Raabiah Ali Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Coordinate the grant application phase (including developing grant proposals, packaging, andsubmission of proposals for internal approval, and submission to funding agencies), meet withprogram directors to discuss financial needs, and review programmatic and budgetary plans receivedfrom the program directors.• Support the development and implementation of standardized operating procedures for the pre- andpost-award processes, and train subordinate staff in their use.• Act as a liaison between the funding source, other City agencies, and the department on matterspertaining to the pre- and post-award phases.• Oversee the development and implementation of an overall support structure to assist staff across thedepartment with all areas of the pre- and post-award processes.• Provide trainings and workshops, and ensure staff receive needed guidance/technical assistance,training, and support in grant proposal development, management, and compliance.• Consult with staff on strategies for procuring grants, providing guidance on the development ofprojects and grant proposals, and the identification of funding sources to support departmental needs.• Support the maintenance of the grants management database and tracks the status and progress ofgrant proposals and grant awards.• Prepare all grant-related City Council appropriation ordinances for the department in conjunction withthe Office of Budget and Management and coordinate departmental representation at related Counciland Public Hearings• Manage grant staff and provide direct supervision, as well as ongoing development and training.• Support the preparation of management reports on section’s work accomplishments.

Program Planning: Directs and coordinates the planning, strategic objectives, and operations of the Healthcare Settings Program. Develops and administers procedures, protocols, and standards. Works with management in developing work plans and performance measures for the Program.Program Supervision: Monitors and manages contracts, budgets, and performs related administrative functions. Oversees the fiscal management of the program, including grant proposals. Monitors federal, state, and other grant program requirements. Supervises, schedules, and assigns subordinate staff responsible for monitoring external agencies delivering public health services. Monitors and directs all activities of subcontractors and delegate agencies, including compliance, quality management, training, and receiving program funds. Manages the development and implementation of employee training and staff development, and conducts training seminars on programmatic health care subjects.Bureau Liaison: Serves as a liaison between the Bureau and other government officials, representatives of local and regional health care agencies, and the general public to coordinate the planning and implementation of public health programs. Represents the department in meetings and special task force initiatives to address various community and public health issues. Supports and coordinates with community organizations, hospitals, and other public health and health care organizations to align with the City’s Public Health plans and initiatives.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Works with management in defining the goals and objectives of research studies and designing methods and procedures for collection and analysis of data including the use of sampling• Designs questionnaires and works with complex computerized databases for the collection and evaluation of data• Evaluates programs and work operations and identifies gaps in program services• Research publications, Internet sources and internal databases for information on specific areas of study• Analyzes and interprets collected data, using statistical methods and techniques and database queries• Prepares narrative and statistical reports on research findings including tables and charts to illustrate statistical data• Writes proposals and prepares grant applications to obtain funds for new or expanded departmental programs• Acts as a liaison with private organizations and governmental agencies to exchange and share research data

Evanston, Illinois, United States

• Assist with grant generation, publications, research compliance, regulatory submissions and general research scholarship support• Develop and assist in leading the NorthShore Outcomes Research Seminar: COVID-19 Research Series• Prepare and submit IRB submissions, protocol revisions, and various regulatory documents• Coordinate quality assurance research studies • Contribute to research study planning, development, implementation, and analysis

Chicago, Illinois

• Draft disease investigation protocols and develop measures to track completion and timeliness• Manage projects directed at measuring the impact of communicable disease prevention and control initiatives • Research and design evaluation plans and measurement tools; conduct data collection, analysis, and process improvement recommendations as part of the Healthcare Associated Infections Unit• Create flag system for restaurants that have a history of multiple suspected foodborne illness complaints • Utilize Food Protection and Communicable Disease Program data to evaluate the impact of environmental inspections on the identification and control of foodborne outbreaks and clusters

Lisle, Il

• Submit project abstracts and manuscripts to journals and conferences to publish and present public health topics• Draft and submit IRB applications, data collection protocols and appropriate focus group guides or surveys• Lead meetings with the research team to discuss grant application interpretation, project goals, task development/distribution, and budget requirements• Collect, compile, and review information pertinent to the proposed project/program• Develop relationships with community leaders to create partnerships and prevent a duplication of efforts

• Prepared and delivered in-person Mental Health First Aid trainings• Produced monthly written reports detailing progress made toward grant deliverables• Developed and maintained an online repository of mental health and addiction resources• Established relationships with industry leaders in Illinois as well as key governmental personnel and legislative members and staffers• Worked closely with regional Mental Health Technology Transfer Center staff and counterparts in other states

Wheaton, Illinois

•Provided supportive services to assist to low-income homeless families in securing permanent housing •Conducted comprehensive assessments with homeless clients to determine needs and eligibilities for services•Participated in the implementation and ongoing development of the Coordinated Entry System •Developed service plans detailing monthly outcomes as well as ongoing goals to be accomplished by clients•Successfully housed several homeless individuals, families, and seniors

•Responsible for assuring readiness of reception area at the start of business hours•Receive patients; answer calls; schedule appointments; communicate information to medical staff•Collect personal, medical, and insurance information to allow verification of benefits•Utilize Medisoft Medical Billing Software

Wheaton, Illinois

•Effectively communicated and comforted patients and their families •Taught patients how to use their strengths in day-to-day activities; recorded and documented patient activity •Assisted patients with day-to-day activities from hygienic habits to feeding

Master Of Public Health - Mph

Activities and Societies: Delta Omega Public Health Honors Society, Public Health Student Organization, Illinois Public Health.

Bachelor'S Degree, Health Sciences

Activities and Societies: American Medical Student Association, Movement of Students Achieving Interfaith Collaboration, Students Helping.