Sharmin Akter

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Policy Advocacy | SRHR & FP | Public Health | Gender Integration | GO & NGO Coordination |Program Design @ PFDA-Vocational Training Center Trust
Sharmin Akter's Location
Bangladesh, Bangladesh
About Sharmin Akter

I'm Sharmin Akter, and I currently hold the role of Advocacy Manager at Pathfinder International for the USAID Shukhi Jibon project. I hold a Master's degree in social science and a Master's in Public Health (MPH). Throughout my professional journey, I have acquired valuable expertise in policy and advocacy, specializing in Community Mobilization (CM), Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC), Gender Integrated Family Planning Services (GIFPS) and Gender Based Violence (GBV). Additionally, I have substantial experience working within the Government Health and Family Planning sector in Bangladesh. I have had the opportunity to collaborate with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, development partners, civil society organizations, and a diverse team of partners. I possess extensive knowledge of NGOs, the public sector, and the national health system. My strengths lie in advocacy, coordination, implementation, and monitoring. In my current position, I am actively involved in coordinating national advocacy activities, collaborating closely with the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Directorate General of Family Planning (DGFP), Directorate General of Nursing and Midwifery (DGNM), National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT), and the Directorate of Drug Management (DDM). I possess a strong understanding of NGOs, the public sector, and the national health system. I excel in areas such as coordination, implementation, supportive supervision, and monitoring, making these skills valuable assets of mine.

