VIVEK SHARMA

Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor at JSI India

Master's DegreeInternational Institute for Population Science (IIPS)

India

Summary

I have 18 years of relevant qualifications, experience, skills, and expertise in the essential areas. My current association is with IPE Global and working as Senior M&E Expert, challenges me every day to not only ensure high-quality of process, outcome, and impact evaluations but also lead in programmatic monitoring and MIS management to produce evidence based output and outcomes of the programs and learning.

I have an experience with expertise in Program Designing, Planning, Implementation, Training, M&E, sample estimation and designing, Dissemination and Scale-up of Public Health and Nutrition Programs. Capacity Building, MIS Development, Data Management & Quality Assurance, Liaising, Coordination, Advocacy are my key strengths. I have distinctive interest in Research and Operations Research in the area of Health, Nutrition, Education, and Livelihood.

Academic Performance:

  • Masters in Demography/ Population Science (MPS) from IIPS Mumbai
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Nutrition from PHFI, New Delhi
  • Expert level certificate from ‘Global Health E-Learning Centre’ supported by USAID and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg
  • Masters of Mathematics (M.Sc. Mathematics)

Key Strength in Program Implementation, Research, and Operations Research (Health, Nutrition, Education & Livelihood)

I worked with national and international, institutes and organizations of repute such as International Institute for population science Mumbai, UNICEF – New Delhi, Population Council, CARE India, Govt. of Gujarat etc. to mention a few.

v Developed Three Health programs, implemented, evaluated, and scaled-up

v Developed Concept notes and proposals on key public health issues and submitted to principal Secretary of Haryana

v Developed two policy documents and conducted two research study for policy change/modifications

v Developed and implemented M&E system for ChildFund India

v I had involved in national level research and operations research studies in India such as National Family Health Survey – II (NFHS), Multi Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), and District level household survey (DHLS).

The following Research, OR projects implemented and scaled-up:

  1. Conducted the following research studies in the current year:
    1. Availability of human resource and health services and their utilization at CHCs of Haryana
    2. Availability and Functionality of Idle Equipment in Haryana
    3. Assessment of Functional SNCUs in Haryana
    4. Evaluation of SKS scheme
    5. Work flow analysis of Civil Surgeon
    6. Quality assessment of FP services in Haryana
    7. Assessment of MMIY
    8. Development of policy documents:
    9. Policy document for rationalization of CHCs in Haryana
    10. Public health cadre in Haryana
    11. Child Development and Nutrition Centre (CDNC) in Gujarat, 2010
    12. Developed and tested a quality assurance model (OR): “Institutionalization of Quality Assurance in RH Services at PHC/CHC Level” in Gujarat and Maharashtra, 2004-08
    13. Developed and tested Systematic Screening Instrument Operations Research (OR) project in Gujarat (SSI), 2006-07
    14. Revamping of IUD project (OR) in Gujarat, 2006-07

All the above mentioned ORs have been accepted by Govt. of Gujarat, Govt. of India, and UNFPA-India and these programs have been adopted and implemented in other states of India. I have taken a lead role in completing four operations research studies, of which two were large scale studies.

OTHER SPECIFIC SKILL:

ü Worked in 17 States in India

ü A result-oriented approach and proven ability to manage track and coordinate complex multi-partner large-scale programs.

ü Ability to network and negotiate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve the objectives of the programs.

ü Strong ability to engage and negotiate with senior government officials at state level.

ü Strong leadership skills and ability to work independently and generate innovation.

ü Good project management skills (project design, planning, work-plan management, budgetary management and control).

ü Good computer skills, including MS Office programs, Statistical and Demographic packages, including SPSS, CS Pro, MORTPAK, etc.

ü Multi-tasking ability with a methodical approach.

ü Enthusiasm, out of the box thinking, and a desire to make a positive impact as a team leader and team player.

Currently I am heading M&E and Public Health Planning divisions and supervision 10 consultants and supporting staffs in HSHRC, Haryana. Till date, I have completed six research studies by the requirement of Principal Secretary Health to Govt. of Haryana.

Keeping into perspective of my qualification, experience and expertise inspire me to apply for the above said position. I believe that, I could be a suitable candidate and would be a valuable team member for the organization.

VIVEK SHARMA

B-TAST, 10, IAS COLONY, KIDWAIPURI,

PATNA – 800 001, BIHAR

Mobile – (91) 9835352784 (91) 7696365292

Email: vivekiips@hotmail.com

Place: Patna, Bihar

Date: 7th November, 2014

Experience

  • monitoring / evaluation
  • reproductive health
  • research & development
  • development
  • nutrition
  • bloomberg philantrophies
  • india
  • united states
  • Sectors
  • Funders
  • Countries

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