Sofia Hussain

Public health professional with nearly 3 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, program design and implementation, data analysis, capacity building, and community health. Skilled in program quality monitoring, qualitative and quantitative research, stakeholder coordination, supportive supervision, and translating data and program findings into actionable recommendations.

Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator – Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) Program - Ansh

(2026-03)

• Monitor and evaluate a hospital-based KMC program, with a focus on implementation quality, data-driven decision-making, team capacity building, beneficiary experience, and continuous program improvement.
• Monitor and assess the performance of a team of 11 nurses through structured observations, data reviews, and regular feedback, and provide supportive supervision and on-the-job training to strengthen program implementation.
• Analyze program data using Microsoft Excel and dashboards to monitor key indicators, identify trends and implementation gaps, assess program progress, and provide data-driven recommendations for program improvement.
• Conduct interviews with mothers and caregivers to assess beneficiary satisfaction and experiences and identify opportunities to improve program quality and service delivery.
• Liaise with hospital staff and officials to address operational challenges, strengthen coordination, and facilitate the smooth implementation of program activities.

Program Executive – Capacity Building & Community Systems Strengthening - Basic Healthcare Services

(2023-09 - 2026-03)

• Designed and implemented capacity-building initiatives for 170+ nurses, health workers, community volunteers, and crèche workers, including needs assessments, competency-based curricula, training delivery, mentoring, and follow-up support.
• Monitored and evaluated training programs through indicators, feedback mechanisms, field observations, and performance assessments, adapting interventions based on identified implementation gaps.
• Mentored and supervised frontline workers through field visits and virtual sessions, providing feedback and problem-solving support to strengthen performance and service delivery.
• Led the Stree Sehat maternal health initiative in collaboration with Aajeevika Bureau, engaging 2,000+ women and coordinating capacity building, field implementation, monitoring, reporting, and program reviews.
• Strengthened community-based structures, including volunteers, peer groups, advisory committees, and local leadership teams, to improve community participation and ownership.
• Prepared donor reports, program progress updates, data summaries, and learning documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

Master of Public Health - Public Health - Central University of Kerala (2021 - 2023)

Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences - Life Sciences - Hansraj College, University of Delhi (2018 - 2021)