About Me

Welcome! I’m Dr. Asadur Rahman, a committed public health professional with over 12 years of experience dedicated to improving health outcomes, especially in underserved communities. Holding an MBBS, MPH, and Executive Master’s in Health Economics (EMHE), I’ve had the privilege of leading health programs that address pressing needs across maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases, community eye care, and climate-related health challenges. Currently, I serve as the Head of Health Program at SAJIDA Foundation, Uganda.

I've created and put into practice numerous healthcare interventions that close gaps in access, quality, and sustainability because I have a passion for equitable health solutions. My approach combines strategic program design with a deep understanding of community dynamics, making each initiative responsive to the real needs of those it serves. Here’s a snapshot of my professional journey, which reflects my commitment to creating lasting, positive change in public health.

Professional Journey

SAJIDA Foundation, Uganda

Head of Health Program
(Nov'24 - Present)

I lead an enthusiastic team dedicated to delivering sustainable healthcare solutions to underserved communities in the Jinja region. Our multifaceted approach emphasizes both preventive and curative care, focusing on reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) while also addressing the pressing challenges of communicable and non-communicable diseases that resonate with local priorities by harnessing strategic innovation and fostering deep community collaboration. Our mission is to empower communities, promote resilience, and ultimately enhance health outcomes.

SAJIDA Foundation, Bangladesh

Senior Manager 
(Sept'22-Oct'24)

Key Activities

 Health project design and implementation, emphasizing long-term impact and community engagement.

 Directed the Climate Change Program (CCP), pioneering physical health interventions that address climate-driven health risks.

 Led the Reading Glasses for Improved Livelihoods (RGIL) initiative, an eyecare intervention that improves both health and economic opportunity by enhancing community access to vision care.

BRAC, Bangladesh

Manager

1) Project: Working with Individuals, Families, and Communities (IFC) to improve MNCH status. (Sept’21 – Sept’22)

Key Activities

 Community initiatives to improve Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH), supporting healthy family structures and stronger community health systems. 

 Community initiatives on Respectful Maternal and Newborn Care (RMNC) and Early Childhood Development (ECD).

 Initiatives on engaging community members for better health outcomes.

2. Project: Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Program. (Feb’20 – Sept’21)

 Key Activities

 Designed and implemented the NCD program to serve underserved rural communities.

 Establishment of the NCD centers to provide vital health services to rural areas.

3. Project: Improving Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Survival (IMNCS) Program.(Jan'17-Dec'19)

 Key Activities

 Technical lead, MNCS initiatives optimizing maternal and child health outcomes in rural regions of 14 districts.

 Led the Developing Midwifery Project, enhancing community involvement and promoting safe birth practices.

Senior Medical Officer

Key Activities

 Technical Lead to the 'Manoshi' program (Urban MNCS). (Jan’ 17-Jun’ 17)

 Focal person for overseeing the Ensuring clean and safe birthing through the promotion of safe birth kits at the community level project. (Jan’ 17-Jun’ 17)

 Focal person for the Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action (MAMA) project. (Jan’ 17-Jun’ 17)

 Divisional technical lead to Improving Maternal, Neonatal and Child Survival Program (IMNCS) in Rural areas. (Jan’ 15-Dec’ 16)

 Regional supervisor for overseeing the Rural BRAC Maternity Center. (Jan’ 15 – Apr’ 16)

 Regional Technical assistance to Maternal Nutrition and Child Health Improving project. (Jan’ 15-Dec’ 15)

 Regional Technical assistance to Fistula care project. (Jan’ 15-Dec' 15)

 Oversaw regional BRAC Community Skill Birth attendants (CSBA) training centers. ( Jan’ 15 – Dec’17)

 Regional Supervisor of BRAC Community Skilled Birth Attendant (CSBA) training centers, overseeing operations and training programs. (Jan’17-Dec’17)

 Support in Reviewing and developing the operational plan, guidelines, manuals, training modules, tools, and BCC materials to ensure the project quality.

 Coordinated with government, professional bodies, and organizations to ensure effective IMNCS program implementation at the divisional level.

Medical Officer
(Dec'13-Dec'14)

Key Activities

 Supervised BRAC health centers and clinics.

 Provided on-ground medical and technical support for the MNCS program.

 Conduct maternal and child death audits (verbal autopsy) and quality improvement for rural health services.

Each of these roles has strengthened my belief that effective healthcare must be both innovative and culturally tuned. By designing programs that directly meet the needs of each community, I aim to build health systems that are not only effective but also sustainable.

Thank you for stopping by to learn more about my work! I’m always open to connecting with fellow public health professionals, collaborators, and organizations interested in creating meaningful health solutions. Let’s connect and work together to advance healthcare accessibility, quality, and equity around the world.