Dr. Ritu

Public Health Professional with experience in health policy, geriatric nutrition, and clinical care coordination. Worked with NITI Aayog on policy briefs and inter-ministerial initiatives. Skilled in research, monitoring & evaluation, and health systems strengthening. Interested in digital health, policy consulting, and public health program management.

Public Health Intern at NITI Aayog (2025-05 – 2025-06)

• Developed policy briefs on geriatric nutrition, contributing to national-level discussions
• Assisted in development of presentations and evidence summaries for senior policymakers and stakeholders
• Participated in interministerial consultations on health and nutrition programs
• Conducted literature reviews and synthesized evidence for policy inputs

Public Health Intern at National Vector-Borne Disease Control Programme (2026-06)

• Received training on national strategies for prevention, surveillance, and control of malaria, dengue, lymphatic filariasis, kala-azar, Japanese encephalitis, and chikungunya
• Participated in field surveillance activities, including mosquito larval identification and vector breeding site assessment
• Observed disease surveillance, case reporting, outbreak investigation, and vector control operations under the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme

Medical Officer at Ally Heart (LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Care) (2025-02)

• Delivered inclusive, gender-sensitive healthcare to diverse patient populations
• Conducted awareness sessions on affirmative healthcare practices
• Provided patient counseling and supported care coordination

Clinical Coordinator at City Hospital & Trauma Centre (2023-12 – 2024-08)

• Managed OPD/IPD coordination, improving patient flow and documentation efficiency
• Assisted consultants in clinical decision support and hospital operations
• Maintained accurate medical records and ensured compliance with protocols

Rotatory Internship at NHMC (DU) (2022-12 – 2023-12)

• Trained in Emergency Medicine at a tertiary care hospital
• Completed postings in Pathology and Radiology (X-ray diagnostics)
• Conducted community health activities in Delhi government dispensaries

Master of Public Health (MPH) – NIHFW (2026)

Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery (BHMS) – Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital (2023)

Diploma in Nutrition & Health Education – IGNOU (2023)