Sharmin Akter's Current Company Details
PFDA-Vocational Training Center Trust

Pfda-Vocational Training Center Trust

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Policy Advocacy | SRHR & FP | Public Health | Gender Integration | GO & NGO Coordination |Program Design
Sharmin Akter Work Experience Details
  • Pfda-Vocational Training Center Trust
    Chief Executive Officer
    Pfda-Vocational Training Center Trust Jan 2024 - Present
    Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Pathfinder International
    Advocacy Manager
    Pathfinder International Nov 2022 - Feb 2024
    Dhaka, Bangladesh
    • Work closely with relevant government and NGO stakeholders in planning and implementation of detailed advocacy plan • Design criteria and systems for stakeholder involvement in all project activities.• Develop and maintain communication channels to ensure that stakeholders are kept informed of project activities, needs for input, etc. • Plan and launch SRH and Climate Resilience issue-based special events in different national levels• Develop strategies for increasing civil… Show more • Work closely with relevant government and NGO stakeholders in planning and implementation of detailed advocacy plan • Design criteria and systems for stakeholder involvement in all project activities.• Develop and maintain communication channels to ensure that stakeholders are kept informed of project activities, needs for input, etc. • Plan and launch SRH and Climate Resilience issue-based special events in different national levels• Develop strategies for increasing civil society organizations’ (CSOs) knowledge and awareness of FP/RH issues and RH rights to increase commitment/ involvement of local government. • Maintain close collaborative relationships with different national stakeholders in the field of advocacy to share lessons learned and advance knowledge and practice. • Represent Pathfinder programs in an official capacity as required. • Advocacy for mobilization of various community committees – for example by standing order on disasters (SODs) and inclusion of FP in the tool during disasters and with messages on prevention of child marriages and early pregnancies.• Assists project staff and collaborators to develop a comprehensive advocacy strategy, which will guide project activities. The strategy will be closely linked with the project’s policy, training and service delivery interventions. • Collaborates with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager and other technical managers during design of evaluations of advocacy interventions and take lead in developing recommendations for improving advocacy strategies, messages, target groups and channels for reaching them. Show less
  • Pathfinder International
    District Program Officer
    Pathfinder International Mar 2021 - Oct 2022
    Narayanganj District, Dhaka, Bangladesh
    • District Program Officer leads the district level project activities with the collaboration of DGFP, DGHS, and the Local government system. The main focused area of strengthening the Government FP service delivery system through capacity development, mentorship & supportive supervision, and facility readiness. • Ensure project implementation: Implementation of project activities according to quarterly annual work plan in the respective district in collaboration with the project technical… Show more • District Program Officer leads the district level project activities with the collaboration of DGFP, DGHS, and the Local government system. The main focused area of strengthening the Government FP service delivery system through capacity development, mentorship & supportive supervision, and facility readiness. • Ensure project implementation: Implementation of project activities according to quarterly annual work plan in the respective district in collaboration with the project technical team members.• Relationship Management: Build and maintain a professional relationship with project technical team members and partner's relevant staff and upholding values and code of conduct while implementing the project activities timely in a facilitative/ supportive mode. • Internal & External Coordination: Organize and facilitate regular coordination and review meetings with employees and the stakeholders including DGFP and DGHS. Responsible for arranging workshop/training/meeting and any other outdoor program as per project activities.• Project Management and Participation: Active role and participates in cross-functional project teams.• Community Relations: Liaises with community teams for cross-cutting issues and to ensure integration. Collaborates and networks with key stakeholders closely with selected teams to promote all the activities at the facility and community level.• Coordination with USAID Implementing partners: Leveraging resources of other USAID implementing partners at the field level for AUAFP interventions.• Documentation and Reports: Ensures quality, reliability, and timeliness of performance reports and other programmatic compliance activities. Show less
  • Save The Children International
    Project Officer-Social Behaviour Change Communication
    Save The Children International Feb 2019 - Mar 2021
    Bangladesh
    • The Project Officer- SBCC is responsible for leading implementation of SBCC activities at local level. The focus areas are maternal and newborn health specially focus on prematurity and kangaroo mother care. • Assisting to complete the situation analysis on newborn prematurity status in urban area. Overall data collection and field coordination were key responsibilities.• Responsible for mapping of partner’s selection for implementation of SBCC and community mobilization activities at… Show more • The Project Officer- SBCC is responsible for leading implementation of SBCC activities at local level. The focus areas are maternal and newborn health specially focus on prematurity and kangaroo mother care. • Assisting to complete the situation analysis on newborn prematurity status in urban area. Overall data collection and field coordination were key responsibilities.• Responsible for mapping of partner’s selection for implementation of SBCC and community mobilization activities at selected area in Dhaka.• Coordinate with Government Health and Family Planning Managers, NGOs and urban stakeholders to incorporate SBCC in monthly meeting agenda and reporting system. • Coordinate the development of a joint SBCC activity plan for community-based activities with partners and relevant stakeholders and responsible for implementation of SBCC activities • Maintain close collaboration with MOHFW, partners and other relevant urban stakeholders• Facilitate training/orientation sessions for community health worker• Responsible for social media engagement activities: message and content development of social media platform of social media platform • Support field implementation and applying innovative approach to reach urban slum people through mass media campaign• Organize consultation with frontline workers and service providers to explore counselling opportunities• Support implementation of SBCC activities’ monitoring system • Prepare and submit project reports Show less
  • A Save The Children Program Implemented By Manabik Shahajya Sangstha
    Program Officer- Mnchn (Maternal, Newborn, Child Health & Nutrition).
    A Save The Children Program Implemented By Manabik Shahajya Sangstha Mar 2016 - Feb 2019
    Dhaka
     Implementation of integrated urban community-based program Providing integrated health (MNCHN, WASH, Early Years Development, Adolescent health & child protection) technical support and assistance to field level team members (Supervisee 15).  Ensure program operation in field site/s. Managing five community based resource center with are adolescent & child friendly.  Partnership management with local government authority(s) and other relevant service providers/NGOs. Signing… Show more  Implementation of integrated urban community-based program Providing integrated health (MNCHN, WASH, Early Years Development, Adolescent health & child protection) technical support and assistance to field level team members (Supervisee 15).  Ensure program operation in field site/s. Managing five community based resource center with are adolescent & child friendly.  Partnership management with local government authority(s) and other relevant service providers/NGOs. Signing MoU with the local partners and Govt. institutions for smooth implementation  Organize and conduct training/ orientation, seminars, workshops, and event. Develop module/manual, IEC materials, checklist, concept not, proposal, TOR & necessary formats etc.  Develop & design annually & quarterly implementation plans.  Prepare budget & reports.  Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and performance report. Collaboration work with GO & NGO staff including community based unique volunteers group for sustainability issues.  Ensure monitoring mechanism by using computer tab based apps, automation software, assessment & survey.  Developing a real-time database for documentation, reporting & authenticity of data.  Emphasize on cross-cutting issues: child protection, community mobilization & gender  Documentation Show less
  • Research Evaluation Associates For Development Ltd. (Read)
    Research Associate
    Research Evaluation Associates For Development Ltd. (Read) Jun 2011 - Feb 2016
    Dhaka
    • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.• Prepare Expression of Interest (EOI), proposal and Terms of Reference (ToR).• Design and develop methodology, data collection and instruments/ tools (qualitative and quantitative) and M&E framework. • Conduct Focus Group Discussion (FGD), Participatory Rural/Rapid Appraisal (PRA) and Key Informants Interviews (KIIs)/ In-depth Interviews (IDIs)… Show more • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.• Prepare Expression of Interest (EOI), proposal and Terms of Reference (ToR).• Design and develop methodology, data collection and instruments/ tools (qualitative and quantitative) and M&E framework. • Conduct Focus Group Discussion (FGD), Participatory Rural/Rapid Appraisal (PRA) and Key Informants Interviews (KIIs)/ In-depth Interviews (IDIs). • Assistance in data analysis and data interpretation, editing, coding of the filled in questionnaire and transcription of FGD/PRA records.• Maintain communication/liaison/coordination and close collaboration potential stakeholders, respective GO-NGO & Development Partners. • Conduct training for data collection and ensure their effective supervision. • Design field implementation plan. • Organize & participate in meetings/Dissemination Workshop/Seminars. • Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.• Ensure documentation & reporting. Show less

