Sejal Saraf
Delhi,DL
Summary
Public health professional with international experience working at the crossroads of science, policy, and program implementation. Skilled at leading research studies, project management, tracking activity and program evaluation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Southeast Asia Regional Lead
Institute for Global Tobacco Control, IGTC
10.2020 - Current
- Developed and managed relationships across collaborating organizations, including grantees, funders, government officials and other stakeholders to develop best practices and identify research gaps
- Contributed to an annually updated comprehensive strategy to align with the funders objectives, and set priorities and outcomes to execute the strategies.
- Collaborated with senior researchers and partners to prepare grant documents, budget spreadsheets, research studies, and recommendation reports for key audiences.
- Traveled overseas to present research findings at meetings and conferences, and to conduct training workshops/presentations
Senior Researcher II
Institute for Global Tobacco Control, IGTC
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Designed, Implemented, and collaborated on over 15 projects on schedule, within budget and exceeding quality standards, resulting in 14 publications.
- Developed and translated research findings into fact sheets, posters, academic papers, presentations, and webinars
- Led cross-functional teams, across multiple time-zones, to ensure that high quality standards were achieved, and all project deliverables, timeliness, and budget requirements were met
Senior Research I
Institute For Global Tobacco Control
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Developed SOPs and other process improvement initiatives for optimum operational workflow, resulting in a more effective research cycle.
- Implemented strategies to identify and resolve project issues and delays.
- Developed survey tools and validated procedures for data analysis, investigation, and research to ensure reliability and accuracy of results
Graduate Research Assitant
Institute For Global Tobacco Control
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Conducted secondary literature searches to assist professors with academic pursuits.
- Oversaw groups of students and assisted with academic projects.
Public Health Research and Evaluation Intern
Breathe California Golden Gate
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Analyzed and prepared report for Breathe California's Ash Kickers Quit Smoking Program, on ways that program conforms with U.S. Public Health Service's tobacco treatment guidelines.
- Prepared factoid sheets and website content on flavored tobacco products to meet client's expectations.
Associate Dentist
Jariwala Orthodontic & Dental Care
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Successfully delivered extensive dental treatments to 400+ patients
- Instituted effective workflow and streamlined scheduling of appointments to improve staff productivity and revenue
- Evaluated performance of all clinical staff to deliver constructive feedback and acknowledge strengths resulting in better working relationships and performance improvements.
General Dentist
AlWC Clinic
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Increased client acquisition by 300% through full-service dental care, comprehensive oral diagnosis, and treatment appointments
- Officiate robust guidance to dental in improving their knowledge through ingenious methodologies.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) -
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Baltimore05.2017
Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) -
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
Mumbai, India07.2014
Skills
- Research
- Leadership
- Big-picture thinking
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Presentation
- Statistical analysis
- Fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu
Presentations and Publications
- Smith KC, Welding K, Iacobelli M, Saraf S, Cohen JE. Headshots on bidi and smokeless tobacco packs in India and Bangladesh: a curious branding element. Tob Control. 2020 Sep 29:tobaccocontrol-2020-055867. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2020-055867. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32994298.
- Erinoso O, Clegg Smith K, Iacobelli M, et alGlobal review of tobacco product flavour policiesTobacco Control Published Online First: 15 May 2020. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2019-055454
- Iacobelli M, Saraf S, Welding K, et alManipulated: graphic health warnings on smokeless tobacco in rural IndiaTobacco Control 2020;29:241-242.
- Russell JO, Razavi CR, Al Khadem MG, Lopez M, Saraf S, Prescott JD, Starmer HM, Richmon JD, Tufano RP. Anterior cervical incision-sparing thyroidectomy: Comparing retroauricular and transoral approaches. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2018 Sep 24;3(5):409-414. doi: 10.1002/lio2.200. PMID: 30410996; PMCID: PMC6209612
- Smith K, Welding K, Saraf S, Iacobelli M, Trimble D, Cohen JE. Faces on the packs: Marketing bidis and smokeless tobacco in India and Bangladesh. Poster presentation at the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. March 11-14, 2020.
- Iacobelli M, Saraf S, Welding K, Smith KC, Cohen JE. Two for the price of one: Purchase price of chewing tobacco and pan masala twin packs in 5 states in India. Oral presentation at The 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health. Hyderabad, India. October 31, 2019.
- Iacobelli M, Saraf S, Smith KC, Welding K. Gutka in all but name: The presence if plain tobacco and pan masala double packs in five states in India. Poster presentation at the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. February 20-23, 2019.
- Kennedy RD, Saraf S, Cohen JE. Compliance of designated smoking areas in restaurants, lounges, and hotels in 8 Indian cities. Oral presentation at The 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health. Hyderabad, India. November 1, 2019.
- Saraf S, Welding K, Cohen JE, Smith KC. Assessment of health warning label compliance on bidi packages in five states in India. Poster presentation at The 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health. Hyderabad, India. November 1, 2019.
- Welding K, Iacobelli M, Saraf S, Smith KC, Cohen JE. The market for bidis and smokeless tobacco in India: Evidence from towns in five states. Oral presentation at The 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health. Hyderabad, India. November 1, 2019.
- Welding K, Saraf S, Smith KC, Gupta P. The market for bidis and smokeless tobacco in India: Evidence from semi-urban and rural towns in five states. Poster presentation at the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. February 20-23, 2019.
- Saraf S, Welding K, JE Cohen, Smith KC. Compliance of health warning labels on smokeless tobacco products in India. Oral presentation at the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco Annual Meeting. Baltimore, Maryland. February 21-24, 2018.
- Smith KC, Welding K, Saraf S, Washington C, Iacobelli M, Cohen JE. Tobacco packaging in India: Assessing compliance with health warning label (HWL) laws and marketing appeals for cigarettes, bidis and smokeless products. Poster presentation at the World Conference on Tobacco or Health. Cape Town, South Africa. March 7-9, 2018.
Timeline
Southeast Asia Regional Lead
Institute for Global Tobacco Control, IGTC
10.2020 - Current
Senior Researcher II
Institute for Global Tobacco Control, IGTC
01.2019 - 10.2020
Senior Research I
Institute For Global Tobacco Control
08.2017 - 01.2019
Public Health Research and Evaluation Intern
Breathe California Golden Gate
11.2016 - 03.2017
Graduate Research Assitant
Institute For Global Tobacco Control
10.2016 - 08.2017
Associate Dentist
Jariwala Orthodontic & Dental Care
04.2015 - 05.2016
General Dentist
AlWC Clinic
08.2014 - 04.2015
Master of Public Health (MPH) -
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) -
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
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