Our Team

Dr K.Karthikeyan, a medical doctor, trained in HIV medicine and mental health. His 25 years of clinical and public health experience covers grassroots, state, national and international levels.

In the early years of the HIV epidemic in India, led his team to establish home-based care in 15 districts of Tamil Nadu. He served as the nodal person in WHO India office, in 2006-2008, led the ART training roll out in India. He served as the WHO country focal point for HIV, in the Maldives and Timor Leste.

Since 2005, he has been associated with KHPT in various capacities. He is the thematic lead for Tuberculosis in KHPT. He led the technical team in USAID funded THALI project, continues in the same position in USAID funded Breaking the Barriers project. He is passionate about building the team at work.

Dr Rehana Begum is a health professional, with close to two decades of experience, holds an MBBS degree from Ambedkar Medical college, Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (D.L.O) from Bangalore Medical College, MBA (HR) from Madurai Kamaraj University- Distance Education and a Certificate Course in Health Research Methodology and Evidence-based Medicine, from St. John’s Medical College and Research Institute in collaboration with McMaster University, Canada (2014). Her health expertise includes Tuberculosis Control, Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A), Prevention of Parent to Child Transmission of HIV (PPTCT), STI, Quality assurance of public health facilities and Research.

Prior to joining the BTB project at KHPT as Deputy Project Director, she has worked with World Health Organization, UNICEF-India, UNICEF Lao-PDR, UNICEF- Timor-Leste, UNICEF- Kiribati, UNICEF-Fiji, office; John Snow Inc, Centre for Global Health Research (CGHR), University of Toronto and Bangalore Bruhat Mahanagar Palike (BBMP). Dr Rehana’s areas of interest include Tuberculosis, TB-HIV, Research, Maternal and child health, Monitoring & evaluation, Evidence-informed medicine, Biostatistics and Program management, and she has numerous publications to her credit.

Mr Vipin Joseph is public health professional having more than 15 years of experience in the development sector, predominantly in the areas of Reproductive and Child Health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, women empowerment and Covid-19 management.

He has worked with with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, the National AIDS Control Organisation, and other voluntary organisations. He has experience with data analysis, use of participatory tools, monitoring SDGs, and handling large projects on HIV/AIDS, health systems, procurements, and the monitoring of National Health Mission flagship programmes relating to Maternal Health, Child Health, Family Planning, Adolescent Health, Nutrition and COVID-19. Has also been part of various policy level groups including the technical working group of the National AIDS Control Programme (IV), expansion  of HIV testing methods, and common review missions of  the Government of India.

Mr Joseph has a Masters in Social Work, a B Com degree and an O’ Level in Computer Application, and has also qualified with UGC, NET.

Raghavendra Kamati holds a Master’s in Library and Information Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Library Management. With over 19 years of experience in the development sector, he excels in developing comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plans, designing evaluation study tools, and creating robust databases. He has a proven track record in identifying and training teams, ensuring effective data collection and monitoring processes. Raghavendra is proficient in managing Management Information Systems, analyzing data, and enhancing data quality through supportive supervision and monitoring visits. His expertise extends to the successful implementation of screening, mapping, validation, and research surveys across both urban and rural areas, targeting general, at-risk, and vulnerable populations. Additionally, he is adept at designing and implementing M&E frameworks, conducting data analysis, and performing impact assessments for various development projects.

Praveen Kumar, has a Master’s in Sociology, with more than 19 years of experience in public health projects, especially in the areas of HIV, TB, Community-based Organizations, and government-supported programs with diverse marginalized groups. He has experience in supporting the implementation of projects, advocacy, capacity building, and mentoring, gained while working with NGOs, funding agencies, a pharmaceutical company, Community-based Organizations, and the Government.
He is passionate about providing hand-holding support, training, motivation, counselling, and about crisis resolution. He sees himself as open, vulnerable and spontaneous.