Sharmin Akter Skills

Survey Design Global Health Public Speaking Women Owned Business Translate And Develop Questionnaire Books Literature Reviews Providing Assistance In Data Analysis And Report Writing Report Writing Teaching Health Equity Social Sciences Editing Tabulation Plans Data Analysis Clinical Research Prevention Data Collection Healthcare Develop Coding Manual And Supervise Coding Community Health Prepare Work Plan For Field Operation Survey Research Scientific Writing Creative Writing Public Health Survey Methodology Program Management Program Evaluation Nonprofits Training Editing Reproductive Health Qualitative Research Program Development Psychotherapy Project Planning Nursing Conduct And Organize Training For Field Operations Developed Some Training Module Non Profits Social Research Social Services Health Promotion Ngos Quantitative Research Research Design Research Health Services Research Spss Eoi And Proposal Hospitals

Sharmin Akter Education Details

  • State University Of Bangladesh
    State University Of Bangladesh
    3.69
  • Eden Mohila College, National University
    Eden Mohila College, National University
    Second Class 10Th

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What company does Sharmin Akter work for?

Sharmin Akter works for Pfda-Vocational Training Center Trust

What is Sharmin Akter's role at the current company?

Sharmin Akter's current role is Policy Advocacy | SRHR & FP | Public Health | Gender Integration | GO & NGO Coordination |Program Design.

What schools did Sharmin Akter attend?

Sharmin Akter attended State University Of Bangladesh, Eden Mohila College, National University.

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Sharmin Akter has interest in Networking, Cooking, Training, Computer, New Technologies, Reading.

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Sharmin Akter has skills like Survey Design, Global Health, Public Speaking, Women Owned Business, Translate And Develop Questionnaire, Books, Literature Reviews, Providing Assistance In Data Analysis And Report Writing, Report Writing, Teaching, Health Equity, Social Sciences.

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