Professional Summary
Rafique, a Dermatologist, worked in Tata Tea for 17 years, where he won the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship for Leadership Development Award. Subsequently, Rafique moved to Delhi and joined the UN as the Moderator for the AIDS Community in India, building up an e-community of more than four thousand members to formulate the National AIDS Control Policy-Phase III. In 2012, Rafique built and managed his care home for senior citizens that surpassed the UK Care Home guidelines in infrastructure and service. Next, Rafique worked as the Cardio-Vascular Health Officer in WHO's India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI), for Wayanad and Kozhikode districts of Kerala till his retirement in Dec 2021. Since Dec 2022, he is the Medical Officer of the Anti-Retro Viral Therapy (ART) Center, at the DS Medical College & Hospital in Perambalur, Tamil Nadu. Additionally, Rafique works voluntarily as a voting member of The Constellation, the Grace Kennet Foundation, and as the Convener of the Editorial Board of the Thanjavur Medical Journal.
Applications & Tools
All applications are developed as freeware and open source tools, designed to serve various healthcare and community needs.
ACLS Protocol Trainer
Interactive training for cardiac emergency management based on ACLS protocols.
Visit AppBooks
Books
Nine Essays and a Poem by a Student: A collection of Islamic Essays
A compilation of thoughtful essays exploring various aspects of Islamic philosophy, ethics, and spirituality, alongside a poem reflecting on the journey of faith and understanding.
Access BookThe Kattoo-Yamani Stories
A collection of stories weaving together cultural narratives, personal experiences, and insights from the Kattoo-Yamani perspective, offering readers a unique lens through which to view the world.
Access BookChapters in Books
Monitoring & Evaluation in Community-Led Development
Book: Community-Led Development in Practice: We Power Our Own Change
As lead author of this final chapter, Dr. Rafique provides comprehensive insights on monitoring and evaluation methodologies specifically tailored for community-led development initiatives, emphasizing participatory approaches and sustainable assessment frameworks.
Barriers to Inclusion for those Living with HIV and Non-Discriminatory or Inclusion Strategies
Book: Finding Pathways: Social Inclusion in Rural Development
This chapter examines the social, cultural, and structural barriers faced by individuals living with HIV, particularly in rural settings, and proposes comprehensive strategies to foster inclusion and combat discrimination at various levels of society and healthcare systems.
Recent Papers
From vertical silos to integrated care: administrative agility and normalization of HIV services in Tamil Nadu, India
An analysis of the strategic transition of HIV services in Tamil Nadu from vertical silos to an integrated care model, emphasizing the impact of administrative agility and service normalization.
Read PaperAssessing the Knowledge Attitude and Practice Among the Intern Doctors About the Recent NACO Guidelines on Post Exposure Prophylaxis of HIV: A Questionnaire Based Study
A descriptive observational study highlighting critical knowledge gaps and inconsistent practices among intern doctors regarding HIV PEP protocols, emphasizing the need for structured training and institutional safety support.
Read PaperThe India Hypertension Control Initiative–early outcomes in 26 districts across five states of India, 2018–2020
A comprehensive, nationally representative analysis of the hypertension care continuum in India, revealing that only one in twelve adults with hypertension has their blood pressure under control.
Read PaperInnovations in Wayanad District (National IHCI WHO Newsletter)
A feature article highlighting key public health innovations implemented in Wayanad District, as showcased in the National India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) WHO Newsletter (Apr-June 2021).
Read PaperAll IHCI Reports Collection
A comprehensive repository of all India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) reports.
Read PaperJVRC Research & AI Workflows
HIV-1 Resistance Genomic Workflow
An AI-integrated analysis of molecular data structures that bridges viral agility, resistance mutations, and clinical treatment optimization.
View Slide DeckGenomic Research on Cardiovascular Risk
Development of AI-driven research frameworks designed to identify and evaluate novel cardiovascular disease markers within complex genomic datasets.
View Slide DeckJVRC Resilience Plan
A framework document outlining knowledge management in kickstarting and aligning genomic and protemic research goals with resilience strategies.
View Slide DeckClinical AI Integration Plan
A strategic framework for integrating computational intelligence, structural biology, and clinical expertise to bridge the gap between raw medical data and advanced HIV-CVD research.
View Slide DeckAgile HIV Research Leadership
Application of advanced AI models to synthesize evidence across HIV-CVD genomics and proteomics, establishing a new niche for integrated research leadership.
View Slide DeckBlogs & Reflections
A collection of reflections, experiences, and insights from my work in healthcare, public health, and international development.
AIDS 2002: A Catalonian Experience
Reflections on the XIV International AIDS Conference held in Barcelona, Spain.
Read BlogCritical Reflection On The Macarthur Foundation
Insights and experiences from my MacArthur Foundation Fellowship for Leadership Development.
Read BlogMunnar to Melbourne: the 6 ICAAP
Journey and observations from the 6th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific.
