Yi Swe
@yiswe
Public health academic and researcher at St Teresa International University, studying health literacy among construction workers in Bangkok.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
At St Teresa International University, I taught public health and pursued research on health literacy among construction workers in Bangkok and socioeconomic disparities and depression among teachers in Thailand. My work also includes research on migrant health, mental health and quality of life in Myanmar.
Across academic roles in Myanmar and Thailand, I developed public health curricula, taught university courses and supervised postgraduate research. I’ve also contributed to public health training and programme research, with a focus on mental health, health literacy and health inequalities in resource-limited settings.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lecturer
St Teresa International University
May 2023 - Feb 2026 (2 years 9 months)
Delivered university teaching and contributed to public health curriculum development at the Faculty of Public Health.
Member
Mae Tao Clinic
Sep 2022 - May 2023 (8 months)
Served on the Community Ethics Advisory Board, providing ethical oversight for community health initiatives.
Trainer – Pharmacy Management Training
Back Pack and The Border Consortium
Jan 2023 - Jan 2023 (0 months)
Delivered pharmacy management training to support health programme capacity building.
Teaching Consultant
Community Partners International
Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 (2 months)
Provided teaching consultancy services to support public health education and training.
Lecturer (Head; six-month rotation)
University of Community Health, Magway
Mar 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year 5 months)
Led and taught in the Environmental Health and Education Science Departments on a rotating basis.
Associate Professor
University of Public Health, Yangon
Jan 2020 - Feb 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Held an academic position in the Department of Population and Family Health, contributing to teaching and research.
Lecturer
University of Public Health, Yangon
Jan 2012 - Jan 2020 (8 years)
Taught in the Department of Population and Family Health, contributing to academic programmes.
Assistant Lecturer
University of Medicine, Mandalay
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year)
Assisted in teaching within the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine.
Assistant Lecturer
University of Public Health, Ministry of Health
Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 (1 year)
Assisted in teaching within the Department of Population and Family Health.
Demonstrator
University of Medicine 2, Yangon
Jan 2002 - Jan 2008 (6 years)
Demonstrated physiology concepts and supported teaching in the Department of Physiology.
Medical Officer
Shwe Baho Medical Centre
Jan 2002 - Jan 2008 (6 years)
Provided medical care and patient management at a medical centre.
Civil Assistant Surgeon
Lashio General Hospital
Jan 2000 - Jan 2002 (2 years)
Performed surgical and medical duties at a general hospital.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Khon Kaen University
Doctor of Public Health, Public Health
2016 - 2019
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) from Khon Kaen University, Thailand, from 2016 to 2019.
University of Public Health, Yangon
Master of Public Health, Public Health
2009 - 2010
Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Public Health, Yangon, Myanmar, from 2009 to 2010.
University of Medicine 1, Yangon
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Medicine
1993 - 1999
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Medicine 1, Yangon, Myanmar, from 1993 to 1999.
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