Tim Roberton

Tim Roberton is an Associate Professor in the School of Population and Global Health at The University of Western Australia. His work focuses on global health systems, maternal and child health, and the impact of demographic transitions on healthcare systems. He holds a Doctor of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University (2015), Master of Public Health from UWA (2010), and degrees from the University of Sydney and University of Cambridge.

• Doctor of Public Health: Johns Hopkins University (2015)
• Master of Public Health: UWA (2010)
• Master of International Studies: University of Sydney (2003)
• Bachelor of Arts: University of Cambridge (2001)

His research explores maternal welfare, childhood mortality, and the effects of global health crises like the early impacts of COVID-19 in Mozambique. He also investigates health expenditure trends in Latin America, emphasizing economic development's role in healthcare financing. Recent studies include community health worker assessments in Mozambique and methodological advancements in global health modeling tools.

Roberton leads the WHO-funded 'Health Systems Impact Modelling Consortia' project (2024–2026), focusing on technical support for health systems analysis. He has advised on multi-country studies and collaborates internationally on SDG-aligned public health priorities.

Key areas of focus include strengthening health systems in low-resource settings, evaluating service disruptions during pandemics, and leveraging data-driven tools to improve health outcomes globally.