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Rajeev Pathak
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Consultant - National TB Elimination Programme of India
, WHO, India
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Ranchi,
Jharkhand
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A public health professional with expertise in TB control and elimination, Child health and immunization, private sector engagement and health innovation. Experience of more than 20 years of working with WHO India (TB) and the state health departments in India with a proven track of improving health outcomes and promoting wellness in diverse communities. Technical expertise in programme developmen |
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Area of Expertise: |
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Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition
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Professional Experience: |
Consultant (State Hq.), WHO NTEP Technical Support Network
World Health Organization, India | Patna, Bangaluru, Ranchi, India
Apr, 2010 - Mar, 2023
•Contribute to the development of guidelines, policies, and strategies related
•Develop and implement strategies to strengthen NTPs and improve tuberculosis control efforts
•Provide technical assistance and support to national tuberculosis control programs (NTPs) in the WHO NTEP Technical Support Network
•Provide training and capacity building to NTP staff on tuberculosis diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
•Conduct assessments and evaluations of NTPs to identify strengths and areas for improvement
•Collaborate with other technical experts and stakeholders to develop and implement best practices for tuberculosis control
•Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions and provide recommendations for improvement
•Participate in meetings, conferences, and workshops to share knowledge and Languages expertise with other stakeholders in the field of tuberculosis control
Medical Officer, Reproductive & Child Health
State NHM, Dept of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Jharkhand | Ranchi, India
Nov, 2003-Apr, 2010
•Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans
•Provided technical support in MCH planning
•HR capacity building in MCH programme implementations
•Monitoring & evaluation of the National & State specific MCH programmes especially Routine Immunization,
•Collaborated in Polio Elimination in the close coordination with districts and partner organizations.
•Collaborated in community outreach programs to promote MCH and Routine Immunization
Monitoring Officer, Routine Immunization & Pulse Polio Programme
Unicef, Regional Office, Patna | Patna, India
Dec, 1998 - Mar, 2001
•Coordinate with other stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations to ensure effective implementation of immunization activities
•Conduct training and capacity building activities for health workers on immunization and data management
•Provide technical support and guidance to health workers on immunization service delivery and data management
•Conduct regular field visits to health facilities and communities to assess the quality of immunization services
Medical Officer
Dept. of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh | Nainital , India
Sep, 1992 – Mar, 1998
•Provide medical care and treatment to patients
•Prescribe medications and treatments as necessary
•Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care
•Educate patients and their families on health conditions and treatment options
•Stay up-to-date on medical advancements and best practices through continuing education and professional development
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Education: |
Master of Public Health (MPH), Jodhpur School of Public Health, Jodhpur, India
September 2014 – October 2016
Courses in public health, epidemiology, environmental factors in health status, communicable diseases, life style diseases etc
PG Diploma in Maternal & Child Health (PGDMCH), IGNOU, New Delhi
April 2006 – December 2007
Course in Maternal & Child Health and Preventive and Social Medicine
MBBS, RIMS (RMCH), Ranchi University, Ranchi
April 1984 – December 1989
Graduated in Medicine, Surgery, Obs & Gynae, Preventive & Social Medicine and other subjects.
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
Certification:
•The Union Operational Research in Tuberculosis, Collaboration with CDC & WHO India
•The Scientific basis of tuberculosis control by Dr. Hans Reiser, Tuberculosis consultant, The Union; a collaboration with WHO India & Central TB Division, Govt of India
•Updates on Ni-kshay portal, Data management and data analysis at NTI Bangalore
•Gender-responsive Approach to TB by REACH India
Accomplishments
•Provided technical support for National TB elimination programme to state and the districts in planning, HR capacity building, quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation. Facilitated the states in implementing the National policies and the guidelines.
•Imparted in drafting the various national and state specific programmatic guidelines. Facilitated in drafting and approval of the state specific strategic plan for TB elimination in Jharkhand 2021-25 and further up-scaling in districts' specific strategic plans.
•Advocacy and facilitation to states in implementing the components of the National End TB Strategy
•Imparted in the National TB Prevalence Survey 2019-20 conducted by ICMR, Central TB Division, Govt of India and WHO, India
•Facilitated the state specific district level annual survey (DLAS) and Sub national certification for TB Free districts 2020, 2021 & 2022 conducted by ICMR-NIRT, Govt of India, Indian Academy of Preventive & Social Medicine (IAPSM) and WHO, India
•Liaised with central, regional consultants, officials and facilitated coordination between various stakeholders and partner organizations.
•Conducted and facilitated programmatic innovations and operational research to generate field based evidence with their publications
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