Dr. Majani Edward | Global Warming | Young Scientist Award 

Dr. Majani Edward, St.Francis University College of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania

Dr. Majani Edward is a distinguished global public health researcher and an influential leader dedicated to addressing health inequities through evidence-based research and transformative leadership. With over four years of experience, his expertise spans infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and primary health care. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Medicine degree at St. Francis University College of Health and Allied Sciences, where his research focuses on caregivers’ readiness to attend epilepsy clinics for their children. Dr. Edward has held leadership roles as Chief of Party for youth-led research programs and has contributed significantly to global health discourse as an Associate Editor and Guest Editor for the Journal of Public Health Research. He has also served as a reviewer for multiple international journals. His academic journey includes fellowships and specialized training in research communication, data visualization, and implementation science. Passionate about empowering communities and fostering sustainable health systems, Dr. Edward continues to drive impactful research and advocacy initiatives to reduce health disparities worldwide.

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Summary of Suitability

Dr. Majani Edward is a distinguished global public health researcher and an influential leader with over four years of experience dedicated to advancing health equity. His work encompasses infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and primary health care, with a particular focus on addressing health disparities. As an Associate Editor at the Journal of Public Health Research under SAGE Publishing, Dr. Edward plays a pivotal role in disseminating vital public health knowledge by overseeing the peer review process and ensuring the publication of high-quality research. ​

🎓 Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (2020 – 2025) | St. Francis University College of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania

  • Dissertation: Caregivers’ readiness to attend epilepsy clinic for their children and associated factors in Ifakara, Tanzania

  • Advisor: Professor Albino Kalolo

• Research Project Management (2023-2024) | African Cancer Strategic Training Achievement for Research Success (STARS)

  • Dissertation: Clinical epidemiology and pathological profile of cervical cancer patients attending Good Samaritan Cancer Hospital in Ifakara, Tanzania

  • Advisor: Dr. Salvatory Mlaga

💼 Work Experience:

• Chief of Party – Youth-Led Research Program (2024 – 2025) | Youth Health Action Network, Tanzania

  • Led youth-led research initiatives, empowering young researchers.

  • Managed timelines, objectives, and research execution.

  • Conducted capacity-building workshops and knowledge-sharing forums.

• Guest Editor (December 2024 – Present) | Journal of Public Health Research (SAGE Publishing)

  • Leading a special collection on “Mpox: Global Perspectives, Public Health Response, and Future Directions.”

  • Collaborating with researchers on epidemiology and policy interventions.

• Associate Editor (May 2024 – Present) | Journal of Public Health Research (SAGE Publishing)

  • Overseeing peer review processes for high-quality publications.

  • Coordinating with authors, reviewers, and editorial boards.

  • Enhancing journal visibility and impact.

• Chief of Party – Gender-Based Violence & Leadership Program (2024) | Youth Health Action Network, Tanzania

  • Led strategies to combat gender-based violence and promote leadership among youth.

  • Supervised multidisciplinary teams and collaborated with stakeholders.

  • Monitored and evaluated program impact.

• Reviewer (March 2022 – Present) | Journal of Health Science Reports, Advances in Research, International Journal of Surgery (IJS), Public Health Challenges

  • Conducted in-depth manuscript reviews, ensuring scientific rigor and clarity.

  • Provided constructive feedback to authors and editors.

  • Contributed to maintaining research integrity and high publication standards.

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors:

• Research Communication Scholar (2025) 🗣️ | Leaders of Africa Institute

• Data Visualization for Social Impact (2025) 📊 | Leaders of Africa Institute

• Africa SDGs Mentorship Programme (2025) 🌍 | Advance Initiative for Innovation and Development

• YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa (2024) 🎓

• International Summer School in Global Health (2024) 🏥 | Barcelona Institute of Global Health

• Millennium Fellowship (2024) 🌟

• Aspire Leaders Program (2024) 🚀 | Aspire Institute

• Youth Capacity Building (YOCAB) (2023 – 2024) 📚 | Tanzania Health Summit

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