Md Kamran Mehedi
Public Health Specialist
Rangpur,Dhaka
Summary
Technical expertise both domestic and international experience in assisting in developing countries and Governments in the field of maternal & child health, immunization, nutrition & adolescent & reproductive health and program management. Providing institutional and individual capacity building expertise to provide multilateral organizations like WHO, USAID, DFID, Gavi and international NGOs.
Results-oriented, decisive leader with proven success in strategic thinking, problem solving and improving country capacity.
Experience with planning, implementing and monitoring of national events with particular focus on:
Program Planning and budgeting especially Evidence Based Planning for EPI, COVID-19 vaccination campaign, NDVP development
Technical Assistance on New Vaccine Introduction, Zero Dose Children (ZD), Coverage & Equity Assessment, EVM
Expanded Program on Immunization including and SIA planning, implementation and real time monitoring
Emergency response planning and budgeting especially for vaccination
Developing guideline and training materials for vaccine introduction
Coverage gap and equity analysis; Real time monitoring and individual tracking
Immunization supply chain and effective vaccine management
Health System Strengthening, Evidence based planning through bottle neck analysis
Data generation, reporting and analysis for program designing using Tanahashi model.
Technical support to GOB for EmOC, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health services and MPDSR.
Community based health project management.
Facilitation of training on health issues for all level staffs
Program monitoring, Health facility monitoring, data validation and Reporting of Health Program
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Program Officer - CVIA
PATH
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Technical Support Ministry of Health, WHO, and other partners to build capacity for delivering routine immunization, introducing new vaccines, developing NIS, National Immunization Policies, and reaching vulnerable populations
- Design and oversee monitoring and evaluation of immunization programs, provide technical assistance and country-based leadership for efforts that include broad array of technologies and programmatic solutions for immunization programs
- Technical support to develop the NDVP guidelines for introducing and scaling-up COVID-19 vaccination programs in Bangladesh, prioritize target groups, regular review of ongoing COVID vaccination campaign & taken necessary action for the poor performing areas/divisions/districts
- Strengthen partnership among different stakeholders to overcome coverage gap in hard to reach areas & marginalized populations
- Provide technical assistance to the National EPI authorities in the introduction of new vaccines, and aid in the creation of vaccine deployment strategies for supplementary immunization activities, Technical assistance to develop Gavi application for TCV & JE vaccine introduction in Bangladesh, develop national action plan to introduce HPV vaccine in Bangladesh, prioritize HPV MAC strategy
- Technical assistance on coverage & equity assessment through Zero Dose children data analysis, intervention to reach ZD children & missed communities, Developing and implementing Zero-Dose Reduction Strategies (Urban/Peri-Urban, Remote Rural, Gender and other Special Populations) including catch up campaigns for priority high risk & marginalized groups
- Facilitate development of national guidelines, advocacy workshops, micro-plan
- Incorporate routine immunization services and strategies into national and sub-national plans for primary health care services; includes strategic planning, M&E
- Pandemic response: Work closely with relevant stakeholders, including MOH, NGOs, Civil Society Organizations, private sector partners, etc
- Facilitate trainings and organizing key events and meetings
- Provide technical support for project activities, monitoring, reporting, evaluation, and documentation in timely manner
- Assist with other programmatic and administrative duties as required for successful implementation of PAI program activities
- Liaise with other technical experts across PATH.
- Developed business development strategy and program roadmap to more effectively monitor program growth
- Managed risk management and financial projections for multiple projects
- Analyzed program performance utilizing strong knowledge of competitor benchmarking and vendor evaluations
- Analyzed internal reports to evaluate program effectiveness by using outcomes-based approach
- Conducted research to identify and scrutinize potential grantees
- Created and implemented program frameworks, performance standards and quality assurance requirements
- Used MS Office and EVM 2.0 to create and edit New Vaccine Introduction proposals
- Analyzed and assessed program performance data and implemented corrective measures
- Utilized knowledge of industry best practices to motivate teams and complete projects on deadline
- Directed client support and communicated consistently by liaising between client and management
- Determined staffing plans to achieve program goals and objectives and participated in hiring decisions for new program staff
- Provided key leadership to project managers, directors, and other team members
- Worked closely with trustees and grantees to develop goals, approaches, initiatives and evaluations of grants
- Collaborated with senior leadership team to implement special vaccine projects, increasing program and organizational capacities
- Kept programs in line with established mission parameters
Regional Coordinator–NTD & COVID 19 Response
Crown Agents UK Limited
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Maintaining collaborative relationships with project counterparts/stakeholders, including DGHS/MOH, Implementing Partners, Local NGOs and Civil Society Organizations to strengthen NTD activities
- Provide technical assistance for overall implementation and management of project including proper fund management, in accordance with ASCEND policies and procedures; preparation of Annual Work Plan (AWP), budget revisions etc
- Coordinate with ASCEND Implementing Partners in project implementation, monitoring and physical/financial reporting
- Identify ‘leaving on one behind’ (LNOB) populations, determine needs and advocate for more equitable distribution of local resources
- Facilitate master training on COVID-19 at national level & follow up sub-national level COVID-19 training through online (zoom meeting) platform
- Coordinate COVID 19 vaccination plan including vaccine distribution, vaccination center selection, cold chain inventory and team selection at national & sub-national level.
- Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities
- Collected and analyzed program data from various departments to prepare reports and presentations for management
- Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures
Technical Advisor - RAVIN
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Technical support provided to Director of Maternal, Neonatal & Adolescent Health & Program Manager EPI on new vaccine introduction i.e
- Rotavirus vaccine in national EPI program
- Technical support provided on planning process of EVM assessment & Immunization tracker in selected City Corporation & districts in close collaboration with WHO, UNICEF, MoHFW, and other communication partners
- Technical support on MR campaign 2020 planning, budgeting, development of training materials & monitoring & supervision guideline –online
- Support development of National Immunization Policy, Urban Immunization Strategy, development, and tracking of disease surveillance system and timelines.
Divisional TB Expert
National Tuberculosis Program (NTP)
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided technical support to Director-Health Rangpur division in field of various TB forms reporting & quarterly review meeting
- Regular monitoring, supervisions, evaluations & reporting i.e
- Tracking of progress indicators, reporting to divisional & national level managers
- Facilitated quarterly TB monitoring meeting with stakeholders to improve TB case notification, Technical support to M& E design, managements and supervision of program at districts & sub districts level.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
Technical Officer-Fistula & Cervical Cancer
UNFPA Bangladesh
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Technical to support Director General of DGHS under MOH to develop new strategy on Fistula & Cervical Cancer., Technical support to MOH on developing National Cervical Cancer Strategy, Maintain collaborative relationship with project counterparts/stakeholders specially with DGHS, DDFP, National Fistula center, Government Cervical Cancer Projects personnel
- Coordinate with other development agencies & NGOs to reduce maternal morbidity in Bangladesh
- In addition, I also involve supporting development of new MIS tools to capture morbidity profile of Bangladesh.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations
- Conducted regular reviews of program activities and identified areas for improvement
Consultant
World Health Organization
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Provide the technical support to national & provincial authorities towards the goals of polio eradication and the implementation of EPI program and supplementary immunization activities for polio eradication and effective disease surveillance systems
- Regular feedback given to the districts & divisional administration on SIAs coverage, issues, challenges & way forwards
- To assist the government health managers in preparing, implementing and evaluating high quality polio SIA through Micro-plan desk review & field validation in the districts/division guided by NEAP
- Coordination & communication with other partner’s staff to build up one team approach
- Strengthen AFP surveillance through active surveillance &capacity building of Governments partner for establishment of strong surveillance system.
- Created and developed detailed work plans to meet project priorities and deadlines
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze program operational data
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations
Surveillance Medical Officer (SMO)
Crown Agents Limited
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Provide technical Support to National & sub national level implementation of National Malaria Control Program Activities
- Provide technical support to Government and other partners in developing the guidelines, communication materials and conduct the trainings/meetings/workshops and program review meetings/workshops
- Monitoring and evaluation of the ongoing activities undertake by district health system under National Malaria Control Program
- Promote community participation through liaison with the communities and community leaders
- Strengthen partnership with private sector and NGOs through coordination of activities in the working district & national level.
- Applied continuous process improvement strategies to enhance case management, programs and clinical management
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care
Research Coordinator
The Leprosy Mission International-Bangladesh
03.2014 - 07.2014
- Support in planning, implementation & supervision of Leprosy elimination activities in northern part of Bangladesh
- Coordinate ongoing research program (MALTALEP, IDEAL) with foreign scientist & Development of research proposal & protocol
- Strengthening AEFI surveillance, Coordinate & cooperate with GoB health sector and staff of other NGOs
- Project Management & capacity building of project staff
- Supervise data collection, analysis of data, advice on clinical problems, provide on job training to field staff
- Provide activity report to National & divisional Coordinator (monthly, quarterly & annual).
