Caleb Ward is a Master of Public Health student at the University of Michigan School of Public Health specializing in global health epidemiology. He has worked on various public health research and service projects in Ghana, Uganda, Lebanon, the US Virgin Islands, and Texas related to laboratory quality, maternal and child health, emergency preparedness, and disease surveillance. His technical skills include epidemiological software and he is conversationally fluent in Swahili.
Caleb Ward is a Master of Public Health student at the University of Michigan School of Public Health specializing in global health epidemiology. He has worked on various public health research and service projects in Ghana, Uganda, Lebanon, the US Virgin Islands, and Texas related to laboratory quality, maternal and child health, emergency preparedness, and disease surveillance. His technical skills include epidemiological software and he is conversationally fluent in Swahili.
Caleb Ward is a Master of Public Health student at the University of Michigan School of Public Health specializing in global health epidemiology. He has worked on various public health research and service projects in Ghana, Uganda, Lebanon, the US Virgin Islands, and Texas related to laboratory quality, maternal and child health, emergency preparedness, and disease surveillance. His technical skills include epidemiological software and he is conversationally fluent in Swahili.
Caleb Ward is a Master of Public Health student at the University of Michigan School of Public Health specializing in global health epidemiology. He has worked on various public health research and service projects in Ghana, Uganda, Lebanon, the US Virgin Islands, and Texas related to laboratory quality, maternal and child health, emergency preparedness, and disease surveillance. His technical skills include epidemiological software and he is conversationally fluent in Swahili.
EDUCATION University of Michigan School of Public Health Ann Arbor, MI Master of Public Health in Global Health Epidemiology Expected: May 2020 Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI Bachelor of Arts in Public Health, Track in Pre-Medicine May 2017 • Faculty Honors Student WORK EXPERIENCE University of Michigan, Ghana Health Service Ann Arbor, MI / Tamale, Ghana Study Administrator / Co-Investigator March 2019 – Present • Investigated laboratory quality and testing in Ghana’s Northern Region • Developed sampling methodology, and trained staff on data collection and management • Interpreted data to inform policy on the WHO’s new Essential Diagnostics List • Presented initial findings at 4 research symposia University of Michigan, CDC Ann Arbor, MI Graduate Research Assistant - HAIVEN September 2018 – Present • Survey patients for the Hospitalized Adult Influenza Effectiveness Network (HAIVEN) • Assemble laboratory specimens for analysis Spectrum Health Grand Rapids, MI Patient Service Representative October 2016 – September 2018 • Ensured quality care by providing clerical support to health care professionals • Advocated for patients’ needs at the hospital Medical Teams International Mbarara, Uganda Surgical Research Assistant – Dr. Cunningham July 2016 – August 2016 • Gathered partograph use information in 7 health centers in 2 UNHCR Refugee Settlements • Analyzed data on deliveries and health outcomes • Presented results to inform policy on reduction of fistula incidence and maternal mortality Medical Teams International Zahlé, Lebanon Program Intern May 2016 – July 2016 • Entered data for household health survey of Syrian refugees in the Beqaa Velley • Met with community leaders to ensure effectiveness of the survey Analyzed data on deliveries and health outcomes LEADERSHIP & SERVICE Grenada Red Cross Grenada Strategic Planning Consultant March 2020 • Performed in-country SWOT analysis and interviewed over 70 stakeholders CDC – CASPER US Virgin Islands CASPER Surveyor / Volunteer October 2019 • Surveyed community members to assess recovery after Hurricanes Irma and Maria Cameron County Health Department Harlingen, Texas Lead Emergency Preparedness Consultant March 2019 • Interviewed stakeholders involved with border security and health care • Examined results for common themes and loopholes in disease prevention • Delivered results and suggestions for developing a Border Health emergency preparedness exercise
TECHNICAL SKILLS & LANGUAGES
• Computer: R, SAS, ArcGIS, Epi Info, REDCap, Excel, Word, PowerPoint • Languages: Swahili (conversational), French & Spanish (basic)