Dr Arun PV
Thiruvananthapuram
Summary
Accomplished leader in public health with over 12 years of professional experience in the healthcare system. Specializes in epidemiology, healthcare quality, health information systems, health emergencies, health policy, financing, and management. Has established a reputation as a dependable specialist in administration and public health, earning high regard from peers. Expertise in creating health policies and plans that adhere to accreditation requirements and integrating digital technology into the healthcare system. Successful in developing team members and mentoring new hires, focusing on their financial and budgetary needs to help them achieve long-term professional objectives. Strong commitment to continuous professional development. Played a key role in digital health-related change management during the 2018 Kerala Floods and COVID-19 crisis in Kerala, India.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Nodal Officer
PM Ayushman Bharat Infrastructure Mission
10.2024 - Current
- • State Nodal Officer (Projects)
- PM Ayushman Bharat Infrastructure Mission
- • Development of proposals for the state, focus on key critical infrastructures in case of pandemic emergencies
- • Establishment of Program Management Units and its monitoring and evaluation
- • Development of SOPs and its implementation challenges in the contexts
- 15th Finance Commission Health Grants
- • Generate proposals for the state with envelope of around 3000 Crores
- • Inter sectoral coordination and engagement of development partners to implement the project
- • Operational research regarding the grey areas of implementation and optimum utilization of Health grants.
- Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
- • Facilitated establishment of Health Emergency Operations Centre in collaboration with concerned stakeholder.
- • Identify the risk elements and conduct vulnerability mapping
- • Collaborated with Local self-government for generation of individual plan for each disaster management.
District Program Manager
National Health Mission Trivandrum Kerala
01.2018 - 01.2021
• Involved in all the aspects of National and State health programmes under all Health as well as allied sectors.
• Established strong inter sectoral coordination during this period with multiple stakeholders. Involved in formulation and implementation of various flagship programmes under RMNCH+A, NCD and Communicable diseases.
• Effectively reformed and strengthened the State Health tele helpline along with Tele-consultation services.
• During COVID-19 pandemic was instrumental in supporting the District for pandemic preparedness, infrastructure strengthening, managing human resources and streamlining the supply chain in coordination with respective stakeholders.
• Primary healthcare strengthening through AARDRAM programme was effectively implemented throughout the district also with emphasis on Quality assurance.
• Establishment of Model District Early Intervention Centre along with mobile intervention units for delivery of Child Health services was undertaken.
• The operationalization of Diabetic Retinopathy program and COPD Rehabilitation clinic under SWAAS program are novel interventions during this tenure.
• The incorporation of technology for Anemia screening among the vulnerable populations using a handheld device was initialized involving the community participation
State Urban Health Manager
National Health Mission Kerala
01.2019 - 01.2020
• Involved in Urban Health Planning in capacity building for health facilities in city, district and state levels. Meticulously studied the status of urban health and developed strategies based on outcome indicators
• Developed mechanisms for engaging Not for Profit and Private sector establishing links with private sector.
• Developed suitable indicators for measuring performance of urban health issues and incorporated measurement of indicators through routine health information systems.
• Actively taken lead in the roll out of Ayushman Bharat - HWCS program in UPHCs of the state.
• Also participated in various national level review meetings and dissemination workshops in connection with the NUHM -HWC initial transformation phase.
State Nodal Officer RBSK -AK
National Health Mission Kerala
01.2017 - 01.2018
• Actively involved in the transformation of the RBSK programme in the state and drafting the comprehensive newborn programme.
• Spearheaded the launch of HRIDYAM (Congenital Heart Disease) programme and its roll out in the state of Kerala.
District Program Manager
National Health Mission Alappuzha Kerala
01.2016 - 01.2018
• Involved in the operationalization of various National and State Health Programs in the District in the domains of RMCH +A, NCD, CD and Health System Strengthening
• Specific Interventions during this period includes the roll out of the ambitious programme of the Kerala Government in health sector AARDRAM
• Launched the model adolescent friendly health center in Urban Setting in Kayamkulam Municipality and Adolescent Health programme in the district.
• Involved in the operationalization of the MR vaccine programme and its management.
• Formulated the guidelines and implementation strategy for water ambulances in the District along with linkage of 108 Ambulance Network.
• Launched the quality improvement initiative in the district with focus on NQAS, KASH and LaQshya programmes.
• Supported the district team during the severe floods of 2018 by launching a control center and ensuring proper services.
Assistant Surgeon (Medical Practitioner cum Hospital Administrator)
Taluk Hospital Chettikad, Health Services Department Government of Kerala
01.2013 - 01.2016
Medical Practitioner
Secondary level Health Centre Pulluvila Trivandrum Kerala
01.2012 - 01.2013
Education
Master’s in Public Health (MPH) -
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute For Medical Sciences And Technology, Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram09.2023
Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Quality Management -
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Mumbai10.2020
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management -
The ICFAI University, Tripura
Thiruvananthapuram12.2020
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram
Aleppey12.2010
Skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Team building and management
- Data analysis and management
- Behavioral communication and change management
- Policy formulation and analysis
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Healthcare Financing and Administration
- Crisis Management
- Networking and collaboration
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Investigation leadership
- Work Coordination
Websites
Certification
- Management training on Leadership in Urban Healthcare from Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA)
- Management Development Programme for Senior Officers” Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI)
- Diploma in Health Economics and Insurance from Indian Institute of Skill Development Training|(IISDT)
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Research activities
- Study on “Quality of Life and its associated factors among old age people in a Southern district of Kerala - International Conference on “Care for Older Adults Amidst COVID-19”
- Dissertation done as part of Healthcare Quality Management “Study on Quality and Safety measures in metabolic newborn screening program using heel prick method”
- Study on “Data utilization patterns and its correlates in the context of eHealth Kerala project”
- Study on “Utilization patterns of Telemedicine services and its determinants in the State of Kerala”
Recognitions and appreciations
- SKOCH Award (National Level): Recipient of the SKOCH Award for best practices in healthcare for the project “Hridyam - Congenital Heart Disease Management using Technology.”
