Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Publications
Projects Completed
Conferences Workshops
Personal Dossier - Language Proficiency
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SAUNDARYA RASTOGI

SAUNDARYA RASTOGI

Senior Program Manager - Public Health
New Delhi,DL

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

Senior Program Manager - Public Health

Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)
New Delhi
08.2024 - Current
  • 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

Institute of Health Management and Research
01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Amity University
01.2018

Certification

  • 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

Institute of Health Management and Research

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Amity University
SAUNDARYA RASTOGISenior Program Manager - Public Health