M. Anoma Pathmini Marasinghe

• Gained comprehension of and supported communicable disease surveillance and control activities

Attended in ICNO training on communicable disease surveillance

Contributed to outbreak management (e.g., Hepatitis A, Brucellosis)

Participated in review meetings on communicable diseases (e.g., Leptospirosis)

Participated in awareness sessions on communicable diseases (e.g., monkeypox, melioidosis, brucellosis)

Supported preparedness and response activities for monkeypox

• Participated in the causality assessment forum for AEFI-related deaths
• Supervised EPI-related activities at the regional level and communicable disease surveillance in hospitals
• Compiled weekly epidemiological reports
• Participated in National Immunization Programme reviews
• Reviewed the activities carried out by regional epidemiologists
• Supported supplementary immunization activities for measles
• Contributed to the development of an online module on the immunization program
• Assisted in the development of health education materials to combat vaccine hesitancy
• Supported for research activities

• Introduced the Japanese 5S system, productivity concepts, and Quality/Safety Assurance Programs to enhance operational efficiency and patient care
• Facilitated training, research, and medical audits to promote continuous improvement in healthcare quality and safety
• Developed and implemented strategic plans for institutional improvement in line with regional and national healthcare regulations
• Established Work Improvement Teams (WIT) and Quality Circles (QC) to engage staff in quality management and foster a culture of improvement
• Optimized the work environment and introduced reward systems to motivate staff participation in quality and safety initiatives
• Formulated care guidelines and protocols to ensure compliance with healthcare standards and improve service delivery
• Collected and analyzed data on patient care (e.g., accidents, adverse events) to identify areas for improvement and adjust strategies
• Conducted satisfaction surveys for patients and staff, utilizing feedback to drive service enhancements
• Established a monitoring system to track program effectiveness and adjust strategies accordingly.

• Conducted the research project for the MD thesis on fear of falling in Kegalle district
• Supported departmental academic and clinical activities
• Supervised undergraduate research projects
• Developed content for the Learning Management System (LMS) for undergraduate students
• Facilitated interactive educational sessions through Small Group Discussions (SGDs) in the Behavioral Science stream
• Conducted SGDs on Public Health concepts, including Demography, Epidemiology, and Statistics, for undergraduate students
• Served as a tutor for undergraduate journal clubs, community attachment programs, and family attachment programs
• Coordinated community and family attachment programs, collaborating with public health field staff, community leaders, health professionals, non-health community services, and the local community
• Led SPSS workshops for undergraduate students
• Contributed to the revision of the Community Medicine curriculum
• Supported departmental research initiatives, assisting in data collection, analysis, and literature reviews
• Provided support during examinations for community and family attachment programs
• Clinical and Public Health Activities:
• Conducted polyclinics (Antenatal, family planning, immunization, and well-woman clinics) within the University Health Area (Pitakotte Medical Officer of Health area)
• Led contact tracing and implemented control measures for the COVID-19 outbreak among undergraduate students at the Faculty of Medicine

• Acquired skills to function as a divisional health manager.

• Developed and conducted in-service training programs for health staff

• Fostered inter-sectoral collaboration and mobilized community participation

• Reviewed health progress at the divisional level for corrective actions, and communicated with higher authorities.

• Interpreted and applied public health legislation.

• Acted as a change agent for health promotion, fostering healthy behaviors and improving public health outcomes within the community

• Supervised and provided guidance to public health staff in carrying out their duties effectively.

• Oversaw public health programs, including immunization, maternal and child health, school health promotion, communicable disease prevention & control, non-communicable disease prevention & control and environmental & occupational health.

Taught course for MD Community Medicine

Major Course Modules:

Advanced Statistics, Advanced Epidemiology, Research Methodology, Programme Planning & Evaluation, Demography, and Health Economics.

Field Training in Public Health Management

• Public Health Legislation course at the National Institute of Health Sciences
• Routine MOH training at the National Institute of Health Sciences

• Oversaw Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Activities
• Hospital-based routine and special surveillance for communicable diseases.
• Awareness on control and prevention of communicable diseases among hospital staff, patients, and the community.
• Coordination of need-based staff vaccinations.
• Infection control audits.
• Disease-specific review meetings, including dengue and leptospirosis death reviews.
• Facilitated Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Activities

§ Effective data flow between the hospital and preventive sectors.

