Dr. Arpana Padvi
Gandhinagar
Summary
Certified doctor with a strong background in public healthcare, passionate and dedicated to improving community health. Experienced in various healthcare settings, including internships at hospitals and public health organizations. Skilled in health promotion, program implementation, effective communication, monitoring, evaluation, and data analysis. Recognized for enhancing nutrition awareness and immunization coverage in rural areas. Seeking a Research and Project Manager position to leverage my expertise in public health research and program management to support a healthcare organization’s mission. Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection, data recording and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Trainee
IPSI Project by Johns Hopkins in Partnership with AIIMS Delhi
01.2024
- Participated in a public health initiative led by Johns Hopkins University and AIIMS Delhi to strengthen primary healthcare service delivery
- Gained experience in data collection and analysis using STATA and Taguette
- Applied quantitative, qualitative, and focus group discussion methods
- Assisted in evaluating community platforms' roles in driving community action for health.
Research Intern
ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services)
01.2023
- Conducted expenditure analysis of ICDS in Gujarat
- Gained insights into nutrition, monitoring, survey methodologies, and fund distribution
- Visited Anganwadi centers for screening malnourished children and assessing equipment and logistics
- Developed skills in situational analysis, technical and soft skills, time management, and communication.
External Monitor
World Health Organization
01.2023
- Conducted external monitoring for NPSP Unit at WHO
- Participated in the Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0 (IMI 5.0) project
- Evaluated health sessions and house-to-house visits in Dahod district.
Medical Officer
Private Hospital
01.2021
- Conducted patient consultations and developed treatment plans
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures and managed follow-up care
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive patient care
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies.
Intern Doctor
Shree Mahalakshmi Mahila Homoeopathic Medical College
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted daily patient assessments under supervision
- Assisted in developing and implementing treatment plans
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care
- Enhanced communication skills through patient education and team collaboration.
Education
Master of Public Health -
Indian Institute of Public Health
Gandhinagar, Gujarat01.2024
Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery -
Shree Mahalakshmi Mahila Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital
Vadodara, Gujarat01.2021
HSC -
Kasturba Kanya Vidhyalay
Anand, Gujarat01.2015
Skills
- Communication
- Time management
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Technical skills
- Tools/Technology: STATA, taguette
- Data Collection
- Data analysis
- Critical thinking
- Research abilities
- Training Program Design
- Documentation And Reporting
Certification
- Basic Emergency Care Certification, Academy of Emergency Medicine, Vadodara, 08/01/2021, 09/12/2021
- Government Homeopathic Dispensary Certificate, Vadodara (Rural) District, Vadodara, 2021
- Certification of Participation in Action Against Stunting Day, 09/08/2022
- Certificate of One Health and Disease Prevention Course, IIPH Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar, 10/30/2023, 11/10/2023
- Certificate of Educational Visit, Schwabe Premises Pharmacy of Homeopathic Drugs, Ghaziabad, Delhi, 03/10/2016
Additional Information
Former External Monitor, NPSP Unit at World Health Organization (WHO), central region Bhavnagar unit for Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0 (IMI 5.0) in Dahod district session sites and house-to-house.
Languages
Gujarati
English
Hindi
Vasava (South Gujarat)
Timeline
Project Trainee
IPSI Project by Johns Hopkins in Partnership with AIIMS Delhi
01.2024
Research Intern
ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services)
01.2023
External Monitor
World Health Organization
01.2023
Medical Officer
Private Hospital
01.2021
Intern Doctor
Shree Mahalakshmi Mahila Homoeopathic Medical College
01.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Public Health -
Indian Institute of Public Health
Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery -
Shree Mahalakshmi Mahila Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital
HSC -
Kasturba Kanya Vidhyalay