Prabhu Ponnusamy, Ph.D Email & Phone Number

Noida, Up, In

New Delhi Area, India

New Delhi Area, India

Responsibilities Includes: The major role is to lead Monitoring & Evaluation activities for the The Challenge Initiative for Healthy Cities (TCIHC) project a USAID, BMGF fund grant. Lead and design of the real time Monitoring Information System (MIS) framework, procedures, tools and methodologies for various programs. Capacity building and assisting NGOs to have robust MIS to do periodic data quality audits and leverage technology to ensure the real time data gathering to undertake quick research at their level to assess program performance. Provide support across the PSI India programs in the development and use of data collection tools in support of routine monthly reporting and M&E plans, including support for an online mobile and web-based M&E system. Design, implementation, Output Tracking Surveys’ at city levels and analysis of outlet surveys, including designing protocols, data collection tools and training materials for survey teams, as part of the M&E framework. Provide support across the PSI India monitoring and evaluation surveys, designing protocols, sampling approach and tools and techniques for data collection and ensure the creation of various output tables like segmentation, M&E tables, and complex multivariate analysis. Monitor and reporting programs in family planning, maternal health, child health, tuberculosis, and non-communicable diseases; estimating Health Impact of organization's work through discrete set of metrics, including DALYs and CYPs.

New Delhi Area, India

Responsibilities Includes: The major role is to lead Monitoring & Evaluation activities for the projects and embed results and evidence-based approach within the programs and the primary audience for this information is PSI’s implementation team in the state and core offices, but the significance of the material extends to senior level partners outside of the organization. Designed, implemented, Quantitative and Qualitative surveys, including designing protocols, sampling approach and tools and techniques for data collection and ensure the creation of various output tables like segmentation, M&E tables, complex multivariate analysis and training materials for survey teams, as part of the M&E framework. Designed the Logframe procedures, tools and methodologies for M&E for various programs. Lead and designed the conceptual framework for MIS, procedures, tools and methodologies for various programs. Worked with program, research and MIS teams develop strong marketing strategies for all products with a focus on sales targets, distribution channels, improved efficiency and measurable health impact and also liaised closely with M&E to ensure a solid evidence base for all marketing communication strategies. Provided support to the sales team on market estimation & secondary data analysis of marketing strategies and ensured the achievement of sales targets and the efficiency of the distribution network in India.Lead the FPwatch outlet survey a multi-country research project to estimate on family planning, market data in (UP & Bihar) PSI-India, project valued up to $ 4.6 Million USD BMGF grant. Developed and implemented a real time MIS system and tools to gather and report data against the performance indicators for MDR-TB Patients in 38 districts across the country program Axshya Global Fund – The Union grant. Supported to Family planning, Landscape study to understand FP Total Market Approach (TMA) in (UP & Bihar) BMGF grant. Supported

New Delhi Area, India

Responsibilities Includes: The major role is to lead Monitoring & Evaluation activities for the PEHEL project a $27 million USD WHP LAD fund grant. Monitoring & Evaluation of Social marketing/Behaviour change communication campaigns through research for programmes. Designed appropriate research methodology, including sampling approach and tools and techniques for data collection. Guided and supervised drafting of research proposals and evaluating and selecting research agencies as appropriate. Capacity building and assisting research agencies in the sampling process, tools and techniques of data collection, training of research and field teams. Ensured data quality - providing close monitoring of on-going research projects to ensure that protocols are rigorously followed. Analyzed all quantitative survey and MIS data to ensure creation of various output tables like segmentation, monitoring, and evaluation tables including oversight of quantitative data analysis, including complex multivariate analysis. Prepared and delivered presentations, summaries, research briefs and detailed research reports, to internal as well as external audiences. Developed and implemented a computerized MIS system and tools to gather and report data against the performance indicators and spearheaded for Cervical Cancer -CaCx, and ISMP programs. Estimated of total market -Universe of Need (UoN) for social marketing family planning products to marketing strategies and ensured the achievement of sales targets and the efficiency of the distribution network in India. Worked in collaboration with program and project heads as well as communication managers to support Collaborated with the program implementation team to derive conclusions, programs implication of research findings and assumptions that are supported by data. Proactive interest in publishing major findings from the research studies in peer reviewed journals.

