DR PREMNATH A
Chennai
Summary
I am a seasoned medical professional with over 14 years of experience in occupational and industrial health. My commitment is to enhance workplace health standards and advocate for preventive healthcare. I have a proven track record of leading health initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving community health projects. I am keen on furthering my impact within this domain by leveraging my skills and knowledge.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Medical Officer
Ashok Leyland Ltd Foundry Unit
Chennai
04.2018 - Current
- Covid pandemic managed by safe workforce health care support
- Upgraded Occupational Health Centre with advanced medical infrastructure
- Achieved 100% occupational health surveillance coverage for 3 consecutive years
- Increased Health Index from 50% to 75% by implementing health promotion strategies
- Digitalization of OHC operations in pace.
Factory Medical Officer
Indian Additives Limited
Chennai
04.2018 - 03.2019
- General administration and discipline of the Medical Department taken care
- Amended new Occupational Health Centre with transition to advanced set-up meeting TNFR inclusions
- Personal monitoring system (H2S detector) recommended
- Mock drills conducted for preparedness assessment.
Mines Medical Officer
Vedanta Ltd - Sesa Goa Iron Ore
Goa/Tuticorin
06.2014 - 05.2018
- Provided health services as per DGMS regulations
- Conducted health awareness programs and blood donation camps
- Managed diagnosis and treatment for various occupational health diseases and casualty.
Factory Medical Officer
Murugappa Groups - TIDC
Chennai
04.2013 - 05.2014
- Conducted OHSAS 18001 audits in compliance with occupational health requirements
- Participated in employee health care follow-ups
- Established auditing protocols for shop floors.
Factory Medical Officer
Visteon Automotives and Sterlite Copper
Chennai
07.2012 - 03.2013
- Employee wellbeing programs implemented and maintained
- Ensuring employees fitness for work
- Shop floor visits and food hygiene practices improved
- Coordination of first aid team, training, and first aid boxes maintenance.
Casualty Medical Officer
Vinayaka Missions Chennai Hospital
Chennai
05.2011 - 01.2012
- Managed casualty and outpatient cases in emergency situations.
Resident Medical Officer
K.M.Nallasamy Hospital
Erode
10.2009 - 12.2010
- Managed medical emergencies and dialysis treatments.
Education
Master Medicine (Family Medicine) -
Christian Medical College, Vellore
Vellore01.2016
PGCCIH [Associate Fellowship in Industrial Health] - Industrial Health
SPH - School of Public Health, S.R.M Medical College
Chennai02.2012
M.B.B.S. -
The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Perundurai Medical College & Hospital
Perundurai, Erode09.2009
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Emotional resilience
- Organizational skills
- Counseling skills
- Excel
- Empathy
Certification
- Certifications from S.R.M Medical College, Chennai Basic Life Support, Advance Cardiac Life Support, Critical care in Clinical Toxicology
- CCEBDM Course from PHFI Evidence based Diabetes course 2015-2016, recognized by International Diabetes Federation & Dr.Mohan's Academy.
Accomplishments
- Occupational Health Surveillance Excellence
- Achieved significant improvements in health promotion and surveillance within the organizations worked in.
- Health Surveillance Excellence
- Achieved 100% health surveillance for recent 3 years at Ashok Leyland.
- Improved Health Index
- Increased Health Index by 25% at Ashok Leyland Ltd.
- Health Awareness Programs
- Conducted 50+ successful health awareness programs at Vedanta Ltd.
- Achieved audit compliance for ISO 45001 & OHSAS 18001 standards
Projects
Ergonomic Study, Chennai, 01/2011, 02/2012, Project aiming to address ergonomic issues affecting drivers. Conducted ergonomic study on low back pain among drivers. Submitted findings to the Ministry of Labor, India.
Passions
- Community Health Services
- Engaging in community healthcare through periodic health camps to address non-communicable diseases.
Affiliations
- Invented upgraded Occupational Health Centres at three different Organizations i worked with recognitions.
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Beginner
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Medical Officer
Ashok Leyland Ltd Foundry Unit
04.2018 - Current
Factory Medical Officer
Indian Additives Limited
04.2018 - 03.2019
Mines Medical Officer
Vedanta Ltd - Sesa Goa Iron Ore
06.2014 - 05.2018
Factory Medical Officer
Murugappa Groups - TIDC
04.2013 - 05.2014
Factory Medical Officer
Visteon Automotives and Sterlite Copper
07.2012 - 03.2013
Casualty Medical Officer
Vinayaka Missions Chennai Hospital
05.2011 - 01.2012
Resident Medical Officer
K.M.Nallasamy Hospital
10.2009 - 12.2010
- Certifications from S.R.M Medical College, Chennai Basic Life Support, Advance Cardiac Life Support, Critical care in Clinical Toxicology
- CCEBDM Course from PHFI Evidence based Diabetes course 2015-2016, recognized by International Diabetes Federation & Dr.Mohan's Academy.
Master Medicine (Family Medicine) -
Christian Medical College, Vellore
PGCCIH [Associate Fellowship in Industrial Health] - Industrial Health
SPH - School of Public Health, S.R.M Medical College
M.B.B.S. -
The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Perundurai Medical College & Hospital
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