Dr Kritika Singh
Jabalpur
Summary
Results-driven Project Scientific Consultant with ICMR-NIRTH, skilled in health systems management and data analysis. Successfully optimized the National Sickle Cell Anemia elimination mission, enhancing patient screening and drug availability. Proven leadership in field research, fostering teamwork while conducting formative studies to improve healthcare delivery in Madhya Pradesh.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Scientific Consultant (Sickle Cell Anemia Project)
ICMR- NIRTH
Jabalpur
01.2025 - Current
- To undertake formative research to optimize 'National sickle cell anemia elimination mission'
- Co-development & co-implementation of the strategy with MP state government to optimize delivery of various components of mission including patient screening, awareness and drugs availability
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of the implementation strategies by public survey
- Community/patients/care giver awareness, communication channel, accessibility and utilization of health services related to Sickle Cell Anemia
- Management of Health system preparedness: Skill/knowledge, HR, supplies, equipment, training needs, record keeping (HMIS)
- Data Analysis based on Monitoring parameters in programme guidelines
- Scientific writing for the peer reviewed journals of the generated analysis
Project Research Scientist I
ICMR- NIRTH
Jabalpur
03.2023 - 12.2024
- As a Project Research Scientist, my primary responsibility was to assess the health facilities (HSC, PHC, CHC, CH and DH) of MP based on the parameters of National Essential Diagnostic List and identify the barriers
- To undertake formative research to optimize 'National Essential Diagnostic List' in various healthcare facility levels
- Travelling to 10 districts of Madhya Pradesh and analyzing the diagnostic facilities of District Hospitals (DH), Civil Hospitals (CH), Community Health Centres (CHC), Primary Health Centres (PHC) and Health Sub Centres (HSC)
- Optimizing the diagnostic facilities and identifying the barriers
- Data entry and data analysis from the various health facilities
- Organizing the tours and carrying out the administrative and logistic work
- Meetings with the health officials from the particular health centres of the different districts to facilitate the research
- Scientific research article writing
- Organizing various workshop and training sessions for health officials of various health centres
- Coordinating with headquarter team (ICMR HQ, New Delhi) for smoothness in the research conduction
Project Field Investigator
ICMR-NIRTH
Jabalpur
11.2021 - 03.2023
- As a Project field investigator, I collected, analyzed the clinical attributes and blood samples for Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) among three PVTGs in 7 districts of Central India
- The three Particular Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) included were Baiga, Bharia and Saharia
- Taking one on one interviews, clinical data and sample collection from the tribal participants of the above mentioned PVTGs
- Travelling and residing in tribal villages in the course of research
- Laboratory biochemical analysis (Lipid profile) of the samples for metabolic syndrome as per the NCEP ATP III criteria
- Data cleaning and data analysis using statistical tools like SPSS and Stata
- Scientific writing
- Logistical and administrational work for the smooth conduction of research
- Worked as team leader and managed the team of nine members during the course of research
PhD Research
RDVV
Jabalpur
11.2016 - 11.2021
- Maggot sample collection from different protected and non-protected forest areas of MP
- Molecular analysis of the samples
- DNA extraction, PCR, Electrophoresis, Sequencing of the collected samples
- Publishing the sequences in NCBI
- Phylogenetic analysis of the results
- Publishing the results
Project Field Investigator
ICMR NIRTH
Gaurella, Pendra, Marwahi
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Study planning with the administration of district Gaurella, Pendra, Marwahi (GPM), Chhattisgarh
- Coordination with district health officials, educational bodies and tribal hostels for the conduction of study
- Analysis of anemia in adolescent girls and women of the district
- Sample collection and analysis (indirect cyanmethemoglobin method)
- Analysing the results and report submission to the GPM officials
- Scientific writing with statistically evaluating the results
- Travel, field activities planning and logistical arrangement coordination
Project Field Investigator
ICMR NIRTH
Jabalpur
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Taking one on one interviews (both qualitative and quantitative interviews) with the doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians, supporting staff involved in the treatment and management of COVID-19
- Analysing the mental health and discussing the social stigma (if faced) due to working with COVID-19 patients
- Scientific writing
Guest Lecturer
Government Science College
Jabalpur
11.2016 - 08.2020
- Delivered comprehensive zoology lectures to undergraduate and graduate students.
