Anant Kumar

Distinguished Fellow @Association Of Healthcare Providers - Ahpi India

Ranchi, JH, IN
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WORK HISTORY

Sep 2025 — Present

Distinguished Fellow @Association Of Healthcare Providers - Ahpi India

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The Association of Healthcare Providers (India) represents the majority of healthcare providers in India. It works as a not-for-profit organization and advocate. The Association of Healthcare Providers (India)\'s vision is to have a healthy India, encompassing society, community, and the common man at the grassroots.

EDUCATION

2013 — 2013

World Bank Institute

Certificate, Reproductive Health: From Advocacy to Action

1999 — 2006

Jawaharlal Nehru University

M. Phil., Ph. D., Public Health

1996 — 1998

University of Allahabad

M. A., Psychology

1993 — 1996

University of Allahabad

B. A., Psychology

2017 — 2017

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Certificate, The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health

2014

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Certificate, Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

2019 — 2019

The Johns Hopkins University

Certificate, Psychological First Aid

2014

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Certificate, Health for All Through Primary Health Care

2020 — 2020

National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bangalore

Diploma in Community Mental Health for Psychologists, Mental Health

2006 — 2006

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) & National Institutes of Health (USA)

Certificate, Ethics in Social Research Related to Health

1986 — 1990

Gyan Niketan, Patna

Higher Secondary (10th)

SKILLS

Mental HealthHealth PromotionHealth Services ResearchProgram DevelopmentReport WritingHigher EducationCapacity BuildingPublic HealthHealthGender StudiesProgram ManagementCivil SocietyHiv PreventionPolicy AnalysisHealth CommunicationRural DevelopmentSocial SciencesEpidemiologyCommunity HealthProgram EvaluationPolicyPsychologyHiv/AidsInternational DevelopmentQuantitative ResearchSocial ResearchPreventionGrantsWomen's HealthStatisticsReproductive HealthNonprofitsLeadership DevelopmentNgosQualitative ResearchResearch DesignResearchHealth PolicyGlobal HealthLiterature Reviews

ABOUT ANANT KUMAR

Dr. Anant Kumar is a Fulbright Scholar, Behavioural Scientist, Professor, and Head of the Rural Management Programme at Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS) in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. In addition to his role at XISS, he is an Adjunct Additional Professor at the Global Institute of Public Health in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.Dr. Kumar earned his doctoral degree in Social Medicine and Community Health from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, and holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Allahabad. His academic and professional journey is marked by a series of prestigious appointments and recognitions, including the Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence fellowship and an Adjunct Associate Professorship in the Public Health Leadership Programme at the Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He has also been a Guest Fellow at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla.He is actively involved with various organizations and professional groups and has an extensive publication record in national and international journals. Dr. Kumar is also a member of numerous journal review panels. Beyond his academic and research endeavors, he is a Licensed Practicing Psychologist, providing counseling and psychological services to individuals, helping them navigate and improve their mental health and well-being.Dr. Kumar\'s areas of expertise include Behavioural Science, Public Health, Public Policy and Leadership. His multifaceted career reflects his commitment to advancing public health and psychological well-being through education, research, and practice.

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