Dr. Aysha Manika K A

Senior Medical Officer with over 13 years of experience in clinical services and public health, currently serving at Airport Health Organization, Cochin. Skilled in disease surveillance, airport health operations, regulatory compliance, and emergency response. Adept at managing public health programs, interdepartmental coordination, and digital health systems.Active involvement in national health campaigns and port-of-entry preparedness.

• Date of Joining Central Health Services: 03.02.2017
• Mode of Entry: UPSC, CMSE 2015 Batch GDMO Sub Cadre.
• Present Place of Posting: Airport Health Organization, Cochin
• Date of Posting at Present Station:12.04.2021
• Previous Postings: CGHS Bengaluru

Trainings

• Foundation Training Programmed for GDMO at NIHFW, New Delhi-2018
• Induction Training Programme for FSO, NABM, Bhuwaneshwar, Odisha-2022
• Need Based Training For Regulatory Officers of DGHS-2023
• Training Programme on Public Procurement at AJNIFM, Faridabad-2023
• Management of Radiological and Nuclear Emergencies through Skill Based Training at Kakrapar Atomic Power Station, Surat-2024

Workshops and Conferences

• Annual PoEs Review Meeeting at Chandigarh-2021
• 3 Day entomology workshop for field staff-2023
• Central District Nodal Officer for VBSY-2024
• Central Nodal Officer for 100 Day TB Campaign-2024
• Central Observer NABM, FMGE-2024
• BLS training as first responders-2024
• E-Bill Training at PAO Chennai-2025

• Conducted data analysis and implemented tech-driven surveillance strategies, including piloting Epicollect 5 at APHO Cochin.
• Led staff training, motivation, and coordinated multiple office-level administrative workflows including PFMS, legal cell matters, budgeting, recruitment, GeM procurement, and tender processing.
• Played a proactive role in the design planning of the proposed APHO building and SOP development for Haj Operations as per MoHFW advisories.
• Successfully organized and managed training programs, including a 3-day residential entomology workshop for field workers.
• Coordinated key projects such as Mission Kaveri at CIAL,,Kuwait HUM Clearance of Indian nationals-A humanitarian project, establishment of APHO Kannur, and conducted the first JPHSC meeting with local civic bodies.
• Assisted in annual budget planning, medical claim processing, and administrative tasks under the guidance of senior officials.
• Temporarily led APHO Cochin operations during delegated in-charge tenure, building confidence and handling challenges effectively with team support.
• Active participation and member of the Committees for Yellow Fever Manual preparation,PHECP preparation

I hereby declare that all the information given above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.