Lalita Kumari

A dedicated professional with a Bachelor's degree in Biosciences and a Master's degree in Healthcare Management, I have a strong foundation in both the scientific and administrative aspects of healthcare. My expertise includes understanding complex healthcare systems, utilizing data for decision-making, and managing multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. I am passionate about combining my scientific knowledge with leadership and management skills to contribute to innovative solutions in healthcare. Eager to advance in roles that bridge healthcare management with emerging technologies, I aim to contribute to the improvement of healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

• Foundations for Excellence in Teaching Online, Arizona State University, 02/01/22
• Transitioning your learning experience online, Loyola University Maryland, 02/01/22
• Strengthening Community Health Workers Programs, Harvard University edx, 06/01/20

1. Rapid ethnography of breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices. 2022

• Part of a research project conducted under the leadership of Dr. Monica Lakhanpaul from University College of London in co-ordination with Poornima University India.
• The project focus on infant and young child feeding practices across the rural, urban and tribal setting in order to understand how infants and young children develop food preferences in the context of nutrition transition in India.

2. Global School Health Survey (GSHS)- by World Health Organisation in co-ordination with Poornima University, India, 2022

• The project aimed to address data gaps in adolescent risk and protective factors and school policies. Aimed at improving the collection of information on adolescent physical activity.
• Supported behaviour change through engagement of adolescent and relevant local stakeholders using health data for programming and policy formulation.

3. India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI)

• The India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) is a statewide program launched to tackle hypertension in Maharashtra through public health facilities, focusing on providing accessible, standardized, and patient-centric care.
• The program operates with the goal of reducing the prevalence and impact of hypertension by ensuring that all patients receive appropriate treatment, regular monitoring, and lifestyle support.

4. Diabetes Control project under National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS), as part of National Health Mission (NHM).

• The programme focusses on strengthening infrastructure, human resource development, health promotion & awareness generation for prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), early diagnosis, management and referral to an appropriate level of healthcare facility for treatment.

5. Healthy Food under Eat Right India campaign

• The Eat Right India campaign aims to create a culture of safe, healthy, and sustainable food for all.
• Designed and implemented healthy food program campaigns for school health programs under Eat Right India campaign.

• Purohit, A., Nayak, P., Kumari, L., et al., Webinar - Is the world experiencing dual pandemics - COVID and mental Health? Let's talk Positive., IJPHRD-Peer reviewed, 14, 1, 01/01/23
• Rana, R., Bera, O.P., Kumari, L., Prevalence of the Non-Communicable disease triad in hilly state of Uttarakhand: Evidences from National Family Health Surveys, Indian J Community Health, 34, 3, 01/01/22
• Manocha, A., Kumari, L., A qualitative Research on homemakers for Impact Analysis of the COVID19 Lockdown in Jabalpur District 2020, IJCRT- Peer reviewed, 8, 6, 06/01/20

• Qualified University Grant Commission's National Eligibility Test ( UGC NET) in Community Health and Social Medicine, 2021.
• National Service Scheme (NSS) Volunteer - 2 years