Professional profile Clinician with 45+ years of healthcare experience across India (12 years) and South Africa (33 years). Proven expertise in clinical practice, emergency medicine, mental health care, and healthcare digital transformation. Strong background in hospital administration, medico-legal, eHealth, Health Informatics, and telehealth, committed to using technology for patient-centered care and universal healthcare coverage. Education MD (Forensic Medicine) - Osmania Medical College, Osmania University, India (1990) MBBS - Osmania Medical College, Osmania University, India (1982) Diploma in Human Resource Management - Training for Management, Port Elizabeth, SA (1996) Current positions General Secretary HELINA 2026 President: South African Health Informatics Association (SAHIA) Chair: Pan African Telehealth Network (Subcommittee HELINA) Member: Intercontinental AI Advisory Council | International Medical Exchange, Inc. May 2025 General Practitioner | Randburg area, Johannesburg. Core competencies Clinical: General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Mental Health, Forensic Medicine Leadership: Hospital Administration, Quality Assurance, Population Health Management Technology: eHealth Implementation, Digital Health Systems, Telemedicine Legal: Medico-legal Consultation, Expert Testimony, Regulatory Compliance Key career highlights Director: eHealth - Hospital Services | Gauteng Department of Health (2017-2023) Led digital health interventions and Electronic Health Records implementation Provincial Coordinator HPRS, EVDS Provincial Deputy Information Officer-Records Management Director: eHealth | KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health (2011-2017) Senior Medical Superintendent | East London Hospital Complex (1996-2009) Healthcare ICT Consultant | Oasis Medical Solutions, London, UK (2009-2010) Honors: National awards: Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI)- DPSA In the category “Using technology to improve the quality of service provided to the community.” 2013: Innovative use of ICT for effective service delivery- teleradiology project 2014: Innovative use of ICTs for effective service delivery: Population Health Management using digital smart pen technology Provincial Award -MASEA MECs Award: 2016 electronic ICU in the public sector in KZN Professional Memberships President: South African Health Informatics Association (SAHIA) (2023) Member: SA National Ministerial Advisory Committee on eHealth (2013-2023) Member: South African Medical and Dental Practitioners Association (SAMDP). Member: Alliance of SA Independent Practitioners Associations (ASIAPA) Member: Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Founder Member: South African Telemedicine Association (SATA)