Dr Rahul Shrivastava
Public Health Expert
Noida
Summary
A highly skilled and dedicated Public Health expert with over 11 years of experience in healthcare research domain. Demonstrated expertise in conducting impactful research, spearheading capacity building, and driving community wellbeing. Proficient in aligning national program policies with tailored needs, Digital Health advancements using highly interactive software apps, Surveillance System, Health System Strengthening through establishment of new Institutional Research Centres/Incubation Units as per GoI norms. Acknowledged with prestigious awards in 2020 at BIRAC for pivotal contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic, including managing ground-breaking Covid-19 Vaccines/Medical Device development and establishing Clinical Trial Network sites for conduct of vaccines/drugs/therapeutic trials in India. With more than 14 scientific publications in indexed journals and a patent, awarded as Best Young Researcher (2023) for contribution in the field of epidemiological studies. Currently, leading policy-level MoHFW activities for Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN – a flagship mission recently launched by Hon'ble PM in 2023) in coordination with MoTA and its partners.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
26
26
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Consultant - Tribal Health Cell
NHSRC, Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare
New Delhi
04.2023 - Current
- Managing National programs focusing Tribal health and policy planning in close coordination with NITI Aayog and MoTA under Universal Health Coverage
- Temporospatial surveillance of health facilities/Health indicators.
- Building and promoting partnerships across organization and beyond.
- Managed grand events like G20, Mega Expo, CRM, Mission launch through PPP approach
- Implemented data-driven approaches for assessing project success, continuously refining processes based on insights gained over time.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions for various programs.
- Budget suggestions for projects, outlining financial needs, and forecasting in PIP process.
- Monitoring technology use and program functionality, updating programs and making changes to enhance output like PM JANMAN/RCH/NiKusht/Nikshay/VBSY portals.
- Identified key areas in need of improvement and implemented plans to rectify issues.
- Integrated surveillance technology and programme operations to identify targeted solutions to health issues using decentralized approach.
Senior Program Officer - Clinical Trial Network
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) – DBT
New Delhi
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Grant management of BIRAC support projects under National Biopharma Mission - Department of Biotechnology, GoI
- Development of MEL framework and adoption at SHC level including audits reports.
- Scientific communication with PMO, DBT, NTAGI, SAG, TAG, PMC, Cabinet Secy & MoHFW.
- Project progress review through milestone achievement and key deliverables with subsequent tranche releases.
- Diseases surveillance of Infectious, Communicable & Vaccine preventable diseases.
- Implementation of transforming Indian Public Health System for future pandemic preparedness and rapid response system through BIRAC supported deployed technologies.
- Close monitoring in collaboration with knowledge and technical partners to mitigate threats to project milestones and deliverables
- Through continuous efforts, availability of Country-level data on Dengue/Malaria/Chikungunya is made from 11 CTN sites spread across 9 States.
- Led cross-functional teams in successful delivery of complex projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration.
- Establishment of 35+ operational clinical sites for Clinical Trials in 20+ States worth 1500 Cr program under National Biopharma Mission and Mission COVID Suraksha
Project Manager - Pertussis Surveillance
KEM Hospital & Research Centre
Pune
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Managed multi-centric surveillance study on pertussis in infants.
- Development of digital tools at community as well as hospital level for HDSS (In-Depth network) for infectious diseases and self-reported health index.
- Management of project with National & International stakeholder engagements.
- Created effective risk management plan to assess and mitigate risks to project.
- Big data analytics with software testing and scientific writing.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining cost-effectiveness with other stakeholders.
- Developed and disseminated high impact reports that resulted in improved decision-making for adopting DPT vaccines during antenatal period and reducing IMR by 16 (2020) from 20 (2010) in Pune.
District Programme Manager - Surveillance
AARAMBH - Sightsavers' International
Bhopal
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Stakeholder coordination at State/District and National level for Eye health programme with States Health Dept/NGOs/SightSavers’ International.
- Managed digital database of beneficiaries.
- Managed grant utilization and audits.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Established robust risk mitigation strategies to safeguard against potential operational challenges or disruptions.
- Implemented innovative marketing campaigns that boosted brand awareness and generated significant adoption leads.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive district-wide plan that increased beneficiary rate by 200% within year.
Lecturer - Public Health
Padmashree School of Public Health
Bengaluru
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Grant management, proposal development and scientific communication.
- Teaching, BCC and outreach by community mobilization.
- Meeting coordination with State/Academic/National team for conferences, workshops, CMEs.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
Consultant - Oral Health
Ek Danta Dental Care
Bhopal
04.2012 - 10.2014
- Consultation and dental treatment; Outreach campaign and community mobilization.
- Assisted patients in navigating complex oral health issues, offering expert guidance and strategic recommendations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully survey the prevalence of oral health and related conditions in community.
Lecturer - Dental Science
Mansarovar Dental College & Research Centre
Bhopal
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Teaching and curriculum development; Outreach activities, ToT in collaboration with State Health Dept and Universities.
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into research and connecting material to relevant experiences.
