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Sarbajit Pattnaik

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Summary

Proven program management professional with a track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams and driving project success. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and resource allocation. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve results. Proficient in optimizing processes and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives. Experienced program leader with a successful track record in managing large-scale public health, nutrition, and livelihood programs across multiple states. Skilled in developing effective strategies for program success through platform enablement and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated expertise in overseeing program operations, fostering team building, and promoting collaboration with government, donors, and program partners. Proficient in partnership management, working closely with grassroots organizations, national sector partners, and corporate sector partners. Strong focus on policy advocacy and external relationships to facilitate smooth program implementation and offer evidence-based solutions for scaling up best practices. Adept at capacity building through technical inputs and evidence-based data, providing valuable support to government and NGO partners through module design, training, and needs assessments. Passionate about achieving project goals within dynamic environments using strategic planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Adaptable and results-driven with a natural aptitude for problem-solving and team collaboration. Committed to driving impactful project outcomes and delivering measurable success.

Adaptable and results-driven, with natural aptitude for problem-solving and team collaboration. Demonstrates strong project coordination and strategic planning skills, coupled with solid understanding of budget management and process optimization. Committed to driving impactful project outcomes and delivering measurable success.

Driven by passion for achieving project goals within dynamic environments. Developed skills in strategic planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement. Ready to transition into new field, leveraging strong ability to streamline processes and enhance team productivity.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Manager and Specialist- Data Use & Accountability

CARE India
05.2016 - 05.2023
  • Company Overview: Implementing Agency supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF)
  • Responsible for providing technical and managerial support to health and women and child development department of Government of Bihar to improve key indicators of reproductive health, child nutrition and adolescent issues
  • Support Health & ICDS to introduce and scale up use of ICT-RTM (CAS) solutions across 38 districts through training, monitoring & supervision, convergence with health for uniform population data and health and nutrition services
  • Facilitate roll out and effective use of revised MIS in ICDS department across the State; design and roll out of supervision and program management tools in ICDS and state and establish a system of structured review and feedback provision in ICDS
  • Provide techno-managerial support to Health and social welfare departments (SWD) in implementing Anemia Mukt Bharat and infant feeding practices’ interventions, ensuring strengthening last mile delivery of services and capacity building of service providers
  • Work closely with Health and Social Welfare Department for ensuring supply and consumption of IFA, Calcium and other micro-nutrients to target populations that include pregnant, lactating mothers, adolescents and children under 5 years
  • Implementing Agency supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF)
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
  • Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
  • Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
  • Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
  • Delivered high-quality results by setting performance metrics and monitoring progress against targets.
  • Streamlined communication channels to facilitate efficient collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
  • Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.
  • Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences.
  • Participated in pilot tests and revised programs based on feedback and results.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

State Project Manager

CARE India
05.2012 - 12.2015
  • Lead the implementation of the pilot on epidemiology of severe childhood malnutrition in selected districts of Bihar
  • Led and effectively guided the project in MP and implemented Social and Behaviour Change Communication interventions on health, nutrition and education in close partnership with National Health Mission (NHM) and ICDS departments of Government of MP
  • Leading the way to successful mass awareness campaigns on maternal health and child nutrition issues on a 360-degree approach in two assigned districts-Sagar & Damoh
  • Signing an MoU with RSK (Education Department) of Government of MP to roll out an interactive infotainment program ‘Khidki Mehendi Wali’ (KMW) focusing on adolescent health and nutrition issues across 527 KGBVs and Girls’ Hostels in the State
  • Piloting and scaling-up efforts of ‘GupShup Potli’, an ICT based activity for promoting maternal and child health, nutrition, sanitation and education in Sagar district of MP in close collaboration with National Health Mission, Govt
  • Of MP
  • Negotiation with NHM, MP for adoption of Mobile Kunji and Mobile Academy on RMNCHA activities across the State

State Project Manager

CARE India
10.2010 - 04.2012
  • Guided the project at State and district level with close collaboration with government departments and donor and NGO partners to support Orissa Health Sector program and managed implementation of Nutrition Operation Plan and Health Equity plan at district level in 6 districts
  • Partnered with Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) to explore and implement programs for integrated development of mining tribal population
  • Led and facilitated development of decentralized District Nutrition Plans in 6 districts focusing on equity and convergence
  • Supported Health department for a pilot convergence model of ASHA, AWW, ANM & GKS members in 5 blocks of Kalahandi and Bolangir

