Sonila Joseph
About Sonila Joseph
Sonila Joseph is a Case Manager at the Ontario Ministry of Health, where she specializes in COVID-19 case management and healthcare service referrals. She has a background in dentistry, holding an MDS in Prosthodontics and experience in various healthcare roles across Kuwait and Canada.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health
Sonila Joseph currently serves as a Case Manager at the Ontario Ministry of Health. In this role, she records and manages data within a case and contact management IT system. She facilitates testing and healthcare service referrals, particularly in the context of managing COVID-19 cases. Her responsibilities include providing education and recommendations on COVID-19 self-isolation and daily monitoring procedures.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Prior to her current position, Sonila Joseph worked as a Referrals Coordinator at Cira Health Solutions for one month in 2020. She has also held roles as a Dental Office Administrator at Dental Art Clinic in Kuwait from 2007 to 2008 and as a Prosthodontist at the Ministry of Health in Kuwait from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as a Prosthodontist at Dental Art Clinic from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Qualifications
Sonila Joseph holds a Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, where she studied from 2009 to 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Tamil Nadu Doctor M.G.R. Medical University, completing her studies from 2001 to 2007. Her educational background supports her expertise in dental health and case management.
Volunteer Experience
In 2020, Sonila Joseph volunteered with FightPandemics for two months. This experience contributed to her understanding of public health challenges and her ability to manage cases related to COVID-19. Her volunteer work reflects her commitment to community health and support during the pandemic.
Transition to Case Management
Sonila Joseph transitioned from a career as a foreign-trained dentist to a case management role in Canada. This shift allowed her to apply her healthcare knowledge in a new context, focusing on the assessment and management of COVID-19 cases, including symptom assessment and contact tracing.