Dr. Rahul Sharma (Ph.D.)
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State Lead and SPO - Health Systems Strengthening at UNDP
Location: Delhi, India 11 work roles 5 schools
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Dr. Rahul Sharma (Ph.D.) previously worked as Team Leader at I.S.R.N (Indian Social Responsibility Network) and Director at Sushant University. Dr. Rahul Sharma (Ph.D.) holds Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Iihmr University.

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Senior development professional with 23 years of experience in Planning, Implementation, Health System Strengthening, Monitoring and Evaluation of development programs in poor and marginalized communities in India. Managed projects on Health (RMNCHA+, Tuberculosis, Nutrition), livelihood enhancement, gender equality, and digital health interventions in India and Africa. Expertise in leading organizational growth through optimal financial, human, and partnership resource utilization; conceptualizing and designing innovative pro-poor development initiatives; and leveraging private stakeholders for multiple effects. Leading, supporting, and motivating large teams of program management professionals and alliance partners within a large organizational setup to achieve program goals and objectives. Dedicated to maintaining high quality of care standards in program implementation with effectiveness.• Possess experience in managing USAID grant projects in India - Implemented Merrygold Health Network, an Impact project focusing on developing social franchising and PPP (Public Private Partnership) model for improving quality of care indicators, institutional deliveries in private nursing homes and hospitals, MRITE (Momentum Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity) project in North Eastern states of India focusing on mother and child routine immunization.• Core team member for Marie Stopes International in implementing PPP model (Public Private Partnership Model) and supporting the Government of Rajasthan in managing Mother and Child Care and Family Planning outreach programs in thirteen districts of Rajasthan.• Led the strategic planning and Project Implementation Plans (PIPs) for the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) in Rajasthan, in collaboration with various public-private partnership (PPP) models.• Project Implementation for JEET (Joint Efforts for Elimination of Tuberculosis) as funded by GFATM in urban areas of 11 districts in Uttar Pradesh• Possess proven expertise and experience in writing project proposals along with a team and raised funds from USAID, Global Fund (GFATM), International HIV/AIDS Alliance, PATH (CHRI), Relaxo Foundation, AMWAY Foundation, Maruti Suzuki Foundation, GAP Inc., Government of India and various other donors/institutions in India and Africa.

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State Lead And Spo - Health Systems Strengthening

Delhi, India

Team Leader

Current

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Working as Team Leader - MRITE (Momentum Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity), a USAID-funded project implementation focusing on Routine Immunization in Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh

Aug 2023 - Present

Director

Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Spearheaded establishment and development of innovative models of allied healthcare education and industry collaborations.• Implemented management systems and processes to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency.• Led and mentored a high-performing faculty team providing quality education and training.

Dec 2021 - Apr 2023

Head - Partnerships And Innovations

New Delhi, Delhi, India

• Strategized new partnerships and developed innovative models of healthcare delivery, monitoring and evaluation, and quality assurance of programs related to sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases, HIV/AIDS, and nutrition• Built and maintained extensive networks with international NGOs, CSR organizations, academic bodies, universities, government officials, and other institutions globally to provide technical assistance. Achievements:• Successfully increased brand visibility, forged strategic partnerships, and developed new healthcare delivery business models, resulting in the expansion of the organization’s reach and impact.• Tailored e-learning courses to cater technical assistance and the specific needs of UN agencies, INGOs, non-governmental organizations, and government agencies, particularly focusing on training and mentoring field staff in areas such as WASH, TB, Malaria, Malnutrition, Family planning etc.• Led the academic and educational portfolio partnerships in the Asia/Africa region, implementing co-marketing strategies for online e-learning courses and effectively acquiring student admissions for the Empower School of Health.

Jun 2020 - Dec 2021

Deputy Director

New Delhi Area, India

• Played a core senior management role in developing strategic partnerships for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects and bilateral/multilateral agencies, implementation of projects, while also contributing to the creation of a business plan and increasing the fundraising portfolio.• Led the development of concept notes and final proposals in areas related to reproductive, maternal, new born, child health, climate change, education, gender, and communicable/non-communicable diseases.• Successfully implemented projects funded by donors like Relaxo Foundation, JK Tyres, PATH-CHRI, focusing on transforming gender norms in rural / urban schools, improving awareness and service uptake of mother and child health and TB services in the urban health areas.Achievements:• Implemented CSR project as Project Director funded by the donor - Relaxo Foundation on “Empowering Students for Improved Educational Outcomes through Transforming Gender Norms covering all schools in entire districts of Haryana” for school children studying in 6th to 8th Std in rural / urban schools. • Project Implementation was done for JEET (Joint Efforts for Elimination of Tuberculosis) as Project Director funded by Global Fund in urban areas of 11 districts (Aligarh, Agra, Meerut, Moradabad, Bareilly, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, G B Nagar, Jhansi, Mathura) of Uttar Pradesh supported by PATH – CHRI. • Implemented CSR project as Project Director which was funded by JK Tyres in district Morena of state Madhya Pradesh. The project intends to increase the awareness and knowledge level of the beneficiaries and service providers of the intervention area as well as intends to enhance the service uptake by the community on RMNCHA+, employment generation, gender equality in education.• Generated and released funds totalling over Rs 5 Crores from prestigious institutions and foundations such as GAP Inc., AMWAY Foundation, Maruti Suzuki Foundation, and Lal Pathlabs Foundation.

Apr 2018 - Jun 2020

Project Director, Pmu For Gain (Global Alliance For Improved Nutrition)

Jaipur Area, India

Associated with project “Integrated Programme Strategy – Rajasthan, Food Fortification Project” implemented by IIHMR, Jaipur in association with GAIN ( Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition), Geneva Switzerland.The project goals were to reduce the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies in the State of Rajasthan. The objective was to reduce micronutrient malnutrition in the state by making available fortified wheat flour, oil, milk and soydal analogue through both the open market and government distribution channels. Key Result Areas• Leadership role in visioning and strategizing implementation of Integrated Program Strategy for food fortification in order to deliver sustainable and robust project management program.• Developed organizational capacity to deliver set objectives and goals and team performance with special attention to building partnerships with Industrial leaders for food fortification.• Developed management systems and processes towards increasing organizational effectivenes and efficiencies.• Build various public private partnerships for collaborative functioning and efficacy in production, distribution and availability of fortified (Vitamin enriched) foods through open market channels and also thorugh ongoing Govt. Programs of ICDS, PDS and Mid Day Meal programs.Notable Achievements1. Implemented PPP model and developing partnerships with Industry partners, Govt. Programs like Mid-Day Meal Scheme, ICDS, PDS and creating a demand of fortified foods by developing and implementing innovative social marketing and communication startegies.2. Built strong liaison with the Government of Rajasthan leading to signing a MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with RCDF (Rajasthan Coorperative Dairy Federation) for Milk Fortification and expanding the project reach to all districts of Rajasthan.

Apr 2014 - Dec 2018

Vice President - Operations & Administration

New Delhi Area, India

Centre for Sight (CFS) is India’s leading Superspeciality Eye Care Network. It is headed by its Chairman & Medical Director, Dr. Mahipal S. Sachdev, a renowned ophthalmic surgeon who has many National and International awards to his credit. A Padmashree also stands for him by the Government of India for his achievements in the field of ophthalmology. Since its inception in 1996, Centre for Sight has become an icon of dynamic progress in the field of ophthalmology. With 45 Hospitals network running across Delhi, NCR, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra & Andhra Pradesh, CFS is one of the largest eye care service provider across India.Key Result Areas• Management of all Corporate Affairs related to hospital operations with all agencies.• New hospital projects equipment, planning, and commissioning.• Taking reporting of all Centre Heads for Operational Efficiency & improving EBITDA of Hospitals.• Selection & appointments of all Hospital Operations staff in conjunction with HR Dept. • Ensure training of Staff on Customer relationship management. Laying down clear monitoring of staff performance indicators.• Liasioning with Govt. Authorities and ensuring that hospitals are always registered under all provision of the Government regulations and follow all legal and statutory regulations.• Ensuring adequate maintenance of all the assets including equipments, furniture’s and other items as required.

Mar 2013 - Apr 2014

State Project Manager - Rajasthan & Uttar Pradesh

New Delhi Area, India

Key Result Areas1. Implementing PPP model (Public Private Partnership Model) and supporting Government of Rajasthan (GoR) in managing Family Planning outreach programme in thirteen districts of Rajasthan i.e. Jaipur, Dholpur, Ajmer, Alwar, Sikar, Bharatpur, Dungarpur, Banswara, Nagaur, Jodhpur, Bhilwara, Udaipur & Rajsamandh,2.Providing technical, strategic and management oversight and implementation for the project vis-à-vis demand generation, behaviour change communication and clinical services (outreach as well as static) for increase in clients adopting Family Planning methods for Population stabilization. Establishing and implementing project monitoring and evaluation systems. Working closely with project partners ensuring proper coordination for efficient project implementation.3.Establishing and strengthening the Government relations at the state and district level for implementation of project.4.Managing staff performance and providing constructive feedback to staff in line with the organization’s standard performance management process.5.Planning & commissioning of Family Planning Clnics and overseeing all office administration, field operations and fleet management at the state office and district officesNotable Achievements1. Achieved the Family Planning targets as per Govt. of Rajasthan for 2009.2.Rewarded by Chief Minister of Rajasthan & Marie Stopes India ranked as No. 1 Organization in the field of population Stabilization in Rajasthan. Rs 2 Lakhs cheque, Momento and Certificate given by Mr Ashok Gehlot, Chief Minister Rajasthan and Dr Rajkumar Sharma, State Health Minister Rajasthan.3. Recognised as “Commendable” employee for Marie Stopes India in 2011 by Country Director for being the founder member of the team and starting up and implementing project operations in India for Marie Stopes International.4. Core team member and replicated the Rajasthan project model in Uttar Pradesh.

