Jitendra Sharma
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Dr. Jitendra Sharma is a prominent figure in India's medical technology landscape, renowned as the Managing Director and Founder CEO of Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ),[1][2] a distinguished medical device manufacturing cluster of global stature. Recognized as one of the world's largest such clusters, AMTZ stands as a testament to Dr. Jitendra Sharma's visionary leadership and commitment to advancing healthcare through innovation and industry development.
Beyond his pivotal role at AMTZ, Dr. Jitendra Sharma serves as the Founder and Executive Director of the Kalam Institute of Health Technology.[2] Under his guidance, this institute operates as a prominent medical technology policy hub, extending its expertise and services to various Ministries of Government of India. Driven by a deep sense of gratitude towards the late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Dr. Jitendra Sharma spearheaded the establishment of the Kalam Institute of Health Technology, dedicated to continuing the legacy of the revered former President of India.
Dr. Jitendra Sharma's influence extends to key positions within national councils and institutions. He holds the position of Member Secretary of the National Medical Devices Promotion Council, contributing his expertise to further the growth and development of the medical devices sector. Additionally, he serves as the Chairman of the Indian Biomedical Skill Council (IBSC),[3] playing a pivotal role in shaping the skill landscape in this critical field. His significant contributions also include his role as a Distinguished Senior Fellow at NITI Aayog, a premier policy think tank of the Government of India.
Moreover, Dr. Jitendra Sharma's commitment to fostering innovation in the med-tech sphere is evident through his roles as the founder and chairman of two noteworthy med-tech incubators - Medi-Valley and Bio-Valley. [4] These incubators stand as catalysts for nurturing and empowering aspiring entrepreneurs in the medical technology domain, further amplifying Dr. Jitendra Sharma's impact on the industry's growth and innovation ecosystem.
Dr. Jitendra Sharma's multifaceted contributions to the medical technology landscape in India underscore his unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and commitment to advancing healthcare, innovation, and policy initiatives for the betterment of society.
He is an adjunct lecturer at University of Adelaide, Australia and has been appointed to the Member of Global Strategic Advisory Group of WHO Headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland. Also, he has worked as an Advisor (Health) to Chief Minister, Government of Andhra Pradesh (AP).[5]
He instituted more than 50 health programs, monitoring & measurement systems and led to AP's overall improvement in health index.
Role in Covid 19 Pandemic[edit]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Jitendra Sharma spearheaded the creation of the DBT-AMTZ Command Centre, which, starting from scratch, evolved into the pioneering supply hub for providing COVID-related medical devices. The Command Centre at AMTZ in Vizag produced over 10 Lakhs (1 million) RT-PCR COVID tests and more than 1,000 oxygen concentrators every day. AMTZ is now a member of BRICS Business Council and hosts the Centre of Excellence for Medical Technology for BRICS countries. Similarly, Kalam Institute of Health Technology (KIHT) set up by Dr. Jitendra Sharma is recognized as World's first WHO Collaborating Centre for Health Innovations.
Early Life and Academic Background[edit]
Dr. Jitendra Sharma was born in Chittranjan,West Bengal, and hails from West Bengal, India. He obtained a B.Sc in Organic Chemistry, followed by a Postgraduate degree in Hospital Administration, a Master's in Financial Management, a Postgraduate degree in Health Economics & Policy, and a Postgraduate degree in Healthcare Quality.
He earned a PhD in International Health Regulations from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, a Doctorate in Health Technology Assessment from VU Amsterdam, and a PhD in Health Financing from MATS University, India.
Dr. Jitendra Sharma holds three academic PhD/doctorate degrees and has received training from various prestigious institutions, including AIIMS - New Delhi, PMDA-Japan, Uppsala Monitoring Centre - Sweden, JBI Institute - Australia, Harvard School of Public Health – USA, Vrije Universiteit - Amsterdam, Tata Institute - Mumbai, MATS University - Raipur, and Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning - Prashanti Nilayam.
Awards & Recognition[edit]
Dr. Jitendra Sharma has been awarded the European Union–India Young Leaders Award at the European Union Parliament in Brussels in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the medical technology sector.[6]
He holds the distinction of being the first Indian to receive the prestigious Laufmann Greatbatch Award[7] from AAMI-USA and has also been honored with the Leadership Excellence Award by the American College of Clinical Engineering.[8]
He has received the 2nd Custodians of Humanity Awards in recognition of his exceptional contributions to healthcare during both the pre and post-pandemic periods. This prestigious accolade is presented by IGHM in association with Medgate Today.
Dr. Jitendra Sharma's book- 'Made in Lockdown'[9] is considered as the first book chronicling the complex subject of medical technology. For the general readers. It is one of the best non-fiction category books on India's fight against Covid, in which AMTZ played a major role, with Dr. Jitendra Sharma led it from the front.
2017 Global Health Leaders Award by Health & Wellness Congress. Over 60 special awards and facilitations for bringing novelty and outcome-driven processes in the health sector, particularly in healthcare technology.
Contribution[edit]
Dr. Jitendra Sharma has served as a designer and coordinator for numerous technology-intensive health programs in India, founded nine organizations focused on medical technology within the country, and imparts education on global health policy and health technology through various courses.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Andhra Med Tech Zone appoints Dr Jitendra Sharma as CEO". Latest Technology News – CXO TV Today & Tech Updates and Videos. 2021-02-24. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
- ↑ https://www.pressreader.com/india/medgate-today/20210615/282780654461697. Retrieved 2023-12-25 – via PressReader. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ "Indian biomedical skill sector gets a boost - Elets eHealth". eHealth Magazine. 2018-02-17. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
- ↑ https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/BIO-VALLEY-INCUBATION-COUNCIL/U93090AP2018NPL109564. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ www.ETHealthworld.com. "Dr Jitendar Sharma appointed as Advisor for Health & Medical Technology, Govt. of AP - ET HealthWorld". ETHealthworld.com. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
- ↑ "2019 Class of EuIndia40 Leaders | Europe India Centre for Business and Industry". eicbi. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ↑ admin. "The AAMI Foundation Confers Prestigious Laufman-Greatbatch Award on MedTech Man "Dr. Jitendar Sharma, Managing Director and CEO, AMTZ". – Medgate Today". Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ↑ "AP Med Tech Park first to get International Engineering Award". IndiaMedToday. 2018-06-09. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ↑ "Glimpses of Book Launch | Made in Lockdown | Dr. Jitendra Sharma | AMTZ | industry news updates - India's best industrial news video channel". https://www.mojo4industry.com/. 2023-11-22. Retrieved 2023-11-28. External link in
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