Bernice Edison Jayakumar

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ABOUT BERNICE EDISON JAYAKUMAR

I am a Master of Public Health (MPH) graduate from the University of Nottingham, dedicated to tackling health inequalities and improving population-level outcomes. Currently serving as a Community Champion at Nottingham City Council, I bridge the gap between policy-level strategy and grassroots community needs.I bring a rare combination of strategic public health thinking and advanced clinical data expertise. With a background as a Senior Medical Coder (CPC, CRC) at UnitedHealthcare, I understand the technical architecture of healthcare systems, ensuring that data-driven insights translate into accurate, equitable, and effective health interventions.I am deeply committed to mental health equity, particularly for children, young people, and older adults. I advocate for a \"whole-system\" approach where mental well-being is integrated into the core of public health policy and community-based support.Core Expertise:• Health Improvement & Promotion: Designing interventions to reduce health inequalities.• Community Engagement: Working frontline with Nottingham’s diverse populations.• Healthcare Intelligence: Leveraging clinical coding and risk adjustment data for system improvements.• Policy & Research: Evidence-based advocacy for mental health and social determinants of health.I am eager to collaborate with professionals in Public Health, Health Commissioning, and Mental Health Research. If you are working on projects related to health equity or systemic change, let’s connect.Current Status: Based in Nottingham | Right to Work in the UK (Graduate Route)| Open to Skilled Worker/Health & Care Visa sponsorship.