Dr. Abbas Kazim🌐

CSR and public health professional with 10+ years of experience designing and implementing high-impact social development programs, including Elderly care(AIF), Immunization for Children, HIV intervention in Key-population and Climate-Health integration (MoHFW). Proven ability to align CSR goals with community wellbeing and national policy priorities. Proven track record in leading high-budget CSR initiatives and increasing health coverage across diverse populations.

Expert in navigating complex donor landscapes (USAID, PEPFAR, Roche) and aligning health programs with SDGs 3, 4, 8, 10 and 13.

Consultant, Center of Excellence – Climate X Health

NEIGRIHMS-NCDC (MoHFW) | Mar 2025 – Present

• Spearheaded the development of the National Action Plan for climate-related health issues, targeting health equity for tribal populations in line with NAPCC and NAPCCHH.
• Authored Standard Operating Procedures and national guidelines to integrate climate-health risks into tribal healthcare across 50+ institutions.
• Conducted localized research on climate change impacts to bridge data gaps using community-based surveillance tools.
• Monitored SAPCCHH and DAPCCHH implementation and trained State Nodal Officers on climate adaptation and preparedness.

State Project Manager (Routine Immunization Project)

John Snow International (JSI) | July 2022 – July 2024

• Led and managed a USAID-funded project focused on strengthening Routine Immunization systems in States of Tripura and Manipur, reducing zero-dose children through strategic micro-planning and community tracking tools.
• Performed Micro-Mapping of health facility catchments, digital boundary map creation, and cold chain route optimization to enhance service delivery efficiency.
• Developed Model Immunization Centers with climate-resilient PHC infrastructure and potable water initiatives.
• Facilitated block-level (covering 9 blocks) convergence meetings, training district staff in micro-planning and data tracking via national dashboards.

State Project Manager (COVID-19 Vaccination Project)

John Snow International (JSI

• Provided strategic leadership for vaccine management across 14 districts in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, reaching high-altitude populations.
• Managed logistics and distribution workflows for millions of vaccine doses, ensuring zero-wastage and strict cold-chain compliance.
• Supervised and mentored a multidisciplinary team to optimize service delivery, making J&K a top-performing region in vaccination speed.
• Built and maintained vital partnerships with WHO and UNDP to synchronize resource allocation.

Program Lead – Geriatric Care

American India Foundation (AIF) | Nov 2019 – Apr 2022

• Managed a ₹2 crore project funded by CSR of Franklin Templeton Investments focused on geriatric skilling and livelihood.
• Designed and rolled out a market-linked skilling curriculum, achieving a 68% placement success rate for over 500 trained youths.
• Secured the Gold Award by IHW Health Skilling for project excellence and impact in eldercare workforce development.
• Architected the M&E framework and research tools used to monitor health outcomes and dignity in aging.

Consultant – HIV Project

FHI 360 International | Apr 2019 – Sept 2019

• Co-Led a USAID/PEPFAR-funded virtual HIV/AIDS intervention for key populations (USD 5 million).
• Supervised 30 outreach workers and utilized digital tools to tackle stigma, increasing linkage to PrEP, ART, and STI services.
• Discovered a 5.7% HIV positivity rate (vs. 0.22% national average), prompting urgent public health actions and policy revisions.
• Conducted baseline research to identify geographic hotspots and strengthen lab confidentiality systems.

Medical Officer (HIV & STI)

Dr. Safe Hands | Mar 2018 – Apr 2019

• Delivered over 1500 tele-consultations, providing provisional diagnoses and treatment regimens for HIV/STIs.
• Guided patients on PrEP, ART, and regimen management, improving adherence and long-term health outcomes.

Project Manager (NCD & Cancer)

Access Health International

• Developed a Proof of Concept for Continuum of Care for NCDs including Cervical Cancer.
• Managed a ₹1.5 crore Roche-funded CSR project, facilitating pooled procurement of cancer drugs for empaneled hospitals.

Master in Business Administration (MBA),

The Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR), Jaipur

Master’s in Public health (MPH) | (2020)

University of Technology, Jaipur

Certificate in Sustainability| (2024)

IIT-Madras, Chennai

Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (UG Medical Degree) | 2015

Dr. BR Ambedkar University, India