Education
Ph.D. - Population Health Informatics
DIT University
Dehradun 01.2020 - 04.2024
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Bengaluru 04.2014 - 04.2016
Fellowship - Advanced General Education
Manipal University
Manipal 04.2001 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
Jiwaji University
Gwalior 04.2006 - 04.2012
Skills
Health Technology Assessmentundefined
Certification
Bureau for Global Health Environment Management Process Training, USAID and Johns Hopkins, Bloomberg school of public health
Awards
- Best Newcomer - KEMHRC 2018, Pune
- Best Contributor during COVID-19 Pandemic - BIRAC, NBM, 2022, New Delhi
- Best Young Researcher - 2023, New Delhi
- Best Researcher - 2023, Chennai
Publications
- Evaluating Usability of IRAIVI Pregnancy Prediction Model Using System Usability Scale, Natl J Community Med, 14, 12, 827-833, 10.55489/njcm.141220233423, Shrivastava R, Singhal M, Joshi A, Mishra N, Neeraj Kumar NK, Shrivastava R, Tipirisetty ES, Soni A, 2023
- A portrayal of the sociodemographics and optimal uptake of antenatalcare services among pregnant women of urban slums in India: an initial dataset depiction, Journal of Advanced Zoology, 44, S-2, 2480–2492, https://jazindia.com/index.php/jaz/article/view/1353, Dr. Rahul Shrivastava, Dr. Manmohan Singhal, Dr Ashish Joshi, Dr Nivedita Mishra, Neeraj Kumar Kashyap, Pragati Srivastava, Eshwar Tipirisetty, 2023
- Barriers and opportunities in utilizing maternal healthcare services during antenatal period in urban slum settings in India: A systematic review, Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 20, 101233, 10.1016/j.cegh.2023.101233, Shrivastava R, Singhal M, Joshi A, Mishra N, Agarwal A, Kumar B, 2023
- Development of an Artificial Intelligence–Guided Citizen Centric Predictive Model for the Uptake of Maternal Health Services Among Pregnant Women Living in Urban Slum Settings in India: Protocol for a Cross-sectional Study With a Mixed Methods Design, JMIR Res Protoc, 12, 10.2196/35452, Shrivastava R, Singhal M, Gupta M, Joshi A, 2023
- COVID-19 Booster Dose Coverage and Hesitancy among Older Adults in an Urban Slum and Resettlement Colony in Delhi, India, Vaccines, 11, 1177, 10.3390/vaccines11071177, Sharma N, Basu S, Lalwani H, Rao S, Malik M, Garg S, Shrivastava R, Singh MM, 2023
- Determinants of Treatment Adherence and Health Outcomes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension in a Low-Income Urban Agglomerate in Delhi, India: A Qualitative Study, Cureus, 15, 2, 10.7759/cureus.34826, Sharma N, Mariam W, Basu S, Shrivastava R, February 09, 2023
- Sero-surveillance to monitor the trend of SARS-CoV-2 infection transmission in India: Study protocol for a multi-site, community-based longitudinal cohort study, Front. Public Health, March 24, 2022, 10.3389/fpubh.2022.810
- Evaluation of covid-19 contact tracing application of India – “Aarogya setu” using system usability scale, International Journal of Scientific Research, 10.36106/ijsr
- Multicentric hospital-based surveillance of pertussis amongst infants admitted in tertiary care facilities in India, Indian paediatric journal, 58, 709-719
- Specialist to non-specialist teleconsultations in chronic respiratory disease management: A systematic review, J Glob Health, 11, 04019
- A conceptual framework for oral rehabilitation – decision support system, International Journal of Emerging Trends in Health Sciences, 4, 2, 84–92, Shrivastava R, Shrivastava N. M., Shrivastava R., Sharma R., 2020
- Epidemiology of dental health: A guidance to manage dental problems in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak in India, International Journal of Oral Health Dentistry, 6, 2, 122–125, Shrivastava R, et al., 2020
- Knowledge and practices of municipal solid waste workers: Findings from focus group discussion, Waste Management & Resource Efficiency, 2016
- A study to assess the prevalence and associated factors for musculoskeletal disorders in registered dental private practitioners in Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh, International journal (IJIRAS), 4, 1, 10-13, Shrivastava R, et al., January 2017
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-GUIDED PREDICTIVE SYSTEM FOR MATERNAL HEALTH SERVICES, 202311057563 A, 29/09/2023, 18, 9
Activities
· Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
· Delivered high-quality solutions for clients through comprehensive research and analysis of diligence trends as per norms.
Timeline
Senior Consultant - Tribal Health Cell
NHSRC, Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare
04.2023 - Current
Senior Program Officer - Clinical Trial Network
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) – DBT
09.2020 - 04.2023
Ph.D. - Population Health Informatics
DIT University
01.2020 - 04.2024
Project Manager - Pertussis Surveillance
KEM Hospital & Research Centre
07.2018 - 07.2020
District Programme Manager - Surveillance
AARAMBH - Sightsavers' International
07.2017 - 07.2018
Lecturer - Public Health
Padmashree School of Public Health
02.2017 - 07.2017
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
04.2014 - 04.2016
Lecturer - Dental Science
Mansarovar Dental College & Research Centre
07.2012 - 07.2013
Consultant - Oral Health
Ek Danta Dental Care
04.2012 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
Jiwaji University
04.2006 - 04.2012
Fellowship - Advanced General Education
Manipal University
04.2001 - 05.2015
Bureau for Global Health Environment Management Process Training, USAID and Johns Hopkins, Bloomberg school of public health
Designing HIV/AIDS prevention program for key population, USAID and Johns Hopkins, Bloomberg school of Public Health
Family planning programming, methods and Maternal health, USAID and Johns Hopkins, Bloomberg school of public Health
Clinical Research Training and Medical Education, National Institute of Health
Good clinical practice (ICH-GCP) – Clinical Trial Network, National Institute of Health
Fundamentals & Application of GIS (Geographical Information System), National Centre for Human Settlement and Environment
Protecting Human resource participants, National Institute of Health.
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