35 Year Logo of Excellence of IIHMR University launched by Shri Bhanwar Singh Bhati and Dr. Subhash Garg

State Minister for Higher Education, Mr. Bhanwar Singh Bhati  and Minister for  Technical and Sanskrit Education, Dr. Subhash Garg, unveiled the 35-year logo of excellence at the 3rd Annual Higher Technical Education and HR Conclave 2019 held in Jaipur today. The Minister was accompanied by Mr. Pradeep Kumar Borad, Commissioner, College Education & Special Secretary, Higher Education, Ms. Shuchi Sharma, Secretary, Higher and Technical Education, and President, IIHMR University, Dr. Pankaj Gupta among other dignitaries on the dais. This year is marked as 35th year of Excellence of IIHMR University.

On the Occasion, Dr. Pankaj Gupta said that we are thrilled to have launched our 35 years of legacy logo in a glittering ceremony by Hon’ble Ministers Sh. Bhanwar Singh Ji, Dr. Subhash Garg Ji, secretaries and other dignitaries of the Government of Rajasthan. The logo represents 35 years - and counting - of our commitment to health management and health research.

SAARC Regional Workshop for “Implementation on TB - Tobacco collaborative activities and development of Guidelines on TB – Tobacco”

A 2 Day SAARC Regional Workshop for “Implementation on TB - Tobacco collaborative activities and development of Guidelines on TB – Tobacco” was at IIHMR University on 4 & 5 December 2019. Almost 25 participants from 8 SAARC Countries – Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka  actively participated  to set guidelines on TB-Tobacco. The workshop was Jointly organized by SAARC Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS Centre, (STAC) Nepal, Central TB Division, India, and IIHMR University, Jaipur. Director, SAARC TB & HIV/AIDS Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal, Dr Ramesh K. Kharel and Joint Director – TB, Central TB Division, MoHFW, GoI, Dr Sanjay K. Mattoo were the keynote speakers for the program.

The objective of the program was to increase awareness and sharing of best practices regarding the important of integrating tobacco cessation into TB programs; enhancing leadership skills to affect policy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation as well strategic communication and establishing partnership and knowledge sharing between tobacco control and TB experts. The workshop had various sessions including Understanding Tuberculosis and Tobacco Control in SAARC; Developing a strategic leadership mindset; and Monitoring Tobacco free health care.

 

On the occasion, Dr Pankaj Gupta, President IIHMR University said “We are committed to handling the issue of tobacco, in this regard, our campus has recently pledged to being smoking free. While we are working on TB, we should be aware about what’s working and what’s not working and use this data for future reference and discussion. We will do well when we create ‘next practices’, so let’s work together and focus to create these next practices.

On his theme address, Dr S D Gupta, Chairman, IIHMR University said “Approximately 10 million new cases of TB are recorded every year and almost 2 million die of TB every year. The ratio between the new cases and death due to TB is 1/5. We are facing two epidemics; one is TB and the other of smoking. They are both interrelated and a cause of concern. Smoking increases the risk of TB by 20%. If we reduce smoking, the deaths due to this associated risk can be significantly reduced.  Byintegratin tobacco cessation in TB control program we can reduce TB deaths by at least 20%. India’s commitment to lower TB deaths by 2025 is and advancement of 5 years with respect to the SDG which are to be achieved by 2030. This huge commitment needs all of us to come together.

 

On his Keynote address, Director, SAARC TB & HIV/AIDS Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal, Dr Ramesh K. Kharel,  said that Tuberculosis is a central issue globally. It is preventable and curable, but we have been fighting for more than five decades and there are many gaps. Today, we have infections related to TB, MDR, XDR and we don’t know what’s next. TB is related with poverty. A common guideline for TB and Tobacco is very important and we have assembled here to address this issue.

Joint Director – TB, Central TB Division, MoHFW, GoI, Dr Sanjay K. Mattoo, said that AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria are some of the gravest communicable diseases in the public health sector. Of the three, tuberculosis presents the biggest challenge in terms of morbidity and mortality. It’s an ancient disease and one we’ve not been able to eradicate. Almost 25% of new tuberculosis cases are in India and almost 35-40% cases are from SAARC countries.

MoU Signed between Kandahar University and IIHMR University

·         Kandahar University is one of the Afghan Republic’s leading academic institutions with 3 research centers, 12 faculties, and 10,000 students, while IIHMR is recognized as an ‘Institute of Excellence’ by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

·         The partnership will focus on faculty and student exchange, conducting joint research, seminars and academic meets, exchange of academic materials and other information, conducting short-term and long-term programs and pursuing efforts to generate funds for these activities.

·         Because communication methods are expanded and international travel has become easier, academics and researchers are finding it convenient to collaborate with their foreign counterparts, and the exchange of academic ideas has become much simpler to organize.

New Delhi: Aiming to prepare students for the globalized working environment of the future, leading healthcare and allied management institution, the Indian Institute of Healthcare Management & Research University (IIHMR U) has tied up with Afghanistan’s Kandahar University (KDRU) to enable faculty and student exchange and other allied activities that foster globalized learning experiences.