Regional Manager

CARE India
05.2007 - 09.2010
  • Facilitated Master training for State and District level Trainers on Social Welfare Module focusing on Social Welfare Schemes of government in the state for PRI representatives
  • Effectively led a big team to manage NGO partners and collaborate with government and district administrations in 14 districts to implement the program based out of Bhubaneswar, Odisha
  • Research and evidence-based documentation of NGO partnership strategy and Legacy document on use of tools in INHP to improve program performance
  • Developed audio-visual BCC/IEC materials (Posters, audio jingles, spots, episodes); content editing, live interaction sessions in radio and TV channels on MCHN issues with approval from concerned government departments

Team Leader

CARE India
05.2008 - 03.2009
  • Led thematic studies on health and nutrition topics and presented findings before key officials of W&CD, H&FW/NRHM for suitable amendment of policies and implementation guidelines

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (M&EO)

CARE India
01.2005 - 04.2007
  • Facilitated program reviews with Health and WCD departments and other development partners for corrective measures and alignment with government strategies
  • Lead role in rolling out HMIS software package in the state and conducted Mini-RAPS across INHP operational districts
  • Effectively managed INHP Final Evaluation & rapid assessment studies (RAPS)

Capacity Building Officer

CARE India
08.1999 - 12.2004
  • Facilitated use of M&E information for project improvements and undertook evaluations & Studies for Operations Research
  • Strengthen District Training Teams (DTTs) and Block Training Teams (BTT) and built their capacity to meet program goals
  • Developed skills of Government Functionaries and NGO Partners through capacity building efforts and institutional linkages
  • Undertook management of NGO partners including the CSR partner-IGJST in implementing and monitoring project activities and outcomes
  • Ensured convergence and coordination between diverse units; health, ICDS & PRI to promote project interventions

Education

Certificate Course - Hospital Management

IIPH, Gandhinagar

Certificate Course - MIYCN

IIT-Mumbai
01.2021

Ph.D. - Center for Studies in DILE, School of International Studies

Jawaharlal Nehru University
01.1999

M.Phil. - School of International Studies

Jawaharlal Nehru University
01.1993

MA - Political Science with specialization in Political Sociology

Utkal University
01.1987

BA - Political Science & Sociology

Ravenshaw College, Utkal University
01.1985

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Social Media Engagement
  • Data-Driven Insights
  • Strategic Development
  • Government Relations
  • Project Management
  • Performance Supervision
  • Collaborative Team Development
  • Team leadership and direction
  • Community relations
  • Capacity building

Certification

  • Certificate Course on MIYCN, NPTEL (MoE, GOI), 2021, 100%, Elite+ Gold
  • Certificate Course on Hospital Management, IIPH, Gandhinagar, 2021, 90.5%, A+

Personal Information

  • Strategic Planning
  • Government Liaison & Advocacy
  • Project Implementation
  • Monitoring & Supervision
  • Team Building

Training

  • Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)
  • Primary Health Care –Management Advance Program (PHC MAP)

Timeline

Program Manager and Specialist- Data Use & Accountability

CARE India
05.2016 - 05.2023

State Project Manager

CARE India
05.2012 - 12.2015

State Project Manager

CARE India
10.2010 - 04.2012

Team Leader

CARE India
05.2008 - 03.2009

Regional Manager

CARE India
05.2007 - 09.2010

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (M&EO)

CARE India
01.2005 - 04.2007

Capacity Building Officer

CARE India
08.1999 - 12.2004

Certificate Course - MIYCN

IIT-Mumbai

Ph.D. - Center for Studies in DILE, School of International Studies

Jawaharlal Nehru University

M.Phil. - School of International Studies

Jawaharlal Nehru University

MA - Political Science with specialization in Political Sociology

Utkal University

BA - Political Science & Sociology

Ravenshaw College, Utkal University

Certificate Course - Hospital Management

IIPH, Gandhinagar

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