Summary
Work History
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
Volunteer
Kamal Bhattacharya

Kamal Bhattacharya

Development Professional
Guwahati,Assam

Summary

Results-driven development and public health professional with 14+ years of experience leading high-impact healthcare and community programs. Proven ability to design and implement scalable interventions, build multi-stakeholder partnerships, and drive measurable improvements in public health systems. Expertise in strategic planning, capacity building, impact monitoring, and advocacy across underserved regions.

Work History

State Program Officer - Community Process

Piramal Swasthya
Guwahati, Assam
10.2021 - Current
  • Designed and institutionalized SBCC training modules targeting gender, youth and health sensitization for NHM and tea estate stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with Dept. of Health, District administration, Education, WCD, PRI, Livelihood Mission, Labour Dept., Krishi Vigyan Kendra, and Assam Agricultural University to implement integrated initiatives for tea tribe communities.
  • Developed and institutionalized healthcare quality assessment tool for tea garden hospitals.
  • Developed digital tools to assess Birth Preparedness & Complication Readiness and to prioritize issues for Village Health Action Plans through VHSNCs.
  • Managed and mentored multidisciplinary teams.

District Transformation Manager (NITI Aayog Program)

Piramal Swasthya - Aspirational Districts
04.2018 - 09.2021
  • Directed multi-district health and nutrition interventions under NITI Aayog's initiative.
  • Strengthened NHM services in riverine areas by assessing Boat Clinics and sharing analysis reports for timely departmental action.
  • Improved child and maternal health via community initiatives.
  • Mobilized CSR funding for rural healthcare improvements.
  • Developed monitoring systems to ensure impact and accountability.
  • Led facility audits to support NHM's Arogya Mandir upgrades.

Program Officer

Antara Foundation
Jhalawar, Rajasthan
04.2016 - 03.2018
  • Implemented mMitra app for digital reporting among frontline workers.
  • Trained staff and improved adoption of technology tools.
  • Designed and implemented a peer educator strategy for adolescent health and Life Skills Education in collaboration with the District Education Officer and NHM, reaching government schools across the district.
  • Oversaw healthcare delivery across PHCs and CHCs.

District Quality & Monitoring Coordinator

CARE India
Kishanganj, Bihar
03.2014 - 03.2016
  • Led Quality Assurance processes for Anganwadi Centers, VHSNDs (Village Health Sanitation and Nutrition Days), and district hospitals to ensure service standards and effective delivery.
  • Developed performance indicators and trained block-level teams to monitor progress and improve implementation efficiency.

District Coordinator

MAMTA - Health Institute for Mother and Child
01.2011 - 02.2014
  • Provided technical support for the AXSHYA TB program, including community mobilization, stakeholder coordination, and monitoring of outreach activities.
  • Trained healthcare providers on standard TB care protocols to strengthen service quality and ensure adherence to national guidelines.
  • Led qualitative research on adolescent health, including FGDs and IDIs with service providers and beneficiaries, to inform policy recommendations and strengthen ARSH interventions.
  • Designed and implemented strategy to train peer educators on adolescent health, including Life Skills Education.
  • Mentored partner NGOs in implementing the ARSH program across districts in Bihar, and conducted assessments of ARSH clinics, sharing findings with the health department to improve service quality.
  • Developed a knowledge hub (K-Hub) for adolescent health to support data-driven decision-making and cross-learning among stakeholders.

Project Coordinator

Nav Srishti (Supported by PLAN India)
Delhi
09.2008 - 12.2010
  • Oriented Mothers' and Fathers' Groups on ECCD, covering key areas such as nutrition, early learning, positive parenting, and health care practices.
  • Designed and conducted skit-based IEC campaigns on child rights, health, hygiene, and gender equality. Engaged school children and community members to raise awareness and foster inclusive behavior change.
  • Enhanced the effectiveness of Anganwadi and school systems by supporting convergence activities, capacity building of frontline workers, and promoting community participation.
  • Enrolled youth in computer training under Saksham program, built their digital skills, and coordinated with companies for job placement.

Skills

  • Public Health Program Leadership
  • Policy Implementation & Monitoring
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making & Impact Evaluation
  • Capacity Building & Training Delivery
  • SBCC Strategy & Implementation
  • Community Mobilization and Advocacy
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Development
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement

Certification

  • Certificate in Public Health
  • Foundations of Project Management
  • Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
  • CSR Development and Communications
  • Sustainability and Corporate ESG
  • Winning Nonprofit Advocacy: Influencing Policy and Power
  • Introduction to Mental Health (Accredited by the International Association of Therapists - IAT)
  • Certificate in Health Informatics: Digital Health
  • Mastering UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Root Cause Analysis: Certification

Accomplishments

  • Designed community and facility-level strategies that have been adopted across multiple NHM Assam healthcare programs.
  • Co-authored research presented at CMC Vellore: 'Community-Led Solutions for Mother and Child Health'.
  • Received 'Best District Award' by Piramal Swasthya for outstanding program delivery in Barpeta, Assam.

Languages

English
Hindi
Bengali
Assamese

Timeline

State Program Officer - Community Process

Piramal Swasthya
10.2021 - Current

District Transformation Manager (NITI Aayog Program)

Piramal Swasthya - Aspirational Districts
04.2018 - 09.2021

Program Officer

Antara Foundation
04.2016 - 03.2018

District Quality & Monitoring Coordinator

CARE India
03.2014 - 03.2016

District Coordinator

MAMTA - Health Institute for Mother and Child
01.2011 - 02.2014

Project Coordinator

Nav Srishti (Supported by PLAN India)
09.2008 - 12.2010

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