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Dr Harpreet Kaur

New Delhi

Summary

An accomplished public health professional and writer, with extensive experience in Project Management, Public Health writing, Clinical Research & Monitoring & Evaluation. Successfully led large-scale health initiatives with USAID, UNICEF, MAMC and other prominent organizations, showcasing expertise in writing & documentation, clinical trials, site initiation & establishment, data management, stakeholder engagement, capacity building and policy analysis.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Research & Communications Freelance Writer

Freelancing
11.2023 - Current
  • Writing high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
  • Organizing material to operational and clinical research and complete writing tasks.
  • Utilizing exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Following policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.

USAID IDDS Program Coordinator

USAID INFECTIOUS DISEASE DETECTION AND SURVEILLANCE (IDDS) AT ICF INCORPORATED LLC
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • Spearheaded the establishment and monitoring of a site in Hisar, Haryana, implementing the 'One Stop TB/DR-TB diagnostic solution' model for 15,000 patients enhancing Public Private Partnership
  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative research, developed research methodology, study designs, RFPs, data analysis and documenting project reports, case studies, manuscripts, and presentations, and M&E data
  • Coordinated project reviews, baseline, midterm and final evaluations, site monitoring visits with USAID, CTD and IQVIA for review and source data verification
  • Led a team of six to analyze and review TB patients' data, identifying errors and ensuring timely data entry and query resolution.

Senior Project Manager

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE, MAULANA AZAD MEDICAL COLLEGE
09.2020 - 08.2022
  • Implemented and monitored a $6,70,300 multicentric clinical trial project focused on Demographic and Health Surveillance (DHS)
  • Led a team of 25, collaborating with government agencies and industry partners-BIRAC, THSTI and INCLEN to ensure effective planning and implementation
  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative research, documenting progress reports, site follow-up letters, SOPs and eCRFs according to GCP guidelines, case studies, research protocols, maintaining Investigators Site Files, Risk Management Plans and Institutional Ethical clearance
  • Prepared and documented safety statements, risk management plans, and other safety evaluations
  • Developed and monitored project log frames and performance indicators
  • Spearheaded initiation of Investigator Site operations, ensuring compliance across all phases, including capacity building in e-CRF, community engagement, and readiness activities
  • Managed financial aspects and coordinated logistics distribution effectively.

Project Coordinator

NQOCN, INDIA AND UNICEF, MADHYA PRADESH
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Implementation of Government of India LaQshya- Quality Improvement initiative in Madhya Pradesh
  • Liaising and close coordination with the State NHM officials (MD NHM, DD Maternal and Child health), UNICEF Madhya Pradesh and health facility officials (Civil surgeon, Nodal officers).

Technical Expert

UNICEF
07.2019 - 12.2019
  • Liaising and Coordination with government counterparts-District magistrate, Civil Surgeon, District Immunization officer, District Programme managers in Bihar
  • Technical support for LaQshya mentoring visits for hospital quality accreditation and monitoring of routine immunization
  • Capacity building of 1000 ASHA and AWWs on prevention and management of Pneumonia and Diarrhoea
  • Supported districts in roll out of new MCP card and Home-Based Young Child (HBYC) care program
  • Conducted workshops and training sessions, enhancing the capacity of health workers in research documentation and reporting
  • Developed training feedback, evaluation, or assessment tools.

Research Assistant

UNICEF, BIHAR
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Achieved 70% increase in the Institutional delivery rate and Female admission rate of SNCU graduates
  • Conducted workshops and training sessions, using the Safe Delivery App (SDA) enhancing the capacity of health workers in research documentation and reporting
  • Developed training feedback, evaluation, or assessment tools.

Internship

WHITE RIBBON ALLIANCE, INDIA AT GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Quantitative and Qualitative data collection and analysis
  • Contributing to publications on maternity care.

House to house dengue surveillance

NVBDCP, CHANDIGARH
08.2017

Internship

HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
01.2016 - 01.2017

Education

Master of Public Health -

POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH
CHANDIGARH, INDIA
01.2019

Bachelor of Dental Surgery - undefined

HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
SHIMLA, HIMACHAL PRADESH
01.2017

Skills

  • Project Management & Implementation
  • Strategic planning
  • Clinical Trials and Monitoring
  • Data Management and Analysis
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Research
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Report writing and Research articles
  • Policy Review and Analysis

Certification

  • Quality Improvement in Healthcare (including QI and Patient safety)
  • COVID-19: Operational Planning Guidelines
  • POCQI (Point of care Quality Improvement)
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
  • Training of Trainers Program on Establishment of Demographic and Health Surveillance (DHS) site
  • HBYC (Home based Young Child Care) State level training
  • LaQshya mentoring program
  • FBNC Hands on training and IDCF and IAPPD Training

Publications

  • Kaur H, Halder P, Srivastava R, Singh T, Khanna P.Assessment of quality of mid-day meal in Khamanon, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. Int J Community Med Public Health2024;11:2852-8. doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20241849
  • Kaur, H., Halder, P., Srivastava, R., Singh, T., & Khanna, P. (2024). Dietary habits and nutritional status of upper primary school children covered under Mid-Day Meal scheme in rural Punjab. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 11(7), 2859–2865. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20241850
  • Sharma N, Basu S, Manna S, et al. (April 23, 2022) Health-Seeking Behaviour for Childhood Ailments in Caregivers of Under- Five Children in an Urban Resettlement Colony in Delhi, India. Cureus 14(4): e24404. doi:10.7759/cureus.24404
  • Sharma N, Basu S, Manna S, et al. (April 23, 2022) Perceptions of Good Health and Impact of COVID-19 Among Adolescents in a Low-Income Urban Agglomerate in Delhi, India: A Qualitative Study. Cureus 14(4): e24425. doi:10.7759/cucureus.2442
  • Rajesh Raju, Banuru Muralidhara Prasad, Umesh Alavadi, et al. (August 31, 2023) Experience of "One Stop TB Diagnostic Solution" Model in Engaging a Private Laboratory for End-to-End Diagnostic Services in the National TB Elimination Program in Hisar, India. Diagnostics 2023, 13(17), 2823; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics13172823.

Timeline

Medical Research & Communications Freelance Writer

Freelancing
11.2023 - Current

USAID IDDS Program Coordinator

USAID INFECTIOUS DISEASE DETECTION AND SURVEILLANCE (IDDS) AT ICF INCORPORATED LLC
08.2022 - 10.2023

Senior Project Manager

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE, MAULANA AZAD MEDICAL COLLEGE
09.2020 - 08.2022

Project Coordinator

NQOCN, INDIA AND UNICEF, MADHYA PRADESH
01.2020 - 09.2020

Technical Expert

UNICEF
07.2019 - 12.2019

Research Assistant

UNICEF, BIHAR
01.2019 - 06.2019

Internship

WHITE RIBBON ALLIANCE, INDIA AT GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE
06.2018 - 08.2018

House to house dengue surveillance

NVBDCP, CHANDIGARH
08.2017

Internship

HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
01.2016 - 01.2017

Master of Public Health -

POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH

Bachelor of Dental Surgery - undefined

HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
Dr Harpreet Kaur