Dr. Archana Thakur
Dean
Experience: 40 Years
About
Dr. Archana Thakur is a distinguished Microbiologist, academician, healthcare administrator, and quality assurance expert with over four decades of experience in medical education, research, laboratory medicine, hospital administration, and healthcare quality systems. She has held several prestigious leadership positions in renowned healthcare institutions and has made significant contributions to the fields of microbiology, infection control, hospital quality, and medical education.
An MBBS graduate from Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi University, and MD (Microbiology) from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University, Dr. Thakur has dedicated her career to advancing patient care, teaching, research, and healthcare administration.
Dr. Archana Thakur continues to be recognized for her outstanding contributions to medical education, healthcare quality, microbiological research, and hospital administration.
Education
- MBBS – Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi University
- MD (Microbiology) – Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University
- Diploma in STD/AIDS – Thailand
- Post Graduate Certificate Course in Hospital Management – National Institute of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi
Experience
Dr. Thakur has more than 40 years of extensive experience in clinical microbiology, medical teaching, research, hospital management, and healthcare quality accreditation.
Key Positions Held
- Professor, ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Faridabad (2023–2026)
- Professor of Excellence, G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi (2020–2023)
- Additional Director General Health Services (CHS), Government of India (2019–2020)
- Director, G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi (2017–2019)
- Director-Professor, G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi (2008–2019)
- Professor, Department of Microbiology, G.B. Pant Hospital (1997–2008)
- Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, G.B. Pant Hospital (1991–1997)
- Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, G.B. Pant Hospital (1988–1991)
Area Of Interest
- Clinical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs)
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Biomedical Waste Management
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Quality Assurance in Healthcare
- NABH & NABL Accreditation
- Hospital Administration
- Laboratory Medicine
Membership
- Expert Member, National Medical Commission (NMC) Inspection Panels.
- Technical Expert, CDSCO.
- Lead Assessor, NABL.
- Principal Assessor, NABH.
- Technical Expert for Laboratory Accreditation and Healthcare Quality Programs.
- Advisor in Infection Control, Quality Assurance, and Biomedical Waste Management.
Research And Publication
Academic & Research Contributions
- More than 40 years of teaching experience involving undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and allied health sciences students.
- Over 43 years of research experience.
- Guided and co-guided numerous MD, MS, DM, MDS, and postgraduate research theses.
- Authored and co-authored more than 70 national and international scientific publications.
- Recognized expert in microbiology, laboratory quality systems, and healthcare accreditation.
Leadership in Healthcare Quality
Dr. Thakur has played a pivotal role in implementing quality initiatives and accreditation systems across healthcare institutions. Her contributions include:
- NABH and NABL implementation and assessment.
- Lead Assessor for National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).
- Principal Assessor for National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH).
- Faculty for NABH and NABL Assessor Training Programs.
- Development of hospital quality manuals, SOPs, and patient safety initiatives.
- Implementation of infection control and antibiotic stewardship programs.
International Experience
Dr. Thakur served as a WHO Consultant for the Expanded Programme on Immunization at the World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, where she contributed to the development of laboratory surveillance protocols and standard operating procedures for infectious disease monitoring.
Notable Achievements
- Successfully led quality improvement initiatives and NABH assessments in tertiary care hospitals.
- Instrumental in establishing postgraduate programs in multiple medical specialties.
- Developed advanced microbiological diagnostic and molecular testing facilities.
- Established and strengthened biomedical waste management systems in hospitals.
- Contributed significantly to infection control policies and antimicrobial resistance surveillance programs.
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