Dr. Barada Shankar Mahapatr
Bhubaneswar
Summary
Qualified Public Health Professional with over 12 years of experience in program design, implementation, monitoring, and capacity building in health and nutrition. Strong expertise in CMAM, Growth Monitoring and Promotion, IYCF, maternal and child health, and health communication.
Proven record in supporting government departments and development partners at state and national levels. Adept at data management, evidence generation, and documentation of best practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Coordinator – CMAM Program
State Center of Excellence – Capital Hospital
Bhubaneswar
02.2023 - Current
- Provided technical support to Department of Women and Child Development on nutrition programs, focusing on CMAM initiatives.
- Led capacity-building initiatives for ICDS and health functionaries statewide.
- Monitored implementation, ensured data quality, and conducted evidence-based analyses to guide program strategies.
- Documented best practices and innovations in program execution to enhance learning.
- Coordinated inter-departmental collaborations to scale up and ensure sustainability of CMAM across all 30 districts.
- Achieved successful implementation and expansion of CMAM program statewide, reaching all districts with capacity building efforts.
Senior Consultant
National Center of Excellence, SAM, Kalawati Saran Children’s Hospital
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Supported design, implementation, and monitoring of CMAM program in Odisha, MP, Haryana, Chhattisgarh.
- Developed training modules and SOPs, facilitating TOTs on GMP, IYCF, and CMAM.
- Assisted UNICEF and WCD in program scaling and generation of evidence.
- Monitored over 50 NRCs, tracking CMAM data to guide strategic decisions.
Programme Manager
Action Against Hunger
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Led implementation of multiple nutrition projects in tribal Maharashtra, reaching underserved populations.
- Facilitated capacity building for over 350 frontline workers to improve program effectiveness.
- Developed and executed monitoring and evaluation frameworks, ensuring alignment with government departments.
- Recovered over 1,000 severely acute malnourished children through CMAM intervention.
Regional Programme Coordinator
Avantha Foundation
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Oversaw HIV and Maternal & Child Health programs in Odisha to improve health outcomes.
- Led development of Management Information Systems for effective data tracking.
- Coordinated with donors to secure funding and support for health initiatives.
- Conducted supportive supervision to enhance program implementation and staff performance.
Nutrition Fellow
Avantha Foundation
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Conducted situational analysis to identify community health needs.
- Developed community health tools, including Sishu Vikas Chart, to enhance outreach.
Field Physician
Incline Trust International
05.2012 - 07.2012
- Performed comprehensive field assessments and facilitated community engagement for neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
Education
MBA - Health Care Management
Jaipur National University
Rajasthan 04.2025
PG Diploma - Public Health Management
IIPH Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar07-2013
BHMS - Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery
CHMC
Cuttack01.2011
Skills
- Data analysis and statistical evaluation
- Program development and evaluation
- Training design and development
- Capacity building and advocacy
- MEAL methodologies and strategies
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Statistical analysis with SPSS
Certification
- Public Health Policy & Nutrition, Johns Hopkins University, 2020
- Nutrition in Emergencies, AAH, 2018
- Advanced MS Excel, Manipal Prolearn, 2019
- SMART Survey, AAH, 2018
- Effective Communication, Dr. Nitin Saraswat, 2017
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Odia
- Marathi
Timeline
State Coordinator – CMAM Program
State Center of Excellence – Capital Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Senior Consultant
National Center of Excellence, SAM, Kalawati Saran Children’s Hospital
03.2021 - 12.2022
Programme Manager
Action Against Hunger
08.2017 - 12.2020
Regional Programme Coordinator
Avantha Foundation
09.2015 - 06.2017
Nutrition Fellow
Avantha Foundation
08.2013 - 08.2015
Field Physician
Incline Trust International
05.2012 - 07.2012
MBA - Health Care Management
Jaipur National University
PG Diploma - Public Health Management
IIPH Bhubaneswar
BHMS - Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery
CHMC