Centre for Healthcare, Indian Institute of Management Udaipur

The Centre for Healthcare had the privilege of hosting Prof. Niranjan S Janardhanan from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) School of Economics on January 13, 2025. Prof. Janardhanan presented important research on leadership transience in primary healthcare centres in Rajasthan, India, conducted in collaboration with Prof. Prakash Satyavageeswaran, Prof. Vedha Ponnappan, and Ms. Supriya SRINIVASA MADHAVAN. The study, based on interviews and observations, sheds light on a unique challenge: while Medical Officers (MOs) or the heads of primary healthcare centres (government-run units) typically serve for 2 years, their reportees—Grade 1 & 2 GNMs, ANMs, and LHVs—have an average tenure of 12 years. This disparity raises questions about the continuity and quality of leadership provided to the team and care provided to the communities. The study further highlights the "field magnet" effect, where strong leaders temporarily align the team's behaviour, only for this alignment to dissipate after their departure. The session concluded with an engaging discussion comparing leadership transience and its impacts across various institutions. Thanks to the participants for contributing to this thought-provoking conversation: Prof. Ashish Sachdeva, Dr. Ramakrishna Prasad, Dr. Sanjana Brahmawar Mohan, and our RA colleagues and friends in the PhD program. #Leadership #PrimaryHealthcare #ResearchInsights #TeamDynamics

Curious about how frequent leadership changes impact frontline employees in public healthcare units? Join us for an insightful seminar titled "Revolving Door of Leadership: Responsibility and Adaptation of Frontline Employees amid Leadership Transience," where Prof Niranjan S Janardhanan from the London School of Economics (LSE) will delve into this critical topic. Abstract: Employees in frontline organizations—i.e., employees in organizations directly involved in the delivery of public service—often have ambiguous role descriptions and develop responsibilities and repertoires of action based on the immediate relational context in which they operate. Prior research on the role of leadership in fostering role clarity and coordination in such contexts is limited. We examine the effects of leadership transience—i.e., constant changes in leadership—on employees operating at different points within the span of control of the leader. Using inductive qualitative data from 54 interviews and 138 hours of observation in primary healthcare centres in India, we demonstrate how employees expand and contract their roles and responsibilities with changes in leadership in the short term and develop general nonchalance towards leadership in the long term.   📅 Date: January 13, 2025 🕒 Time: 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM 📍 Venue: CR 3A-05 (please note the change in the venue) If you are interested in joining online, email us at cfh@iimu.ac.in to receive the Zoom link. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with groundbreaking research on leadership-frontline worker dynamics in public-sector healthcare units. Prakash Satyavageeswaran Vedha Ponnappan Supriya SRINIVASA MADHAVAN

We’re Excited to Host Prof. Niranjan Janardhanan for a Research Talk! Join us for an engaging session on “Revolving Door of Leadership: Responsibility and Adaptation of Frontline Employees amid Leadership Transience.” This talk will delve into the impact of frequent leadership changes on frontline employees in public sector organizations, offering valuable insights for academics and practitioners alike. About the Speaker: Prof. Niranjan Janardhanan is a faculty member in management at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). His research focuses on Organizational Behaviour, exploring identities, team coordination, and functioning in novel and unstructured contexts. He earned his Ph.D. in Management from the McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin. 📅 Date: January 13, 2025 🕒 Time: 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM If you are interested in joining online, email us at cfh@iimu.ac.in to receive the Zoom link. We look forward to an insightful discussion! #Leadership #OrganizationalBehaviour #PublicSector #WorkplaceDynamics Prakash Satyavageeswaran Vedha Ponnappan Supriya SRINIVASA MADHAVAN Niranjan S Janardhanan

If you are a young HR professional seriously considering a PhD in OB from top global schools to launch into a meaningful academic career, apply for our RA opening at the Centre for Healthcare, Indian Institute of Management Udaipur, jointly offered with Prof. Niranjan S Janardhanan at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). We have a track record of our RAs moving on to PhD programs in Marketing, Strategy, Public Health, and OB at the University of Maryland, ESSEC Business School, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Texas A&M University, The University of Texas at Austin, Ivey Business School at Western University, The University of Georgia, and the University of Pittsburgh, among others. https://lnkd.in/dRRXsKmk Vedha Ponnappan Prakash Satyavageeswaran Supriya SRINIVASA MADHAVAN Rashi Sonal Yasha Spriha

