Hormazd N. Sethna, Mph, Ma, Pmd Pro Email & Phone Number

United States

Project management lead providing broad implementation support for diverse portfolio of grants and cooperative agreements funded through PEPFAR/ CDC, UNDP/ Global Fund, and UK AID-funded Fleming Fund exceeding $20 Million annually in South Sudan, eSwatini (formerly Swaziland) and Zambia.• Provides project life cycle support, from proposal development and award start-up to project closeout, including articulation of objectives, development of work plans, priorities, and milestones, and… Show more Project management lead providing broad implementation support for diverse portfolio of grants and cooperative agreements funded through PEPFAR/ CDC, UNDP/ Global Fund, and UK AID-funded Fleming Fund exceeding $20 Million annually in South Sudan, eSwatini (formerly Swaziland) and Zambia.• Provides project life cycle support, from proposal development and award start-up to project closeout, including articulation of objectives, development of work plans, priorities, and milestones, and review of standard operating procedures, to ensure successful program execution on time, on target, and on budget• Develops interdisciplinary innovative systems in collaboration with PIs, Technical Subject Matter Experts, Grants, Procurements, Finance, Operations, Communications, and other supporting units, as well as the Country Office, donors and stakeholders to improve program management and provide high-quality, targeted, evidence-based technical support• Ensures compliance and fidelity with donor rules and regulations, leading preparation of all post-award amendments for active projects, and liaising with in-country and headquarters personnel, stakeholders and donors in the preparation and follow-up of all grant actions• Provides budget oversight, including review of component funding, pipeline and expenditure reports, approval of all budget modifications and finance-related prior approvals, and monitoring of cash flow projections, to track project expenditures against work plan progress and resolve any financial and/ or programmatic bottlenecks• Oversees the development, and facilitates review of donor-required reports, including monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual, and end of project program narrative, data, and financial reports, as well as continuation applications for new funding of ongoing multi-year projects• Supports management of response to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), Ebola Virus outbreaks, and other emerging Global Health Security (GHS) threats Show less

Greater New York City Area

Project management lead providing broad program and project management and technical support for CDC-funded Cooperative Agreements, and private grants exceeding $20 Million annually in Lesotho, South Africa, South Sudan, eSwatini (formerly Swaziland) and Zambia.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Collaborated to increase knowledge and awareness of HIV/AIDS in the community, conduct testing and referral services, and improve linkage to care and retention in care of People Living with HIV (PLHIV).

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Contributed to the technical and programmatic quality of HIV/AIDS programs in Botswana, Malawi and Zambia; RMNCH programs in India, Guatemala and Malawi; and USAID-funded Development Food Aid Programs (DFAPs) – including healthcare, food security and WASH components – in Bangladesh, Liberia and Malawi.• Designed, implemented, and performed quality assurance of HIV/AIDS and RMNCH programs• Provided programmatic and technical support to global field programs, impacting services… Show more Contributed to the technical and programmatic quality of HIV/AIDS programs in Botswana, Malawi and Zambia; RMNCH programs in India, Guatemala and Malawi; and USAID-funded Development Food Aid Programs (DFAPs) – including healthcare, food security and WASH components – in Bangladesh, Liberia and Malawi.• Designed, implemented, and performed quality assurance of HIV/AIDS and RMNCH programs• Provided programmatic and technical support to global field programs, impacting services for people living with HIV (PLHIV), early child development (ECD), OVC, AGYW, accelerated child treatment (ACT), and youth• Leveraged community platforms to support rapid response community mobilization and WASH in response to the Ebola outbreak in Liberia• Fostered key global partnerships, planning, positioning, publishing, and proposal preparation for major initiatives such as the CDC-funded Church Partnerships for Positive Change (CPPC) in Zambia, and collaborating with Barclay’s Bank on youth economic empowerment in Botswana• Developed technical resources/ tools, including: capacity statements, technical briefs, supportive supervision and mentorship tools, indicator dashboards, educational resources, and participatory SBCC learning modules on Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) for pre-term and low birthweight babies, Care Groups, Fathers, and Youth• Contributed to successful grant proposal preparation and submission for major initiatives through Federal and private grant resources, resulting in over $10 million in funding, including: USAID-funded OVC, Youth and Gender; DFAPs; Integrating Community Health (ICH) Annual Program Statement (APS); and Youth, SRH and Climate Resiliency; CDC-funded Comprehensive Community HIV Services; DHAPP (DOD) PEPFAR programs including DREAMS initiative, and Laboratory Strengthening• Facilitated organizational learning, capacity building, and program development of field staff Show less

Baltimore, Maryland

Led a team of 60 staff members, for a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) at eight sites. Executed $600,000 HRSA-funded federal Ryan White HIV grant, completed reports and enforced grant compliance. Established program to integrate HIV testing and education into routine primary care.

