Dr. Thangarasa Jeevaraaj
General Practitioner · MD Health Informatics Trainee · Health Informatics Researcher · AuthorMedicine MBBS 2006
Roles GP · MOIC · MO · NCCP · Informatics
Certifications Continued education
Works 2 Papers · 7 Books
Recognition Literary · Community · Service
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna · Sri Lanka
Member of the College of General Practitioners
College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka
Two-year postgraduate programme in general practiceMaster of Science in Biomedical Informatics — Batch 12
Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM), University of Colombo · Sri Lanka
Full-time 24-month programme covering health information systems, clinical informatics, biomedical data science, and research methodology. DHIS2 certified. Batch of 19 trainees across major hospitals and health institutions nationwide. CompletedDoctor of Medicine — Health Informatics
Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM), University of Colombo · Sri Lanka
In ProgressMD Health Informatics Trainee — Batch 9
Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM), University of Colombo · Ministry of Health Rotations, Sri Lanka
Selected at the MD Health Informatics Selection Examination (January 2026). Structured rotations across key national health information units within the health ministry, with weekly lectures at PGIM, Colombo.
Medical Officer
National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) · Ministry of Health · Public Health Complex, Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka
Medical Officer posting at the National Cancer Control Programme, supporting cancer registry operations alongside early cancer detection initiatives and internal health information improvement work.
- Supported CanReg5 cancer registry data operations and quality assurance
- Collaborated in early development of the cancer detection centre registry
- Internal IT-related improvement work within the programme
Medical Officer
Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS) Office · Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
Return posting at the RDHS Office, Trincomalee following completion of the MSc Biomedical Informatics programme. Primarily supported statistical work and health information management functions within the regional health administration.
MSc Biomedical Informatics Trainee — Batch 12
Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM), University of Colombo · Sri Lanka
Selected at the MSc Biomedical Informatics Selection Examination (August 2022). Full-time 24-month postgraduate training programme leading to the MSc in Biomedical Informatics. Training covered health information systems, clinical informatics, biomedical data science, and research methodology.
- Health information management, biomedical data, and informatics research
- PGIM Library Resources and Services Orientation — 19 October 2022
- Batch 12 of 19 trainees nationwide across major hospitals and health institutions
Medical Officer
Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS) Office · Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
Medical Officer at the RDHS Office, Trincomalee, primarily supporting statistical and health information work at regional health administration level.
- Supporting health statistical work at regional level
- Health information coordination across the Trincomalee district
- NCD data and population-level surveillance support
- Primary Healthcare System Strengthening Programme (PSSP) data coordination
Medical Officer In Charge (MOIC)
Divisional Hospital, Thampalakamam · Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka
Leadership appointment as Medical Officer In Charge of a divisional hospital under the World Bank-funded Primary Healthcare System Strengthening Project (PSSP). Led NCD screening, community health engagement, and population-level data collection that drew international recognition.
- NCD screening programme — 43% of local population over 35 screened
- Pre-scheduled appointment system for follow-up continuity
- Community health walks — 200+ participants, theme: Prevention before Cure
- Friends of Facility (FFC) committee — community-led NCD awareness
- Hospital operations, staff supervision, and resource management
- Featured in World Bank documentation, March 2022
General Practitioner
Primary Medical Care Unit, Selvanayagapuram · Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
Full-scope primary care at the front line of Sri Lanka's NCD epidemic, grounding clinical informatics work in the daily reality of high-need community health settings — where population health decisions depend on quality clinical records and timely information systems.
- NCD detection, registration, and long-term follow-up
- Clinical decision-making without specialist support
- Longitudinal patient record management
- Minor surgery and acute presentations
- Community health education and prevention
General Practitioner
Primary Medical Care Unit, Kappalthurai · Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
First posting as MCGP-qualified general practitioner — the foundation of a decade of primary care practice. Developed clinical pattern-recognition and patient-relationship skills that underpin health informatics research, working in settings where clinical judgement must substitute for digital decision-support.
