EPIDEMIOLOGIST

CURRICULUM VITANOJ MADHUREMA

Name : MANOJ MADHU REMA

Name of Father : MADHU MATHAI

Date of Birth : 30th May 1983

Gender : Male

Nationality : INDIAN

Address for Communication: MANALEL HOUSE,

MARIYATHURUTHU P.O,

KUDAYAMPADY, KOTAYAM,

KERALA, INDIA.

PIN: 686027

Mobile No : +91-990*******

Email Address : pco22i@r.postjobfree.com

Passport No : G9195802

Languages Known : English, Hindi, Malayalam

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1) MPH (FE) -Masters Degree in Public Health (Field Epidemiology) from National Institute

of Communicable Diseases, Delhi, India under Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi, India (2006-2008)

This is a work oriented programme of two year duration in collaboration with WHO. The Degree was awarded by the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi.

During this period intensive learning/work was taken up on the following subjects:

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

FIRST SEMESTER

EP-101 Principles, Methods and Practice of Epidemiology (Epidemiology I)

EP-103 Biostatistics

EP-105 Dynamic of Disease Transmission, Epidemiology of Specific Communicable

Diseases and Outbreak Investigations

EP-107 Medical Entomology and Vector Management

EP-109 Principle and Methods of Surveillance

Practicals / Viva Voce

EP-151 Field Exercise (Group): Guided Practice on Data Collection, Data Analysis

EP-153 Field Project 1: Surveillance Data Analysis

EP-155 Health Informatics and Computer Training

EP-157 Entomological Survey and Vector Management

EP-159 Outbreak Investigation Field Project*

SECOND SEMESTER

Paper/ Theory

EP-102 Epidemiology and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases

EP-104 Biostatistics II

EP-106 Advanced Epidemiology (Epidemiology II)

EP-108 Disasters: Health Aspects, Preparedness and Management

EP-110 Research Methodology, Ethics and Technical Writing

Practicals / Viva Voce

EP-152 Field Project 2: Design, Conduct, Document and Evaluate Surveillance System

EP-154 Field Project 3: Epidemiological study on Non –Communicable Diseases

EP-156 Seminar, Journal Clubs / Review of the Literature*

EP-158 Health Informatics and Computer Training(Advanced)

EP-160 Development of protocol for Dissertation.

EP-162 Outbreak Investigation Field Project*

THIRD SEMESTER

Paper/ Theory

EP-251 Dissertation – Mid Term Review

EP-253 Dissertation - Submission of Draft Report

EP-255 Dissertation - Final Report / Viva Voce

FOURTH SEMESTER

Paper/ Theory

EP-202 Health Policy and Programme Management

EP-204 Laboratory Aspects In Epidemiology, Including Application of Molecular Biology to Field Epidemiology

EP-206 Burden of Disease Estimation and Health Economics

EP-208 Applied Epidemiology

EP-210 Behavioral and Social Epidemiology

Practicals / Viva Voce

EP-252 Field Project 4: Institutional Internship (Applied Epidemiology)

EP-254 Field Project 5: Evaluation of National Health Programme

EP-256 Seminar, Journal Clubs / Review of The Literature

EP-258 Practical Health Communication Projects and Workshops: Media, Behavior Change And Health Promotion

EP-260 Training Skills And Methodology

EP-262 Outbreak Investigation FielD

2) M Sc (Biotech)- Masters Degree in Science ( Biotechnology) from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India (2003-2005)

3) B Sc - Bachelors Degree in Science(Botany as a main subject and Chemistry and Zoology as subsidiary subjects) from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India (2000-2003)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1) Worked as District Epidemiologist in District Hospital Kasaragod under NRHM from June 11 2009 to December 22 2009.

2. Presently working as District Epidemiologist in General Hospital Ernakulam(Under NRHM scheme from 23rd December 2009 onwards.

TRAINING RECEIVED

1) Attended “Short Course on Epidemiology” organized by Community Health Department, St. Stephen’s Hospital in collaboration with Christian Medical College, Vellore, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi and RNTCP, Delhi, India, Held From 2nd to 4th March 2008.

2) IDSP Training (Monitoring and Evaluation) at NICD Branch, Calicut during MPH (FE) Academic Year 2006-2008.

3/) IDSP Training at NICD Branch Bangalore during MPH (FE) 2006-2008.

PROJECTS CONDUCTED:

1. Project Work for MPH (FE) (6 MONTHS): Project Title: "Health Problems in Teenage Smokers versus Non-Smokers in Delhi".

2. Project Work for MPH (FE): "Coverage Evaluation Survey of Immunization in Children in Universal Immunization Programme in Pavagada village, Tumkur District, Bangalore, India".

3. Project Work for MPH(FE): "Knowledge Attitude and Practices toward Dengue Fever among General Population in Karaparambu Village, Kozhikode District, Kerala, India".

