Dr.Prasad Rane

With over 13 years of leadership in India's public health ecosystem, I specialize in designing and scaling access solutions across cancer screening, NCDs, palliative care, and digital health. Led multi-sectoral collaborations with governments, CSR partners, and global agencies to translate strategic priorities into measurable health outcomes. Focused on mapping stakeholder ecosystems, developing policy-aligned proposals, and leveraging real-world data and health economics to address care inequities in underserved populations.

Collaborated cross-functionally with Medical, Operations, Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Affairs teams to drive equitable and sustainable health access. Currently leading social media and media engagement strategy to strengthen visibility, partnerships, and advocacy for public health initiatives through targeted communication, press engagement, and thought-leadership amplification.

Deputy Director-Cancer Screening - Indian Cancer Society (Headquarter) - Mumbai, India

(2021-09)

Strategic Leadership & Program Management

• Led multi-state cancer prevention and access initiatives in collaboration with state governments and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with NP-NCD goals, national health priorities, and cost-effective service delivery models.
• Co-designed and operationalized large-scale screening and diagnostic programs, integrating evidence-based IEC/BCC strategies and applying health economic principles to optimize resource allocation, service coverage, and referral efficiency.
• Strengthened health systems through leadership in capacity building, HMIS, M&E, quality assurance, and community-based research, enabling cost–outcome analysis, efficiency tracking, and data-driven decision-making.
• Directed end-to-end multi-state program implementation, including budget planning, expenditure tracking, and value-for-money assessments, delivering scalable and economically sustainable public health outcomes across Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, Haryana, Odisha, West Bengal, Delhi, and Karnataka.
• Provided technical and strategic support to health authorities for planning and implementation of population-based cancer screening programs. Facilitated evidence-informed decision-making, development of policy briefs, workplans, and alignment with national health priorities and quality standards.
• Attended and represented ICS in national and state-level meetings with government and partner organizations.
• Led CSR and donor proposals by demonstrating cost-effectiveness, per-beneficiary costs, and sustainable funding models aligned with national health policies.
• Led geography-wide implementation and expansion of new initiatives.
• Supported and trained project teams to meet project targets.
• Designed standardized IEC materials and training packages, informed by cost-effectiveness considerations, to maximize outreach impact while minimizing per-beneficiary costs.
• Led media and communication strategies with an emphasis on return on investment (ROI), optimizing outreach channels to enhance population-level impact at lower communication costs.
• Partnered with national film personalities and public figures to enhance advocacy and awareness, contributing to high-impact, low-cost demand-generation strategies for cancer prevention.
• Led the transition of screening software from UAT to production, enabling cost-efficient digital workflows, improved data quality, and reduced manual reporting burdens.
• Strengthened digital health systems for patient navigation and follow-up, supporting economic evaluations related to adherence, drop-out reduction, and continuity of care.
• Collaborated with Medical Affairs and technical teams to ensure scientific rigor and economic feasibility in SOPs, awareness materials, and program workflows.
• Implemented robust data validation and quality assurance mechanisms to support reliable cost, outcome, and efficiency analyses for donor reporting and policy decisions.
• Supported system integration and real-time dashboards to inform program costing, scale-up decisions, and cost-effectiveness assessments.

Program Manager - Aga Khan Health Services India - Mumbai

(2016-07 - 2021-09)

• Managed district-level NCD with along with state Government, cancer, and palliative care programs in collaboration with state governments, while securing funding through successful CSR and donor proposals. Led research, MEAL systems, and publication efforts to inform strategy and enhance donor confidence.
• Trained 500+ health workers and district officials, enabling large-scale knowledge dissemination. Supported COVID-19 response logistics with NHM and local authorities, and regularly presented program outcomes to donors and policymakers to strengthen advocacy and sustain long-term partnerships.

Research Assistant - Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore; Manipal University, Karnataka - Mangalore, Karnataka

(2015-09 - 2016-07)

Department of Pediatrics and Medicine

• Assisted medical faculty with clinical data analysis, publication development, and submissions to peer reviewed journals. Mentored students in research methodology and scientific writing, fostering academic rigor and publication readiness

Residential Medical Officer - Sai Shraddha Nursing Home - Kalyan, Thane

(2012-07 - 2013-09)

• Assisted consultants during ward rounds, managed diagnostic appointments, handled emergency cases, and participated in operation theatre procedures. Coordinated with surgeons, prepared discharge summaries, and facilitated insurance documentation and claims processing.

Master of Public Health (MPH) - Epidemiology - Manipal University, Karnataka (2013 - 2015)

Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (B.H.M.S.) - Shree Chamundamata Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Jalgaon MUHS (2007 - 2012)

Post graduated Diploma in Emergency Medical Service's with Disaster Management - Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune. (Affiliated to West Midland Ambulance Services, U.K) (2011)