- Chronic disease management and population screening
- Independent clinical assessment and diagnosis
- Acute presentations and minor surgery
- Health education and preventive care
Medical Officer
Medical Unit, Emergency Care Unit & Medical Intensive Care Unit · General Hospital, Trincomalee
Five years of high-volume acute clinical experience across medical wards, emergency care, and the medical ICU — forming the clinical evidence base that informs current health informatics research. Responsible for inward management of 80–100 patients with exposure to the full range of acute and chronic presentations.
- Inward management of 80–100 patients
- Acute medical, surgical, paediatric and obstetric emergencies
- Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) and Emergency Care Unit (ECU)
- Lumbar puncture, IV cannulation, emergency intubation
- Adult CPR and mass casualty management
Medical Officer
Gynaecology & Obstetrics Unit · General Hospital, Trincomalee
Clinical posting in obstetrics and gynaecology. Assessment and management of obstetric and gynaecological inward and outpatient cases with exposure to maternal health documentation and referral systems.
The Correlation Between Global Longitudinal Strain by Speckle Tracking Echocardiography and Coronary Angiogram Finding in Patients with Suspected Chronic Stable Angina Pectoris
Jaffna Medical Journal · Volume 36, Issue 2 · December 2024 · DOI: 10.4038/jmj.v36i2.221 · Submitted: June 2024 · Accepted: November 2024
Multi-centre study across Teaching Hospital Kandy, District General Hospital Trincomalee (T. Jeevaraj), and Teaching Hospital Jaffna. Evaluated whether Global Longitudinal Strain (GLS) by speckle-tracking echocardiography predicts significant coronary artery disease in patients with chronic stable angina and normal LV function. Study of 78 patients demonstrated that lower GLS values were significantly associated with CAD severity; GLS cutoff of −19 showed useful diagnostic performance.
Vancouver: Jeyakanth T, Mayurathan G, Kularatne A, Jeevaraj T, Prashanthi J, Abeysingha T. The correlation between global longitudinal strain by speckle tracking echocardiography and coronary angiogram finding in patients with suspected chronic stable angina pectoris. Jaffna Med J. 2024;36(2). doi:10.4038/jmj.v36i2.221.
Imputing HbA1c from capillary blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes in Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional study
BMJ Open · July 2020 · DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-038148 · PMID: 32690534 · PMCID: PMC7371026
In collaboration with the University of Michigan, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes. Field data collection conducted in Sri Lanka. Original submission to Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice (DIAB_2019_1169, September 2019).
Are You Still Human?
Kindle eBook · May 2026 · ASIN: B0H333G41P · Amazon
A short literary nonfiction book examining what artificial intelligence quietly does to ordinary human relationships. Three true clinical and personal narratives; ten observed patterns of cognitive and emotional change.
A Study of Place Names in Thambalagamam
An investigation into the origins, meanings, and historical development of place names in the Thambalagamam area — contributing to the scholarly discipline of Tamil toponymy and the documented history of the Eastern Province.
Author: T. Jeevaraj · Language: Tamil · Subject: Toponymy, Place-Name Studies, Eastern Sri Lanka · Format: Printed Book
Vannimai Chieftains of Kottiyarpattu
A historical account of the Vannimai chieftains and their role in the political and social history of eastern Sri Lanka. Documents a largely unrecorded chapter of the region's history through archival and oral sources.
Author: T. Jeevaraj · Language: Tamil · Subject: Vannimai History, Eastern Sri Lanka, Political History · Format: Printed Book
Thirukonamalai Tamil Inscriptions
A scholarly study of Tamil inscriptions discovered in the Trincomalee region, examining their historical, linguistic, and cultural significance. Contributes to the epigraphic record of the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka.
Author: T. Jeevaraj (Thambalagamam T. Jeevaraj) · Language: Tamil · Subject: Epigraphy, History, Eastern Sri Lanka · Format: eBook / PDF
Manam Thudikkum (The Beating Heart)
A collection of Tamil poems reflecting personal experiences, emotions, culture, and social themes rooted in the life and landscape of the Eastern Province.
