Ananya Datta

Public Health Manager with 10+ years of experience in healthcare services and government administration, specializing in health program management, strategic planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, optimize healthcare initiatives, manage budgets and resources, and deliver data-driven reporting. Strong communicator and problem-solver with expertise in conflict resolution, public relations, and managing critical situations effectively.

Seeking senior-level opportunities in health administration, public health management, and healthcare leadership.

Public Health Manager (PHM) - National Urban Health Mission (Ministry of H&FW, WB)

(2016-11)

• Led implementation and operational oversight of NUHM and National Health Programmes across UPHCs/UHWCs, ensuring effective delivery of public health services and programme objectives.
• Managed UPHC/UHWC operations and service quality, conducting regular field visits to assess healthcare delivery, laboratory facilities, equipment, drug/reagent availability, referral linkages and biomedical waste management.
• Coordinated programme planning and reviews at ULB level, including NUHM monthly meetings and collaboration with Health Officers, Executive Officers and programme stakeholders.
• Managed HMIS, MIS and programme reporting, overseeing daily/monthly submissions, FMRs and programme reports; streamlined data reporting processes, improving operational efficiency.
• Managed financial and administrative functions for health programmes, including budget monitoring, fund utilization, preparation/validation of bills and vouchers through NUHM DigiPay, WB JIT - SNA SPARSH system and health-related XV-FC activities covering infrastructure, HR and logistics.
• Planned and delivered training and capacity-building programmes for UPHC staff, health workers and Mahila Arogya Samitis, supporting workforce development and programme effectiveness.
• Served as VBDCP Core Committee Member and Vector Control Monitoring Officer, overseeing field surveys, reporting, fund management and vector-control activities in liaison with State urban Development Agency, (Govt. of West Bengal).
• Conducted service-gap analysis and developed SOPs and corrective measures to address implementation gaps and strengthen the delivery of National Health Programmes.
• Led public health communication and community-engagement initiatives, including social-media awareness campaigns and publication of Swasthyamon health magazine for four consecutive years to promote healthy lifestyles and health awareness.
• Developed an innovative field-level format for health workers, recognized by the World Health Organization at the state level for improving public health service quality and supporting programme monitoring.

Consultant Microbiologist - Mukherjee Clinical Laboratory

(2015-11 - 2016-11)

• Effectively operated medical microbiology and pathological tests, isolating and maintaining cultures of bacteria and other microorganisms for study.
• Performed laboratory analysis on materials after sterilization and identifying contamination.
• Keeping up to date with scientific and research developments while ensuring diligent data record in accordance with guidelines.

Health Inspector - Airport Health Organisation, GOI

(2015-01 - 2015-10)

• Supervised screening for Ebola Virus for international and national travelers with travel history from middle east.
• Promoted a culture of cleanliness in inspected facilities through regular communication and follow-up visits.
• Provided guidance to Airport staffs on best practices for maintaining sanitary conditions, reducing potential hazards to consumers.

Analytical Chemist and Microbiologist - Abate Medicaments (Pharmaceutical manufacturers)

(2014-04 - 2014-12)

• Performed analysis of pharmaceutical finished products using various methods to test for purity.
• Improved accuracy of results by maintaining calibration records and performing routine instrument maintenance.
• Mentored junior chemists on best practices, contributing to their professional growth and success within the organization.

Masters in Science - Microbiology - West Bengal State University (2011 - 2013)

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology - Dum Dum Motijheel College (2008 - 2011)