David R Damara

• Lead the planning, coordination, and statewide roll-out of the new vaccines under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) in collaboration with the Department of Health, Government of Telangana.
• Design and implement structured training programs for Medical Officers, and frontline health workers to ensure consistent understanding of vaccine and immunization protocols and AEFI reporting.
• Assess Cold Chain Points (CCPs) and recommend upgradation plans to vaccine logistics and cold chain infrastructure for effective last-mile delivery.
• Monitor Routine Immunization implementation through field visits and coordination meetings, and prepare detailed progress reports for both the state government and JSI.
• Analyse vaccine uptake data, identify gaps, and initiate corrective actions using evidence-based programmatic and communication strategies.
• Provide technical assistance and knowledge-sharing support to other states facing challenges in vaccine coverage, leveraging insights from Telangana’s experience.

• Consulted for World Vision, Save the Children, and other NGOs on child protection, livelihoods, and education.
• Conducted program evaluations, stakeholder analysis, and proposal development for donor-funded initiatives.

2003 – 2012 & 2015 – 2019

Director • Nov 2018 – Oct 2019

• Directed USAID/PEPFAR supported Orphans & Vulnerable Children (OVC) program across 5 states, impacting over 70,000 children and families.

Associate Director • Oct 2015 – Oct 2018

• Managed USAID/PEPFAR supported LINKAGES program for HIV prevention and care among key populations in South Indian states.
• Improved treatment access through peer navigation, achieving >95% linkage rates.

Associate Director / Program Manager / Program Officer • Aug 2003 – Jun 2012

• Oversaw implementation of CIFF supported HIV care and support programs reaching 70,000+ children.
• Managed $10M CIFF-supported program, ensuring high-impact delivery and financial accountability.
• Implemented USAID support IMPACT program in multiple states.

• Led technical support for World Bank-assisted Nutrition Improvement Project in Telangana.
• Built capacity of 800+ ICDS staff and introduced data quality impr

Delivered strategic consulting to UNICEF, Save the Children, World Vision, and State Governments on early childhood care, HR policy, and violence prevention.

Mentored faith-based partners across 3 states to implement HIV care programs.

Led HIV prevention programs for high-risk populations, including migrants and MSM.

• Research Officer – Administrative Staff College of India (1998–1999)
• Manager, Projects – Baptist Charitable & Educational Trust (1997–1998)
• Multi-functional Coordinator – SIDUR (1994–1995)