Marajitha Devi M
Public health professional with clinical foundation in dentistry (BDS) and Master of Public Health (MPH)
About
Public health professional with a clinical foundation in dentistry (BDS) and a Master of Public Health (MPH, University of Chester, UK), combining over two years of experience leading community health programmes, multidisciplinary health camps, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based programme evaluation. Skilled in epidemiological and qualitative research (including PRISMA-based systematic review and NVivo thematic analysis), monitoring and evaluation (M&E), health promotion, and cross-sector coordination across clinical, community, and international settings in the UK and India. Adept at translating public health evidence into actionable programmes and communicating findings to both technical and lay audiences.
Seeking to contribute clinical and public health expertise to global health, research, academic, humanitarian, or health-systems organisations advancing health equity and evidence-based policy.
Experience
Lead of Public Health (Consultant) - The Lifeline Multispeciality Hospital - Chennai, India
(2026-02)
Plan, coordinate, and evaluate community-based public health programmes, integrating neighbourhood outreach initiatives to improve healthcare accessibility and strengthen community engagement.
- Planned, coordinated, and executed 10+ breast cancer screening and awareness camps across Chennai, improving community participation in preventive healthcare.
- Led implementation of 5+ multidisciplinary health camps spanning General Medicine, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, and other specialties.
- Directed a hospital-wide neighbourhood marketing programme (Project CPU) to strengthen community engagement and improve access to healthcare services.
- Coordinated the Namma Health Card (NHC) campaign, leading intern teams that distributed 1,500+ health cards through community outreach.
- Planned and supervised a doctor referral marketing programme across 200+ neighbourhood clinics, strengthening referral partnerships and increasing hospital visibility.
- Served as Intern Coordinator: recruited, trained, and mentored 9 interns; designed orientation programmes, work plans, and training materials to improve productivity and delivery.
- Coordinated community awareness campaigns and stakeholder meetings with hospitals, residential communities, educational institutions, and local organisations.
- Collected, validated, and analysed programme data using Microsoft Excel to monitor performance indicators and support evidence-based decision-making.
- Prepared monthly progress reports, presentations, and project documentation for senior management, and maintained financial and administrative records to ensure organisational compliance.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams of clinicians, marketing executives, interns, and outreach staff, identifying operational challenges and implementing process improvements.
Volunteer Staff - Cancer Research UK Shop - United Kingdom
(2025-01 - 2025-12)
Supported daily retail operations and fundraising initiatives financing cancer research, including customer service, transaction processing, and merchandising of donated goods.
- Maintained inventory records, supported donation processing and quality checks, and contributed to awareness campaigns and fundraising events.
Event & MRI Translator Volunteer - West London NHS Trust - United Kingdom
(2025-01 - 2025-12)
Provided Tamil translation support for multilingual patients during MRI appointments and healthcare interactions, improving accessibility and patient experience.
- Supported hospital event coordination, patient registration, scheduling, and visitor guidance in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Dental Intern (Rotating Internship) - Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute - India
(2023-01 - 2024-12)
- Provided clinical assessment, diagnosis support, and treatment for 500+ patients across multiple dental specialties, maintaining accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
- Participated and conducted oral health screening camps and community outreach programmes, delivering oral health education and disease-prevention counselling.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centred care and supported infection prevention, patient safety, and quality-improvement activities.
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health - University of Chester (2024-01 - 2025-12)
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry - Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (2018-01 - 2024-12)