Kandahar University is one of the Afghan Republic’s leading academic institutions with 3 research centers, 12 faculties, and 10,000 students. IIHMR University’s proven track record and recognition as an ‘Institute of Excellence’ by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in the fields of public health, health and hospital administration, pharmaceutical management and rural management will help the fledgling republic build capacity while improving India-Afghan relations.

“The partnership will focus on faculty and student exchange, conducting joint research, seminars and academic meets, exchange of academic materials and other information, conducting short-term and long-term programs and pursuing efforts to generate funds for these activities. We may also cooperate in creating joint courses for the benefit of our respective students. Because the goal of education is to prepare students for an international workplace, students value a travel experience while learning greatly and at the same time helping the university understand Afghan culture, closely allied as it is to India’s. Also, it is said that one in five scientific papers are co-authored by international collaborators”, said Dr. Pankaj Gupta, President, IIHMR University.

Because communication methods are expanded and international travel has become easier, academics and researchers are finding it convenient to collaborate with their foreign counterparts, and the exchange of academic ideas has become much simpler to organize. Skills such as scrutinizing, debating and combining experiences is critical to academic and scientific accomplishment. Constructively challenging established opinions and ideas is at the heart of development, and international collaborations help make this possible. Such tie-ups have contributed regularly to academic and scientific progress.

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently given in-principle approval for an MoU between India and Afghanistan directed toward cooperation in developing the country’s human resources through the online SWAYAM learning mode.

About IIHMR University:

IIHMR University is a leading knowledge institution of the country engaged in teaching, research and training in the domains of public health, health and hospital administration, pharmaceutical management and development studies. Set up in 1984, IIHMR became a university in 2014.  Over the past thirty-five years IIHMR has carved a niche for itself among management institutions, both in India and abroad. The institute is the World Health Organization’s Collaborating Center for strengthening Health Systems based on Primary Care and is termed as an ‘Institute of Excellence’ by the Government of India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. IIHMR has already conducted more than 500 research projects and studies on the health, social and developmental systems and policies in India and wider South-East Asian Region.

Enhancing Quality of Higher Education: Issues and Opportunities

- India is the 3rd largest in terms of higher education
- India’s educated middle class population is equivalent to the entire population of the USA

“PROFICIENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF LEARNING”
Dr. Sunil Kumar Provost, Johns Hopkins University, USA.

Jaipur, 19 November: Inability to communicate with others in a proficient manner makes it difficult to comprehend the skills of the said individual and create a cohesive learning environment. This was informed by Provost, Johns Hopkins University, USA, Dr. Sunil Kumar. He was speaking at the round table discussion on ‘Enhancing Quality of Higher Education: Issues and Opportunities at Hotel Marriott today.

He further added that it is important to measure a student’s capability to learn rather than what they have already learnt. There is a special requirement to realize that learning is a continuous process which over time results in holistic development. It is important to inculcate an aspiration for excellence among the students. They should be able to work with others not just academically but also be able to empathize emotionally.

Chairman, Ajit Foundation, Jaipur, Dr. V.S. Vyas highlighted the 4 factors that determine the quality of education – students, teachers, leaders and regulators. If the teachers challenge the students, then there is positive scope for increasing their capacity of learning. Teachers should also be presented with ample growth opportunities and be recognized and encouraged by their peers.

Chairman IIHMR University, Dr S.D. Gupta said that India is the 3rd largest in terms of higher education with huge infrastructure and network. India’s educated middle class population is equivalent to the entire population of the USA. Fresh graduates can hurt their chances of employability with inadequate proficiency in written and verbal English communication skills.
Earlier the welcome address was extended by Pro-President, IIHMR University, Dr. P.R. Sodani.

 

Recrutiment for HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS

Centre for Health Research and Development, Society for Applied Studies

South West Delhi, Delhi, India

Job description

CHRD-SAS INVITES RESUMES FROM HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS

 

Qualification

• MD (Community Medicine, Pediatrics or relevant discipline) or PhD (Public Health, Nutrition or relevant discipline) or PhD (Bio-statistics, population Science) with 3-4 years’ experience in a program or academic setting or senior residency

 

Skills

• Demonstrated writing skills with an ability to contribute to writing background documents, academic papers and presentations

• Experience in secondary data analysis especially National level survey data

• Experience and ability to conduct systematic reviews

• Experience in and demonstrated ability to coordinate and implement knowledge intensive policy focused programs; intellectual curiosity

• Excellent communication skills- written and verbal

• Enjoys both working independently and collaboratively in a small collegial team environment; strong interpersonal relationship skills

• Has an in-depth technical and operational knowledge of maternal and child nutrition in Indian perspective, health policies and national health programs, especially those relevant to nutrition

• Understanding of inter-sectoral coordination between various health departments at the central/state/district level for program implementation

• Committed to time bound, quality productivity based on set targets and milestones

 

Salary

• Negotiable

 

Please mail your resume within 10 days to knit@sas.org.in