Shweta Arora
Mumbai
Summary
A Medical Doctor and Public Health Specialist with more than 10 years of diverse experience in health system strengthening, communicable and non-communicable disease, maternal and child health, urban and tribal health, vaccine and supply chain management, and healthcare program implementation. Proven expertise in leading large-scale health projects, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, conducting research, and training healthcare professionals. Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills, with a deep commitment to public health development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director – CSR TB Program, M&E, and Project Development
Doctors for You
04.2024 - Current
- Project lead for the Global Fund grant project on Tuberculosis (TB), overseeing a team of 140, with direct supervision of 25 human resources.
- Manage $5M grant across 5 states, focusing on TB case finding, treatment, and scaling up NAAT testing in both public and private sectors
- Oversee the development of a hub-and-spoke model for TB treatment and active case finding, in collaboration with state and central TB divisions
- Principal Investigator for ICMR-funded Comprehensive Tribal TB project, impacting 30 lakh tribal populations in 9 states
- Spearhead the Zero Dose Immunization Project in partnership with GAVI and UNICEF, enhancing vaccination coverage in underserved areas
- Lead the 100-day Campaign for providing portable X-ray services across Madhya Pradesh, increasing TB detection and treatment access by using principles of Digital Health
Senior Program Manager
Doctors for You
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Led project design, proposal development, and execution for public health programs funded by Global Fund, USAID, and UNICEF
- Managed partnerships with government bodies, funding agencies, and academic institutions to advance TB and immunization programs
- Monitored and evaluated health projects in 75 districts for private sector engagements for TB
- Worked with partners like HCL Foundation, Johnson & Johnson, Shapoorji Pallonji group for project development and implementation of various maternal and child projects, TB programs
- Facilitated technical support, capacity building, and project evaluation, resulting in improved program outcomes and operational efficiency
Senior Resident – Department of Community Medicine
Lady Hardinge Medical College
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Managed primary health care services, immunization programs, and maternal and child health services across urban and rural health centers
- Played a pivotal role in India’s nationwide Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) vaccination drive as National Assessor and State Monitor
- Led epidemiological research and data analysis, providing actionable insights for national health programs, including TB, HIV/AIDS, Covid 19 and Verbal Autopsy
- Contributed to the drafting of national policies on Universal Health Coverage and workplace health strategies
Junior Resident – Department of Community Medicine
Lady Hardinge Medical College
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Delivered outpatient care, immunization, and preventive health services for vulnerable populations
- Conducted research on lifestyle disorders, TB, and HIV, alongside organizing public health education campaigns in urban slums
- Managed surveillance and outbreak investigations for diseases like dengue, malaria, and respiratory illnesses
Medical Practitioner (Freelance)
Various Charitable Institutions
01.2011 - 05.2014
- Provided treatment for common illnesses and preventive care services
- Organized health camps focusing on lifestyle disorder screening and disease prevention in underserved communities
Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD) - Community Medicine
Lady Hardinge Medical College
New Delhi06.2017
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
Lady Hardinge Medical College
New Delhi12.2010
Skills
- Leadership & Program Management
- Data Analysis
- Public Health Expertise
- Medical Writing & Documentation
- Training & Capacity Building
- Public Speaking
Publications Research
- Tuberculosis Burden in India and its Control from 1990 to 2019, Indian Journal of Tuberculosis, 2022
- A retrospective cohort study to find out the association of hydroxychloroquine prophylaxis and COVID 19 infection prevention among health care workers in a tertiary care hospital of New Delhi., Indian Journal of Community Health, 2021
- Myths and unhealthy wound practices regarding animal bite among subjects attending anti rabies clinic in a South Delhi Polyclinic in Delhi, International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2019
- Air pollution and environmental risk factors for altered lung function among adult women of an urban slum area of Delhi: A prevalence study., Lung India, 2018
- Respiratory symptoms and their determinants among adult women in an urban slum area of Delhi, Indian Journal of Community Health, 2017
- Ebola Infection: A Rising Public Health Challenge, The Indian Practitioner, 2016
Languages
- English, Fluent (speaking, reading, writing)
- Hindi, Fluent (speaking, reading, writing)
- Punjabi, Fluent (speaking, comprehension)
Extracurricular Activities
Organized international conferences and workshops on public health topics. Founder and coordinator of Dramatics Club, Lady Hardinge Medical College. Meritorious in debates, elocutions, and creative writing competitions.
Awards Recognition
- Best Paper Award, 9th International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Lisbon, Portugal, 2019
- Best Oral Paper Award, 4th International Conference on Occupational & Environmental Health, New Delhi, 2019
- Best Original Article in Lung India Journal, Indian Chest Society, 2018
- Best Postgraduate Student in Community Medicine, 2017
- First Position Proficiency in Surgery, Graduate Level, 2011
Presentations
- 9th International Conference on Environmental Pollution and Remediation, Lisbon, 2019
- 4th ICOEH, New Delhi, 2019
- 61st Annual National Conference of Indian Public Health Association, Rajasthan, 2017
Hobbies
- Spending time with Family
- Reading Spiritual books
- Meditating
- Listening to music
Timeline
Director – CSR TB Program, M&E, and Project Development
Doctors for You
04.2024 - Current
Senior Program Manager
Doctors for You
03.2021 - 03.2024
Senior Resident – Department of Community Medicine
Lady Hardinge Medical College
07.2017 - 07.2020
Junior Resident – Department of Community Medicine
Lady Hardinge Medical College
06.2014 - 06.2017
Medical Practitioner (Freelance)
Various Charitable Institutions
01.2011 - 05.2014
Doctor of Medicine (MD) - Community Medicine
Lady Hardinge Medical College
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
Lady Hardinge Medical College
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