Krishna Kumar

With 10 years of experience working with NTEP and a global fund and 2 years of working with Cancer Research. I am deeply committed to impactful healthcare and research projects and am eager to leverage my expertise to develop innovative solutions. My adaptability and dedication to continuous learning make me a valuable asset to global health initiatives.

Project Officer - Cancer Hospital and Research Institute Gwalior - Gwalior

(2025-04)

Project: ICMR

• Develop Project Plans: Creates detailed plans including goals, timelines, budgets, and tasks for cancer initiatives.
• Coordinate Activities: Oversees and manages the daily tasks and operations of the cancer program.
• Manage Resources: Ensures the program has necessary personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Communicate Progress: Prepares and delivers regular reports and updates to all involved parties.
• Collect & Analyze Data: Assists in gathering and reviewing information to assess program effectiveness.
• Ensure Quality & Compliance: Guarantees program activities meet standards and follow health regulations.
• Foster Collaboration: Engages with stakeholders, healthcare professionals, and researchers to promote synergy and sharing of best practices.
• Innovate Solutions: Identifies challenges and proposes creative approaches to enhance the impact and efficiency of cancer initiatives.
• Advocate for Support: Works to secure funding and resources by presenting compelling cases to potential donors and grant organizations.
• Train & Mentor: Provides guidance and training to team members, fostering a supportive environment for professional development.
• Monitor Trends: Keeps abreast of the latest developments in cancer research and treatment to inform program strategies and initiatives.
• Address Challenges: Proactively identifies and resolves issues that may hinder project progress, ensuring smooth and timely execution of plans.

LTBI Coordinator - German Leprosy & TB Relief Association India (GLRA) India

(2021-08 - 2024-03)

Project: Axshya Plus.

• Collaborate with National TB Elimination Programme staff at the Tuberculosis Unit (TU) on a block level.
• Assist in the initial planning stages of LTBI intervention with the District TB Officer, NTEP staff, and the Team Lead.
• Weekly collection of index patients list (microbiologically confirmed pulmonary TB patients) diagnosed in the block from the Nikshay portal or laboratory records.
• Visit recently diagnosed microbiologically confirmed pulmonary TB patients in the TU area and meet their household contacts.
• Visit microbiologically confirmed pulmonary TB patients notified via the private sector in the block and meet their household contacts.
• Provide counseling to TB patients regarding anti-TB treatment adherence.
• Educate family members on TB prevention and care.
• Inform household contacts about Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy.
• Organize screening of household contacts for TB disease and/or Latent TB Infection (LTBI).
• Document household contacts' details, LTBI status, and eligibility for TPT post thorough assessment.
• Obtain consent for LTBI testing among household contacts.

Treatment Coordinator - Lepra Society

(2020-07 - 2021-03)

Project: PPSA Lite Jeet.

• Support TB notification from private healthcare providers.
• Transport samples from private clinics to the CBNAAT facility.
• Collect DBT details of privately treated patients.
• Ensure Govt. FDC availability and distribution to privately treated patients.
• Follow up with patients for treatment adherence through counseling of patients and family members at regular intervals (home visits and phone calls).
• Assist in referral linkages for patients.
• Conduct contact tracing of family members through TB screening activities.
• Implement and complete public health actions for TB patients (privately managed).
• Record TB patients' outcomes.
• Ensure timely and high-quality reporting and documentation.

Project Coordinator - Gwalior Catholic Sewa Samaj - Gwalior

(2014-03 - 2020-05)

Project: Axshya C.H.A.I. (Catholic Health Association Of India)

• Conduct community awareness meetings with PRI members, SHG members, ASHA workers, Anganwadi Workers, School, College, and Farmers on Tuberculosis.
• Organize mid-media awareness generation rallies on TB symptoms, cough, and fever at urban and rural levels.
• Engage in Axshay Sambad - one-on-one interactions with village residents to raise awareness about TB and collect Sputum samples.
• Organize Health Camps with medical doctors for TB awareness, testing and other activities at urban and rural levels.
• Collaborate with local healthcare providers and NGOs to facilitate TB education and prevention programs.
• Develop and distribute informational materials, such as brochures and flyers, to enhance understanding of TB symptoms and prevention strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of awareness campaigns, adjusting strategies as necessary to improve outreach and impact.
• Support the training of community volunteers to extend the reach of TB awareness efforts and ensure sustainability.
• Foster partnerships with educational institutions to integrate TB education into school curricula, empowering the next generation with knowledge about TB prevention.
• Maintain accurate records of all activities and interactions to support reporting and future planning.
• Advocate for increased resources and support from local authorities to bolster TB control efforts.

B.A - JIWAJI UNIVERSITY, GWALIOR (1995)

12TH - MP BOARD BHOPAL (1992)

10TH - MP BOARD BHOPAL (1990)

Diploma in Computer Application (2001)