SUDARSHAN RASKAR
Mumbai
Summary
Public health professional with hands-on experience in designing and executing community-based research and M&E frameworks. Proven ability to manage field studies, analyze qualitative and quantitative data, and present actionable insights to stakeholders. Skilled in NVivo and SPSS, with a strong foundation in adolescent health and public systems. Adept at cross-sector collaboration and translating research into scalable impact solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Qualitative Research Consultant
SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education & Health Action)
Mumbai
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted an extensive literature review to support study design and contextual framing.
- Conducted and transcribed 40+ in-depth interviews (IDIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs) with adolescents, parents, and youth volunteers for Baseline assessment of longitudinal cohort study on adolescents in Dharavi and Kalwa slums.
- Performed qualitative data analysis using NVivo to extract key themes and insights.
- Designed a qualitative sub-study exploring maternal agency among migrant mothers in Dharavi and Kalwa.
- Developed Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) frameworks for decision field and program delivery.
- Contributed to program strategy by drafting Logical Framework Approaches (LFAs) for ongoing interventions.
- Presented research findings to internal teams and stakeholders; created reports for Institutional Review Board (IRB) and annual funder reporting.
Public Health Intern
National Health Mission, Gujarat
Dwarka
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Executed a quantitative study on Knowledge, Attitude, & Practices regarding Faki (smokeless tobacco) consumption in Varvala village near Dwarka, contributing valuable insights into local health behaviors.
- Conducted comprehensive community profiling by analyzing demographic, social, and health-related factors.
- Actively contributed to the disease surveillance team.
Public Health Intern
Apnalaya
Mumbai
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Conducted a qualitative study on the Lived experiences of Non-Communicable Disease patients in Shivajinagar slums, providing a nuanced understanding of their challenges.
- Completed a thorough community profiling of slum cluster, highlighting key socio-economic and health indicators for targeted interventions.
- Led data collection team for disability identification project
- Conducted in-depth interviews with Anganwadi workers, Asha, and Doctors.
- Facilitated capacity-building sessions on stigma and disability for ground staff.
Clinical Prosthetist & Orthotist
Proactive Technical Orthopedics
Pune
08.2019 - 02.2022
- Patient assessments for specific prosthetic and orthotic needs.
- Delivered specialized care to individuals with limb or musculoskeletal disabilities, facilitating mobility, and enhancing their overall quality of life.
- Training patients in adapting to their prosthetic or orthotic devices to regain mobility.
Education
Master of Public Health -
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Mumbai, Maharashtra03-2024
Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics -
All India Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Mumbai02-2019
Class XII -
Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Mahavidyalaya
Shrigonda, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra03-2014
Class X -
Mahadaji Shinde Vidyalaya
Shrigonda, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra03-2012
Skills
- Designing and executing qualitative and quantitative research studies
- Data Analysis with SPSS and NVIVO software
- MS word, PowerPoint
- Proficient at creating dashboards using MS Excel and Power BI
- Report Writing
Certification
- “Data Analysis with R Programming by Google” from Coursera
- “IBM Data Analytics with Excel” from Coursera. 2023
- “MS Excel beginner to advance”, from Udemy. 2023
Hobbies and Interests
- Trekking: completed 16 fort treks in Maharashtra
- Cooking
Extracurricular Activities
- 1st position in drama and acting in the annual fest, Spandan
- 1st position in the short film competition 'Death of Self: An Urban Crisis'
- Achieved victory as the table tennis champion twice during my college tenure
Languages
Marathi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Qualitative Research Consultant
SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education & Health Action)
05.2024 - Current
Public Health Intern
National Health Mission, Gujarat
08.2023 - 10.2023
Public Health Intern
Apnalaya
03.2023 - 04.2023
Clinical Prosthetist & Orthotist
Proactive Technical Orthopedics
08.2019 - 02.2022
Master of Public Health -
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics -
All India Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Class XII -
Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Mahavidyalaya
Class X -
Mahadaji Shinde Vidyalaya
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