ABOUT ME
  • Date of birth: 21-11-1974
  • Marital Status: Single
  • LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/raj-sharma-4b783a20
  • Mb# 91-8895769258
  • Address:
    Current: Pani Niwas, Kabarkhana Road, Ward Number-14, Baripada, Mayurbhanj, 757001, Odisha.
    Permanent: 33/11, KV Power Sub Station, Old HB Road, Kokar, Ranchi, 834001, Jharkhand.

Professional Experiences

Public health professional with 20+ years of experience and a Master of Public Health from the University of Leeds, UK. I have worked with national and international NGOs to strengthen public health systems at facility and community levels, focusing primarily on maternal and child nutrition, and sexual and reproductive health for young women and adolescents. For the past fifteen years I have led large program teams, built and sustained partnerships with government and donors, and delivered high‑impact interventions across multiple Indian states including Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. Recognized for implementing innovative, scalable interventions and for contributions to “Good and Replicable Practices” acknowledged by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

Core Competencies

Build and sustain state partnerships (MoUs/LoAs); leverage government budgets and NHM/PIP to institutionalize and scale programs.

Provide strategic leadership to align execution with organizational priorities.

Recruit, coach, and strengthen teams; design supportive supervision for quality delivery.

Represent program in state and partner forums; maintain continuous stakeholder communication.

Manage donor and CSR relations with timely program/financial reporting and strong proposals/RFP responses.

Lead documentation, research, and innovation; synthesize evidence into reports and fact sheets for dissemination.

REFERENCES

Dr. Mahesh Srinivas

Director, Public Health, American India Foundation,
New Delhi.

Mail ID: mahesh.srinivas@aif.org
Mb# 91-99998 03616

Dr. Sanjay Goyal (IAS)

Secretary, School Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh

Mail ID: sanjaygoyal36@gmail.com
Mb# 91-8719007400

Additional Professional Courses/ Seminars/ Events

Completed online UNICEF Nutrition courses; Introduction to Nutrition and Nutrition in Emergencies, 2020.

Completed online Poshan Abhiyan E-Courses on Anaemia, Basic Nutrition, Fortification, Infant & Young Child Feeding, Mother Health & Nutrition & WASH 2020.

Online WHO course on Covid-19: Operational Planning Guidelines and Covid-19 Partners Platform to Support Country Preparedness and Response, 2020.

Technical Briefing Seminar (from 4-8 April 2011) at the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland.

Global Health Short Course (from 27 June-1 July 2011) in Imperial College London.

Computer training course (MS-office, End Note, Data Analysis-SPSS & Introduction to EPI Info) from October 2010 to May 2011.

Six Months Certificate Programme in Health Care Waste Management-2008.

Virtual Six Months Stewardship on Leadership Training Programme through BTS (Business Training System)-2019.

Academic Submission of Abstracts/ Attended

Published article for Grand Challenges Annual Meeting, Berlin, Germany; “Improving care seeking behaviour of young women for sexual and reproductive health in two state of India”2018.

Attended the “World Health Summit” in Berlin, Germany and made a poster presentation on “Improving Care Seeking Behaviour of Young Women for Sexual and Reproductive Health”, 2018.

Abstract selected in 8th Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights (APCRSHR on 23 November 2015; conference in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, from 23-26 February 2016;

Academic Submission of Abstracts/ Attended

In 2007, Pathfinder International recognized for “Exemplary Work & Dedication”.

In 2010, Ford Foundation awarded “International Fellowship for Social Justice”.

In 2012 & 2013, Ipas Development Foundation recognized as most “Valuable Team Member”.

In 2014, Ipas Development Foundation recognized as “Employee of the Year” for creative strategies.

In 2019, Ipas Development Foundation recognized as the Star of the Year.