The Centre for Healthcare had the pleasure of hosting a talk by Ms Dhivya Ramasawmy, Executive Director of LAICO (Lions Aravind Institute of Community Ophthalmology), on November 15th. She presented the vision, mission, and operations of the Aravind Eye Care System to the IIMU community. The Aravind Eye Care System, with its no-appointment or waiting list approach and a goal to complete the care cycle in a single visit, examines around 6 million out-patients, performs 730,000 surgeries, and organizes 3,000 comprehensive eye care camps annually. Ms. Ramasamy emphasized how a data-driven decision-making framework has enabled Aravind Eye Care to implement "Assembly-Line" and "Task-Shifting" models in its operations, leading to economies of scale. She also highlighted the practice-driven research that has created an impact on Aravind's operations while also resulting in high-quality publications. Dhivya Ravilla Ramasamy Lions Aravind Institute of community ophthalmology ARAVIND EYE CARE SYSTEM Aravind Eye Hospital - India Vedha Ponnappan Prakash Satyavageeswaran Alakh Nayan Mandir - India Laxmi Jhala Sharad Iyengar Action Research & Training for Health (ARTH)

We’re thrilled to host Ms Dhivya Ramasamy for a research talk on Research for Pratice’s Sake, which features an insightful exploration of evidence-based management. This session is a must-attend for anyone passionate about leveraging data for meaningful impact in healthcare service design and management. Join us to gain unique insights from the Executive Director of LAICO, Aravind Eyecare Systems. 📅 Date: 15th November 🕒 Time: 2:30 – 4:00 PM Drop an email at cfh@iimu.ac.in to attend online or in person. Prakash Satyavageeswaran, Vedha Ponnappan, Dhivya Ravilla Ramasamy

Join Our Mission: Operations Executive, EQUIP-HWC Project We are hiring an Operations executive to coordinate the EQUIP-HWC project.   📝 Key Responsibilities: 1. Serve as a link between the Udaipur office and the field team in the Salumbar district. 2. Build strong collaborations with the government health department. 3. Analyze field reports and ensure smooth project logistics. 4. Plan and organize field travel for various stakeholders   Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to contribute to the EQUIP-HWC project, apply now: https://lnkd.in/gpTdAAyb Basic HealthCare Services Dr Pavitra Mohan, Dr Sanjana Brahmawar Mohan, Dr. Ramakrishna Prasad, Dr Varsha Shridhar, PhD Prakash Satyavageeswaran,Vedha Ponnappan #NowHiring #OperationsExecutive #PrimaryHealthCare #RuralHealth #ImpactfulCareers

Exciting Opportunity: Join Our Team for the EQUIP-HWC Project! This groundbreaking initiative, based in Salumbar, Rajasthan, focuses on strengthening and optimizing comprehensive primary healthcare across Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) in rural India. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in healthcare, this is your chance to contribute to a project with real impact. Apply now and be part of this mission: https://lnkd.in/dvuk5sUF #Hiring #HealthcareJobs #PublicHealth #Research #ICMR #HealthAndWellness #PrimaryHealthcare #Impact Vedha Ponnappan Prakash Satyavageeswaran Dr Pavitra Mohan Dr Sanjana Brahmawar Mohan Dr. Ramakrishna Prasad

In case you missed the Basic HealthCare Services and Centre for Healthcare, Indian Institute of Management Udaipur's #DialoguesonPrimaryHealthcare webinar, don’t worry. The recorded Episode 3 'Public-Private Partnerships in Primary Healthcare: Where Does the Future Lie?” is now available on the Indian Institute of Management Udaipur's YouTube channel. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gtfVV59i Dr Pavitra Mohan, Vedha Ponnappan, Dr Rakesh PS, Dr Sanjana Brahmawar Mohan, Prakash Satyavageeswaran #HealthcareForAll #PartnershipForChange #PublicHealth #PrimaryHealthcare #PPP #CommunityFirst #SustainableHealth

It turned out to be, indeed, a wonderful dialogue! My key takeaways are the various factors that can make PPP a success: people and project objective-focused, equality and trust-based partnership, with clearly defined deliverables from the partners! Thanks, Rakesh PS, Venkat Chekuri, Pavitra Mohan for the fantastic session!