- Oversaw research projects focused on Leprosy care with teams of up to 400-500 members and budgets of $ 200000 or more
- Prepared documents, reports, and presentations detailing results and conclusions
- Coordinated protocol development, equipment preparation and materials purchasing for planned studies
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols
- Prepared and maintained regulatory documents for clinical trial submissions
- Managed patient recruitment, informed consent process and data entry to support trial objectives
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies
Consultant
STOP
06.2012 - 12.2013
- Provide technical support to National, State & LGA team on Polio eradication
- Provide technical support for planning and implementation of ongoing Immunization plus days (IPD) activities
- Strengthen Routine Immunization services & Accelerate AFP surveillance
- Update IPD data in conjunction with state & national EOC
- Assist in improving MNH services at State & LGA level
- Assists and coordinate with UNICEF, Gunduma Health System board & Local Government in state and LGA level to plan & organize project activities
- Develop monitoring methodologies and assists in monitoring
- Coordinate & implement GPS tracking system atLGA & ward level during IPD campaigns
- Provide technical support on vaccine & logistics management
- Participate in development of state plans to ensure compliance to specific assigned objectives
- Assist in develop training tools & LQAS methodologies.
- Prepared presentations to explain mission goals & objectives, outcome, revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organization's systems and programs
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement
Field District Officer
Joint GoB/UN MNH Initiative program
06.2011 - 05.2012
- Joint collaboration & integration of Maternal and Neonatal Health Initiative program with GoB, UN agencies (UNFPA, UNICEF & WHO) & other partner organization
- Assist district health & family planning authorities to prepare budget & fund request activities
- Participate in development of district plans to ensure compliance to specific assigned objectives
- Provide guidance and support to district MNH task force to manage & implement activities of project
- Prepare & documented monthly, quarterly, bi annual & yearly report
- Coordinate and liaison maintain with other development partners & departments.
- Developed detailed operational plans based on broad guidance and direction
- Established performance goals for partners/ employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
Surveillance Medical Officer
World Health Organization
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Provide technical guidance to district health authorities in planning and implementation of vaccine preventable diseases accelerated control activities
- Provide technical assistance for capacity building of divisional and district health staff to ensure quality implementation of VPD control activities
- Provide technical assistance in education and social mobilization of health and family planning officials, NGO and lay persons regarding Polio, Measles, Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus and other VPD eradication, elimination & control activities
- Develop capacity of district health staff to collect timely and complete data on program performance and data analysis to ensure timely corrective action
- Work within norms of WHO regulations maintaining cooperative relationship with all concerned
- Submit monthly report to MO-IVD, WHO Bangladesh.
- Applied continuous process improvement strategies to enhance case management, programs and clinical management
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care
Health Training Specialist
Smiling Sun Franchise Program
10.2009 - 12.2010
- Identify and priorities different training program at partner NGO’s clinic level focusing on maternal & child health, nutrition, family planning & reproductive health
- Act as NGO focal person at SSFP HQ level Assist in developing yearly work plan, budgeting and program design of partner NGO’s
- Develop protocols and policies following national guidelines
- Follow up training program at clinic levels to see institute-based training outcome
- Joint collaboration & integration of MCH program with GoB & other partner organization.
- Trained and mentored 320 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles
- Organized and implemented coursework, oversaw scheduling and monitored attendance through learning management system
- Assisted in analyzing and assessing training and development needs for organizations, departments and individuals
- Designed and facilitated training courses, aligning new learning development and solutions to organization's strategic goals, mission and vision
- Utilized cross-training techniques to boost productivity and develop each team member's individual skills set
- Developed training handbooks, computer tutorials and reference materials
- Developed training curricula and recommended programs that met instructional goals and objectives
- Assessed additional needs based on training progress and collaborated with management to meet requirements
Districts Immunization Medical Officer
Expanded Program on Immunization
08.2007 - 07.2008
- Strengthening immunization services both quantity and quality aspect
- Provide effective monitoring and supervision of EPI program
- Evaluation of existing EPI program with effective feedback to districts & sub districts level
- Maintaining quality of cold chain, ensure safe injection practice and proper sharp waste disposal management
- Prepare annual plan of action including micro plan and budgeting for EPI & other disease reduction initiatives
- Compiling, analyzing of different record and report including interpretation and regular update of information
- Periodic report submission to Program Manager, Child Health & LCC.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff and community organizations to promote high quality vaccination program
Monitoring Officer
GKSS Smiling Sun Clinic
09.2005 - 07.2007
- Ensure essential service package (ESP) to customer
- Regular M & E visit of EPI session in Static & Satellite clinic
- Monitor & ensure adequate financial control, logistics and drug supply of clinic
- Co-ordination of Government, Social marketing and other’s health related NGOs
- Provide health education in group meeting with pregnant mother, newlywed’s adolescents and rickshaw pullers, truckers and professional blood donors.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings
Medical Officer
Danish Bangladesh Leprosy Mission
04.2004 - 08.2005
- Provide treatment and management to community people specially suffering from TB and Leprosy
- Monitoring and supervision of TB program
- Mid-term Evaluation of TB program with effective feedback and solution
- Design community health program at root level
- Monthly and quarterly report writing to PD, DC, Civil Surgeon, Municipalities, Program Managers (TB), WHO MO (TB) and Divisional Consultant (TB).
