.2019
- Support program planning and implementation: Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementation of the nutrition interventions.
- Monitor and evaluate program performance: Supervise, prepare progress reports, and recommend corrective actions to improve program outcomes.
- Coordinate with stakeholders: Collaborate with government departments, development partners, NGOs, district & sub-district health authorities to ensure effective delivery and integration of nutrition services.
- Strengthen capacity and technical support: Organize and facilitate training, supportive supervision, mentoring, and technical guidance for healthcare providers to enhance the quality of nutrition services at all levels.
- Manage program operations and compliance: Prepare budget, work plan, logistics coordination, and ensure compliance with national nutrition guidelines.
Young Leaders Program Fellow
Nagoya University
Nagoya, Japan
10.2012 - 09.2013
- Conduct academic research: Develop concept, design, data collection, and analysis
- Develop healthcare management competencies: Study healthcare leadership, hospital administration, health policy, health economics, healthcare financing, health insurance, strategic planning, project planning, and organizational management to improve healthcare delivery.
- Participate in practical learning and collaboration: Engage in seminars, case studies, hospital visits, and multidisciplinary projects with faculty, healthcare professionals, and fellow students.
- Analyze healthcare policies and systems: Evaluate Japan's healthcare system and compare international healthcare models to identify best practices and propose policy or management improvements.
- Maintain academic and professional standards: Complete coursework, prepare research reports and presentations, manuscript writing, publication, and contribute to academic discussions while developing leadership and communication skills.
Junior Clinician
Institute of Public Health Nutrition
Dhaka, Bangladesh
11.2010 - 09.2012
- Planning, coordinating, and monitoring nutrition programs.
- Promoting maternal, infant and young child feeding through evidence-based interventions.
- Coordinating micronutrient supplementation programs (such as vitamin A, iron-folic acid, and zinc).
- Designing and overseeing behavior change communication (BCC) campaigns to improve nutrition practices.
- Collaborating with government ministries, development partners, NGOs, and international organizations on nutrition initiatives.
Assistant Surgeon
Upazila Health Complex
Pabna, Bangladesh
11.2008 - 10.2010
- Assisted in surgical procedures, providing support to consultants and ensuring patient safety throughout operations.
- Led ward rounds, updating patient records and communicating progress to senior doctors.
- Performed minor surgical procedures under supervision, enhancing skills in a variety of techniques.
- Administered emergency and routine medical care to patients.
- Led disease surveillance.
- Organised patient admissions and discharges
Principal
SPKS Medical Institute
Dhaka, Bangladesh
05.2002 - 10.2008
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behaviour and instructional strategies.
- Visited classrooms and evaluated teacher instructional techniques and student responses.
- Collaborated with teachers to improve classroom conditions.
- Monitored student performance through data analysis, identifying areas for improvement.
- Directed the planning and execution of institutional events.
Intern Doctor
Rajshahi Medical College
Rajshahi, Bangladesh
03.2001 - 04.2002
- Provide patient care under supervision: Perform history taking, physical examinations, monitor patient progress, and assist in developing and implementing treatment plans under the guidance of senior physicians.
- Assist in clinical procedures and emergency care: Support routine medical procedures, wound dressing, intravenous cannulation, catheterization, basic life support, and emergency management while adhering to hospital protocols.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation: Record patient histories, examination findings, progress notes, discharge summaries, and treatment plans in accordance with hospital standards.
- Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary teamwork: Attend daily ward rounds, present patient cases, collaborate with consultants, nurses, and allied health professionals, and contribute to clinical decision-making.
- Promote professional development and ethical practice: Participate in academic sessions, case discussions, professional ethics, and compliance with the guidelines of the relevant regulatory authorities in Bangladesh.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Public Health Nutrition
Ghent University
Gent, Belgium01-2027
Short Course - Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology
The University of Cambridge
Dhaka, Bangladesh01-2018
Post Graduate Program in Pediatric Nutrition - Pediatric Nutrition
Boston University
Boston, USA01-2018
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Nagoya University
Nagoya, Japan01-2013
Master of Public Health - Occupational & Environmental Health
Dhaka University
Dhaka, Bangladesh01-2007
Basic Course - Epidemiology and Biostatistics
The University of Cambridge and NIPSOM
01-2007
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery - Medical Science
University of Rajshahi
Rajshahi, Bangladesh01-2001
Skills
- Public health nutrition
- Child wasting management
- Programme management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Policy implementation
- Strategic planning
- Project coordination
- Scientific literature reviewing
- Project Management
- Quantitative & Qualitative research
- Capacity building
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Certification
- MSc
- MPH
- MBBS
- PGPN
Hobbies and interests
- Singing
- Music
- Travelling
- Cultural events
- Fishing
- Motivational speech
- Work for globe without revenge
Professional Affiliation
- Medical practitioner – Full registered by Bangladesh medical and dental council
- Editorial Board Member of -
i. Jacobs Journal of Community Medicine
ii HSOA Journal of Allergy Disorders and Therapy
iii. Journal of Chronic Diseases-International
Publications
- 17 research articles published in international journals
- 3 research articles published in national journals
Timeline
Associate Professor (Deputed on Doctoral Research)
Directorate General of Health Services
12.2025 - Current
Doctoral Researcher
Ghent University
02.2023 - Current
Assistant Professor & Deputy Program Manager
National Nutrition Services, IPHN
12.2019 - 01.2023
Deputy Program Manager
National Nutrition Services, IPHN
10.2013 - 11.2019
Young Leaders Program Fellow
Nagoya University
10.2012 - 09.2013
Junior Clinician
Institute of Public Health Nutrition
11.2010 - 09.2012
Assistant Surgeon
Upazila Health Complex
11.2008 - 10.2010
Principal
SPKS Medical Institute
05.2002 - 10.2008
Intern Doctor
Rajshahi Medical College
03.2001 - 04.2002
Doctor of Philosophy - Public Health Nutrition
Ghent University
Short Course - Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology
The University of Cambridge
Post Graduate Program in Pediatric Nutrition - Pediatric Nutrition
Boston University
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Nagoya University
Master of Public Health - Occupational & Environmental Health
Dhaka University
Basic Course - Epidemiology and Biostatistics
The University of Cambridge and NIPSOM
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery - Medical Science
University of Rajshahi