- Conducted zoology practical sessions for undergraduate students.
- Handled assignments and evaluations.
Education
Phd - Life Sciences
RDVV
Jabalpur11.2021
MSc - Zoology
Government Science College
Jabalpur06.2015
BSc - Biotechnology
Government Science College
Jabalpur06.2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- SPSS
- Teamwork
- Leadership Skills
- Biochemical Diagnostic Techniques
- Ability to Multitask
- People management
- Wet Lab
- Data analysis
- Scientific writing
- Health systems management
- Research methodology
- Project management
- Public health advocacy
- Statistical analysis
- Logistical planning
- Experimental design
- Field research
- Literature review
- Quantitative skills
- Qualitative research
- Bioinformatics analysis
- Research design
- Laboratory management
Affiliations
- Achieved a Gold Medal in MSc (Zoology) and received the Young Scientist Award from MPCST for my contributions to scientific research and advancements in health-related studies
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading books
- Trying different cuisines
Training
- Biostatistics Training
- Sericulture Training
- Tissue Culture Training
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information in the resume is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/02/93
- Nationality: Indian
Publications
- Can the Clinical Decision Support System untangle the difficulties in the diabetes management of Indian tribes?, J Diabetes Sci Technol, 02/2024, 10.1177/19322968231222488
- Is continuous glucose monitoring feasible in tribal India?, J Diabetes Sci Technol, 11/2024, 10.1177/19322968241302056
- Convalescent millets combating non-communicable diseases., Curr Sci, 05/2024
- Unravelling prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Baiga tribe of Dindori district of central India., Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 2024, 10.1016/j.cegh.2024.101868
- Exploring the viability of newer technologies in care and management of tribal diabetes and metabolic syndrome in India., International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 04/2024, 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20240865
- Type 1 diabetes management among tribes: How virtual group appointments may be beneficial., J Diabetes Sci Technol, 04/2023, 10.1177/19322968231170889
- Metabolic syndrome in Indian tribes: Challenges to reveal its true status., Front Clin Diabetes Healthc, 2023, 10.3389/fcdhc.2023.1194471
- Prevalence of hypertension and diabetes in health workers of Jabalpur and Dindori: a brief study., International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 06/2023, 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20231616
- Pervasiveness of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease in tribal/rural populations., Int J Res Med Sci, 12/2023, 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20233743
- Benefits and harms of drug treatment for type 2 diabetes: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trial: Manifestations of Drug Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes in Tribal Settings., BMJ, 2023
- Traditional healers in South Africa: a parallel health care system: Can traditional healers be an asset to the medical community?, BMJ, 06/2022, https://www.bmj.com/content/310/6988/1182/rr-1
- Diabetic foot ulcers: Problems faced by patients from tribal and rural communities. Maggot therapy may be the key to solving this issue., BMJ, 09/2022, https://www.bmj.com/content/332/7538/407/rr
- The pathophysiology of hypertension: Micronutrients and Hypertension., BMJ, 10/2022, https://www.bmj.com/content/322/7291/912.1/rr
Awards
- Gold Medal in MSc (Zoology)
- Young Scientist Award (MPCST)
Timeline
Project Scientific Consultant (Sickle Cell Anemia Project)
ICMR- NIRTH
01.2025 - Current
Project Research Scientist I
ICMR- NIRTH
03.2023 - 12.2024
Project Field Investigator
ICMR-NIRTH
11.2021 - 03.2023
Project Field Investigator
ICMR NIRTH
10.2020 - 11.2020
Project Field Investigator
ICMR NIRTH
01.2020 - 12.2020
PhD Research
RDVV
11.2016 - 11.2021
Guest Lecturer
Government Science College
11.2016 - 08.2020
Phd - Life Sciences
RDVV
MSc - Zoology
Government Science College
BSc - Biotechnology
Government Science College
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