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Rida ZarkaishA

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Public health research coordinator at Khyber Medical University, coordinating the CONTROL trial on depression and TB.

Pakistan

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At Khyber Medical University, I coordinate the CONTROL Trial, an international multicentre RCT evaluating cognitive therapy for depression among TB patients. I coordinate research activities, data, and community engagement, using SPSS, SAS, and STATA for data management and analysis.

I also contributed to implementation research evaluating outpatient health insurance services in KP and Gilgit-Baltistan, developing questionnaires and coordinating field activities and data collection. My work includes public health research, evidence synthesis, and engagement with patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and communities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Research Associate, Public Health

Current

Health Solutions International

Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)

Conduct public health research and quantitative/qualitative data analysis. Contribute to infectious disease, maternal and child health, and health-system programmes.

Public Health Research Quantitative Research Qualitative Research Data Analysis Infectious Diseases Maternal and Child Health Health Systems Evidence Synthesis

Current

Site Coordinator — CONTROL Trial

Current

Khyber Medical University, ORIC

Jul 2022 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Coordinate an international multicentre RCT evaluating cognitive therapy for depression among TB patients. Coordinate data, research activities and community engagement.

SPSS SAS Stata Data Management Data Analysis Community Engagement Research Coordination Clinical Trials

Co-Creation Coordinator

Khyber Medical University, ORIC

Jul 2024 - Dec 2024 (5 months)

Coordinated workshops with TB patients, families and community representatives. Prepared stakeholder reports and managed engagement activities.

Workshop Coordination Stakeholder Engagement Report Writing Community Engagement

Implementation Research Coordinator — SHPI

Khyber Medical University, ORIC

Nov 2021 - May 2024 (2 years 6 months)

Contributed to implementation research evaluating outpatient health insurance services in KP and Gilgit-Baltistan. Developed questionnaires, supervised field activities and coordinated data collection across districts.

Implementation Science Questionnaire Design Field Coordination Data Collection Supervision Health Insurance

Research Assistant — ASTRA Project

Khyber Medical University, ORIC

Apr 2019 - Aug 2021 (2 years 4 months)

Contributed to research and capacity-building activities addressing smokeless tobacco use in South Asia.

Research Capacity Building Tobacco Control South Asia

Resident Optometrist / Intern

Hayatabad Medical Complex

Sep 2016 - Mar 2017 (6 months)

Provided clinical support in the Ophthalmology Department.

Optometry Clinical Support Ophthalmology

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Khyber Medical University

Master of Public Health, Public Health

Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Khyber Medical University, completed in 2021. Dissertation focused on factors influencing minors who purchase tobacco products for adults.