Samit Sarkar

A dynamic and result-oriented Public Health Professional with approximately 12 years of hands-on experience in Social Development, Corporate Social Responsibility, Health Programs, and ICDS management. Proven track record in quality certification programs (NQAS, LaQshya, MusQan, Kayakalp), maternal & child health program implementation, and government health system strengthening across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

State Consultant - PCI (UNFPA-funded) – UPMA Project - Bihar

(2024-10)

• Provide technical support for the establishment and strengthening of Centre of Excellence (CoE) in the MCH wing, Nalanda Medical College Hospital, Patna.
• Ensure LaQshya certification of selected facilities in 2025 by supporting quality improvement initiatives across Bihar.
• Act as a bridge between NMCH, UNFPA, and PCI for smooth coordination and implementation of CoE activities.
• Facilitate the setup of a Skill Lab with required Skill Stations and equipment as per national guidelines.
• Support establishment of State Midwifery Training Institute (SMTI) and MLCU at Jharlal Nehru Medical College & Hospital, Bhagalpur.
• Provide technical guidance for gap closure identified during internal assessments for quality improvement.
• Document all training activities and share updates with SHSB, UNFPA, and PCI regularly.
• Support in preparing SUMAN CoE training modules and training plans.

State Program Manager – Supportive Supervision - Piramal Swasthya Management & Research Institute - Bihar

(2022-01 - 2024-10)

• Empanelled as a National-level Assessor by NHSRC for quality certification programs.
• Provide technical support to State Health Society, Bihar in quality certification (NQAS & MusQan) and supply chain management.
• Maintain communications with ED, AED, SPO, SPM, and other state-level health officials (SHS Bihar) and partner organizations.
• Support State Health Society in Mission 60 & Quality programs as State Mentor, HMIS audit, and other assigned activities.
• Support preparation of four facilities (Gopalganj, Sitamarhi, Supaul, and Saharsa DH) in achieving NQAS certification across 20 departments.
• Create comprehensive plans for re-engineering quality improvement processes, technology intervention, and organizational development (PTO approach).
• Facilitate accreditation of facilities under the Digital Bharat Collaboration Program.
• Support Bihar Health Department in Health Facility Registration and Health Professional Registration under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.

Divisional Coordinator – RMNCHA Program - NI SWARG (Birth Package Program) - Gorakhpur Division, UP

(2021-01 - 2022-03)

• Provide technical support to UP government at divisional level for Maternal & Child Health programs.
• Support District officials in LaQshya Program & NQAS – strengthening Labour Rooms & OTs of 3 facilities in Deoria and 2 in Kushinagar.
• Support in development of HWC across all districts and capacity building of service providers.
• Strengthen LR & NBSU for quality service delivery with supply chain management.
• Support in facility strengthening – Maternal (LR, OT) & Child wing (NBCC, NBSU) through supportive supervision.
• Assist District officials in VHSND & PMSMA to identify High-Risk Pregnancy (HRP) women and ensure timely follow-up.
• Support divisional level for proper reporting and review through HMIS & UPHMIS data analysis.

District Program Manager - ADITHI (JVI) - Sitamarhi, Bihar

(2020-04 - 2021-01)

• Capacity building of team members and government officials.
• Planning and coordination with district government staff.
• Reviews and monitoring of program; shared weekly program updates with funder.
• Coordination with Childline, District Labour Department, Child Welfare Society, District Health Society, and other NGOs.
• Worked in the field of Bonded Labour, Child Labour, Migrant Labour, and Human Trafficking.

District Technical Officer – Facility (RMNCHA) - CARE India - Bihar

(2017-03 - 2020-02)

Responsible for planning and implementation of Health & ICDS Program in the HPD District.

• Drive quality improvement initiatives (NQAS, LaQshya, Kayakalp & MusQan) at district level.
• Techno-managerial support for Maternal & Child Health (RMNCHA) implementation with focus on RI, FP, LBW, Referral Planning, BMW management, and Nutrition.
• Support rollout of new contraceptives – Injectable (Antara) & Centrachromen with FPLMIS software.
• Technical support for strengthening MCH wings (Labour Room, OT, NBCC, NBSU, SNCU).
• Facilitate coordination between Health and ICDS during BRG & DRG meetings.
• Partnership management with local NGOs for smooth implementation of Government Health programs.
• Supported district-level micro-planning, supply chain management, and BHAP & DHAP for PIP preparation.

Block Manager – RMNCHA Program - CARE India - Bihar

(2014-03 - 2017-03)

• Worked in Health Management, Communication, Sanitation, Hygiene, and Cleanliness.
• Developed strategies to improve quality of services and optimal allocation of resources.
• Monitoring delivery mechanisms at Block and HSC levels for sustainable improvement in RI coverage.
• Strengthening Arogya Diwas (VHSND) as a pilot program at block level.
• Techno-managerial support for Pulse Polio Campaign & Routine Immunization in High-Risk Areas.

Project Coordinator - Sister Nivedita Memorial Trust - Patna, Bihar

(2010-04 - 2012-06)

• Worked in Routine Immunization strengthening to increase Full Immunization coverage through Social Mobilization.

General Homeopathic Physician - Private Practice (Rural Area)

(2006-01 - 2010-12)

Internee Physician - Durgapur Sub-Divisional Hospital - Durgapur, WB

(2004-01 - 2005-12)

Master of Public Health - Public Health - Lucknow University (2024-01)

BHMS - Homeopathic Medicine - Burdwan Homeopathic Medical College (2005-01)