Raushan Kumar
JRO/PO NFHS - 6
Patna
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
56
56
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
JRO (Junior Research Officer)
NFHS 6 Project in IIPS
03.2023 - Current
- Quality Control and Monitoring, Human resource management, Spot-checking addresses, Reviewing questionnaires, Observing interviews, Monitoring key indicators, Conducting re-interviews, Surprise visits, Participating in project meetings, Developing fieldwork plans, Other field work-related responsibilities
Data Officer
Population Council
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Quality Control and Monitoring, Human resource management, Spot-checking addresses, Reviewing questionnaires, Observing interviews, Lead role in survey questionnaires development, Imparting state-level training, Providing training to field teams, Management of field data, Continuous support to survey teams, Survey monitoring, Spot checks for adherence to SOPs, Performance assessment, Support in data processing, Handling multiple datasets, Monitor key indicators
- Automated manual processes to save time and minimize human error in data handling tasks.
- Implemented user-friendly interfaces that allowed non-technical staff members easy access pertinent information from various databases as needed without compromising security protocols.
- Performed thorough audits of existing databases to identify areas needing improvement or optimization.
- Designed intuitive reports for stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making based on accurate data insights.
- Improved data quality by implementing strict validation and standardization processes.
- Streamlined data management tasks for increased efficiency and reduced errors.
- Established robust backup procedures to ensure minimal downtime in case of unforeseen events or disasters.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members, setting goals for professional development and overall departmental growth.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and develop strategies for effective data collection.
Field Officer
Suvita
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Carrying out qualitative interviews and scoping activities, Making field visits, Administering surveys, Completing tracking sheets, Ensuring quality data work
- Improved field operations efficiency by implementing innovative data collection and reporting techniques.
- Streamlined field data management with the implementation of new software tools and processes.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the field team by encouraging open dialogue, feedback exchanges, and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.
Data Officer
Population Council
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Quality Control and Monitoring, Human resource management, Spot-checking addresses, Reviewing questionnaires, Observing interviews
- Developed comprehensive training materials to enhance staff understanding of data management tools and techniques, leading to improved performance.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring the organization remained at the forefront of data management best practices.
- Served as a liaison between IT departments and end users during system upgrades or enhancements, facilitating clear communication channels throughout implementation projects.
- Streamlined data analysis for faster decision-making by optimizing database structures and automating reporting processes.
- Created customized dashboards and visualizations to better communicate key insights gleaned from large datasets, driving more informed strategic decisions.
- Provided expert advice on selecting appropriate software solutions for specific business needs, enabling more efficient allocation of organizational resources.
Education
MSW -
Periyar University, Salem
B.Sc (Hon. Physics) -
Magadh University
Bodh Gaya, Bihar 03.2016 - 04.2019
I.Sc - undefined
B.S.E.B.
10th - undefined
J.N.V. Gaya
Skills
Statistical modeling
Quantitative Research
Data Collection
Monitoring and Evaluation
Information Collection
Proficient in CS Pro
Data Analysis
Project Management
Timeline
JRO (Junior Research Officer)
NFHS 6 Project in IIPS
03.2023 - Current
Data Officer
Population Council
01.2021 - 01.2023
Field Officer
Suvita
12.2020 - 07.2021
Data Officer
Population Council
01.2018 - 01.2020
B.Sc (Hon. Physics) -
Magadh University
03.2016 - 04.2019
MSW -
Periyar University, Salem
I.Sc - undefined
B.S.E.B.
10th - undefined
J.N.V. Gaya
Skills
- Computer-assisted personal interview (CAPI)
- Scripting in Census Survey Program (CSPro)
- Application testing to optimize the database
- Supervising of Management Information System (MIS)
- Large-scale data management
- Advance analysis using Excel, STATA, and SPSS.
- Quality Control, survey monitoring, and troubleshooting ability in field settings
- Experience of working with large teams
- Ability to work in cross-cultural, rural, tribal, and urban settings
- Programing language- C and .net
Aim
To expose myself and gather knowledge and experiences, so that I can prove myself as an asset to the organization by helping it to achieve its target and thus I build my career as an efficient professional expert.
