Ashutosh Singh
Development Sector & Public Policy Expert
Lucknow,UP
Summary
Experienced program manager with expertise in overseeing functional operations and projects in the supplies and logistics domain. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement, and contracting enables effective navigation of complex logistical challenges. Skilled in conducting thorough logistical analysis, optimizing inventory and supply chain performance, and implementing development and standardization initiatives. Comprehensive knowledge of inventory management, procurement, and acquisition regulations equips me to drive operational efficiency and success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager & Lead Medical Operations
Redwinglabs, Kitemap Ariel Mapping Services
6 2023 - Current
- Setting up of the Integrated drone-based health services in, Odisha
- B2G agreement with the Government of Arunachal for a Drone Pilot project of INR 55 Lakh
- Liaison and networking with different government and community stakeholders
- End to End Operation management
- Setting up protocol and SOP for drone-based medical services
- Planning and development of other drone networks in the country.
Consultant (Government Business)
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Mindshare United Foundation: Liaison with government officials for the development and implementation of new projects, Revision of the policy document of Rajiv Gandhi Yuva Mitra Program for the Government of Rajasthan, and the development of special projects focused on Tribal districts
- SK Patodia & Associates - Social Audit of District Mineral Fund Trust (DMFT) in Balod district of Chhattisgarh
- XED Institute - Development and launching of Cornell Maha 60 program for the Department of Industry, Government of Maharashtra.
State Coordinator
Sambodhi Research & Communications Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Implementation of Process Monitoring in the World Bank Funded National Rural Economic Transformation Project (NRETP) in Bihar by liaison with the state government for the implementation of the program
- Recruitment and training of staff, development of research modules and tools, and end-to-end program management.
State Program Officer
Transform Rural India Foundation (Deputed to Department of Planning and Finance, Govt of Jharkhand)
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Liaison with the state government for implementation of programs in aspirational districts and extend support in developing outcome budget guidelines for the state of Jharkhand (outcomes are linked to SDG)
- Monitoring of Immunization and other health indicators in (19 districts of Jharkhand and 6 districts of Bihar) Under NITI Aayog (Transformation of Aspirational District Program) along with other health indicators
- We developed 15 CSR proposals for the districts in Bihar and Jharkhand over an estimated value of INR 25 Crore
- State-level coordination for COVID response and implementation on filed by health system strengthening and community-level frontline workers training.
State Project Manager (Project Based Assignment)
Home-Based Neo-Natal Care (HBNC) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of Maharashtra (MOU with TATA Trust and Collective Good Foundation)
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Member of State level PMU for Home-Based Neo-Natal Care (HBNC)for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of Maharashtra
- Facilitated the SMS-based immunisation follow-up and monitoring for the entire state (MOU between Charity Health Sciences and the Department of Health and Family Welfare)
- Developed training and new monthly meeting policy and reporting 60000 ASHA workers and supportive supervision guideline for quality implementation of Home-Based Neo-Natal Care (HBNC)
- Developed feasibility note and budget for a mobile-based growth monitoring system for malnourished children for two blocks in the Melghat region of Maharashtra.
Associate Program Manager
Jarvis Technology and Strategy Consulting (Contractual Assignment)
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Development of SOP, Training manuals, Project flow designee, and client reports
- Client management and reporting and facilitated end-to-end Program implantation for Pan India operation for Campaigns in 29 states.
Regional Coordinator, Community Process Cell
National Health Mission, Uttar Pradesh
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Overall responsibility for more than 17000 ASHA workers and 85 NHM staff in seven districts of Uttar Pradesh, for training communication and implementation of other state government programs
- VHND site and Routine Immunization Monitoring, Facilitation of AAA ( ASHA, ANM & Aganwadi) meetings for better convergence in RI and MCH service delivery
- Development and implementation of state-level implementation plans, IEC & BCC communication for the community process wing as part of the State ARC team.
Free Lance Development Consultant
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Designed and conducted Krishi Mitra training for 50 trainers in 8 blocks of Sonbhadra and Mirzapur dist
- Of Uttar Pradesh for Swami Vivekananda Sikshan & Manav Seva Samiti and Facilitated two tribal schools in Nagwan block
- Impact evaluation study for SHG development program in Sarguja Region for Chhattisgarh Punah Nirman Sansthan and developed business plan for Gramin Darohar Farming producing company (Subsidiary of Aadhar Agrotec Ltd.) in Raipur Chhattisgarh.
Assistant Communication Manager
Population Services International (PSI)
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Successful implementation of program-level communication and training in 5 district
- Training & orientation of field-level staff for effective delivery of family planning services to the community
- Trained IPCC one-to-one coaching techniques for communication and appraisal of IPC
- Successful implementation of GCA activities using local media and BCC activities.
