Inchara Hegde
Bangalore
Summary
Public Health graduate with experience in healthcare research, epidemiological assessment, and healthcare systems analysis. Skilled in quantitative and qualitative research, secondary and primary data analysis, observational study design, literature review, SWOT analysis, and structured reporting. Experienced in translating healthcare data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations for healthcare delivery, population health management, and value-based care initiatives.
Overview
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6
Certifications
Work History
Public Health Intern - Epidemiology and Health Systems Assessment
District Health and Family Welfare Office
Udupi
- Contributed to communicable disease outbreak investigation (Cholera) under structured surveillance systems
- Participated in epidemiological data collection, case tracking, and reporting
- Conducted field-level data validation and verification
- Supported SWOT-style situational analysis and benchmarking of local healthcare programs
- Assisted in evaluating healthcare delivery models and public health intervention outcomes
- Synthesized primary and secondary data to generate actionable insights for population health improvement
Master's Thesis - Quantitative Observational Case Study
Udupi District
- Designed and conducted a quantitative observational study involving over 100 participants
- Developed structured data collection tools and conducted primary interviews
- Performed secondary research through peer-reviewed journals, policy guidelines, and global healthcare reports
- Conducted descriptive and inferential statistical analysis using Jamovi and R
- Identified determinants influencing medication adherence in chronic disease management
- Synthesized findings into system-level recommendations for improving patient outcomes and value-based care
- Developed analytical framework for assessment of patient adherence patterns
- Prepared structured executive-level presentation and report
- Presented research findings at an international Global Health Symposium
Assistant Medical Officer
New Medical Centre
Kundapura
- Managed OPD, IPD, and ICU patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
- Provided emergency and critical care, stabilizing acutely ill patients.
- Conducted daily rounds and monitored clinical progress.
- Supervised nursing and paramedical staff and ensured protocol adherence.
- Maintained medical records and followed standard treatment guidelines.
- Communicated care plans to patients and caregivers.
- Coordinated referrals and multidisciplinary care.
- Participated in training of junior staff and hospital quality initiatives.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) -
Prasanna School of Public Health
Manipal Academy Of Higher EducationBachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery -
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Skills
- Secondary Research
- Primary Data Collection and Analysis
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
- Observational Study Design
- Case Study Methodology
- Healthcare Industry and Systems Analysis
- Population Health Research and Chronic Disease Management
- SWOT and Program Evaluation
- Trend Analysis and Benchmarking of Healthcare Programs
- Epidemiological Surveillance and Data Validation
- Statistical Analysis using R and Jamovi
- Data Cleaning
- Descriptive Analysis
- Reporting using Microsoft Excel
- Research Reporting
- Executive-Level Presentations
- R for Statistical Analysis
- Jamovi Statistical Software
- Microsoft Excel for Data Management and Descriptive Analysis
- Research Documentation
- Analytical Reporting
Languages
- English
- Kannada
- Hindi
- Tulu
Global And Interdisciplinary Engagement
- Collaborated with exchange students from Canada, Finland, and other institutions on healthcare system and environmental health research
- Co-developed analytical frameworks for system-level evaluation and strategic recommendations
- Participated in interdisciplinary discussions on One Health, population health management, and healthcare transformation
- Delivered structured research presentations to academic and professional audiences
Certification
Foundations of Global Health I (Policy Analysis) & II (Proposal Writing) - Maastricht University, Netherlands
Timeline
Public Health Intern - Epidemiology and Health Systems Assessment
District Health and Family Welfare Office
Master's Thesis - Quantitative Observational Case Study
Assistant Medical Officer
New Medical Centre
Master of Public Health (MPH) -
Prasanna School of Public Health
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery -
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences