• Strengthening health systems, processes for convergence, and ways to link PM-JAY with larger healthcare systems thereby envisaging Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in compliance with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)• Providing strategic support for vertical implementation of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) across States• Providing programmatic support in policy planning, coordination, and its dissemination among key stakeholders• Supporting team through secondary research and literature review thereby actively contributing to evidence-based policy interventions at various levels• Managing NHA data dashboard and routine dissemination of the findings before leadership and stakeholders• Rigorous PM-JAY programmatic data analysis for its effective implementation and uptake at the beneficiary level• Active coordination with stakeholders such as State Health Agencies (SHAs), District Implementation Units (DIUs), and other Ministries having GoI hospitals under their administrative control• Leading NAFU visits (National Anti-Fraud Unit) to the suspected empaneled hospitals raising faulty claims under PM-JAY• Undertaking routine visits to States to review, assess, and identify bottlenecks and thereby providing hand-holding support in coordination with support from various divisions• Drafting model documents such as MoU to ensure standardization and interoperability thereby developing mechanisms for strategic purchasing of healthcare services through PM-JAY

Ph.D. Scholar

• Providing programmatic support in reviewing annual State Program Implementation Plans and proposals of research, interventions, and evaluations• Providing technical support in drafting evidence-driven programmatic documents and guidelines• Assimilating data from various sources such as HMIS, SRS, Census, NFHS, SDG & UHC into meaningful information to inform policymakers• Leading field visits to States/UTs for handholding support and reviewing research-related activities• Contemplated and materialized document - Health Dossier 2021: Reflections on Key Health Indicators• Lead Research Projects (Co-PI) - External Evaluation of Kilkari & Mobile Academy Program under NHM• Conceptualized innovative approach to manage research proposals on a large scale - SARAL Portal – Simplified Application for Research And Learning

• Leading comprehensive assessment of States/UTs through data analysis and supporting Common Review Mission (CRM) strategic planning and operational module preparation• Supporting research-related activities thereby enabling informed decision making for policy makers and program implementers• Reviewing State Program Implementation Plan(s) (PIPs) for the proposals related to research and programmatic components for informed decision making for NPCCs• Extending support to States/UTs in implementing the National Health Program and prioritizing the field challenges

• Facilitating the PI in managing field-based research projects, interactions with key stakeholders• Leading secondary data analysis, manuscript writing & providing technical support• Enhancing Decision Tree Models using MS Excel and Tree-Plan software

Posted at SPMU NHM (Odisha) - reviewing KPI of MHD (Model Health District), assessment of healthcare facilities for IPHS (Indian Public Health Standards) compliance, planning and strengthening of District Hospital, MCH wing and below level healthcare facilities in terms of services, infrastructure, and health system strengthening.Additional chargae - State (Odisha) Level Monitor for COVID 19, Screening of NCD, Malaria, Dengue and Diarrheal diseases.Drafting tools for COVID 19 management, analyzing state-specific trends and reports for informed decision making, policy documents, guidelines and other capacity-building materials for various cadres.

Operational Research, National Healgth Programs, Indian Public Health Standards, Data Analytics & Evidence Synthesis for Policy Planning