Health Sector Research

Core Business Areas:

Public Health Research and Consulting: SRADHA has a primary focus on public health research and consulting, with a demonstrable history of successfully conducting health-related assessments, particularly in the context of pandemics and public health emergencies. From 2020-2022, it has successfully implemented assignments on COVID19, supported by EGPS, World Bank Group. Several knowledge products are published in DELVE Database of World Bank.

Health Systems Strengthening: SRADHA is specialized in health systems strengthening, including experience in assessing and improving surge capacity in healthcare systems during emergencies like natural disasters like super cyclones in India and pandemics like COVID19

Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases: SRADHA’score business includes epidemiology and infectious disease research/assessment. SRADHA has a specialized team with expertise in understanding disease dynamics and the impact of outbreaks.

Government and Stakeholder Collaboration: SRADHA has been successfully collaborating with government health ministries and engaging stakeholders at various levels. We have experience working with diverse stakeholders in the public health domain.

Years in Business:

Demonstrated Track Record: SRADHA has 19 years of demonstrated experience in public health research, with a focus on health emergencies and pandemic response.

Proven Success in Similar Projects: SRADHA has a successful track record in conducting assessments related to health systems, surge capacity, and public health emergencies. SRADHA has completed projects of similar scope and complexity supported by the World Bank Group.

Financial Stability: SRADHA has demonstrated financial stability, ability to manage budgets effectively and deliver results within the specified financial constraints.

Global and Regional Presence: SRADHA has regional presence and experience working in South Asia including India, Nepal and Bangladesh and ability to understand diverse healthcare systems.

Quality Assurance Certifications: SRADHA has recognition from DELVE Database of EGPS for quality assurance in research practices and several of its research products are published by them.

Knowledge Products with World Bank Group

  1. Documentation of Success Stories: Mitigating the Impact of COVID-19 in ASM Communities in KBK Region of Odisha, India (published in the Annual Report of EGPS, World Bank Group 2021 and 2022)
  2. Designing of Project Implementation strategy and Approach for COVID19 Emergency Response Supprt, EGPS, World bank Group, 2020
  3. A Baseline Study of Artisanal and Small Mining (ASM) communities in the context of mitigating the impacts of COVID19 in the ASM communities in KBK Districts of Odisha, India, 2020 https://delvedatabase.org/resources/a-baseline-study-of-asm-communities-in-the-context-of-mitigating-the-impacts-of-covid-19-in-the-asm-communities-in-kbk-districts
  4. Gender Impact Assessment of COVI19 in Artisanal and Small Mining (ASM) communities of KBK districts of Odisha, India, 2021 https://delvedatabase.org/resources/gender-impacts-assessment-of-covid-19-in-asm-communities-of-kbk-districts-odishsa-india
  5. An Assessment of the impact of COVID19 impact on ASM communities and the new opportunities, 2021 https://delvedatabase.org/resources/an-assessment-of-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-asm-communities-and-the-new-opportunities
  6. Preparedness, awareness and coping with COVID 19: A Study Report, 2021 (https://delvedatabase.org/uploads/resources/SRADHA-Preparedness-Awareness-and-Coping-with-COVID-Final-report.pdf)
  7. Advocacy Strategy: Mitigating Challenges of Public Mistrust and Protest about Vaccination Drive and the Disruptive Impact of the Pandemic on Essential Health Services, 2021
  8. Communication Strategy: Mitigating Challenges of Public Mistrust and Protest about Vaccination Drive and the Disruptive Impact of the Pandemic on Essential Health Services, 2021
  9. The Response of ASM Workers on Protection from COVID-19: A Study Report – 2022
  10. Acceptance and Attitudes towards COVID-19 Vaccines: A Cross-sectional Study of ASM Communities in the KBK Region of Odisha, India, 2021
  11. Techno-economic Feasibility Report alternative livelihood opportunities for ASM communities India, EGPS, World Bank group,  2022
  12. A Comprehensive Market Potential Study of Key Products of ASM SHGs- A Report, EGPS, World Bank group,  2022
  13. Training Need Assessment of the ASM Workers: a Study Report https://delvedatabase.org/resources/training-need-assessment-of-the-asm-workers-a-study-report
  14. Training Manual on Alternative Livelihood Opportunities for ASM Communities, EGPS, World Bank group,  2022
  15. Leadership Training Manual  for Women Leaders of Women in Mining Association, EGPS, World Bank group,  2022
  1. Disruptive Impact of COVID-19 on Health Services in ASM Communities of KBK Region, EGPS, World Bank group,   2021
  2. Impact of COVID-19 on the Health of ASM People, Including Children: A Study, EGPS, World Bank group,  2021
  3. A study on ASM Gold Value Chain in India, https://delvedatabase.org/resources/a-study-on-asm-gold-value-chain-in-kbk-districts-odisha-india
  4. A  study on ASM Gemstone Value Chain in India, EGPS, World Bank group, 2021

https://delvedatabase.org/uploads/resources/SRADHA-ASM-gem-stone-value-chain.pdf

Similar Other Studies (Dr Sujitav Dash as Principal Researcher and Team):

