RESEARCH INTERESTS

Jalal Mohammed’s research focuses on the intersection of public health, health systems, and health management, with a strong applied emphasis on improving health outcomes in Pacific and low- to middle-income settings.

His work centres on health systems and policy reform, particularly the role of decentralisation, leadership, and management capacity in shaping access and system performance. He has a strong interest in health equity, exploring barriers to care among underserved and vulnerable populations, including Pacific communities.

Jalal’s research also engages with digital health and telehealth, examining how emerging technologies and e-learning can enhance access while addressing potential inequities. Complementing this, he investigates health workforce development, leadership, and organisational performance to strengthen healthcare delivery.

His broader public health research spans areas such as mental health, infectious diseases, and population health trends, often using systems-level approaches. He maintains a particular focus on Pacific and migrant health, including culturally responsive interventions and life-course perspectives.


In addition, Jalal contributes to research on health education and technology-enhanced learning, and global health and sustainable development, including work on climate-related health challenges and governance in Pacific Island contexts.

 

GRANTS

  • GRANT
    How does integrated mental-health primary care improve outcomes for young people?
    Cure Kids Trust1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028
  • GRANT
    AUT Subcontract: Lifecourse Trajectories for Young Pasifika in Aotearoa
    Health Research Council of New Zealand1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2028
  • GRANT
    Lifecourse Trajectories for Young Pasifika in Aotearoa
    Health Research Council1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2029
  • GRANT
    Development and validation of Human Digital Twins for reversing Type II Diabetes
    Health Research Council of New Zealand1 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2026
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    Human Resources in Health for Pacific
    World Health Organization1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008