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[CAROLINE MARSHALL]

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In my career, I have worked with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Ottawa Public Health, Queensland Health, the University of Queensland, and the World Health Organization. I have developed emergency plans; developed strategy and policy around emergent infectious diseases; liaised with local, provincial, national, federal, and international bodies; and successfully developed and implemented several large-scale policy initiatives. I am passionate about public health and the impacts of global health concerns on Canadian health policy and programs.  

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Professional Specialties: 
- Performance measurement, monitoring, and evaluation
- Strong communications skills – written and presentation - to all audience levels
- Policy development – research, implementation, and evaluation
- Qualitative/ Quantitative research

Skill Set Summary
Technical Skills

Microsoft Office 

SPSS

NVivo 

Reference Manager

Endnote

R Commander

Access

STATA

SAS

Languages

HTML/CSS

French (Basic)

Work​
experience​
Owner/Chief Consultant, [CaRM] Health Research
Sept 2013 – Current

  • Owner of boutique public health research and evaluation firm.

  • Provide research and evaluation support on a variety of public health topics.

  • Successfully completed research report on social media use in early childhood services; included advised components of a successful social media system for those in early childhood services (see Projects).

 
Senior Health Policy Advisor, NGO
May 2017 – Current

  • Senior health policy advisor for leading Canadian non-governmental organization.

  • Provide policy, research, and evaluation leadership internally and externally on a variety of public health topics.

  • Work in coalitions for positive changes to Government of Canada funding and policy priorities in the health and nutrition sector. 

 
Senior Policy and Project Advisor, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC), Population and Public Health Division
Oct 2013 – April 2017
  • Provided policy, project and strategic leadership in the planning, development and implementation of policies, programs, and evaluation frameworks addressing strategic objectives of the Ontario public health sector, with particular focus on respiratory infections and infection prevention and control.
  • Provided leadership in the interpretation of the policy intent of the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA) legislation, Ontario Public Health Standards, and other related legislation.
  • Provided advice on policy issues to senior management.

 

Research Officer, Policy and Epidemiology Group, Queensland Health
Apr 2012 – Aug 2013
• Conducted literature reviews of pertinent mental health topics in Australia and internationally.
• Used population data and mental health service access to model prevalence and predict trends in health.
• Co-author on consultation reports to national level health departments, including statistical analyses and population
modelling; also co-author on several publications.

 

 

Consultant, Immunization Policy, World Health Organization
Dec 2011 – March 2012
• Conducted literature reviews on vaccination issues such as cost-effectiveness and dosage.
• Coordinated the hiring of a new sub-group of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE),
organizing working group meetings, processing nominations, and arranging orientations.
• Updated and published technical documents on the WHO website.
 
Project Officer/Research Assistant, Ottawa Public Health
Sept 2008 – Jan 2011
• Was responsible for the following projects and deliverables:

o Development of policy recommendations for a senior citizens’ residence based on a self-conducted needs
assessment of the building community;
o A Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) report which informed development of an Emergency
Plan for Ottawa Public Health;
o An observational study and related policy report on helmet use in skateboarding parks;
o A Balanced Scorecard for Performance Excellence for Ottawa Public Health and a supporting performance
management system for the department;
o A report to City Council on hand hygiene recommendations in City facilities for Ottawa.
Education
Education
Post-graduate Certificate in Health Economics 
University of Aberdeen
Graduated in 2015
 
Master of Public Health 
University of Queensland
Graduated in 2012
• MPH degree in Tropical Health, with additional areas of focus in biostatistics and health policy.
 
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
Wilfrid Laurier University
Graduated in 2008
• Graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science, major in Biology, minors in Chemistry and Psychology.
 
Post-graduate Certificate in Health Economics 
University of Aberdeen
Graduated in 2015
 
Master of Public Health 
University of Queensland
Graduated in 2012
• MPH degree in Tropical Health, with additional areas of focus in biostatistics and health policy.
 
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
Wilfrid Laurier University
Graduated in 2008
• Graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science, major in Biology, minors in Chemistry and Psychology.
 
Publications/ Presentations
  • Harris, M., Diminic, S., Marshall, C., Stockings, E. and Degenhardt, L. (2015), Estimating service demand for respite care among informal carers of people with psychological disabilities in Australia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12337
  • Marshall, C., Hill, Peter S. (2014). Ten best resources on conditional cash transfers. Journal of Health Policy and Planning. Published online June 26th, 2014. doi: 10.1093/heapol/czu051
  • Marshall, C., Lewis, D., Whittaker, M. (2013). mHealth technologies in developing countries: a feasibility assessment and a proposed framework. Brisbane: University of Queensland.
    • Working paper published as part of the University of Queensland Health Information Systems Knowledge Hub’s Working Paper Series. March 2013; Working Paper No. 25.
    • Peer-reviewed process labeled paper as ‘excellent’ and ‘a real contribution to development’
  • Harris, M., Diminic, S., & Marshall, C. (2013). Estimating demand for respite care among informal carers of people with mental disorders in Australia. Brisbane: The University of Queensland.
    • Co-author; a report to the Australian Department of Health & Ageing, National Mental Health Service Planning Framework; basis for quantification of support requirements for informal mental health carers in Australia.
  • Diminic, S., Harris, M., & Marshall, C. (2013). National Mental Health Service Planning Framework: Estimating the number of children and parents in families affected by parental mental illness. Brisbane: University of Queensland.
    • Co-author; a report to the Australian Department of Health & Ageing, National Mental Health Plan; basis for quantification of support requirements for families with parental mental illness.
       
Presentations:
  • Speaker, Panel Moderator, Infection Prevention and Control Lapses in Public Health Units, Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors - Ontario Annual Education Conference, October 2016
  • Invited Speaker, IPAC Lapse Reporting for Health Units, Current Health Issues – Spring 2016, Halton Region Health Department, April 2016
  • Workshop Facilitator, Infection Prevention and Control, Public Health Ontario Infectious Diseases Workshop, October 8th, 2015 (Toronto)
  • Invited Speaker, Guide to the Control of Respiratory Infection Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Homes, 16th Annual Flu Event, Durham Region Health Department, October 2014
  • Canadian High Commission, Ghana (Jan 2010) – Sexual Health Instruction in Koforidua, Ghana
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