Dr. Melanie A. Bisnauth, a public health professional with over 15 years of leadership, research and program management experience across Africa, Canada and Australia. I am passionate about advancing global health equity by turning evidence into action for marginalized women and children. My work spans pediatric and HIV/AIDS leadership, public health research, and technical advisory roles aimed at strengthening health systems and improving access to care. I have professional experience in taking complex topics and turning it into publications in different mediums for different audiences, including lay audiences. My career centers on evidence-informed, community-driven, and sustainable interventions. I have led complex research, evaluation, and policy translation for programs funded by USAID/PEPFAR and national health departments, published policy-oriented work on migrant health and PMTCT, and built cross-cultural teams to deliver data-driven public health solutions. I am dedicated to gender equity, human rights, and resilient health systems, and I bring robust program management, cross-cultural leadership, and communications expertise to international health initiatives.

Dr. Melanie A. Bisnauth

Dr. Melanie A. Bisnauth, a public health professional with over 15 years of leadership, research and program management experience across Africa, Canada and Australia. I am passionate about advancing global health equity by turning evidence into action for marginalized women and children. My work spans pediatric and HIV/AIDS leadership, public health research, and technical advisory roles aimed at strengthening health systems and improving access to care. I have professional experience in taking complex topics and turning it into publications in different mediums for different audiences, including lay audiences. My career centers on evidence-informed, community-driven, and sustainable interventions. I have led complex research, evaluation, and policy translation for programs funded by USAID/PEPFAR and national health departments, published policy-oriented work on migrant health and PMTCT, and built cross-cultural teams to deliver data-driven public health solutions. I am dedicated to gender equity, human rights, and resilient health systems, and I bring robust program management, cross-cultural leadership, and communications expertise to international health initiatives.

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Dr. Melanie A. Bisnauth, a public health professional with over 15 years of leadership, research and program management experience across Africa, Canada and Australia. I am passionate about advancing global health equity by turning evidence into action for marginalized women and children. My work spans pediatric and HIV/AIDS leadership, public health research, and technical advisory roles aimed at strengthening health systems and improving access to care. I have professional experience in taking complex topics and turning it into publications in different mediums for different audiences, including lay audiences.

My career centers on evidence-informed, community-driven, and sustainable interventions. I have led complex research, evaluation, and policy translation for programs funded by USAID/PEPFAR and national health departments, published policy-oriented work on migrant health and PMTCT, and built cross-cultural teams to deliver data-driven public health solutions. I am dedicated to gender equity, human rights, and resilient health systems, and I bring robust program management, cross-cultural leadership, and communications expertise to international health initiatives.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Technical Advisor, Public Health at Anova Health Institute
October 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
Public health leadership and program evaluation support across HIV and primary healthcare programs; led research studies, developed monitoring and evaluation tools, managed large datasets, mentored programme managers, and translated findings into practice; collaborated with MSF, CDC and DoH to strengthen health systems.
Senior Researcher, Healthcare Systems Strengthening at Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (WRHI)
July 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Led research capacity strengthening initiatives and aligned interventions with national/global health policies; provided high-level strategic advice, supported evaluation activities and data analysis across WRHI projects.
Research Coordinator at University of Toronto
July 1, 2016 - February 1, 2017
Directed Translating Exercise into the HIV Community project; oversaw multidisciplinary teams, coordinated with government agencies, and produced knowledge translation materials to inform policy and clinical practice.
Project Assistant at AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) & Women’s HIV/AIDS Initiative (WHAI)
June 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016
Supported program development and policy activities for women living with HIV; contributed to community-based projects and advocacy.
Research Assistant at University of Washington – Department of Global Health & The Disease Control Priorities Network
February 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016
Contributed to Disease Control Priorities network research; performed data extraction, literature reviews and contributed to reports on resource allocation for health in LMICs.
Communications & Corporate Services Officer at St Patrick’s Community Support Centre
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Communications and fundraising support; annual report development; community engagement and cross-cultural outreach.
Canadian Coordinator at Place for Change
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Coordinated international development internship programs and market programming in Canada; built cross-border partnerships.
Arts Director at Arts for Children and Youth Internship
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Led community arts workshops, produced creative programming and a documentary focusing on youth and seniors; developed cross-cultural programming.
Marketing & Media Officer Intern at Nkosi’s Haven
May 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012
Developed promotional materials and business plans for HIV/AIDS childcare; contributed to fundraising and program sustainability.

Education

PhD in Public Health at University of the Witwatersrand
February 1, 2017 - July 1, 2023
Master of Science in Global Health at McMaster University
September 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015
Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Development & Communications Studies at York University
September 1, 2009 - October 1, 2013

Qualifications

PhD in Public Health
February 1, 2017 - July 1, 2023
Master of Science in Global Health
September 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015
Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Development & Communications Studies
September 1, 2009 - October 1, 2013
Good Clinical Practice Ethics Certification
August 1, 2024 - January 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Government