Anita Jozepovic
HAMILTON,ON
Summary
Results-driven public health professional with experience in research, data analysis, and collaborative projects. Focused on driving health equity and improving service delivery through evidence-based interventions. Dedicated to advancing public health leadership and policy analysis to impact population-level outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Outreach Worker
Peel Region, Public Health - Communicable Diseases
Mississauga, Ontario
06.2023 - Current
- Delivered client-centered syndemic care throughout active TB treatment, addressing complex medical, social, psychological, and physical health needs.
- Conducted community-based follow-ups to evaluate health outcomes, inform treatment strategies, and adjust treatment plans collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Led Collaborative Health Record initiatives by developing comprehensive work instructions and providing training.
- Authored detailed work instructions for virtual care delivery using Microsoft Teams, enhancing remote service accessibility.
MPH Graduate Intern
Peel Region, Public Health - Family Health
Mississauga, Ontario
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Conducted literature review on economic evaluations of essential public health programs, including infant feeding, immunizations, oral and sexual health, to identify cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analyses.
- Evaluated and critically appraised relevant studies using tools designed for economic evaluations.
- Presented research findings from the literature review and environmental scan to the Multiservice Clinic Strategy Working Group
- Executed comprehensive environmental scan of adjacent Public Health units, identifying innovative clinical service approaches to enhance program implementation.
- Created survey questions and interview guide for collecting qualitative data to inform public health strategies.
Consumption & Treatment Site Support Coordinator
Guelph Community Health Centre
Guelph, Ontario
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted intake assessments and coordinated medical appointments to enhance access to opioid agonist treatment therapy.
- Coordinated Hep C clinic, facilitating screening and treatment options that increased healthcare access for at-risk individuals.
- Maintained accurate statistical records using PS Suites EMR for data tracking and reporting.
- Facilitated access to essential identification for marginalized individuals, improving their ability to receive necessary services at a low-barrier ID clinic.
Community Development Worker
Peel Region, Public Health - Harm Reduction
Mississauga, Ontario
03.2016 - 06.2023
- Co-facilitated trainings on harm reduction, overdose prevention, and engagement tools for interest holders, enhancing knowledge and skills within the community.
- Collaborated in regional working group to strengthen harm reduction initiatives, fostering shared strategies that enhanced community health outcomes.
- Provided compassionate, nonjudgmental client-centered care through active listening and needs-based assessments.
- Led peer focus group for service enhancement, driving collection and analysis of qualitative data for program improvement.
- Revised staff orientation materials to enhance onboarding relevance and effectiveness.
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health Sciences
University of Waterloo
Waterloo10-2026
Human Resource Management - Human Resources
McMaster University
Hamilton01-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work And Labour Studies
McMaster University
Hamilton06-2012
Social Service Worker Diploma - Social Services
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton06-2008
Skills
- Community outreach
- Health education
- Health assessment
- Community health
- Needs assessment
- Program evaluation
- Data analysis
- Health data analysis
- Data integrity
- Project management
- Workshop coordination
- Social determinants of health
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving aptitude
Languages
English
Full Professional
Croatian
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Timeline
MPH Graduate Intern
Peel Region, Public Health - Family Health
01.2026 - 04.2026
Health Outreach Worker
Peel Region, Public Health - Communicable Diseases
06.2023 - Current
Consumption & Treatment Site Support Coordinator
Guelph Community Health Centre
06.2022 - 06.2023
Community Development Worker
Peel Region, Public Health - Harm Reduction
03.2016 - 06.2023
Master of Public Health - Public Health Sciences
University of Waterloo
Human Resource Management - Human Resources
McMaster University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work And Labour Studies
McMaster University
Social Service Worker Diploma - Social Services
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology