Kishti Sanjaybhai Thakkar

Kishti Sanjaybhai Thakkar

This leader offers over ten years of operational experience across healthcare delivery and medical education institutions. Expertise includes clinical governance, strategic management, and the implementation of large-scale community health programs. The professional focuses on delivering high-quality services through financial discipline and robust HR systems.

Work Experience:

7 years 11 months Years

Industry:

Business Development, Consulting & Strategy, Entrepreneurship, General Management, Healthcare Management, Learning & Development, Operations & Supply Chain, Public Relations

Function:

Pharmaceutical & Healthcare | Education Sector | Manufacturing & Engineering | Media | Social Impact

Work Experience

1. Managing Director, Karuna Setu Trust March '19-January '26
• Led governance and operations of a multi-sectoral NGO covering hospitals, medical and nursing education, ayurvedic manufacturing, and large-scale community welfare programs.
• Oversaw clinical, academic, financial, and regulatory functions, expanding access to free and subsidised healthcare to underserved community.
• Built strong HR and leadership systems, improving operational efficiency, transparency, to ensure mission-aligned execution and last-mile social impact.

2. Consultant Critical Care Specialist, Vasant Prabha Hospital & DNB Coordinator- Academic and Admin Head March '19-January '26
- Delivered consultant-led critical care for high-acuity ICU and emergency patients.
• Headed DNB academic and administrative functions, ensuring accreditation compliance and quality training.
• Implemented clinical governance, SOPs, and multidisciplinary coordination to improve outcomes and operational efficiency.

3. Junior Resident, Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital February '18-February '19
• Roles and Responsibilities -Managed inpatient and outpatient care across Gastroenterology, Urology, and Cardiology units under senior consultants.
• Performed clinical assessments, emergency response, and procedural assistance, ensuring continuity of patient care.
• Participated in academic rounds, case discussions, and undergraduate teaching, strengthening clinical and teaching competence.
4. Teaching and Academic 
• Taught undergraduate medical students, interns, and nursing students in clinical subjects, medical examinations, and bedside procedures at Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital.
• Conducted ACLS/BLS protocol training for doctors, interns, and nursing staff across medical colleges and hospitals, nursing institutes.
• Mentored residents and junior doctors as part of DNB academic programs.
 

Accomplishments
  • Recognized as Best Team Leader & Outstanding Performer at NASA Space Camp, Huntsville, Alabama (USA) for leadership, teamwork, and high-performance execution in a global learning environment.
  • Honoured for Excellence in Healthcare Services and Philanthropy by the Honourable Chief Minister and Government of Gujarat for sustained contributions to affordable and accessible healthcare.
  • Received multiple public felicitations from the State Health Minister, District Collector, DDO, administrative and public bodies for healthcare leadership, community service, and social impact.
  • Formally recognized for providing free healthcare to over 10,000 patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring uninterrupted hospital services for underserved populations under crisis conditions.
Education
  • MBA (pursuing)- Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad 2024-2026
  • LLB , Gokul Law College, Siddhpur- 2025
  • Critical care, Apollo Institute/ American Heart Association- 2019
  • MBBS, Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur - 2018
     
Certification

• ISSPCON 2020 – National Pain Management Conference
• Hypertension & Its Complications – Cardiology Society of India (2020)
• IDCM META-CON – Gujarat Medical Council
• Participated in national and institutional clinical, ethics, and public health conferences, contributing to continuous professional development.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association 2019
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) -NIDA Clinical Trials 2020
• WHO Training Programs - TB, Malaria Elimination, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Severe Acute Respiratory Infections 2022
• Bioethics & Medical Ethics Training- 3 T- IBHSC International Bioethics Course of The UNESCO Chair in Bioethics , 2020

 

Extra-curricular
  • Early Philanthropic Initiative -Actively involved in philanthropic and community service initiatives since adolescence through collecting waste paper to fund free treatment for economically disadvantaged patients, and currently actively attached to a multi sectorial NGO working in field of education, healthcare, women and child development, environment protection, family welfare, direct help to needy and aid in natural calamities.
  • Social Service & Community Outreach- Led and Delivered affordable and accessible healthcare services, including fully free hospital care during the COVID-19 pandemic. uninterrupted essential healthcare delivery while ensuring patient and staff safety during the pandemic.
  • Public Health Awareness & Field Work - Conducted and participated in 1000+ health check-up and medical awareness camps across Gujarat and Rajasthan, providing nutrition kit distribution for TB patients, focusing on preventive healthcare, immunization drives and community education.
  • Leadership & Event Management- Led and coordinated large-scale cultural and institutional events, including college festivals and Navratri celebrations, demonstrating planning, team leadership, and execution skills.