Dr. Merine Jos
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Licensed MD Physician with Western post graduation in public health(MPH) from American University of Armenia(AUA), a John's Hopkins Affiliate. Last worked as State Lead, UP, India( Joint Effort for Elimination of Tuberculosis JEET 2.0) funded by Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) at Centre for Health Research and Innovation ( a PATH Affiliate). Technical knowledge and field experience of 3.7 years of which 2.9 years were spent in supervisory role in working with government counterparts in program management of complex donor funded public health programs interested in senior managerial assignments.
Excellent oral, written & spoken English, Hindi & Malayalam. Adept at MS office application, data analysis, training of trainers, team building & management. Servant leader with proven success in implementing program & project missions within budget and tight deadlines while being accountable and transparent . Demonstrated excellence in communication skills and advocacy with program stakeholders. Develop productive working relationship in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural environments and meaningfully engage all stakeholders and cross functional teams long term.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certified Client Engagement Professional(CCEP)
1
1
CME-CPD Nurses Education Programme on Heart Failure
1
1
CME - Latent Tuberculosis Infection
Work History
State Lead
Centre for Health Research and Innovation (CHRI, a PATH affiliate)
UP, India
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Lead TB preventive treatment program(Joint Effort for Elimination of TB- JEET 2.0) in close association with NTEP (National Tuberculosis Elimination Program)officials at state position. Direct reports -16.
- Engage with crucial stakeholders who include PR(William J Clinton Foundation), State/ District TB officers and WHO Consultants.
- Represent organization in any crucial reviews/ TB meetings and trainings.
- Coordinate with district NTEP staff to ensure seamless communication and monitoring of operations.
- Conduct regular programmatic reviews and support team by course corrections
- Collaborate with the State M&E Officer, Finance and HR team to ensure compliance to laid- down systems and processes.
- Provide support to District Leads in engaging DTOs and other officers
- Develop of strategy for program implementation and functional support for JEET2.0
- Carry out supportive supervisory visits to handhold the team and validate aimlessly reported data from the field.
- Function as the original executive head for the program and be the authorized signatory/ approver at the State
- Report to the PR/ Health Unit of CHRI on the progress against the targets as per agreed timelines
- Prepare reports and share in public/ state position reviews periodically as per program demand
- Represent the organization in any external engagements as needed
Deputy Project Manager
Viatris( Pfizer & Mylan Merger)
Bangalore, Karnataka
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversee the development of clinical trial protocols; participates in the development of the overall clinical plan, drafts protocols & collaborates on statistical analysis plans.
- Function as a bridge between cross functional teams (product owners, marketing, financial, medical & design teams)
- Engage high power high interest project stakeholders across globe weekly in weekly meetings & diligent mail communication to discuss deliverables, schedules and manage conflicts.
- Supported higher management and department leaders by planning, monitoring , evaluating projects within established budgets and short turn around time in accordance to compliance policies and quality standards.
- Oversee research technical and/or administrative staff, to include hiring, training, goal-setting, and distribution of workload
- Establish highest level of satisfaction to project owner by sticking to SOPs & quality standards in alignment with project brief to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
Lead Process Trainer/Project Associate
INDEGENE
Bangalore, Karnataka
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Mixed position - Project Management & Training. Direct reports- 8, reported to Quality & Operations Excellence Manager
- Manage Nurses Education Program (NEP) - European CME-CPD Academy accredited course to train ICU & CCU nurses pan India to improve care of patients with Heart Failure and reduce rehospitalization rates.
- Planned, executed and monitored transition from conducting training program in person to 100% digital platform(DISPRZ).
- Training the internal team across various patient support programs initiated by Novartis in heart failure, diabetes, asthma, tumors, retinal disorders & transplant.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
- Planned, executed and controlled other ADHOC projects, ensuring work performed complied with contractual requirements.
Intern Doctor
North DMC Medical College & Hindu Rao Hospital
New Delhi
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases in Medicine, Obs &Gynae,Surgery, Casualty, SPM, Family welfare, Orthopedics,Anesthesia, Psychiatry, Ophthalmology, ENT& Pediatrics.
- Excellent bedside manner
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Presented cases to multi-disciplinary teams and discussed therapeutic interventions.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
Kala Azar Consultant
IPE Global Limited
Patna , Bihar
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Conducting activities towards elimination of Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) and Post Visceral Leishmaniasis Dermal Leishmaniasis(PKDL)under NVBDCP with support of KalaCORE & NSAID including organizing and over seeing diagnostic camps conducted in key endemic villages of Bihar
- Lead & support block coordinators in timely implementation of the program through supportive supervisory visit and reviews.
- Timely submission of reports on project updates to project lead
- Provide inputs to Bihar state government on where to focus IRS (Indoor residual spraying) activities at block levels hence contributing significantly to micro planning of vector elimination programs.
- Liaison with government officials at state, district and block levels and partners to ensure smooth running of program.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) - AffiliatedToJohn'sHopkins School of Public Health
American University of Armenia(AUA)
Yerevan, ArmeniaMandatory Rotatory Internship -
North DMC Medical College & Hindu Rao Hospital
New Delhi08-2018
M.D. - Physician
Yerevan State MedicalUniversity
Yerevan, ArmeniaHigher Secondary Education -
IES Public School
Thrissur, Kerala05-2006
Secondary School Education -
Bhavan's Vidya Mandir
Elamakkara, Kerala05-2004
Skills
- Project Management
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Patient support programs
- Training
- Medical Writing
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- MS Office
Accomplishments
- Speaker at 6 CMEs for Latent Tuberculosis Infection & advocate for TB preventive treatment program in UP.
- Facilitated the restructuring of the pan India Nurses Education Programme(NEP) when the pandemic broke out and led the team to a digital platform.
- Provided training to the private practitioners of key endemic districts of Bihar on Kala Azar elimination by conducting workshops, webinars & one on one meetings to build capacity & promote evidence based medical practices.
- Played a vital role in timely detecting Visceral Leishmaniasis and Post Kala Azar Dermal Lesions across key endemic districts in Bihar thereby significantly reducing the time between onset of fever till diagnosis.
- Received merit based international scholarship in summer 2012 for achieving 4.0 GPA in Spring Semester 2012.
Certification
Licensed Medical Practitioner- Registration No. DMC/R/21460
Certified Client Engagement Professional (CCEP)
CME -CPD Nurses Education Programme on Heart Failure
CME on Latent Tuberculosis Infection
Languages
Malayalam
NATIVE LANGUAGE
English
Fluent
A1
Hindi
Master or proficient
C2
Tamil
Intermediate
B1
Armenian
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
State Lead
Centre for Health Research and Innovation (CHRI, a PATH affiliate)
09.2022 - 09.2023
Deputy Project Manager
Viatris( Pfizer & Mylan Merger)
09.2021 - 01.2022
Lead Process Trainer/Project Associate
INDEGENE
12.2019 - 09.2021
Intern Doctor
North DMC Medical College & Hindu Rao Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2018
Kala Azar Consultant
IPE Global Limited
01.2017 - 08.2017
Master of Public Health (MPH) - AffiliatedToJohn'sHopkins School of Public Health
American University of Armenia(AUA)
Mandatory Rotatory Internship -
North DMC Medical College & Hindu Rao Hospital
M.D. - Physician
Yerevan State MedicalUniversity
Higher Secondary Education -
IES Public School
Secondary School Education -
Bhavan's Vidya Mandir
Licensed Medical Practitioner- Registration No. DMC/R/21460
Certified Client Engagement Professional (CCEP)
CME -CPD Nurses Education Programme on Heart Failure
CME on Latent Tuberculosis Infection
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