Akash Gharde
District Program Manager - Public Health (TB/NTEP)
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About
Public Health Professional with 5+ years of experience in implementing and managing National TB Elimination Program (NTEP) at district level. Currently serving as District Program Manager, leading large-scale TB screening, Active Case Finding (ACF), and treatment linkage initiatives. Experienced in conducting mobile TB screening using portable X-ray units across rural and tribal areas, with 160+ camps conducted and 15,000+ individuals screened, enabling early detection and diagnosis of 90+ TB cases.
Strong coordination with government stakeholders including DTO, STS, STLS and Block Level Officer's to ensure effective program implementation and Nikshay reporting. Skilled in program operations, team supervision, data-driven decision-making, and monitoring key performance indicators. Committed to strengthening community-based health systems and contributing to TB elimination goals.
Experience
District Program Manager (DPM) at Ashakalp Healthcare Associations (2025-01 – Present)
- Developed and implemented district micro-plans for TB screening, village prioritization, and resource allocation
- Led Active Case Finding (ACF) and portable X-ray based screening campaigns across multiple blocks.
- Coordinated with doctors for X-ray interpretation and diagnostic confirmation.
- Conducted 160+ community-based screening camps, covering 15,000+ individuals
- Enabled early detection and diagnosis of 90+ TB cases through mobile X-ray screening.
- Strengthened coordination with District TB Officer (DTO) and medical officers for referral and treatment initiation
- Supervised TBHV, STS, STLS, MO, Block level officer's and field teams to achieve program targets
- Ensured timely and accurate reporting through Nikshay portal with high data quality
- Conducted district review meetings, trainings, and capacity-building sessions for field staff
- Monitored key indicators including screening coverage, case detection, and treatment outcomes
- Ensured availability of TB drugs, diagnostics, and logistics at health facilities
District Program Manager (PMTPT Program) at Ashakalp Healthcare Associations (2023-04 – 2025-01)
- Managed implementation of Preventive TB Treatment (PMTPT) program at district level.
- Led identification and follow-up of eligible TB contacts for preventive therapy.
- Coordinated with health facilities for screening, counselling, and treatment initiation.
- Monitored program performance indicators and ensured timely reporting.
- Conducted trainings and review meetings for field teams.
- Supported community awareness initiatives for TB prevention.
- Ensuring proper drug supply and adherence monitoring.
PO Coordinator at Salam Mumbai Foundation (2021-02 – 2022-03)
- Assist to implement Tobacco Control Free Maharashtra Campaign With team.
- To work in coordination with social worker in carrying out outreach activities.
- Effective use of visual materials likes posters, postcards, manuals.
- To conduct training, advocacy programmes, school programmes and monitoring visit for ensuring.
- Information, Education & Communication (IEC) activities.
- Supported implementation of Tobacco Control programs across schools and communities.
- Coordinated with stakeholders for effective program execution.
- Monitored compliance with tobacco control laws.
Program Manager (Consultant) at Ashakalp Healthcare Association (2019-11 – 2020-12)
- Supervised community health workers and monitored performance
- Take Daily/Weekly/Monthly reports from the CHW and submit to DPM.
- Managed coordination with district and block-level health officials
- Maintain ACF data in the prescribed Application of AHA, called ATMA on a regular basis.
- Supported training of ASHA workers and field staff
- Ensured achievement of case detection and treatment adherence targets
Provider (CHW) at Ashakalp Healthcare Association (2018-10 – 2019-10)
- Conducted Active Case Finding and sputum collection
- Facilitated TB patient notification and treatment initiation
- Performed counselling, contact tracing, and adherence follow-up
- Maintained program data and reports
- Educate the community about TB.
- Maintain ACF data in the prescribed Application of AHA, called ATMA on a regular basis.
Education
MSW in Social Work – RTM Nagpur University
BA – YCM Open University
Diploma in Electrical Engineering in Electrical Engineering – MSBTE
HSC in Science – Maharashtra Board
SSC in Marathi – Maharashtra Board
MS-CIT – MSBTE Mumbai
