DR Najitha A

Dynamic Public Health professional with expertise in behaviour change, motivational interviewing, training delivery, and community health engagement. Skilled in designing and facilitating impactful learning experiences, developing training materials, and applying behavioural science to improve health outcomes. Empathetic communicator with strong interpersonal skills, excellent planning ability, and confidence working independently. Flexible and able to travel for training delivery.

• MSc Public Health (EQF Level 7) – York St John University
• Motivational Interviewing (Applied Competency) Demonstrated practical proficiency in Motivational Interviewing through direct client consultations, behaviour‑change support, and health counselling across UK and India. Skilled in using MI techniques to enhance patient engagement, strengthen self‑efficacy, and support sustainable lifestyle change. Applied MI principles in one‑to‑one sessions, dementia care, chronic condition support, and public health education.
• Behaviour Change & Health Promotion Training (from academic and professional experience)

• Diploma in Medical Coding – Arown Academy
• Diploma in Alternative Medicine (Nutrition, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy) – IBAM
• Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS) – Nangelil Ayurveda Medical College
• Masters in BAMS – CBPACS, New Delhi
• Clinical Training in Ayurvedic Therapies (Leech therapy, bloodletting, detoxification, physiotherapy)
• COVID‑19 Clinical Management & Public Health Response Training

• Safeguarding Adults Level 2
• Infection Prevention & Control
• Moving & Handling Training
• Medication Prompting & Administration Support
• Dementia Care & Mental Health Support Training
• Person‑Centred Care Training

• Curriculum Development & Training Delivery
• Assessment & Evaluation Design
• Group Facilitation & Workshop Leadership

• Delivered behaviour‑change‑focused health consultations using motivational interviewing, helping clients adopt sustainable lifestyle improvements.
• Evaluated major UK public health initiatives such as Change4Life, producing evidence‑based insights to strengthen behaviour‑change strategies.
• Conducted a scoping review on colorectal cancer inequalities in the UK, highlighting gaps in access and informing future public health interventions.
• Designed and facilitated health education sessions for diverse groups, improving awareness of nutrition, disease prevention, and healthy ageing.

• Delivered structured lectures, workshops, and group training sessions for undergraduate students, improving engagement through interactive learning methods.
• Developed training materials, assessments, and learning resources that enhanced student understanding and academic performance.
• Presented research at conferences and academic events, strengthening institutional knowledge on digestive health and behavioural factors.

• Provided compassionate care to elderly, dementia, and vulnerable individuals across multiple UK care settings, improving patient comfort and wellbeing.
• Supported COVID‑19 patient management, including counselling, triage, referrals, and data handling during peak pandemic periods.
• Led small care teams, improving communication, workflow, and quality of care delivery.
• Delivered personalised nutrition, physiotherapy, and lifestyle interventions that improved patient outcomes in community settings.

• Published multiple peer‑reviewed articles on gastrointestinal health, behavioural factors, and Ayurvedic clinical practice.
• Created academic posters and presentations that communicated complex health concepts to professional audiences.