§ Supervision of MCH activities and staff training.

§ Audits and surveys related to MCH activities.

§ Development of clinical guidelines based on assessments.

• Coordinated Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Prevention Activities through awareness programs and screening clinics
• Managed environmental health activities, including clinical and general waste management, risk assessments, and sustainability efforts.
• Collaborated with preventive health services and local authorities to support mutual goals.
• Improved of patient care through audits and surveys.

Major Course Modules:

Epidemiology, Statistics, Demography, Research Methodology, Maternal & Child Health, Adolescent Health, Gerontology, Environmental Health, Occupational Health, Health Planning & Management, Health Education, Behavioral Sciences and Health Service Programmes

Clinical attachments

General Medicine, Paediatric, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Dissertation

Screen Time: Pattern and, its Association with Caregiver Practices and Behavioral Problems among Preschool Children of 3-5 Years in the Medical Officer of Health Area-Kegalle

• As a divisional health manager, managed the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the following public health programs, ensuring community health needs were met and corrective actions taken based on health progress reviews:

§ Maternal and child health (MCH) programs using a life-course approach, covering pre-pregnancy, antenatal care, child welfare, adolescence, family planning, and well-woman services.

§ School health promotion activities, ensuring health screenings, fostering a healthy school environment, and collaborating with educators to promote mental well-being and life skills development among students.

§ Non-communicable disease (NCD) programs, promoting healthy lifestyles with screenings and referrals for early detection of NCDs, and ensuring adherence to prevention strategies.

§ Occupational health programs, conducting workplace inspections, safety awareness campaigns, preventing occupational diseases, and promoting mental health in the workplace.

§ Environmental health programs, including waste management, pollution control, and vector-borne disease prevention, while ensuring food safety, sanitation, and water quality in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

§ Health preparedness and emergency response strategies for disasters, ensuring continuous public health services during emergencies and coordinating multi-sectoral responses to enhance community resilience.

• Provided clinical services, including antenatal, family planning, and child welfare clinics, as well as school medical inspections. Offered health education and counseling on sexual and reproductive health.

• Managed epidemiological surveillance and outbreak response efforts, minimizing communicable disease risks in the community.

• Ensured efficient management of administrative staff, maintaining compliance with regulations and operational efficiency.

• Supervised and guided public health and administrative staff, ensuring effective service delivery across all programs.

• Delivered in-service training to enhance staff capacity and foster continuous professional development.

• Collaborated with health and non-health sectors, including community workers and health professionals, engaging stakeholders to ensure comprehensive public health service delivery.

• Managed health information systems, analyzed program data, using it to guide decision-making and improve service delivery. Forwarded relevant data to district and national levels for further analysis.

• Applied public health legislation to ensure compliance with legal frameworks in public health activities.

• Acted as a change agent in health promotion initiatives, driving efforts to foster healthier behaviors and improve public health outcomes within the community.

• Participated in national and regional reviews of public health programs, providing insights and aligning local program goals with national public health priorities

Carried out same functions performed as AMOH – Kegalle

• Provided in-patient care for obstetric and gynecological patients, including labor room duties and post-surgical care
• Supported antenatal, postnatal, and gynecology clinics
• Responded to and attended obstetric and gynecological emergencies
• Assisted in obstetric and gynecological procedures, including routine and high-risk deliveries, suturing, artificial rupture of membranes (ARM), and surgeries
• Coordinated with other clinical care teams to ensure holistic patient care.

• Provided in-patient and clinic-based care for obstetric and gynecological patients
• Performed labor room duties
• Identified, managed, and informed seniors for managing gynecological and obstetric emergencies
• Assisted in obstetric and gynecological procedures
• Served as the first on-call for patient care
• Gained experience in prenatal diagnostics
• Participated in patient education and counseling on reproductive health.

• Delivered care for pediatric patients in wards and clinics
• Performed first on-call duties for pediatric emergencies and routine care
• Carried out routine pediatric procedures such as lumbar punctures, venous cannulation, and blood cultures
• Responded to and managed pediatric emergencies, including resuscitations
• Completed two months of specialized training in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), focusing on neonatal critical care