Niraj Kumar Sinha
Derabassi
Summary
Public Policy and Governance Specialist with over 15 years' experience designing, implementing, and managing public health and development programs in India. Skilled in working with government agencies, donor organizations, and multilateral bodies to drive evidence-based policymaking, systemic reforms, and strategic partnerships. Experienced in advocacy, health systems strengthening, stakeholder coordination, and data-driven policy formulation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Lead – IMPACT Project
TB-Alert India
08.2024 - Current
- Leading state-wide TB elimination strategy in partnership with State TB Offices and district governments.
- Advising on policy implementation, field operations, and program monitoring aligned with national goals.
- Engaging senior government officials to integrate project innovations into public health systems.
State Lead – JEET 2.0 / LTBI Intervention
TB-Alert India
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided technical and operational leadership for LTBI management policy initiatives at the state level.
- Represented Punjab in national-level coordination meetings, providing policy inputs and recommendations.
State Operations Manager – JEET Project
FIND India
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Directed implementation of Global Fund-supported TB innovations across Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
- Strengthened health system responsiveness through public-private partnership models.
- Developed policy briefs and operational strategies for better private sector engagement in TB care.
Program Manager – Haryana & Punjab
Population Services International (PSI)
11.2014 - 12.2017
- Spearheaded urban TB interventions and advocacy under the Global Fund TB project framework.
- Fostered cross-sectoral collaboration between civil society, media, and government departments.
Consultant – Field & Operations (ANANYA Project)
World Health Partners (WHP)
04.2014 - 10.2014
- Supported evidence-based policy interventions to enhance TB notification from private providers.
- Trained and mobilized healthcare providers in alignment with government TB policy.
State Point Person – Project Axshya
MAMTA-HIMC
10.2010 - 03.2014
- Directed ACSM initiatives in Bihar, improving grassroots-level advocacy and service delivery.
- Collaborated with local administration for scaling up RNTCP (Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program) reforms.
Zonal Coordinator – TB Jumpstart ACSM Project
ADRA India
02.2009 - 09.2010
- Coordinated with 120+ NGOs to implement state-wide TB awareness and advocacy programs.
- Designed IEC materials adopted nationally by the Central TB Division (CTD), MoHFW.
Divisional Administrative cum Data Analyst
UNICEF-DHNRC
09.2007 - 12.2008
- Supported RMNCH program planning and digital monitoring systems for maternal and child health outcomes.
Administrative Assistant
WHO-National Polio Surveillance Project
12.2005 - 09.2007
- Contributed to surveillance strategy execution, achieving WHO quality benchmarks in AFP reporting.
Education
Master’s - Social Work
Periyar University
01.2013
Master’s - Computer Science
IGNOU
New Delhi01.2009
Master’s - Library Science
NOU
Patna01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Honors
LNMU
Darbhanga01.2000
Skills
- Public Policy Design & Implementation
- Government Relations & Institutional Strengthening
- Health Systems Governance & Reform
- Project Management & Donor Coordination
- Advocacy, Communication, and Social Mobilization (ACSM)
- Strategic Partnerships & Public-Private Collaboration
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Systems
- Research, Publications, and Policy Briefs
Certification
- Health Economics (PGIMER, Chandigarh)
- Health Technology Assessment (PGIMER, Chandigarh)
- Certifications in Project Management, Proposal Writing, MDR-TB, and TB Diagnostics (OpenWHO/Coursera)
Memberships And Affiliations
- Member, Drug-Resistant TB Committees (Punjab, Haryana)
- Member, TB-HIV Coordination Committees (Bihar, Punjab)
- Active Contributor to State-Level ACSM Quality Assurance Group (Bihar)
Awards
- Guest of Honor, National Integrated Medical Association (Punjab, 2016–2017)
- Certificate of Excellence, ADRA-India for Outstanding Program Management (2009–2010)
Publications And Policy Papers
- Unlocking Private Sector Potential: Insights from TB Preventive Treatment Management in India (World Lung Conference, Bali 2024)
- Teleconsultation Models in TB Preventive Therapy Provision (Presented at World Lung Conference, Paris 2023)
- Empowering Communities: Impact Assessment of the Unite to Act Project in Punjab, India
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Shiv Nandan Prasad
- Date of Birth: 01/20/80
Timeline
State Lead – IMPACT Project
TB-Alert India
08.2024 - Current
State Lead – JEET 2.0 / LTBI Intervention
TB-Alert India
07.2024 - 07.2024
State Operations Manager – JEET Project
FIND India
03.2018 - 06.2021
Program Manager – Haryana & Punjab
Population Services International (PSI)
11.2014 - 12.2017
Consultant – Field & Operations (ANANYA Project)
World Health Partners (WHP)
04.2014 - 10.2014
State Point Person – Project Axshya
MAMTA-HIMC
10.2010 - 03.2014
Zonal Coordinator – TB Jumpstart ACSM Project
ADRA India
02.2009 - 09.2010
Divisional Administrative cum Data Analyst
UNICEF-DHNRC
09.2007 - 12.2008
Administrative Assistant
WHO-National Polio Surveillance Project
12.2005 - 09.2007
Master’s - Social Work
Periyar University
Master’s - Computer Science
IGNOU
Master’s - Library Science
NOU
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Honors
LNMU
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