- Applied continuous process improvement strategies to enhance case management, programs and clinical management
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations
Education
Masters of Public Health - Public Health
National University of Singapore
Singapore 07.2008 - 06.2009
MBBS - Medicine
University of Rajshahi
Rangpur Medical College 09.1996 - 12.2002
Skills
Strategic Planning
undefinedTimeline
Senior Program Officer - CVIA
PATH
11.2021 - 12.2023
Regional Coordinator–NTD & COVID 19 Response
Crown Agents UK Limited
04.2020 - 10.2021
Technical Advisor - RAVIN
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
03.2018 - 03.2020
Divisional TB Expert
National Tuberculosis Program (NTP)
10.2017 - 03.2018
Technical Officer-Fistula & Cervical Cancer
UNFPA Bangladesh
02.2017 - 10.2017
Consultant
World Health Organization
09.2015 - 09.2016
Surveillance Medical Officer (SMO)
Crown Agents Limited
08.2014 - 09.2015
Research Coordinator
The Leprosy Mission International-Bangladesh
03.2014 - 07.2014
Consultant
STOP
06.2012 - 12.2013
Field District Officer
Joint GoB/UN MNH Initiative program
06.2011 - 05.2012
Surveillance Medical Officer
World Health Organization
01.2011 - 05.2011
Health Training Specialist
Smiling Sun Franchise Program
10.2009 - 12.2010
Masters of Public Health - Public Health
National University of Singapore
07.2008 - 06.2009
Districts Immunization Medical Officer
Expanded Program on Immunization
08.2007 - 07.2008
Monitoring Officer
GKSS Smiling Sun Clinic
09.2005 - 07.2007
Medical Officer
Danish Bangladesh Leprosy Mission
04.2004 - 08.2005
MBBS - Medicine
University of Rajshahi
09.1996 - 12.2002
Mailing Address
House # 11/1, Road # 2, RK Road, Dhap, Rangpur, 5400, Bangladesh
Area Of Specialization
Technical expertise both domestic and international experience in assisting in developing countries and Governments in the field of maternal & child health, immunization, nutrition & adolescent & reproductive health and program management. Providing institutional and individual capacity building expertise to provide multilateral organizations like WHO, USAID, DFID, Gavi and international NGOs. Results-oriented, decisive leader with proven success in strategic thinking, problem solving and improving country capacity. Experience with planning, implementing and monitoring of national events with particular focus on: Program Planning and budgeting especially Evidence Based Planning for EPI, COVID-19 vaccination campaign, NDVP development Technical Assistance on New Vaccine Introduction, Zero Dose Children (ZD), Coverage & Equity Assessment, EVM Expanded Program on Immunization including and SIA planning, implementation and real time monitoring Emergency response planning and budgeting especially for vaccination Developing guideline and training materials for vaccine introduction Coverage gap and equity analysis; Real time monitoring and individual tracking Immunization supply chain and effective vaccine management Health System Strengthening, Evidence based planning through bottle neck analysis Data generation, reporting and analysis for program designing using Tanahashi model. Technical support to GOB for EmOC, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health services and MPDSR. Community based health project management. Facilitation of training on health issues for all level staffs Program monitoring, Health facility monitoring, data validation and Reporting of Health Program
Mailing Address
House # 11/1, Road # 2, RK Road, Dhap, Rangpur, 5400, Bangladesh
Area Of Specialization
Technical expertise both domestic and international experience in assisting in developing countries and Governments in the field of maternal & child health, immunization, nutrition & adolescent & reproductive health and program management. Providing institutional and individual capacity building expertise to provide multilateral organizations like WHO, USAID, DFID, Gavi and international NGOs. Results-oriented, decisive leader with proven success in strategic thinking, problem solving and improving country capacity. Experience with planning, implementing and monitoring of national events with particular focus on: Program Planning and budgeting especially Evidence Based Planning for EPI, COVID-19 vaccination campaign, NDVP development Technical Assistance on New Vaccine Introduction, Zero Dose Children (ZD), Coverage & Equity Assessment, EVM Expanded Program on Immunization including and SIA planning, implementation and real time monitoring Emergency response planning and budgeting especially for vaccination Developing guideline and training materials for vaccine introduction Coverage gap and equity analysis; Real time monitoring and individual tracking Immunization supply chain and effective vaccine management Health System Strengthening, Evidence based planning through bottle neck analysis Data generation, reporting and analysis for program designing using Tanahashi model. Technical support to GOB for EmOC, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health services and MPDSR. Community based health project management. Facilitation of training on health issues for all level staffs Program monitoring, Health facility monitoring, data validation and Reporting of Health Program
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