District Program Manager (NUHM)
MSSK
11.2012 - 11.2014
- Successful Implementation of program and requirement and training of staff
- Implementation of all National and State-run health programs
- Planning, Facilitation, and Monitoring of immunization in UHND sites, supervising the Polio program and other special vaccination drives
- Identification (by community involvement) recruitment and training of 169 Mitaninin (urban Asha workers)
- Construction and training of 152 Mahila Arogya Samiti
- IEC & BCC campaign and communication by use of local media.
Free Lance Development Consultant
06.2012 - 10.2012
- Baseline study for Adhar Agrotec and Project cycle development and Indicator formulation for agri-based project in three districts of Chhattisgarh
- Baseline study in 5 blocks of Sonbhadra and Mirzapur dist
- And training of trainers for Shivaji Sheva Sansthan
- Development of training formats and conducted training on Community monitoring and Adult learning methods for Shandhan Sanstahan Durg C.G and Salem Social Service Society Tamil Nadu.
State Head
IIMPS
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Development of organizational structure, recruitment, and staff development and training of both organization staff and partners on financial inclusion and pension education
- Setting up & training on software-based MIS generation
- Monitoring and promotion of programs on the field and training of 50000 people on micro-pension and Inclusion of 3000 micro-pension beneficiaries.
Senior Manager (Monitoring & Evaluation)
HIH India
04.2009 - 04.2011
- Development of M&E Structure and Development of staff for M&E assignment
- Project development and liaison with HNI and corporates ie: Nokia, Phizer, and Samsung for projects more than INR 2 Crore in the state of Tamilnadu
- Upgrading 100 Aganwadi Kendra Pfizer projects and developed SHG level Monitoring & tracking system for more than 45,000 SHGs
- Responsible for monitoring and mentoring 1200+ Citizen Centre Enterprises (CCE) across Tamil Nadu
- Development of IEC & BCC material for general health awareness and coordinated training of 3000 community mobilizers (SHG Leader)
- Development and formulation of state-level evaluation studies in the field of Health, education, Farm-based income generation, NRM, Solid waste management, Family-based enterprises, livelihood development, etc.
Senior Programme Manager
CARDS (Community Advancement and Rural Development Society)
06.2007 - 03.2009
- Policy development and growth plan for the organization and recruitment and training of staff
- Secured Funding from NABARD, Ministry of Textile, Department of Health and Child Welfare GOI for approx INR 5 Crore
- Project designee and development developed Wadi Proposal for NABARD and Implemented in 1000 acres to improve the socio-economic status of low-income tribal farmers in the Kairagad block of Kavardha dist
- Of Chhattisgarh
- Development of 500 farmer's clubs in 4 districts
- Of Chhattisgarh and successfully installed the Lemongrass processing unit
- Development and implementation of an IEC campaign for the organization on Reproductive health and sanitation
- Implementation of RCH -II program in 6 blocks in Kavardha and Kanker dist
- Of Chhattisgarh
- Facilitated state-level assessment of Swaran Jayanti Gramin Swarojgar Yojana (SJGSY) in 5 districts of Chhattisgarh.
Education
M.A. in Social Work -
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
Mumbai, IndiaBachelor of Arts (B.A) in Sociology (Hons.) - undefined
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Varanasi, IndiaSkills
Public Policy
Languages
Hindi
English
Marathi
Tamil
References
On request will be provided
Timeline
Consultant (Government Business)
05.2022 - 05.2023
State Coordinator
Sambodhi Research & Communications Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - 04.2022
State Program Officer
Transform Rural India Foundation (Deputed to Department of Planning and Finance, Govt of Jharkhand)
04.2020 - 03.2021
State Project Manager (Project Based Assignment)
Home-Based Neo-Natal Care (HBNC) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of Maharashtra (MOU with TATA Trust and Collective Good Foundation)
01.2019 - 11.2019
Associate Program Manager
Jarvis Technology and Strategy Consulting (Contractual Assignment)
07.2018 - 01.2019
Regional Coordinator, Community Process Cell
National Health Mission, Uttar Pradesh
06.2016 - 06.2018
Free Lance Development Consultant
07.2015 - 05.2016
Assistant Communication Manager
Population Services International (PSI)
12.2014 - 05.2015
District Program Manager (NUHM)
MSSK
11.2012 - 11.2014
Free Lance Development Consultant
06.2012 - 10.2012
State Head
IIMPS
05.2011 - 05.2012
Senior Manager (Monitoring & Evaluation)
HIH India
04.2009 - 04.2011
Senior Programme Manager
CARDS (Community Advancement and Rural Development Society)
06.2007 - 03.2009
Program Manager & Lead Medical Operations
Redwinglabs, Kitemap Ariel Mapping Services
6 2023 - Current
M.A. in Social Work -
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Sociology (Hons.) - undefined
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
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