Raipur Chhattisgarh

Responsibilities Includes Monitoring maternal and child health programs, in 18 districts of the state, support program teams on evidence based planning and provided evidence for critical gaps in the planning. Supported State Health Missions with evidence based planning and monitoring of supply chain functions and design dashboard and district score cards. Supported implementation of RI Micro Plan, RIMS and Cold chain monitoring system. Supported for state in preparation of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) components of State Project Implementation Plans (PIPs). Supported conceptual framework for real time mobile based e-Mehtari (MCTS) system in the state. Monitoring the Health Facilities for HMIS, e-health portal and e-Mehtari (MCTS) strengthening and streamlining the reporting system of the State. Data Analysis of HMIS, e-health portal and e-Mehtari (MCTS) for state, protocol formation for enhancing data quality and quantity, assist states in improved execution of online & offline portals and use of data for improved management of health services.Gap analysis in HMIS, e-health portal and e-Mehtari (MCTS) data transmission, Quality improvement and data analysis as well as triangulation of data to support the program teams on evidence based planning. Estimated expected number of pregnancies, live births and family planning components for the state to evidence of the planning. Provided evidences based planning and use of Demographic data reports, analysis of the period, i.e. monthly, yearly, facility wise reporting’s and recordings as for DHS, NRHM and UNICEF in the state. Supported after day to day activities of the Maternal and Child Health and NRHM Division in the State. Established RI/VHND and various facility monitoring tools in CSPro, for UNICEF monitoring nine high focus districts. Provided timely data inputs for UNICEF, DFID and Donor reports.

Mumbai India

Responsibilities Includes Preparation of survey design & implementation procedure. Prepare of Interview Guidelines and Questionnaires. Develop a data processing cycle for DLHS - 4. Drafting & executing data collection work plans. Prepare programs for data verification and cleaning. Create, update and document data dictionaries. One of the team member for developing Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) and assist developer for survey. Develop data entry software using CSPro 4.0. Prepare programs for data verification and cleaning. Work closely with the Directors from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) to ensure adequate quality of the work. Supervise the day to activate of the project (DLHS-4).

Mumbai Area, India

Responsibilities Includes Design study questionnaires. Develop data entry software using CSPro 3.3.Drafting & executing data collection work plans. Technically support/train the zonal and field agency in charge for data entry across organizations in India. Prepare programs for data verification and cleaning. Create, update and document data dictionaries. Develop software for fact sheet and district tabulation using CSPro 4.0. Technically support/Train the zonal and field agency to generate the fact sheet indicators and district tabulation using CSPro 4.0 across organizations in India. Tabulate and prepare charts & statistical data tables for State and National level (using CSPro, SPSS, SAS and STATA) for analysis. Work closely with the Directors from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) to ensure adequate quality of the work. Assist in writing -up results from analysis.

Responsibilities Includes Prepare of Interview Guidelines and Questionnaires. Assist in sampling preparation for survey. Technically support the regional agency in charge for data entry across organizations in India. Prepare programs for data verification and cleaning. Develop software for district fact sheet and state fact sheet using CSPro 3.3. Technically support/Train the regional agency to generate the district fact sheet using CSPro 3.3 across organizations in India. Tabulate and prepare charts & statistical data tables for State level (using CSPro, SPSS and STATA) for analysis. National level Data base management . Preparation of data publishing (DLHS-RCH-3). Supervise the day to activate of the project (DLHS-RCH-3).

Mumbai Area, India

Responsibilities Includes Preparation of survey design & implementation procedure. Prepare of Interview Guidelines and Questionnaires. Assist in sampling preparation for survey. One of the team members for developing Data Entry Package using CSPro 2.6. Drafting & executing data collection work plans. Technically support the regional agency in charge for data entry across organizations in India. Prepare programs for data verification and cleaning. Developing District Fact Book. Preparation of National Report on Nutritional Status of Children and Prevalence of Anaemia among Children, Adolescent Girls and Pregnant Women. Preparation of State Reports: Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalya, Jharkhand Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry.

Dindigul Area, India

Responsibilities Includes Prepare of Interview Guidelines and Questionnaires. Sample identification and selection. Mapping and selection of clusters of study area. Supervise documentation and storage of data collection questionnaires/schedules. Conducting In-depth Interviews.

Dindigul Area, India

Responsibilities Includes Sample identification and selection. Technically support/train the Household listing operation staff. Monitoring the Household listing operation. Supervise documentation and storage of data collection questionnaires/schedules. Coordinate the field team to ensure timely and quality data collection. Administrative support.

Dindigul Area, India

Responsibilities Includes Technically support/train the Data entry staff. Supervise documentation and storage of data collection questionnaires/schedules. Extract data and prepare tables according to clients needs. Data verification and quality control. Tabulate and prepare charts & statistical data tables for district and state level reports (SPSS, MS Access and MS Excel). Data base ManagementAssist in writing -up results from analysis

Dindigul Area, India

Responsibilities Includes Monitoring and Evaluation. Conducting Training for the Field Staff. Conducting In-depth Interviews. Mapping and selection of clusters of study area.