San Diego, Ca

Developed and managed Country and Regional Operational Plans (COPs and ROPs) for PEPFAR-funded HIV programs of over $25 Million annually in Africa: Botswana, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Mozambique and Swaziland; Asia: India, Indonesia, Laos, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and Vietnam; and South America: Guyana.• Engaged in Global Health Diplomacy efforts through military-to-military diplomatic engagement• Collaborated with U.S. Government partner agencies, including USAID and CDC,… Show more Developed and managed Country and Regional Operational Plans (COPs and ROPs) for PEPFAR-funded HIV programs of over $25 Million annually in Africa: Botswana, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Mozambique and Swaziland; Asia: India, Indonesia, Laos, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and Vietnam; and South America: Guyana.• Engaged in Global Health Diplomacy efforts through military-to-military diplomatic engagement• Collaborated with U.S. Government partner agencies, including USAID and CDC, partner countries’ Government Ministries and Agencies, U.S. Embassies, implementing partners and stakeholders• Provided technical, programmatic, operational, financial, and grant oversight to field-based programs• Requested and reviewed grant proposals from local and international implementing partners• Developed and enforced work plans, timelines, and budgets, and assisted in resource distribution• Provided technical support in HIV and Gender-related programming to all PEPFAR-funded countries through site visits, TOT and SBCC trainings and workshops, and conferences, including the Military International HIV/AIDS Training Program (MIHTP), the Defense Institute for Medical Operations (DIMO) workshop• Drafted technical guidance, and developed SBCC tools and trainings on HIV prevention, PHDP and Gender-transformative programming as a member of PEPFAR Technical Working Groups on PHDP and Gender Show less

Mumbai, India

Trained and supervised 30 researchers; developed qualitative/ quantitative study design; managed data collection, coding and analysis; prepared findings for stakeholders; and drafted final report with program recommendations.• USAID - Futures Group International funded study, “Towards Equity in Health: A Study of Barriers in Accessing Reproductive and Child Health Services in Uttar Pradesh”. http://tinyurl.com/mrmlkll• Avahan Project (the India AIDS Initiative Program of the… Show more Trained and supervised 30 researchers; developed qualitative/ quantitative study design; managed data collection, coding and analysis; prepared findings for stakeholders; and drafted final report with program recommendations.• USAID - Futures Group International funded study, “Towards Equity in Health: A Study of Barriers in Accessing Reproductive and Child Health Services in Uttar Pradesh”. http://tinyurl.com/mrmlkll• Avahan Project (the India AIDS Initiative Program of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation) funded study, “Migration/Mobility and Vulnerability to HIV among Male Migrant Workers: Maharashtra”. Technical assistance provided by Population Council. http://tinyurl.com/pje3waj Show less

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Led a coalition of local, county and non-profit health service providers in developing a community-wide intervention against HIV/Hepatitis co-infection in Northeast Ohio. Utilized the guidelines defined by the National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD).

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Advocated health education for pre-adolescent and adolescent youth about the consequences of tobacco use, the associated costs, and the advertising techniques used by the tobacco industry.

Assisted Director of Recruitment and Admissions in daily administrative tasks. Managed data-entry and donor databases.

Americus, Ga

Shared accountability to a department income budget of $12 million. Researched key funding prospects, cultivated donors, prepared grant proposals and conducted direct mail campaigns.

Mph, International Public Health

Activities and Societies: • American Public Health Association • American Anthropological Association • Case MPH Program Team.

Ma, Medical Anthropology

Activities and Societies: • American Public Health Association • American Anthropological Association • Case MPH Program Team.

Ba, Biology

Activities and Societies: Swimming, Habitat for Humanity, Speliological Society, Astronomy Society, Outdoor Club, Choir

Fybsc, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Botany

Activities and Societies: Swimming

Hsc, Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology

Activities and Societies: Swimming, Orchestra, Choir

Icse, Science And Mathematics

Activities and Societies: Swimming, Orchestra, Choir, Palmer House