Read BlogMemoirs of Campion High School-1975 Batch
Relive the fun and adventure tales of a schoolboy's early jaunt at Campion, where youthful chaos met the first steps of a lifelong journey. Prepare for chuckles and a nostalgic trip down memory lane!
Read BlogStories & Community Papers
A collection of 42 community-focused stories published on behalf of The Constellation. These stories explore community life competence, social inclusion, and participatory development approaches in accessible, narrative formats that resonate with community members.
8 Maxims on Being Humane resonate in 3 Scriptures
Exploring universal human values that transcend religious boundaries and resonate across different spiritual traditions.
Read StoryThe Role of KM
Understanding the critical role of Knowledge Management in community development and organizational learning.
Read StorySteps of Dream Building Using SALT & compared to WoT
A detailed exploration of dream building processes using SALT methodology compared to other approaches.
Read StoryDefinitions of Transparency
Examining different perspectives and definitions of transparency in community and organizational contexts.
Read StoryIcons of The Constellation
Understanding the symbolic representations and visual identity elements that define The Constellation's work.
Read StoryMembership Type: Who are we?
Defining the different types of membership and identity within The Constellation community network.
Read StoryThe Constellation: A Constellation of Communities: Towards True Community Ownership
Exploring the vision of authentic community ownership and the network of communities working together.
Read StoryThe Unquenchable Thirst: A Journey Within The Constellation
A personal journey narrative exploring the deep motivations and aspirations within The Constellation's work.
Read StoryKnowledge is Power: Community Ownership of Knowledge
Examining how communities can take ownership of knowledge creation, sharing, and application processes.
Read StoryWhy CLCP is far better than Targeted Interventions (TI) - Part III
The third part of a comprehensive analysis comparing Community Life Competence Process with traditional targeted interventions.
Read StoryDefining key terms in the context of CLCP
A glossary and explanation of essential terminology used in Community Life Competence Process methodology.
Read StoryTree of Emotions: How Beautiful Is Our SALT
Exploring the emotional dimensions and beauty of the SALT (Support, Appreciate, Learn, Transfer) approach.
Read StoryKnowledge Management Products
A collection of totally 49 Knowledge Products (KP), 22 of which tracks active field outputs, operational evaluations, and dynamic clinical support systems built during the India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) from 2019 to 2021. Deployed as digital assets, these resources deliver automated health communication, computational assessments, and targeted metric validation. The second subsection has 27 other Knowledge Products which were developed during my tenure as Resource Person and Moderator for the AIDS Community with the UN Knowledge Management team in Delhi (2005-2010). These include Consolidated Replies, Concept Notes, Community Updates, and a comprehensive NACP-III summary booklet.
IHCI Monthly Report - Oct 2021
IHCI REPORTFrom: WHO - India Office
Final quarter field monitoring data sets and clinical outcomes summaries evaluating community hypertension control metrics.
Access DocumentIHCI Monthly Report - Sep 2021
IHCI REPORTFrom: WHO - India Office
Comparative regional performance indexes evaluation against baseline data trends to track long-term health metrics.
Access DocumentIHCI Monthly Report - Aug 2021
IHCI REPORTFrom: WHO - India Office
Late-summer medical distribution logistics checks and localized programmatic tracking data collections across active districts.
Access DocumentIHCI Monthly Report - Jul 2021
IHCI REPORTFrom: WHO - India Office
Hypertension response cohort indicator analysis across active public health program deployment districts.
Access DocumentIHCI Monthly Report - Jun 2021
IHCI REPORTFrom: WHO - India Office
Mid-year programmatic status updates, specialized clinical metrics, and longitudinal patient follow-up overviews.
Access DocumentIHCI Monthly Report - May 2021
IHCI REPORTFrom: WHO - India Office
Treatment adherence compliance stats and operational public health tracking metrics updates under field conditions.
Access DocumentIHCI Interactive Chart: A Tale of 4 Districts
INTERACTIVEFrom: Public Health Dashboard
A rich data visualization charting interface mapping, isolating, and evaluating comparative hypertension control metrics across four operational index districts.
Access DocumentCOVID-19 Real-Time Live API Modal Node
DYNAMIC APIFrom: Health Data Engine
An integrated web script pop-up interface parsing, capturing, and transforming active public health data arrays dynamically via external endpoint connections.
Access DocumentCo-Check Digital Self-Assessment Tracker
FRAMEWORKFrom: The Constellation (CLCP)
An open platform rendering customized client-side evaluation models based on the community-driven Community Life Competence Process framework.
Access DocumentCoronavirus Educational Serious Game (CoMemGame)
GAME ENGINEFrom: Educational Freeware
A micro-cognitive memory puzzle web application engineered to gamify virus structural identification and encourage preventive action mechanics.
