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Anil Prem Sagar. Darse

Visakhapatnam

Summary

I am a Senior Development Sector professional with over 15 years’ experience in Program Management and Implementation strategies, MEAL activities, Cross functional and Cross cultural co-ordinations, Strategic partnerships development, HR and Operations across health, education, and social impact domains with proven track record in managing multi-country program leadership, donor and stakeholder relations, capacity building, and organizational growth. I was successful in collaborating with government institutions, NGOs, and corporates to deliver impactful, sustainable, scalable, and inclusive solutions to address social challenges. Recognized for leading large-scale healthcare initiatives, innovative training models, and managing cross-functional teams empowered to transform communities and strengthen systems.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director – Programs/Head of Programs- India Country Office

Orbis International
Gurugram
01.2020 - 04.2025
  • Led paediatric eye care programs across India, Nepal, and Indonesia, contributed to positioning Orbis as a thought leader in the field of Peadiatric eye care and quality primary eye care in hard to reach areas in an environmentally responsible manner.
  • Successfully managed to obtain multi-year donor commitments through strategic proposal development focussed on reaching the unreached and ensuring program sustainability.
  • Involved in developing the Country Strategic Plan and Monitoring the progress.
  • Designed and implemented programs focussed on contributing to the Global Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Strategies to facilitate real time project monitoring leveraging technology.
  • Establish robust MEL systems to derive learnings and assess impact created by various projects.
  • Promoted development of Regional Training Centres and Digital Training Hubs to foster education and training with a regional flavour and context.
  • Championed innovation by integrating technology-based solutions and developing capacity-building initiatives for partners.

Deputy Project Director/Project Head – Lifeline Express

Impact India Foundation
India
04.2017 - 01.2020
  • Directed operations of the World’s First and India’s only hospital train, delivering specialized healthcare to over 100,000 patients annually.
  • Negotiated with Ministries of Health & Railways to mobilize resources and enable nationwide health interventions.
  • Oversaw end-to-end project delivery including budgeting, vendor selection, HR management, and donor reporting.
  • Strengthened staff capacity and established systems to ensure quality healthcare services in challenging environments.
  • Strengthened initiatives to develop the capacities of healthcare personnel locally to ensure seamless availability of healthcare services beyond the project duration.
  • Identifying a pool of surgeons from reputed medical institutions from across the country, willing to serve voluntarily on Lifeline Express projects.

Area Head – Livelihoods & Skills Development

Dr. Reddy’s Foundation
Visakhapatnam
07.2016 - 03.2017
  • Established and scaled youth skill development centres, training hundreds of unemployed youth in technical and life skills.
  • Developed strategies for reaching out to the community through partnerships and community outreach initiatives.
  • Developed employer networks, achieving high job placement rates among graduates.
  • Streamline centre operations, ensuring budget discipline and efficient delivery of trainings.

Director – HR & Administration

Freedom Firm
Ooty
06.2015 - 12.2015
  • Led the Organisational HR & Admin functions across multiple locations, strengthening compliance, recruitment, and staff engagement systems.
  • Head of operations of the Central Regional office.
  • Streamlined the HR and Administration related activities like hiring, performance management and employee engagement strategies.
  • Designed professional development and training frameworks to enhance staff retention and morale.

Administrator – Hospitals Network

Emmanuel Hospitals Association (EHA)
09.2012 - 05.2015
  • Managed the day to day operations of the hospital and the affiliated institutions.
  • Ensured that all statutory compliances are in place to ensure the smooth operation of the hospital.
  • Managed operations, HR, and finance for hospitals serving remote communities.
  • Built partnerships with local and state governments, ensuring delivery of essential healthcare services.
  • Handled coordination with the board and the Unit Management Committee.

Regional Head – North / Senior Manager – HR

Academy for Global Education Services Pvt Ltd
Jaipur
07.2009 - 07.2012
  • Directed regional operations across Rajasthan, UP, and Delhi NCR, overseeing business development and program delivery.
  • Streamlined HR policies, compensation structures, and performance management frameworks for the organization.
  • Supported the other regional offices with operational and HR related matters.
  • Developed reporting frameworks for effective monitoring of regional activities.
  • Coordination with the Board members.

Executive – Operations

HSBC
01.2001 - 12.2008
  • Managed UK credit card operations, Supervisory responsibilities, team performance, and workflow optimization.

Trainee Executive – HR

ITC Ltd.
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Supported Unit level HR activities, Administration of the training department, and CSR initiatives in an export-oriented unit.

Education

M-Phil - Human Resources Management

Andhra University

Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM) -

Andhra University

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) -

Andhra University

Skills

  • Strategic Program Leadership
  • Donor & Stakeholder Engagement
  • HR & Organizational Development
  • Policy Advocacy & Governance
  • Multi-country Programs Management
  • Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
  • Training & Capacity Building
  • Operations & Financial Oversight

Accomplishments

  • Directed healthcare programs impacting millions of patients across India, Nepal and Indonesia.
  • Spearheaded the operations of World’s First and India’s only hospital train, recognized globally for its innovation and impact.
  • Successfully managed multi-million-dollar donor funding commitments of bilateral funding agencies like USAID and UK FCDO and other reputed international donor agencies.
  • Designed and implemented capacity-building frameworks for hospitals, NGOs, and youth development programs.
  • Facilitated Entrepreneur Development Programs for unemployed youth of Anaparthi district on behalf of ITC while supporting the initiative of the District Collector of East Godavari District.

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: H2473373
  • Father's Name: Rev. D. J. Wilson Babu
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Single

Timeline

Associate Director – Programs/Head of Programs- India Country Office

Orbis International
01.2020 - 04.2025

Deputy Project Director/Project Head – Lifeline Express

Impact India Foundation
04.2017 - 01.2020

Area Head – Livelihoods & Skills Development

Dr. Reddy’s Foundation
07.2016 - 03.2017

Director – HR & Administration

Freedom Firm
06.2015 - 12.2015

Administrator – Hospitals Network

Emmanuel Hospitals Association (EHA)
09.2012 - 05.2015

Regional Head – North / Senior Manager – HR

Academy for Global Education Services Pvt Ltd
07.2009 - 07.2012

Executive – Operations

HSBC
01.2001 - 12.2008

Trainee Executive – HR

ITC Ltd.
01.2000 - 01.2001

M-Phil - Human Resources Management

Andhra University

Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM) -

Andhra University

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) -

Andhra University

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