Jayyaa Siingh

I am a healthcare policy and strategy professional with experience working at the intersection of government, industry, and healthcare providers. My work has focused on health system transformation, digital health, regulatory policy, and stakeholder engagement. I have led initiatives involving government ministries, industry bodies, and healthcare organizations, helping translate policy priorities into actionable programs and recommendations.

I am particularly interested in driving healthcare innovation, strengthening public-private collaboration, and contributing to initiatives that improve access, quality, and efficiency in healthcare. I bring strong research, policy analysis, project management, and stakeholder management skills, along with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and senior leadership groups.

Additional Director - Government Affairs at NATHEALTH (2023-10 – Present)

• Spearheaded multi-ministry advocacy (MoHFW, NITI Aayog, DoP, Cabinet Secretariat, DGHS, MOHUA, BIS, state governments) resulting in tangible reforms across social insurance, healthcare financing, and regulatory frameworks.
• Successfully drove advocacy to shift policy from cost-based adjustments to inflation-linked base revisions, leading to a 55%+ average increase in social insurance coverage rates.
• Presented evidence-based recommendations to the HLEG; observed acceptance to align PMJAY 2.0 with CGHS parity and streamline payment timelines.
• Enabled nationwide medical professional portability, hospital height restriction relaxation, diagnostic report remote validation, uniform CEA adoption, and reduction of QCO burdens. Supported initiatives including PCPNDT standardization, NMC reforms, allied health professional recognition, MVT stewardship, and AI in digital health, with many under HLEG review or awaiting gazette notification.
• Combined reforms projected to yield 3–5% operational efficiency gains, equating to ₹1,000+ crore value for NATHEALTH members, while enhancing patient experience.
• Established nodal point relationships across ministries and committees such as the Nari Shakti Campaign, AI Health Strategy Committee, PMJAY 2.0 Reform Committee, DGHS Patient Safety Committee, and GIC Advisory Council to influence policy and implementation.
• Leveraged comprehensive analysis, HLEG presentations, and multi-state data compilation to advance policy reforms and secure approvals.

ESG Strategy & Policy at Independent Consultant (2023-05 – 2023-09)

• Advised organizations on environmental certifications and climate-responsive operations.
• Facilitated multi-stakeholder workshops to embed sustainability principles in governance models.
• Developed policy advocacy frameworks to promote inclusive and responsible governance.
• Conducted carbon assessments for multiple organizations, crafting tailored sustainability strategies aligned with global standards.
• Facilitated stakeholder engagement sessions, generating actionable insights to improve governance and sustainability practices.

Senior Project Officer at John Snow India Pvt Ltd (2021-12 – 2023-04)

• Led collaborations with Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) and state technical units to enhance COVID-19 vaccination uptake in the country.
• Built partnerships with media and policymakers to influence public health narratives.
• Oversaw 18 state technical units to streamline COVID vaccine supply chains, disseminate vital health information, and enhance public awareness and engagement during the pandemic.
• Coordinated large-scale data reporting, community training, and engagement with Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

Program Lead – Government Projects and COVID-19 at VisionSpring (2020-03 – 2021-11)

• Spearheaded statewide pandemic response initiatives across 14 Indian states, collaborating closely with local governments to rapidly deploy targeted interventions.
• Spearheaded pandemic response across 14 states; co-led India-Bangladesh-Nepal sustainability planning, to strengthen health systems, driving improvements in capacity, coordination, and service delivery across the region.
• Rolled out community-based vision health programs with government partners.

Senior Program Manager at MAMTA-HIMC (2016-11 – 2020-03)

• Led Pan-India implementation of adolescent health and RMNCH+A programs across 12 states; managed three programs and organized the 11th World Congress on Adolescent Health with global and national stakeholders.

Consultant – Stories & Research at France 2 & Babel Press (2015-05 – 2016-10)

• Produced documentaries on social and political issues in India and Nepal.

Project Manager – Livelihoods at The Child Trust (2014-03 – 2015-04)

• Managed a livelihoods project in partnership with Delhi Government's Labor Dept.

Feature Writer at Media TransAsia (2013-06 – 2014-02)

• Researched and edited analytical features for national defense publications.

Communications Consultant at Voluntary Service Association (2011-07 – 2013-05)

• Developed IEC and advocacy materials for a livelihood project.

MicroMasters in Leading the Organization – University of Queensland

Certificate Program in Strengthening Community Health Worker Programs – Harvard University

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Promotion – Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)

MA in Mass Communication – Guru Jambheshwar University

Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication – Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)

MA in Political Science – Delhi University