Access DocumentFidyah & Kaffarah Welfare Calculator Node
CALCULATORFrom: Social Welfare Tool
A practical web calculator running client-side algorithmic loops to instantly verify community support distribution amounts and financial contributions.
Access DocumentIHCI Training Quiz & E-Certificate Node
EDU PLATFORMFrom: Clinical Education
An automated public health education engine that calculates module exam performance and dynamically produces downloadable verification certificates.
Access DocumentProfessional Experience
Medical Officer
Dec 2022 - PresentDhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College & Hospital, Perambalur
M.O. in charge of the ART Center
Convenor: Board of Editors
July 2022 - PresentThanjavur Medical Journal (TMJ)
Convenor of the Editorial Board of the Multi-specialty Medical Journal, for, of, and by the Thanjavur Medical College Alumni and Community.
Consultant
July 2017 - Dec 2021WHO – India Office
Cardio-Vascular Health Officer (CVHO), In charge of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) & COVID-19 knowledge networks, data analysis & visualization for reports in webpages from the districts of Wayanad and Kozhikode in Kerala State
Managing Director
Aug 2012 - Mar 2017Champion Care Homes Pvt. Ltd.
Plan, design, build, expand and manage Champion Care Homes to provide the best of Geriatric, Gerontology, and Palliative Care Services to Senior Citizens as per or surpassing the UK Care Homes guidelines.
Resource Person and Moderator
Jun 2005 - July 2012UNAIDS India Office
Develops "AIDS Community of Practice". Moderates the Community knowledge network; facilitates information-sharing of members; coordinates workshops and events, among community research groups to extract knowledge assets and products
Education & Training
M.B.,B.S.
Tanjore Medical College, Tanjore, India
August 1977 - August 1984
Medicine
D.V. (Venereology)
Madras Medical College, Madras, India
April 1985 - April 1987
Venereology
D.T.D.
Indian Society for Training & Development, Delhi, India
April 1986 - October 1988
Personnel Management, Training & Development
Dip. Web Media
Pentasoft Technologies, Chennai, India
January 2002 March 2002
XML, HTML, FLASH, ASP, JavaScript & Adobe Photoshop
D.I.S.
International Open University, Banjul, The Gambia
January 2012 April 2012
Diploma Course in Islamic Studies
B.M.A.I.S.
International Open University, Banjul, The Gambia
Presently in Final Semester
Bridge to Masters in Islamic Studies
View MarksheetFellowship for Leadership Development
MacArthur Foundation, Delhi, India
August 2001 - July 2003
Sexual Health, Women's Rights and Empowerment
Technical Skills
IT Certifications
Publications & Research
UN Consultancy Publications (2010-2012)
- The Report of the NACO, WHO and UNICEF's National Consultation to provide interventions for out-of-school youth in India.
- National Strategic Framework for HIV prevention among out of school youth at risk and especially vulnerable, completed for UNICEF India
- Operational Guidelines for implementing District-Level HIV prevention programs for Adolescents in Community Settings for UNICEF India
- A Desk review on Oral Substitution Therapy done for UNAIDS Eastern Europe and Central Asia, which is a global update for 2010.
- The Program Book of the UNIFEM MOIA ICOE Program for Women Migrant Workers migrating from India to the Gulf countries
Selected Academic Papers
- On Pyoderma; Kerala Medical Journal, Vol.34, No: 5, p.152 Oct. 1993.
- AIDS - A special Report; The Antiseptic, Vol: 91, No: 1, p.39, Jan. 1994.
- Pediatric AIDS: Problems in perspective, Review article Proceedings of the Second Annual Convention of the National Neonatology Forum (Kerala Chapter) Sep. 17 & 18th 1994.
- Antibiotic Sensitivity of E. Coli in Urinary Tract Infections; The Antiseptic, Vol.91, No: 9, pp 330-331, September 1994.
- Pediatric HIV infection: points to ponder; Review article IAP Journal of Practical Pediatrics. 3: 2 Apr-Jun 1995
Professional References
Dr. Jean Louis Lamboray
Retired UNAIDS Founder-Director
Phone: +32 475863337
Email: lamborayj@gmail.com
Ms. Marlou de Rouw
Director on the Board of Directors, The Constellation, CLCP
Phone: +33 622690823
Email: marlou@communitylifecompetence.org
Dr. Alok Srivastava
Former Union Secretary, Law and Justice
Phone: +91-9868107118
Email: medrag1@yahoo.com
Skills Summary
Dr. Essa Mohamed Rafique is currently completing the Bridge to Masters in Islamic Sciences at the International Open University (IOU) and completed Level 5 Dawah courses at the Messengers of Peace Academy. With a background in Medicine, IT, and HR (M.B., B.S., D.V., D.T.D. Dip Web Media) and extensive experience in community health, Dr. Rafique combines a passion for Islamic knowledge with practical skills in web and App development. His interests include creating free and accessible digital resources for Islamic education and fostering interfaith dialogue.