Rameez Saidarakath
BDS, MPH
Kannur,Kerala
Summary
As a dedicated Public Health professional with a specialization in Epidemiology, I'm passionate about improving community well-being through strategic planning and health initiatives. With over 4 years of experience in both public and private sectors, I've honed the skills in disease surveillance, project management, and health promotion. From leading COVID-19 response teams to managing global health projects, the journey has been driven by a commitment to making a positive impact.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Program Manager - Global Health
Blackfrog Technologies Private Limited
10.2022 - Current
- Successfully oversee ongoing projects in alignment with project objectives, ensuring strict adherence to timelines, timely report submissions, and meticulous tracking of project budgets
- Develop compelling grant proposals, compile technical reports, and author scientific documents
- Engage with communities, providing training and fostering capacity building initiatives
- Conduct research, drive innovation and product enhancement, actively seeking out new technologies to meet evolving market demands
- Contribute to the company's understanding of prevailing health policies, supporting efforts to remain current with industry regulations
- Foster productive relationships with government and other relevant entities to facilitate the seamless operation of public-private partnership (PPP) initiatives
- Undertake extensive travel to diverse locations, including India and Africa, for stakeholder engagement, healthcare worker training, and business development activities.
Project Technical Assistant
National Institute of Epidemiology - Indian Council of Medical Research
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Prepared facility facility-wise summary report of the district to share the progress, challenges, and actions required for the improvement of the IHCI (India Hypertension Control Initiative) program
- Review on antihypertensive drug availability, demand, supply, and indenting process
- Support and training of NCD nurse/Faculty nurse and other health workers
- Coordinated with field health workers to spread awareness on hypertension management among the population and defaulter's retrieval.
Epidemiologist
National Health Mission
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Performed daily compilation, validation, and analysis of COVID-19 Surveillance data
- Monitored the district-wise trend of COVID-19 across the state to implement preventive actions
- Monitored and analyzed the status of COVID-19 infrastructure and its availability in the state
- Analyzed various epidemiological and health system indicators to produce a daily bulletin to be published at the state level
- Preparation of daily reports and executive summaries for the Chief Minister's review meetings on COVID-19.
Team leader - COVID Brigade
National Health Mission
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked as team leader at the District COVID-19 Control Cell
- Organized COVID-19 testing camps at various locations in the district
- Coordinated and executed Infection control activities, specimen transportation, maintenance of records, and daily activities of the unit
- Performed and supervised COVID-19 Swab collection, storage, and transportation.
Dental Surgeon
Dental Specialty Clinic
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Diagnosed and treated various oral diseases, conditions, and abnormalities
- Educated patients on preventive care and post-treatment instructions
- Performed specialized dental procedures and emergency care for patients
- Worked collaboratively with dental assistants, hygienists, and administrative staff.
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Karnataka, India 07.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
Azeezia College of Dental Sciences And Research
Kerala, India 03.2010 - 06.2016
Skills
Project management
Disease Surveillance and monitoring
Statistical tools and software
Teamwork and adaptability
Interpersonal communication
Training and capacity building
Internship
- Directorate of Health Services, Kerala, India
- Azeezia College of Dental Sciences and Research, Kerala, India
Publications
A study on occupational health hazards among tobacco workers in Kannur district, Kerala' - International Journal of Scientific Research
References
- Mr. Mayur U Shetty, CEO, Blackfrog Technologies, Karnataka, India, (+91)7760890891, mayurshetty@blackfrog.in
- Dr. Ajan M J, Assistant Director, Health and Family Welfare Department, Directorate of Health Services, Kerala, India, (+91)8075031197, Ajanmj@gmail.com
- Dr. Lakshmi G.G, State Epidemiologist, Directorate of Health Services, Kerala, India, (+91)9496357156, gglakshmi84@gmail.com
- Dr. Prakash Narayanan, Associate Professor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, India, (+91)9686570750, Prakash.nvp@manipal.edu
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information given above is true to the best of my knowledge
Trainingcertificates
- Health Research Fundamentals: By ICMR - National Institute of Epidemiology
- COVID-19 Learn and Lead: By ICMR- National Institute of Epidemiology
- Essential Epidemiological Tools in Public Health Practice - By John Hopkins University
- Emerging Respiratory Viruses including Covid-19; Methods for Detection, Prevention, Response and Control- By WHO
- Certificate of participation - 'Annual Conference of Society for Evidence-Based Healthcare- EBMCON-2019'.
- Certificate of participation in seminar-'Designer drugs; An escalating public health challenge-2019'
- Certificate for attending 'Global Health Symposium-2019', at Manipal Academy of Higher Education
- Certificate from NVBDCP Karnataka for providing a public awareness campaign on dengue prevention and control.
Volunteer Experience
- Participated as a delegate in 'Sankalp Africa Summit' in Nairobi, Kenya, March 2023
- Participated as a delegate in 'Global South-South Summit' in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 2024
Timeline
Program Manager - Global Health
Blackfrog Technologies Private Limited
10.2022 - Current
Project Technical Assistant
National Institute of Epidemiology - Indian Council of Medical Research
05.2022 - 07.2022
Epidemiologist
National Health Mission
06.2021 - 04.2022
Team leader - COVID Brigade
National Health Mission
09.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
07.2018 - 08.2020
Dental Surgeon
Dental Specialty Clinic
08.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
Azeezia College of Dental Sciences And Research
03.2010 - 06.2016
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