Led the design and delivery of a strategic policy and leadership course for Asia-Pacific policymakers, commissioned by a multilateral development bank, with a focus on implementation research, health systems strengthening, and strategic evaluation
Directed capacity-building programmes for senior bureaucrats, policymakers, and clinicians in collaboration with central and state governments to enhance leadership, governance, and management competencies in public health
Provided end-to-end programme leadership, designing customized curricula and hands-on experiential learning activities while overseeing planning, stakeholder coordination, implementation, and quality assurance to strengthen institutional preparedness and decision-making.
Conceptualized and secured strategic proposals and technical bids, contributing to portfolio expansion and new business acquisition for the department
Provided technical advisory support for health systems strengthening initiatives, aligning programme design with national public health priorities and institutional capacity needs
Authored evidence-based technical reports and knowledge products for senior government stakeholders and development partners to support informed decision-making
Established and strengthened multi-sector partnerships with government ministries (including MoHFW), technical agencies, academia, and donor organizations to advance innovation and program implementation
Consultant - Government and Public Sector
KPMG, India
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
11.2022 - 07.2024
Managed end to end post-contract operations for 7 large-scale PPP healthcare projects across UP under NHM; monitored compliance, imposed penalties/incentives, and ensured timely delivery
Drafted functional requirements, KPIs, and monitoring frameworks for PPP healthcare models; advised on tender design and policy enhancements
Liaised with DoMHFW and NHM-UP to align PPP models with government priorities, fostering sustainable partnerships
Produced reports, concept notes, and white papers for state and donor-level advocacy; advised on business development for upcoming public health bids
Engaged with stakeholders (public and private) to promote environment shaping for improved healthcare access and infrastructure
Program Officer
JHPIEGO
Uttar Pradesh
02.2020 - 10.2022
Supported implementation of Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres across 300+ facilities; engaged with district and state-level government officials
Designed and implemented pilots on school health, quality assurance, and performance improvement in collaboration with NGOs and education departments
Facilitated policy roll-out and community engagement through training and capacity building of PHC staff and FLWs
Produced policy and operational documents including case studies, gap assessments, and communication material to guide implementation strategy
Intern
India Health Action Trust (IHAT)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
04.2019 - 05.2019
Conducted field-based behavioral research and literature reviews to support health system design interventions
Participated in facility mapping, tool development, and training design for front-line workers and ASHAs
Education
Master of Business Administration - Hospital and Health Management
Human-Centered Design: An Introduction, University of California
Systems Thinking in Public Health, Johns Hopkins University
Promoting Oral Health in Primary Health Care Settings, World Health Organization
Lean Six Sigma, IIHMR University
Publications
Fast Track Diagnostic Tools for Clinical Management of Sepsis: Paradigm Shift from Conventional to Advanced Methods, Ena Gupta, Juhi Saxena, Sanni Kumar, Umang Sharma, Saundarya Rastogi, Vijay Kumar Srivastava, Sanket Kaushik, Anupam Jyoti, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9857847/
Projects Completed
A Study on Service Availability and Readiness in Sub Health Centre - Health Wellness Centres (SHC-HWC) for NCD Management in Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, Jhpiego, India
Respectful Maternity Care Practices in Three District Hospitals of Uttar Pradesh, India Health Action Trust (IHAT), Lucknow
Assessment of Knowledge of ASHA regarding Family Planning services and the Problems faced by them during its Dissemination, India Health Action Trust (IHAT), Lucknow
Conferences Workshops
Trainer under NJIA Leadership Development Program for cervical cancer
Participated in State level ToT FOR 'Eat Right Toolkit' by NHSRC, 2020
Participated in District AFP-VPD and MR Workshop conducted by WHO, 2020
Personal Dossier - Language Proficiency
English
Hindi
French
Timeline
Senior Program Manager - Public Health
Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)
08.2024 - Current
Consultant - Government and Public Sector
KPMG, India
11.2022 - 07.2024
Program Officer
JHPIEGO
02.2020 - 10.2022
Intern
India Health Action Trust (IHAT)
04.2019 - 05.2019
Master of Business Administration - Hospital and Health Management
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC