Mahesh Basweshwar Kolle
Latur,MH
Summary
I am a developmental professional with 15 years of working experience in development sector focused on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB), Diagnostic Network Optimization (DNO) and skill building programs supported by reputed funders which include GFATM, BMGF, PATH, CHAI etc. I do have vast experience in Project Management, Capacity building, stakeholder management, Advocacy, M&E, Data compilation and analysis, documentation and coordination skills. Over the years I have accumulated key skills to work with the key department officials, development partners and understanding the needs of community people and address their concerns through various strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
State Operations Coordinator
FIND
, Maharashtra
09.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Global fund and Gates foundation supported Networks for Diagnostics Optimization to End TB (NODE_2.0) project.
- Support the Principal Scientist, Sr. Manager and data Analysist at national level to plan, prepare the optimized TB diagnostics models and implement the same in the state of Maharashtra.
- Liasoning with the key officials of State TB Cell, Department of Health and Consultants of WHO at the state to gather and compile pertinent data for the DNO activities and update the key progress.
- Coordinate with CMOH, Dist. Tuberculosis Officer and NTEP personnel of various districts and Perform discussions with them to gather relevant data as specified for preparing scenarios and optimized models for TB diagnostics services.
- Visit various Laboratories and provide necessary technical assistance to the team.
- Oversee the implementation of Sputum collection & Transportation (SCT) activities in the state of Maharashtra.
- Appraise the state and district level NTEP officials on DNO Implementation models and recommendations and support them in understanding the same through training and web-based consultations.
- Support development and review of state specific documents developed under the project including monthly reports and quarterly reports.
- Global fund and Gates foundation supported Networks for Diagnostics Optimization to End TB (NODE_2.0) project.
City Officer
Central health & Research innovation (PATH)
, Maharashtra
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: Worked under the Project JEET (GFATM Round - 9 HIV and TB grants) for the districts of Latur, Beed, and Osmanabad.
- Coordinate with Sub-Recipient (SR) for program implementation, strategy development.
- Liasoning with District TB cell and update on project progress.
- Regular meetings with IMA, Chemist association, top providers for mapping of Private providers and TB Champions data.
- Ensuring nationwide access to WHO approved quality TB diagnostics and CBNAAT testing and FDC services to patients seeking health care in the private sector.
- Enabling early, appropriate, and free treatment initiation, public health actions and adherence support systems.
- Continuous engagement with private sector providers through in clinic visits and CMEs.
- TB notifications from engaged provider.
- Worked under the Project JEET (GFATM Round - 9 HIV and TB grants) for the districts of Latur, Beed, and Osmanabad.
District Coordinator
Emmanuel Hospital Association (Sub-recipient)
Latur, Maharashtra
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Worked under the GFATM Round - 9 HIV and TB grants in the Latur district of Maharashtra state.
- Organize sensitization events for the NGOs in the district towards the NGO/PP schemes set by Central TB Division, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Government of India.
- Help in ACSM (Advocacy communication & Social mobilization) to NGOs willing to participate in NTEP.
- Liaison between District TB Officer and the NGO in signing up for these schemes based on the capacity of the NGO.
- Ensure that all other data, information, and reports demanded from time to time are collected, compiled, and delivered promptly to HQ as per the given deadlines.
- Periodically review the performance of each District and provide regular feedback and support to increase program efficiency.
- Coordinate and collaborate in the districts for effective program reporting.
- Maintenance of accounts of the project Axshaya as per guidelines and oversee the financial accounting for the Project Axshya in the District, compile the monthly financial report, claims, and send it to HQ.
- Provide technical assistance to RNTCP at district level and coordinate with various stakeholders including RNTCP, Health system, partners, NGOs, civil society in planning and implementation of case finding activities with a focus on active case finding.
- Worked under the GFATM Round - 9 HIV and TB grants in the Latur district of Maharashtra state.
District Coordinator
Catholic Health Association of India
03.2011 - 06.2012
- Oversee the project implementation at the district level, provide handholding support to the field team and guide them.
- Organize advocacy meetings for the benefit of the larger target audience with the key government departments.
- Continuous field visits to the focal areas and provide necessary support to the field team and beneficiaries through various mass media activities.
- Conduct training cum sensitization meeting with the department officials.
Program Manager
Kumarswami Sanstha
Latur
05.2009 - 02.2011
- Company Overview: Worked as Program Manager for Pediatric AIDS Initiative.
- Identifying Children Living With HIV/AIDS (CLHIV).
- Providing Administration Support.
- Field level monitoring and evaluation.
- Liaising with NGOs.
- Documentation & Reporting writing.
- Worked as Program Manager for Pediatric AIDS Initiative.
Education
Master of Social Work - Urban and Rural Community Development
Walchand College of Arts and Sciences (WACS)
Diploma In computer Applications - undefined
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft applications - Word
- Proficient in Microsoft applications - Excel
- Proficient in Microsoft applications - PowerPoint
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Project Management
- Liasoning skills
- Proficient in data compilation and analysis
- Advocacy communication & Social Mobilization (ACSM)
Training
- Workshop On Urban Micro Planning, Walchand College, Solapur
- Workshop On Jal-swaraja Prakalp (Watershed project), Zilla Parishad, Latur
- Workshop On Micro planning, Shivaji University Kolhapur
- Field training workshop on Gender equality, Hivos - Tathapi project
Timeline
State Operations Coordinator
FIND
09.2021 - Current
City Officer
Central health & Research innovation (PATH)
07.2018 - 03.2021
District Coordinator
Emmanuel Hospital Association (Sub-recipient)
01.2013 - 12.2017
District Coordinator
Catholic Health Association of India
03.2011 - 06.2012
Program Manager
Kumarswami Sanstha
05.2009 - 02.2011
Master of Social Work - Urban and Rural Community Development
Walchand College of Arts and Sciences (WACS)
Diploma In computer Applications - undefined
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