  • Documentation of Best Practices on Social Inclusion of People with Disabilities, Sightsavers International, 2012
  • Documentation of Success stories on Title II Food Aid Programme in India, Catholic Relief Services, 2007
  • Concurrent Evaluation of National Rural Health Mission-Round I, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, 2010
  • Documentation of Success Stories of Training and Extension for Women in Agriculture (TEWA) Project, DANIDA, Government of Odisha, 2004
  • Phasing out strategy of Training and Extension for Women in Agriculture (TEWA) Project, DANIDA, Government of Odisha, 2006
  • Documentation of Success Stories of DAN TB project-2007
  • Process Development Research on Human and Institutional Development: Natural Resources Management Sector, Intercooperation & SDC, Indo-SWISS NRM project, Government of Odisha, 2008

Studies on TB Elimination Programmes

  1. A Study on the Role of Private Medical Practitioners (PMPs) in RNTCP in Orissa

Traditional Healers, LEPRA Society, 2010

  • Youth-Led Empowerment for Tuberculosis Eradication: A Comprehensive KAP Study
  • Motivating Change: Assessing the Impact of Youth Ambassadors in TB Case Detection and Treatment Adherence
  • From Knowledge to Impact: A Holistic Analysis of Youth-Driven TB Intervention Strategies
  • A baseline KAP study under RNTCP project, 2011
  • An assessment of the role of Private Medical Practitioners (PMPs) in TB control in Odisha, 2011
  • An assessment of the role of Traditional Healers in TB control in Odisha, 2011
  • A Study on defaulter analysis among tuberculosis (TB) patients in Odisha, 2016

Implementation Research Project

  • Strengthening of the TB Control Programme by enhancement of the efficiency of the DOTS programme through increasing outreach activities in under serve areas in Odisha, 2008
  • Health Systems Research for TB control: Methodology training course

Our Team:

Project Director:

  • Designation: Project Director
  • Qualifications:
    • Ph.D. in Management with advanced diploma in public health Management
    • 20 Years demonstrated leadership skills and project management expertise.
  • Expertise:
    • In-depth knowledge of health systems, surge capacity, and emergency response.
    • Proven experience in leading similar public health research and assessment projects.
  • Years of Demonstrable Experience:
    • 20 years of demonstrable experience in relevant public health projects, with a focus on emergency response and health systems strengthening.

Senior Epidemiologist/Health Researcher:

  • Designation: Senior Epidemiologist/ Health Researcher
  • Qualifications:
    • MBBS, MD and Master degree in Public Health,
    • Specialized training in infectious diseases or epidemiological modeling.
  • Expertise:
    • Advanced skills in designing and implementing epidemiological studies.
    • Proficiency in analyzing complex health datasets and interpreting epidemiological patterns.
  • Years of Demonstrable Experience:
    • 12 years of demonstrable experience in leading epidemiological research projects, preferably in the context of public health emergencies.

Data Analyst/Statistician:

Designation: Data Analyst or Statistician

  • Qualifications:
    • Master’s degree in Statistics/ Data Science.
    • Proficient in statistical software and data analysis tools.
  • Expertise:
    • Strong analytical skills for processing and interpreting health data.
    • Experience in designing data collection instruments and methodologies.
  • Years of Demonstrable Experience:
    • 8 years of demonstrable experience in data analysis for public health projects.

Regional Health Specialist:

  • Designation: Regional Health Specialist
  • Qualifications:
    • MBBS, MD and Master degree in Public Health
    • In-depth knowledge of the healthcare systems in South Asia.
  • Expertise:
    • Experience working with health ministries and stakeholders in the South Asia Region.
    • Understanding of regional health disparities and challenges.
  • Years of Demonstrable Experience:
    • 12 years of demonstrable experience in regional health projects, preferably in South Asia.

Ethical Review Specialist:

  • Designation: Ethical Review Specialist
  • Qualifications:
    • Master Degree in Social Work and Certificate in Medical Ethics.
    • Certification in ethical research practices.
  • Expertise:
    • In-depth knowledge of ethical considerations in public health research.
    • Experience in developing and overseeing ethical review processes.
  • Years of Demonstrable Experience:
    • 7 years of demonstrable experience in ethical review processes for public health research.

Project Coordinator:

Designation: Project Coordinator

  • Qualifications:
    • Master’s degree in Management and Diploma in Public Health.
    • Certification in project management.
  • Expertise:
    • Strong organizational and coordination skills.
    • Experience in liaising with stakeholders and managing project timelines.
  • Years of Demonstrable Experience:
    • 10 years of demonstrable experience in coordinating public health research projects.

Our key staff members, collectively possessing a diverse skill set, will contribute to the successful accomplishment of the project deliverables by bringing their expertise, experience, and knowledge to address the multifaceted aspects of surge capacity assessment in the South Asia Region.