Dr. Vineet Kumar

Key Responsibilities

As a Public Health Officer in District Shimla, I have been entrusted with the planning, coordination, and implementation of key national public health programs, including the National TB Elimination Program (NTEP), the National Immunization Program (NIP), and the National Mental Health Program (NMHP). My role involves strategic oversight, capacity building, data management, and close collaboration with stakeholders to ensure effective healthcare delivery across the district.

• Program Management:
  Oversee the district-level execution of NTEP, NIP, and NMHP in alignment with national and state guidelines. Coordinate with block-level officers and health workers to ensure effective program delivery.
• Monitoring and Supervision:
  Conduct routine field visits to healthcare facilities and outreach sites to supervise program activities, assess service delivery quality, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Training and Capacity Building:
  Organize and conduct training sessions for health staff, frontline workers, and community volunteers on tuberculosis control, immunization protocols, and mental health awareness.
  Facilitate workshops and refresher courses to build capacity and improve program outcomes.
• Community Awareness & Engagement:
  Lead health promotion and awareness campaigns focused on TB prevention, routine immunization, and mental health destigmatization.
  Collaborate with local bodies, schools, and NGOs to expand community outreach and increase public participation.
• Data Management & Reporting:
  Ensure accurate and timely data entry on national health portals including Nikshay, Uwin, eVIN, CoWIN, and mental health data systems.
  Analyze program data to identify trends, monitor performance indicators, and submit periodic reports to district and state authorities.
• Intersectional Coordination:
  Liaise with departments like education, social welfare, and Panchayati Raj to integrate public health initiatives and strengthen multi-sectoral support.
• Educated the general public on various health-related topics through presentations at schools, community centers, or other settings where groups convene regularly.