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Dr. John Ehiri is a seasoned academic and public health leader with over three decades of experience in global health research, education, and administration. He serves as Chair and Professor in the Department of Health Promotion Sciences at the University of Arizona’s Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. His work reflects a strong commitment to improving public health systems in both high-income and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly in areas such as maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS, vaccination programs, community health systems, and health policy development.
Educated in the UK and Nigeria, Dr. Ehiri holds a Ph.D. in Public Health from the University of Glasgow, a Master of Public Health in Developing Countries from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and a BSc in Health Sciences from the University of Ife, Nigeria. His career includes significant academic appointments, including at the University of Liverpool and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. At the University of Arizona, he has played key leadership roles, including Acting Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, where he was instrumental in launching online MPH programs and facilitating curriculum development across multiple concentrations.
Dr. Ehiri has been deeply involved in international development and public health interventions. He has collaborated with major organizations such as the World Bank, UNICEF, and WHO. His role as an educator and mentor is equally distinguished—he has supervised numerous doctoral dissertations and master's theses, many of which were focused on improving healthcare access and services in underserved communities worldwide.
In addition to his academic leadership, Dr. Ehiri has secured and managed numerous research grants and has a robust publication record that spans peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and technical reports. His scholarship often focuses on operational research aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of health programs, especially in areas such as immunization coverage, reproductive health, and community-based interventions. His work has influenced health policy development and implementation strategies across various countries.
He is widely recognized for integrating research, teaching, and community engagement to address complex public health challenges. His teaching spans environmental health, health systems, epidemiology, and program evaluation. His global orientation and ability to bridge the gap between academia and field practice have made him a respected figure in international public health.
Skills & Expertise
Teaching
Research
Mentorship
Program Management
Curriculum Development
Health Policy Analysis
Proposal Writing
Public Speaking
Grant Writing
Field Research
Cross-cultural Communication
Strategic Planning
Academic Leadership
Data Analysis
Qualitative Research
Quantitative Research
Community Engagement
Research Interests
Economics
Public Health
Epidemiology
Infectious Disease
Capacity Building
Community Health
Health Education
Policy Development
Program Evaluation
HIV/AIDS
Nutrition
Environmental Health
Health Disparities
Reproductive Health
Infectious Diseases
Behavioral Health
Global Health
Health Equity
Implementation Science
Health Behavior
Global Health Policy
Behavioral Science
Global maternal
child
and adolescent health
Behavioral interventions
HIV/AIDS prevention
HIV stigmatization
Needs assessment
program planning
Data Tracking
Maternal Health
Child Health
Vaccine Uptake
Health Systems
Health Promotion
Developing Countries
International Development
Non-communicable Diseases
Health Promotion
Global Health Health of Women
Children and Families
Native American Health
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Experience
Senior Associate Dean & Professor
- Feb 2020-Present: Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson. July-Dec 2014: Acting Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson. July 2009-present Tenured Professor of Public Health & Chair, Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona Adjunct Professor, Department of Health Behavior, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Public Health, USA
US Fulbright Scholar
Tenured Associate Professor
- 2005-2009: Tenured Associate Professor, Department of Maternal & Child Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Public Health, USA 2002-2005: Assistant Professor, Departments of Epidemiology and Maternal & Child Health, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), USA.
Lecturer
- 1999-2002: Lecturer in International Health, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom. 1999-2002: Director of Studies, Master of Community Health (MCommH) Program, Division of International Health, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
- Public health research, teaching and service.
Education
University of Glasgow
University of Wales (UW)
University of Glasgow
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