Sherin Sajan
Kenwick,WA
Summary
Highly motivated and goal-oriented MPH candidate seeking an entry-level position with a focus on health promotion and health protection. Eager to leverage academic knowledge and contribute to the enhancement of community health. I aim to obtain proficiency in the health sector and enhance my critical thinking skills to work with community programmes across a range of health promotion, prevention, advocacy, and supportive services and develop workable strategies to address complex health issues. I am eager to apply my academic background and skills to make meaningful contributions to public health efforts. I look forward to the opportunity to further discuss how my qualifications align with your organisation's mission and goals. Compassionate Community Health Worker committed in helping community members improve wellness through hands-on support and education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Volunteer
- Established a strong working force for employing destitute women in Bangalore
- Taught the fundamentals of infection control and quarantine measures
- Prioritised and organised tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to their concerns, advocating for wellness, and educating them on acute and chronic health issues
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Dental Intern
Vydehi Dental Sciences and Research Centre
- Actively participated in dental check-up camps organised by the Department of Community Dentistry
- Engaged in outreach dental health programmes, camps, and surveys, contributing to both urban and rural communities
- Coordinated and presented programmes focusing on nutrition and healthy eating habits, particularly tailored for individuals
- Conducted educational sessions for children, promoting healthy lifestyle choices, leading to a commendable 10% decrease in tooth decay rates
- Delivered seminars addressing dental caries in infants and adults, enhancing community awareness and knowledge.
Intern
Associate Dentist
Modern Dental Clinic
11.2013 - 11.2014
- Developed and implemented personalised dental care plans for diverse patients
- Conducted various dental procedures, including aesthetic anterior and posterior composite, amalgam restorations, oral prophylaxis, nonsurgical extraction, root canal treatments, pit and fissure sealant, crown, RPD, FPD, complete denture, paediatric dental care, and removable and fixed orthodontic treatment
- Trained dental staff on oral hygiene, dental care, medical and dental emergencies, and techniques
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene for disease prevention
- Maintained patient confidentiality and ensured compliance with health and safety laws through the establishment of office policies and procedures
- Contributed to the clinical excellence of Modern Dental Clinic as an associate dentist
- Demonstrated proficiency in orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and dental implants
- Actively engaged in skill development opportunities
- Provided patient-centred treatment and delivered oral health care and education to children under school oral health programs
- Volunteered in health camps and managed mobile dental health units, offering free treatment in remote areas
- Designed and conducted a quantitative survey to collect qualitative data on patient feedback
- Meticulously documented dental care services are recorded in patient records
- Educated patients with clear oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions
- Treated infections are caused by chronic and acute issues and diseases within the soft oral tissues
- Efficiently cared for an average of 15 patients daily, prioritising individualised attention and treatment
- Performed dental procedures, including primary restorative, secondary preventive, and complete rehabilitative treatments.
Dental Intern
Mar Baselious Dental College
03.2010 - 03.2013
- Actively involved in organising and participating in awareness camps within and outside the university
- Served in promoting oral health to the impoverished social classes
- Performed pro bono dental procedures for the local paediatric community in elementary schools and a local dental clinic
- Volunteered as the primary supervising dentist for a dental clinic serving underprivileged children in the local school system
- Provided oral health promotion, disease prevention, and service delivery to the at-risk population
- Reduced oral health complications by 35% through improved patient education programmes and increased health literacy
- Provided general and oral health education
- Participated in marketing events to promote oral health for children and educate parents about the importance of preventative and early treatment
- Established oral health as a core component of public health awareness in remote or impoverished areas of the Indian community
- Presented PowerPoint presentations for promoting health education to rural and underserved populations.
Education
Master of Public Health, Epidemiology, Diversity in culture and health, Strategic decision-making and programme planning, Leadership and health advocacy skills, Communicable Diseases, Biostatistics, Research Preparation Principles and Approaches, Public health philosophy, principles, and practice, Health Science Research Project 1, Health Science Research Project 2, Emergency and Crisis Management, Law and Ethical Issues -
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre
Skills
- Ability to maintain a calm demeanour in stressful situations and emergencies
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethics
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Systemic and well-planned
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Collaborative team player
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Computer skills
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Knowledge of public health legislation
- Adaptability to diverse environment
- Time management and prioritization
- Critical and analytical thinking
Affiliations
- Member of the Australian Dental Association
- Member of the Indian Dental Association
Key Aspirations And Goals
Develop workable strategies to address health issues through active participation in community programmes, including health promotion, prevention, advocacy, and supportive services., Contribute to community education programmes focusing on prevention., Cultivate a fulfilling career dedicated to advancing public health initiatives.
Public Health Skills
- Epidemiological Analysis
- Programme Planning and Implementation
- Biostatistics and data analysis
- Leadership and health advocacy
- Research Methodology
- Crisis Management
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Cultural Competency in Health
Coursework
- Enhanced ability to contribute to public health initiatives aimed at preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
- Acquired skills in outbreak investigation, data analysis, and risk communication are crucial for public health emergency response.
- Applied Biostatistics in Public Health
- Leadership Strategies in Health Advocacy
- Cultural Competency in Public Health Programmes
- Strategic Decision Making for Public Health Initiatives
- Developed strategies for the prevention and control of communicable diseases, focusing on community-based interventions and public health campaigns.
Research And Evaluation
Collected, analysed, and disseminated qualitative and quantitative data for planning and evaluating health promotion programmes. Completed a comprehensive research project assessing young Australians' knowledge and attitudes towards skin cancer and sun protection behaviours. Conducted an extensive online survey, reaching over 160 young adults in Perth, Western Australia. Expertly performed quantitative data analysis, deriving insights into the surveyed population's perceptions. Maintained meticulous records, compiled reports, and presented findings to stakeholders. Designed and implemented online surveys, contributing to database development and statistical analysis., Filed charts and slides and disbursed reports to team members. Prepared tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarising research results. Generated data sets, tables, and graphs to illustrate statistics and analytic components. Compiled and organised research data for reports and graphs., Supported programme operations with database maintenance, contributing to database development and statistical analysis., Interacted with personnel to understand project needs. Executed qualitative and quantitative analysis on the conducted research., Developed needs assessments to target public health work. Evaluated data to identify and address community-specific health needs., Planned, implemented, and evaluated sustainable health promotion programmes in response to community needs, consulting with research members.
Projects
Health Science Research Projects 1 and 2
Timeline
Associate Dentist
Modern Dental Clinic
11.2013 - 11.2014
Dental Intern
Mar Baselious Dental College
03.2010 - 03.2013
Community Health Volunteer
Dental Intern
Vydehi Dental Sciences and Research Centre
Intern
Master of Public Health, Epidemiology, Diversity in culture and health, Strategic decision-making and programme planning, Leadership and health advocacy skills, Communicable Diseases, Biostatistics, Research Preparation Principles and Approaches, Public health philosophy, principles, and practice, Health Science Research Project 1, Health Science Research Project 2, Emergency and Crisis Management, Law and Ethical Issues -
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre
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