4. Project work for MSc. Biotechnology "Project Title: Production and purification of protease from Bacillus subtilis and the effect of Ca++ ions on protease production".

SEMINARS ATTENDED:

1) Attended conference on "Cloning Prospects And Problems" held at St. Peters College, Kolenchery, Kerala, 12-03-2004, organized by Department Of Biotechnology in Association with State Council For Science and Environment Govt. of Kerala, India.

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE:

1) 2) Softwares- Epi-info, SPSS, Right Size, SAS and other basic Applications

Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access etc

REFERENCES:

1) Dr. A. C. Dhariwal

Additional Director(PH) & National Project Officer

Integrated Disease Surveillance Project

National Center for Disease Control

(formerly National Institute of Communicable Diseases),

22 Shamnath Marg, Delhi, India

Pin- 110054

E mail: pco22i@r.postjobfree.com

Relationship- Student

Phone- +91-11-239*****

E mail: pco22i@r.postjobfree.com

2) Dr. S. K. Jain

Joint Director,

Department of Epidemiology,

National Center for Disease Control

(formerly National Institute of Communicable Diseases),

22 Shamnath Marg, Delhi, India

Pin- 110054 E mail: pco22i@r.postjobfree.com

Relationship- Student

Phone - +91-11-239*****

E mail: pco22i@r.postjobfree.com

3) Pawan Kumar Dhamija

Joint Director (Stat)

National Center for Disease Control

(formerly National Institute of Communicable Diseases),

22 Shamnath Marg, Delhi, India

Pin- 110054 E mail: pco22i@r.postjobfree.com

iTerms of Reference for appointment of Epidemiologist at District HQDISRICT HOSPITAL,COCHIN (The Epidemiologist will report to District Surveillance Officer (DSO) - IDSPIntegrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP) was launched by Hon’ble Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare in November 2004. It is a decentralized, State based Surveillance Program in the country. It is intended to detect early warning signals of impending outbreaks and help initiate an effective response in a timely manner. Major components of the project are : (1) Integrating and decentralization of surveillance activities; (2) Strengthening of public health laboratories; (3) Human Resource Development – Training of State Surveillance Officers, District Surveillance Officers, Rapid Response Team, other medical and paramedical staff; and (4) Use of Information Technology for collection, collation, compilation, analysis and dissemination of data

For Project implementation, Surveillance Units have been set up at Central, State and District level. Surveillance Committees at National, State and District levels are monitoring the Project. Currently linkages are being established with all State Head Quarters, District Head Quarters and all Government Medical Colleges on a Satellite Broadband Hybrid Network. The network on completion will enable 800 sites on a broadband network of which 400 sites will have dual connectivity with satellite and broadband. This network enables enhanced Speedy Data Transfer, Video Conferencing, Discussions, Training, Communication and in future e-learning for outbreaks and program monitoring under IDSP. A 24X7 call center with toll free telephone no 1075 accessible from BSNL/MTNL telephone from all states is in operation since February 2008. This receives disease alerts from anywhere in the country and diverges the information to the respective State/District Surveillance Units for verification and initiating appropriate actions wherever required.

Under IDSP data is collected on a weekly (Monday–Sunday) basis. The information is collected on three specified reporting formats, namely “S” (suspected cases), “P” (presumptive cases) and “L” (Laboratory confirmed cases) filled by Health Workers, Clinician and Clinical Laboratory staff. The weekly data gives the time trends. Whenever there is a rising trend of illnesses in any area, it is investigated by the Medical Officers/Rapid Response Teams (RRT) to diagnose and control the outbreak. Data analysis and action are being undertaken by respective districts. Emphasis is being laid on reporting of surveillance data from major hospitals both in public and private sector and also Infectious Disease hospitals. The compilation and disease outbreak alerts has been started recently. On an average 10-15 outbreaks are reported every week to Central Surveillance Unit, IDSP.

Greener areas in the project are Non Communicable Diseases Risk Factor Survey currently being conducted in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Mizoram. The survey is to be repeated every 3 years and all states to be covered in cycles. Urban Surveillance activities have begun in Kolkata Municipal corporation area and due to begin in Mumbai. Also being set up is a network of 7 major Infectious Disease Hospitals located in different regions of the country for rapid sentinel surveillance. IDSP is supporting activities related to Avian Influenza under IDSP with total outlay of Rs. 20.85 crores for three years (2006-09) for Human Component. A networking model has been developed with 10 laboratories and additionally ICMR with its four branch laboratories.

