Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Internship
Languages
References
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Dr. RESHMA KAUR

Chandigarh

Summary

Healthcare Professional with over 4 years of experience of successfully managing and implementing Public health projects under International and National NGOs across various states of India. Highly-motivated researcher with desire to take on new challenges. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Associate

Indian School of Business
Chandigarh
12.2023 - Current
  • Liasoning with State officers and MOHFW, for securing timely permissions for on ground implementation of research activities.
  • Facilitated on ground preparation in 4 districts of Punjab
  • Initiation and monitoring of RCT in all study districts.
  • liasioning with district health authorities to facilitate RCT activities.
  • Conducted literature reviews to identify gaps in existing knowledge and inform project objectives.
  • Provided guidance on best practices for data collection and analysis.
  • Designed survey instruments and questionnaires to obtain desired research data.
  • Supported other researchers in study- and project-related activities.
  • Supported field research projects of large scope and complexity under guidance of leadership.
  • Developed plans to execute agreed-upon research activities within budget and time requirements.
  • Developed and implemented research protocols for clinical trials.

Project Coordinator

ActionAid
Derabassi, Mohali
03.2022 - 10.2023
  • Liasoning with district authorities to provide essential services to the refugee community
  • Mapping of various stakeholders to ensure access to basic services to the refugee community
  • Ensure protection of Human Rights of all the members of the refugee community in the project area
  • Tracking of issues faced by the Refugee community and ensuring solution for same in coordination with the authorities, community and other stakeholders
  • Preparation of Monthly community based activities to improve inclusiveness with the local community
  • On ground execution of PIP in accordance with the on ground situation, Monitoring and Evaluation of activities to ensure compliance to PIP
  • Training and Monitoring of Subordinates and Field Staff
  • Preparation of Monthly reports and presentations for the reporting managers and Funding Agencies regarding the project progress and updates.

Course Coordinator

PGIMER
Chandigarh
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Oversee the Course program by micro planning and liasoning level
  • Report preparation and presentation
  • Manages the growth, development, implementation, promotion, and administration of courses including: preparing administrative guidelines, presenting course proposals, planning and overseeing the production of new courses, coordinating contracts for new programming, and coordinating with academic departments and various other stakeholders
  • Provides oversight and monitoring of courses throughout the instructional period by responding to student and faculty issues, adjusting delivery as warranted based on participant feedback and faculty requests, communicating with partners delivering the courses
  • Ensure quality during delivery of the courses
  • Preparation of final course report and publishing of Course compendium.

Program Officer

Antara Foundation
Betul, Madhya Pradesh
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Coordination with government officials of health and ICDS department for timely implementation of project activities
  • Training and capacity building of FLWs and supervisors and various officials of health and ICDS department
  • Facilitation of data integration and correction process of ICDS through trainings
  • Identification of various issues related to maternal and child health and nutrition service provision at both facility and community level.

Project Manager

Smile Foundation
Sangrur, Punjab
09.2019 - 12.2020
  • Timely initiated the Nutrition Enhancement Project in Sangrur district of Punjab by successfully obtaining permissions from District administrative heads by effective liasoning and presenting the Project plans and expected outcomes in an effective manner
  • Managed all phases of project from baseline study to project implementation
  • Identified plans and resources (on ground team, Vendors, Public and private stakeholders) required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints
  • Developed executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement for upper management and evaluation team of Project Funding agencies/organization
  • (PepsiCo)
  • Organized health camps in target locations
  • Modified and directed project plans as per useful inferences drawn from data obtained from project activities to meet organizational and Donor needs
  • Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance
  • Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating with vendor and service contracts to drive savings
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with vendors and stakeholders to manage timely delivery of project output
  • Contributed in management and improvement of Project Monitoring mobile applications by providing feedback and dashboard maintenance
  • Organized capacity building sessions for various stakeholders and internal project staff as per project needs
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoint.

District Technical Officer-Facility

CARE India
Madhubani, Bihar
  • Data management and utilization for decision making at district level
  • Organized training and capacity building meetings for subordinates
  • Internal team management and monitoring
  • Documentation and report making of on ground activities
  • Provided technical support to the RCH wing of all the public healthcare centers under the designated district
  • Participated and provided inputs in monthly quality improvement Meetings at district and block level meetings with government counterparts.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Research And Pharmacovigilance

DBU
Gobindgarh

PG Diploma in Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance -

Desh Bhagat University

MHA -

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

B.A.M.S -

Government Ayurvedic College

Skills

  • Project management
  • Team management
  • Primary data collection and analysis
  • Secondary literature review
  • Program implementation at state level
  • MS-Office
  • Data Collection
  • Research Planning
  • Fieldwork experience
  • Documentation skills
  • Protocol development

Certification

Certificate course in Advanced Excel

Clinical trials Data management and Quality assurance

CITI program -Social and behavioral responsible conduct of Research

Accomplishments

Successfully organized and managed drives for Essential kit distribution funded by PepsiCo during the peak period of COVID-19 situation and received appreciation letter from Administrative officials for effectively reaching out hundreds of families in need.

Internship

  • Navi Mumbai municipal corporation, Mumbai, A comparative study of Challenges faced while utilization of maternal health services by Migrant and non- migrant women under Sanpada PHC, Mumbai
  • Lok Biradari Prakalp, Hemalkasa, Evaluation of the community health program initiated by lok Biradari Prakalp, Challenges related to human resources faced by lok Biradari Prakalp and strategies adopted for same.

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Marathi
  • Punjabi

References

Vivek Asrekar, Project Manager, Smile Foundation, 7715041066

Timeline

Research Associate

Indian School of Business
12.2023 - Current

Project Coordinator

ActionAid
03.2022 - 10.2023

Course Coordinator

PGIMER
08.2021 - 01.2022

Program Officer

Antara Foundation
05.2021 - 07.2021

Project Manager

Smile Foundation
09.2019 - 12.2020

District Technical Officer-Facility

CARE India

Master of Science - Clinical Research And Pharmacovigilance

DBU

PG Diploma in Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance -

Desh Bhagat University

MHA -

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

B.A.M.S -

Government Ayurvedic College
Dr. RESHMA KAUR