Dr. Lilyany Farhana Aziz
MBBS (AIMST), MPH (Malaya)
Ampang, Selangor,Ampang, Selangor
Summary
A public health physician with extensive experience in comprehensive health screenings, health promotion, and primary care. Committed to a humanitarian approach, providing patient-centered, holistic care to B40 communities, migrants, and refugees. Passionate about improving healthcare access and advocating for the well-being of vulnerable populations through preventive medicine and health education.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Migration Health Physician
International Organization for Migration, UN
11.2023 - Current
- Performed comprehensive health assessments for refugees resettling in the United States under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protocols, ensuring medical stability for long-haul travel and continuity of care upon arrival.
- Coordinated medical travel and referrals, managing medical escorts for 15 refugees with significant conditions and liaising with healthcare providers for optimal patient management.
- Led tuberculosis (TB) screening and case management, ensuring timely diagnosis, treatment, and adherence to public health guidelines.
Healthcare in Detention Doctor
International Committee of the Red Cross
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Conducted needs assessments, designed, and executed initiatives to enhance detainees' access to quality healthcare, improve nutritional outcomes, and strengthen the overall health system in detention settings.
- Trained prison and immigration medical staff on health screening procedures, medical ethics, and key health topics, including tuberculosis (TB), communicable diseases, and non-communicable diseases.
- Coordinated roundtables and meetings with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health, Prison Department, Immigration Department, and other governmental and non-governmental organizations, to enhance healthcare in detention settings.
General Practitioner
Malaysian Social Research Institute: Refugee Support Centre
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Provided comprehensive primary care services to refugees and asylum seekers, addressing acute and chronic medical conditions while navigating barriers to healthcare access.
- Organized and facilitated health campaigns and community health promotion initiatives, including a weeklong health campaign focused on women’s and children’s health, covering maternal care, childhood nutrition, and preventive screenings.
- Conducted training sessions for health staff on infection prevention and control, good clinical practice, and patient confidentiality, ensuring adherence to ethical and safety standards in refugee healthcare.
- Managed clinic operations, overseeing patient flow, medical record-keeping, medication inventory, and staff coordination to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
Registered Medical Officer
Wellness Centre (Health Screening), Hospital Pantai Cheras
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Conducted comprehensive health screenings, including pre-employment, pre university health assessments, and pre-travel evaluations.
- Delivered primary healthcare services to hospital staff and their families, ensuring continuity of care and well-being.
- Spearheaded health campaigns and corporate wellness initiatives on breast cancer awareness, pediatric basic life support, and work stress, with featured appearances in magazines and television.
Medical Officer UD 48, Emergency and Trauma Department
Kementrian Kesihatan Malaysia, Melaka General Hospital
09.2011 - 12.2014
House Officer
Kementrian Kesihatan Malaysia, Melaka General Hospital
09.2009 - 08.2011
Education
Master of Public Health
University Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 04.2001 -
Asian Institute of Medicine, Science And Technology (AIMST) University
Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia 04.2001 - 01.2004
GCE A Level - Science
Kolej Damansara Utama
01.2000 - 01.2001
American Transfer Credit Program - undefined
Petaling Jaya Community College
01.1998 - 01.1999
International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL)
Malaysia 04.1991 - 01.1998
American Overseas School of Rome
Italy 01.1989 - 01.1991
American International School of Dhaka
Bangladesh 01.1984 - 01.1987
Skills
- Health Screening
- Community Health & Prevention
- Primary & Disease Management
- Health Promotion & Education
- Refugee, Migrant & B40 Healthcare
- Medical Ethics
- Healthcare Systems
- Humanitarian Health Response
- Equitable Healthcare Access
- Health Program Development
Medical Courses And Certifications
Offering Quality Assistance, online training, November 2024
Older People and Migration, online training, November 2024
Children and Migration, online training, November 2024
Disability and Inclusion, online training, November 2024
International Panel Physicians Association (IPPA) M5 Training Summit, Bangkok, Thailand, May 2024
Physical Examination Training, Bangkok, Thailand, May 2024
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Kuala Lumpur, February 2024
1st World Conference on Healthcare in Detention, Geneva, Switzerland, June 2022
Peer Workshop on Humanitarian Negotiation, Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN), Kuala Lumpur, April 2022
United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, online training, UNODC, August 2021
Certification
Annual Practicing Certificate
Timeline
Annual Practicing Certificate
01-2025
BSAFE Certificate, UNDSS
12-2023
Migration Health Physician
International Organization for Migration, UN
11.2023 - Current
Healthcare in Detention Doctor
International Committee of the Red Cross
04.2021 - 09.2023
General Practitioner
Malaysian Social Research Institute: Refugee Support Centre
02.2018 - 12.2020
Registered Medical Officer
Wellness Centre (Health Screening), Hospital Pantai Cheras
08.2015 - 09.2017
Medical Officer UD 48, Emergency and Trauma Department
Kementrian Kesihatan Malaysia, Melaka General Hospital
09.2011 - 12.2014
House Officer
Kementrian Kesihatan Malaysia, Melaka General Hospital
09.2009 - 08.2011
Master of Public Health
University Malaya
04.2001 -
Asian Institute of Medicine, Science And Technology (AIMST) University
04.2001 - 01.2004
GCE A Level - Science
Kolej Damansara Utama
01.2000 - 01.2001
American Transfer Credit Program - undefined
Petaling Jaya Community College
01.1998 - 01.1999
International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL)
04.1991 - 01.1998
American Overseas School of Rome
01.1989 - 01.1991
American International School of Dhaka
01.1984 - 01.1987
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