Objective of the assignment

The main objectives of the assignment are to:

a. Provide technical support to State Surveillance Officers to implement IDSP and ensure operational continuity for the program.

b. Provide oversight for data collation, reporting, analysis and local action including outbreak investigation. Administer collection, compilation and analysis of passive surveillance data not only from peripheral health institutions but also from hospitals and colleges in the district.

c. Organize Rapid Response Teams for undertaking prompt outbreak investigations. Feedback to lower level institutions on reporting, trends and outbreaks. Local media monitoring.

d. Support capacity building by organizing training for state IDSP staff, monitoring training impact on the field and assessing emerging training needs

e. Liaison with other departments that have relevance to disease surveillance (Animal Husbandry, Women and Child Welfare, Panchayat Raj etc.) and Organize activities to strengthen partnerships with Medical Colleges, NGO sector & Private sector in disease surveillance and control of diseases. Monthly reviews and compilation of periodic reports and plans under the project.

f. Support the organization of annual state dissemination meetings on disease surveillance and preparation of “state annual disease surveillance report” by January every year.

g. Provide technical support for National Vector Borne Diseases program (NVBDCP) through supporting fever surveillance and oversight for the line listing of vector borne diseases

Job Responsibilities:

• Organize and monitor timely collection of data from all reporting districts. Administer collection, compilation and analysis of passive surveillance data not only from peripheral health institutions but also from hospitals and colleges in the state.

• Analyse surveillance data and prepare weekly surveillance graphs and charts

• Identify outbreaks of diseases targeted in IDSP for all reporting districts using triggers agreed with Central Surveillance Unit.

• Collect monthly summaries of the disease situation from the district surveillance units.

• Prepare and send monthly summaries of the disease situation to the Central Surveillance Unit and Regional Project Coordinators .

• Initiate outbreak investigations promptly following the standard operating guidelines of IDSP

• Coordinate movement of Rapid Response Team & participate in all outbreak investigations

• Ensure timely submission of FIR (First Information Report) and detailed Outbreak Report to SSU/CSU and Regional Project Coordinators.

• Ensure timely submission of annual project report and annual surveillance report of DSUs, prepare and timely submit annual project report and annual surveillance report for the SSU to CSU and Regional Project Coordinators.

• Support effective operational integration of disease control efforts based on the surveillance data

• Coordinate involvement of Medical Colleges, Private Sector, Community and Media in surveillance activities

• Provide regular feedback to all reporting districts on disease trends and outbreaks

• Organize, coordinate & monitor training of state/district staff under IDSP.

• Identify emerging training needs at the state/district and revise training calendars accordingly.

• Organize dissemination of training manuals and materials for training courses.

• Assist in organizing independent evaluation studies under IDSP and its outcome

• Supervise Data Manager and Consultant Finance/Procurement appointed under IDSP to ensure timely submission of quality information required in relation to data and finance/ procurement matters

• Monitor proper use of EDUSAT facility/IT networking towards data transfer, training, e-conferencing.

• Coordinate regular meetings of State/District Surveillance Committee and assist in inter-sectoral coordination for effective IDSP implementation.

• Organize regular meetings of IDSP stakeholders.

• Make supervisory visits to DSUs to monitor implementation of project activity

• Support state surveillance officers in carrying out other works related to effective implementation of IDSP

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Training: Conduct outreach to hospitals, providers and other partners regarding syndromic surveillance systems; develop and deliver training for hospitals, providers and other partners regarding syndromic surveillance systems; identify resources and administrative steps needed for project completion; and develop project plan in consultation with PSET Epidemiologist 2.

Advise local health department personnel on control of communicable diseases, including design of investigations and analysis of data, including ACDP day-call epidemiologist. Urgent Epidemiology Response Team (UERT) member that responds to communicable disease outbreaks, including travel to outbreak sites to lend expertise. Disease investigation and control assistance to county disease investigations. Orpheus Tech Team.

Provide epidemiologic consultation to and serve as liaison for local health department staff, healthcare providers and other state and local agencies regarding public health emergency preparedness planning; serve as a consultant for selected communicable diseases, including surveillance and investigation, development of fact sheets, investigative guidelines, and CD Summary articles.

Provide epidemiologic consultation to and serve as liaison for local health department staff, healthcare providers and other state and local agencies regarding the statewide syndromic surveillance system; maintain data-use agreements and respond to ad hoc requests for surveillance data. Identify resources and administrative steps needed for project completion.

Participate in preparedness planning, including development and update of epidemiology sections of public health response plans; develop and revise standard operating procedures as needed. Serve on Public Health Division Incident Management Team during exercises and response to real incidents.

Investigate outbreaks, performing case-control and cohort studies of communicable diseases and surveillance of health problems.

Plan outbreak investigations and other epidemiologic studies, including identify study populations, determining appropriate study design and data-gathering instruments, data collection and analysis, preparation of summary reports; review, analyze and interpret surveillance data for conditions of public health significance; assist in developing Quality Assurance plan of local health department (LHD) and state electronic surveillance systems.

07/10/2010

Kottayam, Sd/- MANOJ MADHUREMA

Contact this candidate