- Recognition for Flood Relief Efforts: Honored for outstanding dedication and commitment during flood relief and disaster control activities during the Kerala floods in 2018.
- Appreciation from Honourable Health Minister: Received recognition from the Honourable Health Minister and the Department of Health of Kerala for outstanding performance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Project Team Member, “Hridyam for Little Hearts”: Awarded First Prize at the Kerala State Citizen e-Governance Awards for contributions to innovative healthcare solutions.
- Appreciation from District Collector: Recognized for dedicated and selfless service towards the prevention and management of COVID-19 in Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala.
Experiences
- Country Level Assessor for Quality Standards: Evaluated National Quality Assurance Standards accredited by ISQua across hospitals at all levels, empaneled by the National Health Resources Centre, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
- Discussion Lead on Pandemic Preparedness: Collaborated in the National Workshop on Health Sector Disaster Preparedness and Response, organized by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, focusing on epidemiological linkages and strategies for enhancing pandemic preparedness.
- 3rd National Health Mission Conference (July 2024): Attended the conference in Vijayawada, engaging with stakeholders to discuss national health initiatives and policies.
- 5th National Hemophilia Care Meeting: Participated in discussions aimed at enhancing hemophilia care in India, focusing on best practices and policy improvements.
- National Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Health Informatics & Virtual Reality: Served as a delegate at TISS Mumbai, exploring the role of AI and virtual reality in transforming health informatics.
- UNICEF SBCC Workshop: Participated in the Social Behavior Change Communication sensitization workshop for senior managers, focusing on effective health communication strategies.
- National Seminar on Rheumatic Heart Disease: Engaged in discussions on intervention and prevention strategies for rheumatic heart disease, sharing insights and recommendations.
- National Child Health Review cum Workshop (2017): Delegated by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to contribute to strategic planning and reviews of child health initiatives.
- Health Systems Strengthening Annual CME and Workshop: Participant and presenter at PGIMER Chandigarh and AHSAS, discussing health system strengthening strategies and outcomes.
- ICT Applications and e-Governance Workshop: Attended a workshop organized by the National Institute of Rural Development, focusing on the integration of ICT in rural health governance.
- National Early Childhood Call Center Implementation Workshop (2019): Contributed as a delegate to the planning and implementation strategies for early childhood health initiatives.
- State Representative for Ayushman Bharat - HWC Implementation (2019): Represented the state in a regional workshop on implementing the Ayushman Bharat health program.
- National Interactive Workshop on Health & Nutrition (2017): Participated and presented on policy changes in child health programs, discussing strategies and recommendations with national stakeholders.
International appearances
- International Child Health Summit (2019): Participated as an organizing member, contributing to discussions on child health policies and best practices, fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals.
- Paper Presentation at International Conference on “Care for Older Adults Amidst COVID-19” (2022): Presented research on healthcare challenges faced by older adults during the pandemic, facilitating dialogue among international experts at the event organized by IIMAD and Edith Cowan University.
- Global Clubfoot Conference (2017): Participated in discussions focusing on birth defects in children, contributing insights on healthcare strategies for managing congenital conditions.
- Kerala Health International Conference (2021): Engaged in sessions on primary healthcare delivery, collaborating with global health leaders to explore sustainable practices aligned with the SDGs.
- Collaboration with Children’s Heart Link: Worked on establishing a comprehensive care model for congenital heart disease management, enhancing service delivery and outcomes for affected children.
Memberships and licenses
- Life member - Indian Medical Association
- Life member - Indian Public Health Association
- Member - Epidemiology Foundation of India
- Life member - Administrative Staff college of India Association (ASCI)
- Member - Association for Health Systems strengthening (AHSAS)
- Kerala Medical Council Registration - 45415
- Ayushman Bharat Healthcare provider ID - 27-1514-8364-1528
Timeline
State Nodal Officer
PM Ayushman Bharat Infrastructure Mission
10.2024 - Current
State Urban Health Manager
National Health Mission Kerala
01.2019 - 01.2020
District Program Manager
National Health Mission Trivandrum Kerala
01.2018 - 01.2021
State Nodal Officer RBSK -AK
National Health Mission Kerala
01.2017 - 01.2018
District Program Manager
National Health Mission Alappuzha Kerala
01.2016 - 01.2018
Assistant Surgeon (Medical Practitioner cum Hospital Administrator)
Taluk Hospital Chettikad, Health Services Department Government of Kerala
01.2013 - 01.2016
Medical Practitioner
Secondary level Health Centre Pulluvila Trivandrum Kerala
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Management training on Leadership in Urban Healthcare from Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA)
- Management Development Programme for Senior Officers” Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI)
- Diploma in Health Economics and Insurance from Indian Institute of Skill Development Training|(IISDT)
Master’s in Public Health (MPH) -
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute For Medical Sciences And Technology, Kerala
Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Quality Management -
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management -
The ICFAI University, Tripura
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram
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