Dr Brayal D'souza
Associate Professor
Assistant Director Research – Health Science
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Dr Brayal Dsouza is an academician and healthcare administrator with extensive expertise in quality management, hospital administration, and research. Holds a PhD in Healthcare Quality and has authored over 50 Scopus-indexed publications, with research focusing on patient safety, operational efficiency, and healthcare system improvements. Recognized for excellence with the Best Research Award (2022 & 2023) at CAHOCON.
Quality Management Representative at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, leading key initiatives including NABH and ISO accreditations, Lean Healthcare projects, and patient safety programs. Demonstrated success in reducing wait times, optimizing workflows, and implementing innovative systems such as the Automated Nursing Rostering. Recognized as a COVID Warrior for establishing critical care centers during the pandemic, blending academic excellence with hands-on leadership in healthcare transformation.
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Clinical Services Administration | Year I |
| Health Care Supply Chain Management | Year 2 |
| Health Care Quality | Year I |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Hospital Administration | Department of Public Health | 2014 | |
| MBA | HR | Sikkim Manipal University, Manipal | 2013 |
| BSc Nursing | Manipal College of Nursing | 2009 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prasanna School of Public Health, MAHE | Associate Professor | April 2023- Present |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Nursing Administration
Area of Expertise
Supply chain management
Area of Research
Medical ethics, Hospital operations , Biomedical waste management