Vanshika Agarwal

Partnerships Manager

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom3 yrs experience
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Key Highlights

  • Expert in community engagement and health equity.
  • Strong background in public health research and dentistry.
  • Proven ability to translate research into practical health solutions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Public Health Professional with a strong focus on community health and research.

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Skills

Core Skills

Community DevelopmentHealth PromotionQualitative ResearchData AnalysisResearch SkillsProject CoordinationStakeholder EngagementResearchData CollectionLeadershipTeamworkProgram ManagementRestorative DentistryManaged CarePatient EducationHealthcare

Other Skills

Community HealthCommunicationCommunity OutreachCritical ThinkingHealthcare ImprovementStataAcademic PublishingScientific PapersQuantitative DataResearch MethodsWorking with ChildrenPolicyMicrosoft ExcelMarketingWomen's Health

About

I am a Community Development Officer within the NHS with a background in dentistry and experience in public health research across institutions such as LSHTM and the University of Birmingham. My career spans clinical practice, research, and community engagement, giving me a well-rounded understanding of how health services, evidence, and community needs connect. I have worked on projects in maternal and child health, women’s health, infectious diseases, and nutrition, developing strong skills in communication, participant recruitment, data handling, and translating research into practical insights. In my current role, I focus on strengthening relationships with diverse communities, improving awareness and access to services, and supporting initiatives that address health inequalities. I bring a combination of clinical insight, cultural competence, and a patient-centred approach, alongside a genuine commitment to ensuring that community voices guide the design and delivery of local health services. I am motivated by work that bridges gaps, builds trust, and contributes to a more equitable and responsive health system.

Experience

3 yrs
Total Experience
6 mos
Average Tenure
7 mos
Current Experience

Birmingham community healthcare nhs foundation trust

Community Development Officer

Nov 2025Present · 7 mos · Birmingham, England, United Kingdom · On-site

  • On the Community Connexions programme (run by Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust), I work directly with local communities to improve awareness, access, and engagement with NHS services. I build relationships with community groups and stakeholders, identify barriers to care, and support individuals in navigating appropriate health pathways. By feeding community insights into service planning, I contribute to initiatives aimed at reducing health inequalities and ensuring services are culturally informed and responsive. My work focuses on strengthening trust, improving reach, and helping communities engage confidently with the healthcare system.
Community HealthCommunity DevelopmentCommunicationCommunity OutreachCritical ThinkingHealth Promotion+1

University of birmingham

2 roles

Research Associate

Jan 2025Oct 2025 · 9 mos · Birmingham, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

  • Conducting qualitative research to explore exercise habits among South Asian women.
  • Designing culturally relevant health interventions to promote community engagement and health equity.
  • Developing interview guides and facilitating focus groups and workshops.
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to analyze and disseminate research findings.
  • Contributing to academic publications and presentations to drive impactful outcomes.
Qualitative ResearchData AnalysisCommunity OutreachHealth PromotionStakeholder Engagement

Research Assistant

Oct 2024Feb 2025 · 4 mos · Birmingham, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

  • Conducted detailed quantitative analysis using STATA, SPSS, and Excel to assess the effectiveness of interventions on child nutrition and WASH practices, focusing on outcomes like diarrheal incidence, dietary diversity, and growth indicators among children in Mali.
  • Authored and co-authored publications on child nutrition, dietary intake, and the validation of Minimum Acceptable Diet measures, with findings contributing to literature on health standards in low-resource settings.
Data AnalysisStataResearch SkillsAcademic PublishingScientific PapersQuantitative Data

London school of hygiene and tropical medicine, u. of london

2 roles

Research Assistant

Oct 2024Jan 2025 · 3 mos · On-site

  • Super-heading pharmacy recruitment and community engagement efforts to facilitate participation in a study on the progesterone-only contraceptive pill, ensuring broad stakeholder involvement.
  • Managing all aspects of fieldwork coordination, including planning site visits, delivering recruitment materials, and overseeing the implementation of research protocols in alignment with ethical standards and research governance.
  • Developing and distributing health promotion materials to raise awareness of the study and provide clear, accessible information to participating pharmacies.
  • Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to support public health objectives, monitor project progress, and contribute to the successful delivery of research outcomes.
Research MethodsProject CoordinationStakeholder EngagementData CollectionCommunication

Field Research Coordinator

Sep 2024Jan 2025 · 4 mos · On-site

  • Led health surveys in secondary schools for a pioneering sex education programme, enhancing adolescent health outcomes.
  • Educated students on survey protocols, ensuring informed consent and addressing sensitive topics with clarity.
  • Administered and analysed health data rigorously, supporting research to advance adolescent sexual and reproductive health.
Data CollectionResearchWorking with Children

Menstrual rights global

Advocacy Associate Volunteer

Feb 2024Sep 2024 · 7 mos · United Kingdom · Remote

PolicyMicrosoft ExcelMarketingWomen's HealthResearch

University of birmingham

2 roles

Student Ambassador

Nov 2023Jul 2024 · 8 mos · On-site

LeadershipStudent WelfareProgram ManagementMicrosoft ExcelManagementCommunication

Student Representative

Sep 2023Aug 2024 · 11 mos · On-site

LeadershipStudent WelfareStudent ServicesTeamworkAnalytical Skills

Trusmiles dental and implant clinic

Consultant Dentist

May 2023Sep 2023 · 4 mos · Delhi, India · On-site

  • Diagnosis and treatment planning, restorations, extractions, root canals and prosthodontics.
  • Educating patients on oral health.
Restorative DentistryManaged CareHealth PromotionMicrosoft ExcelTeam ManagementMedical Records+2

Inderprastha dental college & hospital

General Dentist

Mar 2022May 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos · Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

  • Local anaesthetic administration, fluoride treatments and irrigation.
  • Restorations, root canal, dentures, extraction.
  • Scaling with complete oral prophylaxis.
Interpersonal SkillsSmoking CessationCritical ThinkingManaged CareSkilled Multi-taskerHealth Promotion+5

Dental plus clinic

Dental Intern

Aug 2021Sep 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · Delhi, India · On-site

  • Consultations with patients for treatment plan.
  • Supported patient comfort, individualised pain management.
  • Interpreted X-Rays to make accurate diagnosis.
  • Assessed patient needs, developed treatment plans.
Patient EducationHealthcareManaged CareHealth PromotionMicrosoft ExcelDirect Patient Care+2

Education

University of Birmingham

Masters in Public Health — Public Health

Sep 2023Sep 2024

Chaudhary Charan Singh University

Bachelor’s of Dental Surgery — Dentistry

Sep 2017May 2022

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