Dr.Gurusanganabasava Hawaldar

Academics and Research:

• Completed dissertation work, which was a community-based cross-sectional study on unintentional injuries among the elderly in rural areas of Hooghly District.
• Involved in undergraduate teaching and the Family Adoption Program at the Department of Community Medicine, NRS Medical College and Hospital.
• Conducted Community level entomological surveys, dietary surveys, village health talks, community engagement activities including IEC material preparation
• Actively participated in and led several activities under the unique Village Adoption Program and community diagnosis conducted under AIIHPH,Kolkata
• Facilitated National level workshops on Community Based Participatory Actions Research and Capacity Building Training for Public Health Emergencies
• Presented papers and won awards at several national conferences

Field work:

• Provided comprehensive services in NCD clinics.
• Served in the Hooghly District CMOH Office under the DRP program, conducted outbreak investigations, and was involved in various activities, including the training of healthcare workers, NQAS, and Telemedicine.
• Worked as a WHO external monitor under NPSP
• Worked as External Monitor for MRVC campaign

Training:

• Certified IYCF Counseling Specialist (trained under the MAA program)
• Trained in Medical Ethics and Good Clinical Practice
• Certified BCLS, CCLS Provider (IRCF)