Author: T. Jeevaraj · Language: Tamil · Subject: Poetry, Culture, Tamil life · Format: eBook / PDF
The Cholas in Trincomalee
A historical study exploring the influence and legacy of the Chola dynasty in the Trincomalee region. Examines political, architectural, and cultural imprints of Chola rule in the Eastern Province.
Language: Tamil · Subject: Chola History, Eastern Sri Lanka · Format: eBook / PDF
Thirukoneswaram in the Tamil Bhakti Movement of Thirugnanasambandar
A research monograph examining the significance of Thirukoneswaram temple in the Tamil Saiva Bhakti tradition and its connection to the hymns of Thirugnanasambandar. Contributes to the study of Tamil religious literature and the sacred geography of Trincomalee.
Language: Tamil · Subject: Bhakti Literature, Saiva Tradition, Tamil Epigraphy, Thirukoneswaram · Format: eBook / PDF
Digital Archive: Tamil historical and literary publications preserved through the Noolaham Digital Library — a major repository for Tamil literary, historical, and cultural heritage. Also available via Free Tamil Ebooks.
Nine open-source digital health and administration tools built alongside clinical and informatics work — designed for real-world public health environments in Sri Lanka. Hosted across two GitHub accounts: @jeevantjr and @tjeevan.
OutbreakWatch
Disease surveillance and outbreak early-warning system for public health monitoring. Real-time alerts, epidemiological trend analysis, and reporting dashboards.
Live Demo RepositoryFloodTrackerApp
Emergency management PWA for coordinating health resources, tracking flood-affected areas, and dispatching medical teams in real time during disaster events.
Live Demo RepositoryDistrict Health Statistics Dashboard
Offline-first PWA providing interactive dashboards for district-level health statistics — maternal health, immunisation, dengue, NCD burden, bed occupancy, and cadre data.
Live Demo RepositoryHealth Fleet Manager
Fleet scheduling and logistics management system for district health administration. Vehicle assignments, maintenance tracking, driver rosters, and fuel consumption analytics.
Live Demo RepositoryDistrict Health Administration Portal
Administrative and data management portal for regional health services — centralising health service records, reports, and operational tools for district-level health administration.
Repositorydrjeevaraj.com — Still Human
Personal author and professional website. Features literary works, health informatics portfolio, AI Reviewer profile, developer portfolio, full CV, and the Still Human literary project.
Visit Site Repositorygeevanathy.com
Earlier personal website under the username Geevanathy — capturing clinical profile, informatics work, and professional background prior to the drjeevaraj.com relaunch.
RepositoryDigital Admin Assistant
AI-guided tool for administrative inquiries based on the Establishment Code. Helps public sector staff search and interpret administrative regulations without needing specialist HR or legal knowledge.
RepositoryGitHub.io Portfolio
Technical portfolio on GitHub Pages cataloguing all public health software projects, open-source tools, and health informatics work. Developer index for all repositories.
Visit Portfolio RepositoryAll systems built and maintained independently. Designed for real-world public health environments — offline-first, lightweight, operable without specialist IT support. Built by a clinician who uses them.
Spoken & Written
Programming & Markup Languages
Open to academic correspondence, research discussion, and professional networking. Sri Lanka (IST, UTC+5:30). Communications in English, Tamil, and Sinhala.
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Sri Lanka Standard Time. Available for sessions overlapping UK/EU mornings and US East Coast afternoons.
Zoom · Teams · Meet
Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet. Asynchronous collaboration via email. All formats accommodated.
English · Tamil · Sinhala
Professional fluency in English. Native Tamil. Working Sinhala. Relevant for Sri Lanka, South Asia, and Tamil diaspora health contexts.
Global Health Research: Digital health systems · Health information systems · AI in clinical settings Academic: Universities and research institutes in health informatics, digital health, and implementation science