Project Details
- JRO (Junior Research Officer), NFHS 6 Project in IIPS, 03/01/2023, The 2023-24 National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), the sixth in the NFHS series, provides information on population, health, and nutrition for India and each state and union territory. Like NFHS-4, NFHS-5, NFHS-6 also provides district-level estimates for many important indicators. All five NFHS surveys have been conducted under the stewardship of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India. MoHFW designated the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, as the nodal agency for the surveys. Funding for NFHS-6 was provided by the Government of India. Technical assistance for NFHS-6 was provided by the USAID-supported Demographic and Health Surveys Program, ICF, USA. Assistance for some of the Clinical, Anthropometric, and Biochemical (CAB) tests was provided by the ICMR and the National AIDS Research Institute (NARI), Pune., Quality Control and Monitoring, Human resource management (facilitate in-state training, refresher training, etc.), Spot-check some of the addresses of selected households to be sure that the interviews are being done in the right households and the right respondents according to the sampling list, Review a sample of questionnaires of each interviewer to be sure that data collection quality is being maintained by the survey team, Observe a sample of interviews to ensure that the interviewers are asking the questions according to the interview guidelines and recording the answers correctly, Meet with the QC team, survey team, and field survey agency state coordinator regularly to discuss performance and maintain the data collection quality, Conduct re-interviews of a sample of respondents for quality assurance, Monitor key indicators by generating frequency tables, Surprise visits to monitor whether the field survey agency teams are adhering to the field movement plan and the number of trained investigators is per prescribed team size, Actively participate in all project meetings and coordinate communication between the NFHS 6 team and field data collection agencies, Develop fieldwork plans and provide regular updates to the NFHS 6 team, Any other field work-related responsibilities assigned by the NFHS 6
- Data Officer, Population Council, 01/01/2018, 12/31/2020, Worked as a Data Officer with the Population Council from 2018 to 2020 and 2021 to 2023 in different programs such as, Quality Control and Monitoring, Human resource management (facilitate in-state training, refresher training, etc.), Spot-check some of the addresses of selected households to be sure that the interviews are being done in the right households and the right respondents according to the sampling list, Review a sample of questionnaires of each interviewer to be sure that data collection quality is being maintained by the survey team, Observe a sample of interviews to ensure that the interviewers are asking the questions according to the interview guidelines and recording the answers correctly
- Data Officer, Population Council, 01/01/2021, 03/01/2023, Worked as a Data Officer with the Population Council from 2018 to 2020 and 2021 to 2023 in different programs such as, Quality Control and Monitoring, Human resource management (facilitate in-state training, refresher training, etc.), Spot-check some of the addresses of selected households to be sure that the interviews are being done in the right households and the right respondents according to the sampling list, Review a sample of questionnaires of each interviewer to be sure that data collection quality is being maintained by the survey team, Observe a sample of interviews to ensure that the interviewers are asking the questions according to the interview guidelines and recording the answers correctly
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Sri Gajendra Singh
- Mother's Name: Smt. Sanju Devi
- Date of Birth: 12/24/1998
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Referances
- Dr. Avishek Hazra, Principal Investigator, Population Council, ahazra@popcouncil.org, 9654045794
- Surendra Singh, Field Manager, Population Council, surndras@popcouncil.org, 7781912520
- Akasha Mishra, Senior IT Coordinator, NFHS -6 IIPS, akashmishra124@gmail.com, 8750013200
Skills
- Computer-assisted personal interview (CAPI)
- Scripting in Census Survey Program (CSPro)
- Application testing to optimize the database
- Supervising of Management Information System (MIS)
- Large-scale data management
- Advance analysis using Excel, STATA, and SPSS.
- Quality Control, survey monitoring, and troubleshooting ability in field settings
- Experience of working with large teams
- Ability to work in cross-cultural, rural, tribal, and urban settings
- Programing language- C and .net
Aim
To expose myself and gather knowledge and experiences, so that I can prove myself as an asset to the organization by helping it to achieve its target and thus I build my career as an efficient professional expert.
Project Details
- JRO (Junior Research Officer), NFHS 6 Project in IIPS, 03/01/2023, The 2023-24 National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), the sixth in the NFHS series, provides information on population, health, and nutrition for India and each state and union territory. Like NFHS-4, NFHS-5, NFHS-6 also provides district-level estimates for many important indicators. All five NFHS surveys have been conducted under the stewardship of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India. MoHFW designated the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, as the nodal agency for the surveys. Funding for NFHS-6 was provided by the Government of India. Technical assistance for NFHS-6 was provided by the USAID-supported Demographic and Health Surveys Program, ICF, USA. Assistance for some of the Clinical, Anthropometric, and Biochemical (CAB) tests was provided by the ICMR and the National AIDS Research Institute (NARI), Pune., Quality Control and Monitoring, Human resource management (facilitate in-state training, refresher training, etc.), Spot-check some of the addresses of selected households to be sure that the interviews are being done in the right households and the right respondents according to the sampling list, Review a sample of questionnaires of each interviewer to be sure that data collection quality is being maintained by the survey team, Observe a sample of interviews to ensure that the interviewers are asking the questions according to the interview guidelines and recording the answers correctly, Meet with the QC team, survey team, and field survey agency state coordinator regularly to discuss performance and maintain the data collection quality, Conduct re-interviews of a sample of respondents for quality assurance, Monitor key indicators by generating frequency tables, Surprise visits to monitor whether the field survey agency teams are adhering to the field movement plan and the number of trained investigators is per prescribed team size, Actively participate in all project meetings and coordinate communication between the NFHS 6 team and field data collection agencies, Develop fieldwork plans and provide regular updates to the NFHS 6 team, Any other field work-related responsibilities assigned by the NFHS 6
- Data Officer, Population Council, 01/01/2018, 12/31/2020, Worked as a Data Officer with the Population Council from 2018 to 2020 and 2021 to 2023 in different programs such as, Quality Control and Monitoring, Human resource management (facilitate in-state training, refresher training, etc.), Spot-check some of the addresses of selected households to be sure that the interviews are being done in the right households and the right respondents according to the sampling list, Review a sample of questionnaires of each interviewer to be sure that data collection quality is being maintained by the survey team, Observe a sample of interviews to ensure that the interviewers are asking the questions according to the interview guidelines and recording the answers correctly
- Data Officer, Population Council, 01/01/2021, 03/01/2023, Worked as a Data Officer with the Population Council from 2018 to 2020 and 2021 to 2023 in different programs such as, Quality Control and Monitoring, Human resource management (facilitate in-state training, refresher training, etc.), Spot-check some of the addresses of selected households to be sure that the interviews are being done in the right households and the right respondents according to the sampling list, Review a sample of questionnaires of each interviewer to be sure that data collection quality is being maintained by the survey team, Observe a sample of interviews to ensure that the interviewers are asking the questions according to the interview guidelines and recording the answers correctly
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Sri Gajendra Singh
- Mother's Name: Smt. Sanju Devi
- Date of Birth: 12/24/1998
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Referances
- Dr. Avishek Hazra, Principal Investigator, Population Council, ahazra@popcouncil.org, 9654045794
- Surendra Singh, Field Manager, Population Council, surndras@popcouncil.org, 7781912520
- Akasha Mishra, Senior IT Coordinator, NFHS -6 IIPS, akashmishra124@gmail.com, 8750013200