Chaitra Mandadhi
Melborune,VIC
Summary
Public Health Professional with over 5 years of expertise in disease surveillance, immunization program management, and outbreak response. Experienced in strategic policy development, data-driven decision-making, and coordinating with stakeholders across government levels to optimize public health outcomes. Skilled in leading statewide public health initiatives, improving immunization coverage, and driving innovative health strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Officer - Full-time
Austin Health
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Comply with established service quality standards, as well as health and safety protocols, to maintain a safe and high-quality working environment.
- Utilize expert knowledge, leadership, and judgment to oversee and manage complex immunization initiatives informed by data analysis and current research findings.
- Offer specialized strategic guidance and analysis on immunization-related issues at both state and national levels.
- Lead collaborative efforts with key stakeholders, including national entities, state departments, public health units, clinical services, community organizations, and NGOs, to enhance immunization program delivery and strengthen preventive health capacity.
- Provide advanced leadership in the improvement and management of immunization data quality throughout state. Perform all duties in alignment with the core values of the state.
Contact Tracing Officer - Full-time
Northern Health
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Consistently collaborated with a broad range of stakeholders, including local and federal government bodies, health professionals, municipal authorities, primary healthcare providers, health service organizations, community groups, industry representatives, regional offices, and the public, to implement disease prevention and control policies, protocols, and program guidelines through effective liaison and negotiation.
- Delivered educational sessions on notifiable conditions, providing expert guidance to healthcare professionals and community members.
- Oversaw case follow-ups, led outbreak investigations, and coordinated contact tracing efforts in collaboration with healthcare providers, while driving stakeholder engagement initiatives to improve public health response capabilities.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive records to facilitate data-driven decision-making, strengthening surveillance systems and enhancing public health safety measures.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure adherence to government regulations.
- Facilitated educational sessions on urgent notifiable conditions and conducted weekly meetings to manage complex cases.
Health and Safety Coordinator - Part-time
Sidekicker Smoothies
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with health regulations and promoting a safe work environment.
- Conducted regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential health and safety issues.
- Provided leadership on safety standards and proper use of protective equipment, contributing to a culture of safety.
- Assess the support required to enhance the capacity of communities, stakeholders, and individuals to drive systems change initiatives.
- Establish collaborative working relationships with stakeholders throughout the system, leveraging a collective impact approach.
Research Assistant - Part-time
Durga Femto Technologies and Research (DFTR)
04.2015 - 04.2018
- Analyzed health data and conducted statistical analyses to identify trends, informing public health strategies.
- Developed research protocols and managed data collection to ensure quality control and adherence to standards.
- Produced reports on epidemiological findings for government and healthcare organizations, supporting policy development.
- Implement a place-based strategy to address the social determinants of health. Integrate an equity perspective into all projects and initiatives.
- Participate in the planning, execution, and evaluation of the Community Health - Health Promotion Plan.
Education
Master of Public Health (Advanced) -
Torrens University
Melbourne, VIC02-2021
Bachelor of Biotechnology -
Dayananda Sagar University
Bengaluru, India06-2018
Skills
- Strategic Policy Development
- Immunization Program Management
- Disease Surveillance & Outbreak Management
- Data Analysis & Public Health Reporting
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Engagement
- Legislative Compliance & Public Health Regulations
- Project Management & Quality Improvement
- Health Data Management & Evaluation
- Strategic Policy Advice
Certification
- Mental Health Crisis First Aider
- Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice
- Project Management Foundations
- Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function
Accomplishments
- Extraction of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors from Moringa oleifera for Potential Therapeutic Applications" – Explored methodologies that could be applied to developing preventive health strategies. (Http://www.wjpps.com/wjpps_controller/abstract_id/8083)
- Behavioral Studies Using Zebrafish as a Model for Neurobiological Research" – Contributed to understanding disease mechanisms, which can be extrapolated to epidemiological studies. (Http://www.wjpps.com /wjpps_controller/abstract_id/8035)
Timeline
Public Health Officer - Full-time
Austin Health
06.2022 - 06.2024
Contact Tracing Officer - Full-time
Northern Health
09.2021 - 06.2022
Health and Safety Coordinator - Part-time
Sidekicker Smoothies
01.2019 - 07.2021
Research Assistant - Part-time
Durga Femto Technologies and Research (DFTR)
04.2015 - 04.2018
- Mental Health Crisis First Aider
- Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice
- Project Management Foundations
- Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function
Master of Public Health (Advanced) -
Torrens University
Bachelor of Biotechnology -
Dayananda Sagar University
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