Oct 2009 - Apr 2013

Program Manager – Innovative Initiative Division,

Noida Area, India

Key Result Areas1. Core team member for starting up the UP Social Franchising program and planning way forward strategies for developing social franchising model for 20 – 25 bedded MCH hospitals network ( Merrygold Health Network). 2. Piloting PPP model (Public – Private Partnership Model) for inviting partners to establish the Merrygold Health Network in Agra district and subsequently replicating the model in other districts.3. Planning Diagnostics and Pharmacy for the health network.4. Conceptualizing a Micro insurance policy with Maternity and Child care benefits and partnering with an Insurance provider for the same. 5. Conceptualizing the PPP model for PHC management in Kandhmal District of Orissa.6. Training of franchisees (Merrygold Health Network) on Administrative protocols, Bio-medical waste management, and quality assurance indicators for conducting internal audits for franchisees.7. Assisting other departments on other tasks such as proposal development, public relations as needed.Notable Achievements1. Institutionalized PPP model for revenue generation in the field of Pharmacy & Diagnostics for Merrygold Health Network.2.Formed high impact partnerships with renowned providers like Metropolis Health services, Guardian life care and United India Insurance for diagnostic, pharmacy and insurance components.

2007 - 2009 ~2 yrs

Zonal Manager Corporate And Business Development Operations

Key Result Area1. Training of Staff on Customer relationship management for smooth operations. 2. Laying down clear key performance indicators for staff.3. Ensuring legal and clinical adherence as per policies for Laboratories.4. Identifying, evaluating and solidifying corporate partnerships and tie-ups to increase business revenues.5. Co-ordinating with Sales Team for Health Check-up camps and making necessary arrangements.6. Performing promotional activities as a part of market development / brand visibility.'7. Preparation of monthly MIS reports and returns submission8. Selection & appointments of staff in conjunction with HR Dept. 9. Assisting General Manager in other administrative and business development activities as and when required.Notable Achievements10. Formed key corporate partnerships instrumental in long-term revenue growth with companies like Teletech, IFFCO, ICICI Prudential, AVIVA Life Insurance, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, Genpact etc.

2005 - 2007 ~2 yrs

Assistant Manager, Administration

New Delhi Area, India

Key Result Areas1. Conceptualizing, implementing and commissioning the mega 150 bedded hospital venture of S.B. Group2. Co-ordinating with Medical Director, Architects, Electrical and Civil Engineers, Department heads, Equipment Commissioning Consultants for commissioning hospital department operations and HMIS (Hospital Management Information System) development along with WIPRO HEALTHCARE IT and timely implementation alongwith WIPRO team.3. Hospital Department Planning with HMIS reports and returns.4. Materials and Equipment Purchase and Procurement of all hospital supplies, equipment and drugs.5. Commissioning of all Hospital equipments and coordinating with vendors for timely delivery and installations with quality checks in all departments.6. Legal and statutory licenses for commissioning the hospital.7. Manpower Planning along with Department HOD’s.8. Preparing Standard Operating Protocols for all Hospital DepartmentsNotable AchievementsSuccessfully commissioned the project and received award for my exemplary services from Chairman of Rockland Hospital.

2002 - 2005 ~3 yrs
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Dr. Rahul Sharma (Ph.D.) education

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Mha ( Master'S In Hospital And Healthcare Administration), Hospital And Healthcare

Bachelor Of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)

Sardar Bhagwan Singh (Pg) Institute Of Bio-Medical Sciences & Research

Till 12Th Class

D.A.V. Public School, Sahibabad, U.P.
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Dr. Rahul Sharma (Ph.D.) has worked for Undp, I.S.R.N (Indian Social Responsibility Network), Sushant University, Empower School Of Health Llp, and Mamta Health Institute For Mother And Child.

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