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Social Work Student @ Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai| Masters in Social Work Public Health

About

Currently pursuing a Master’s in Social Work (Public Health) at Tata institute of Social Science, Mumbai, I actively contribute as a Social Worker at Vajra Mahila Sangathan, supporting community health initiatives through behavior analysis, legal frameworks, and group work. As a Medical & Psychiatric Social Work Intern at LTMGH, Mumbai, I gained hands-on experience in psychosocial assessments, counselling, patient advocacy, and financial & welfare support, including child-sensitive POCSO cases. Passionate about advancing public health through evidence-based, community-driven solutions. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University.

Location

Mumbai

Work experience

Medical Social Worker at TATA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Mar 2026 - Apr 2026 · 2 mos, Parel, Maharashtra, India, 1. Undertook fieldwork placement in a tertiary cancer care setting as part of the MSW (Public Health) programme at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai. 2. Observed and engaged with Medical Social Work practices in oncology, palliative care, rehabilitation, and patient support services. 3. Conducted patient interactions, psychosocial assessments, case study work, and awareness sessions with patients and caregivers. 4. Observed multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including doctors, nurses, social workers, counsellors, and rehabilitation professionals. 5. Gained exposure to government healthcare schemes, patient navigation systems, financial assistance mechanisms, and healthcare accessibility issues. 6. Visited and studied the functioning of ACTREC, Indian Cancer Society, St. Jude Child Care Centres, Shanti Avedna Sadan, EFANN, and Dr. Ernest Borges Memorial Home. 7. Developed IEC materials related to Ayushman Bharat and other government healthcare schemes to enhance patient awareness and access to services. 8. Strengthened skills in communication, psychosocial assessment, counselling, patient advocacy, health education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Medical & Psychiatric Social Work Intern at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Dec 2025 - Jan 2026 · 2 mos, On-site, Conducted psychosocial & socio-economic assessments and case documentation for patients across OPD, IPD, and Emergency. Provided counselling to patients and families in Psychiatry, Burns, Trauma, Surgery, Pediatrics, and General Medicine, addressing emotional, social, and financial challenges. Coordinated financial assistance & welfare support via government schemes, CSR donors, NGOs, and charitable trusts. Supported CSR and donor-funded initiatives including free medicines, assistive devices, nutrition, and patient-relative accommodation. Assisted at One Stop Centre (POCSO cases), ensuring ethical, confidential, and child-sensitive case handling. Gained hands-on exposure to multidisciplinary hospital services and strengthened empathy, communication, and understanding of hospital administration & public health systems.

Fieldwork Intern at Swasthya Swaraj, Oct 2025 - Nov 2025 · 2 mos, Bhawanipatna, Odisha, India, Community engagement sessions using PRA tools with DCHP students Domestic violence sensitisation sessions for ASHAs, ANMs, and DCHP students School-based handwashing and personal hygiene sessions Addiction awareness sessions with children and adolescents Sanitation & drinking water study through systematic household surveys Village visits, household interactions, and rapport-building Development of community training modules on health and social issues

Youth Intern – Mental Health at Reaching Sky Foundation | Health Volunteers, Jul 2025 - Aug 2025 · 2 mos, Remote, Contributed to public health campaigns focused on mental health awareness. Designed and shared social media content to promote emotional well-being. Assisted in fundraising initiatives to support outreach activities. Enhanced knowledge and skills in digital well-being, advocacy, and health communication.

Fieldwork Intern at Vajra Mahila Sangathan Thane, Sep 2024 - May 2025 · 9 mos, Thane, Maharashtra, India, Mobilized informal women workers (sanitation, domestic, ragpickers) across low-income settlements to access welfare schemes. Conducted community meetings and awareness sessions on occupational health, Ayushman Bharat, ESIC, and labour rights. Designed and implemented a survey with 55 sanitation workers on workplace hazards, reproductive and musculoskeletal health. Facilitated youth enrolment in skill-building programs through partnerships with NGOs and institutions. Collaborated with the Labour Department to organize ID card registration camps for undocumented workers. Prepared a comprehensive field report with policy recommendations for NGOs and local government. Gained hands-on exposure to policy analysis, grassroots mobilisation, and advocacy for marginalized women workers.

Education

Masters in social work, Public Health, Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Bachelor of Science - BSc, Chemistry, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University (KBCNMU), Jalgaon