Anisha Dutta
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Health services and quality improvement professional with dual Master’s degrees in Health Leadership and Public Health, and a clinical foundation in dentistry. Experienced in patient safety, quality systems, policy contribution, and governance reporting. Skilled in adverse event review support, program monitoring, and equity-focused service design across hospital, government, and community settings in Aotearoa and overseas. Committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, reducing inequities, and strengthening national clinical governance systems.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Officer (Part-time)
Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council & Opportunities Without Discrimination
, NZ
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Prepared governance and accountability reports that informed leadership and supported funding continuity.
- Strengthened equity by building partnerships with Māori, Pasifika, and migrant groups, expanding program reach and inclusion.
- Implemented equity-focused initiatives aligned with Pae Ora outcomes.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers, ensuring quality and safety in service delivery.
Project Coordinator (Contract)
Ormiston Surgical & Endoscopy
Auckland, NZ
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Developed a policy-informed business case for a Women’s Wellness Hub, approved by senior leadership.
- Recommended quality and patient safety service improvements, including virtual-first pathways to increase access and reduce risk.
- Secured buy-in through evidence-based proposals aligned with equity and national health goals.
Quality Improvement Counsellor
CETI
, India
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Led TB case notification improvement, raising compliance and improving national patient safety reporting.
- Trained frontline staff on documentation and adverse event recording, reducing reporting errors.
- Supported systematic monitoring and data analysis for national quality improvement.
Health Promotion Project Officer
Disha Open School
Delhi, India
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Delivered school-based oral health and well-being programs, aligned with equity and preventive health priorities.
- Monitored outcomes and reported to donors, ensuring accountability.
Education
Master of Health Leadership - Health Management
University of Auckland
07.2024 - 07.2025
Master of Public Health -
DY Patil School of Public Health
India 02.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
ITS-CDSR
02.2014 - 07.2019
Skills
- Patient safety systems and quality improvement
- Adverse event review support and governance reporting
- Policy contribution, ministerial/board briefing support
- Clinical governance and risk management
- Equity-focused service design (Māori, Pasifika, and multicultural programmes)
- Stakeholder engagement & cross-sector collaboration
- Data intelligence and reporting (screening data, TB notification, equity monitoring)
- Training, development, and facilitation (staff and volunteer training)
Additional information
- Hold a Open Work Visa (valid until Aug 2028) — no sponsorship required.
- Flexible to relocate within New Zealand.
- Familiar with HQSC frameworks, HDC recommendations, and New Zealand’s clinical governance standards.
Timeline
Project Coordinator (Contract)
Ormiston Surgical & Endoscopy
03.2025 - 05.2025
Project Officer (Part-time)
Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council & Opportunities Without Discrimination
08.2024 - 08.2025
Master of Health Leadership - Health Management
University of Auckland
07.2024 - 07.2025
Quality Improvement Counsellor
CETI
05.2022 - 07.2022
Master of Public Health -
DY Patil School of Public Health
02.2021 - 07.2023
Health Promotion Project Officer
Disha Open School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
ITS-CDSR
02.2014 - 07.2019
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