# Mekala Moorthy

Mekala Moorthy is a remote worker on Himalayas, Independent Maternal and Public Health Researcher at Self Employed, based in Netherlands.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@mekalamoorthy

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Clinical research coordinator and evidence synthesis researcher in maternal health, leading a PROSPERO-registered systematic review.
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| Detail | Value |
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| Availability | Looking for a job |
| Location | Netherlands |
| Authorized to work in | Netherlands |
| Salary expectations | 40k+ EUR |
| Job categories | Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Assistant, Research Coordinator, Evidence Synthesis Researcher |
| Skills | Clinical Research Coordination, Research Documentation, Protocol Development, Study Planning, ICH Good Clinical Practice (E6 R3), Research Ethics, Systematic Literature Review, Narrative Reviews, Evidence Synthesis, Literature Search, Literature Screening, Data Extraction, Critical Appraisal, Data Tables, Scientific Writing |

## What I'm looking for

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I’m seeking non-patient-facing roles in clinical research administration, research coordination, project support and evidence synthesis. I’m open to on-site, hybrid and remote research positions, and willing to travel throughout the Netherlands.
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## About

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I’m leading a PROSPERO-registered mixed-methods review on midwife-led continuity of care in low- and middle-income countries. I coordinate the work from protocol development through manuscript submission, including literature searches, screening, data extraction and critical appraisal.

At KMCH College of Nursing, Coimbatore, I supervised undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and dissertations. I supported students with research planning, literature searching, data collection and reporting, and taught obstetric and gynaecological nursing.

My work also includes peer-reviewed research on maternal health and nursing, evidence synthesis, and scientific writing. I’m trained in ICH-GCP E6(R3) and have authored or co-authored eight peer-reviewed journal articles.
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## Experience

### Independent Maternal and Public Health Researcher (current)

Self Employed. Apr 2026 - Present

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Lead researcher for a PROSPERO-registered mixed-methods review on midwife-led continuity of care in low- and middle-income countries. Coordinate research activities from protocol development through manuscript submission, including literature searches, screening, data extraction, and critical appraisal.
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Skills: Systematic-Literature-Review, Mixed-Methods-Research, Protocol-Development, Literature-Search, Data-Extraction, Critical-Appraisal, Evidence-Synthesis, Scientific-Writing, Research-Coordination, Prospero

### Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing

KMCH College of Nursing. Jun 2024 - Mar 2026

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Supervised undergraduate and postgraduate nursing research projects and dissertations, supporting research planning, literature searching, data collection, and reporting. Taught obstetric and gynaecological nursing and supervised students during clinical placements.
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Skills: Research-Supervision, Research-Methodology, Study-Design, Data-Interpretation, Scientific-Writing, Teaching, Curriculum-Development, Evidence-Based-Practice

### Professional Development and Credential Recognition

Self Employed. Jun 2022 - May 2024

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Focused on Dutch language learning, Nuffic evaluation of MSc Nursing, and professional development in healthcare and clinical research.
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Skills: Dutch-Language, Professional-Development, Healthcare, Clinical-Research

### Assistant Professor, Nursing

SRM College of Nursing. Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

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Taught undergraduate nursing and supervised students in clinical placements. Guided literature reviews, research proposals, academic writing, and evidence-based practice.
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Skills: Teaching, Clinical-Supervision, literature-review, Research-Proposal-Writing, Academic-Writing, Evidence-Based-Practice, Student-Assessment, Curriculum-Planning

### Lecturer, Nursing

Narayana College of Nursing. Jun 2011 - May 2014

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Taught undergraduate nursing and supervised hospital clinical placements. Delivered clinical demonstrations, practical skills training, and student assessments.
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Skills: Teaching, Clinical-Demonstrations, Skills-Training, Student-Assessment, Clinical-Supervision

## Education

### NIHR Research Delivery Network

GCP Introduction E6(R3), Clinical Research. 2026 - 2026

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Completed GCP Introduction E6(R3) training in 2026.
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### Global Health Training Centre

ICH-GCP E6(R3), Clinical Research. 2025 - 2025

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Completed ICH-GCP E6(R3) training in 2025.
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### The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.
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### Novartis

GCP Training, Clinical Research. 2025 - 2025

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Completed GCP training in 2025.
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### The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

Master of Science in Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing

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Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing. Dissertation focused on the effectiveness of olive oil back massage on low back pain during the first stage of labour.
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### Johns Hopkins University

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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Completed a course in Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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### BPNI

Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Counselling, Infant and Young Child Feeding

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Completed Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Counselling training.
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## Tech stack

- Microsoft Excel

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