I specialize in designing and executing robust evaluations that measure program impact, identify critical gaps, and generate actionable evidence to refine strategies and maximize public health outcomes.

 

Comprehensive Program & Impact Evaluations

• Led and contributed to numerous baseline, endline, and impact evaluations for major health initiatives, including assessments of India's Universal Immunization Program and the VRIDDHI project for scaling up RMNCH+A interventions.

• Conducted end-of-project documentation and learning reviews for initiatives like The Challenge Initiative for Healthy Cities (TCIHC) and high-impact immunization projects, capturing key successes, challenges, and replicable models.

• Participated in the evaluation of a nationwide Family Health Awareness Campaign for the National AIDS Control Organization, assessing reach and effectiveness.

 

Process & Implementation Research

• Served as a lead qualitative researcher for a multi-country COVID-19 vaccination integration assessment, evaluating the extent of integration with routine health systems to guide global deployment strategies.

• Managed operational research on "Using Measles Activities to Strengthen Immunization and Surveillance (UMASIS)" to provide practical guidance for strengthening routine immunization through supplementary activities.

• Participated in implementation research to evaluate the quality of care for RTI/STD services in the non-formal private sector in rural Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

 

System & Performance Assessments

• Performed rigorous assessments of health data systems in multiple countries (e.g., Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan), reviewing implementation status and developing roadmaps for digitalization and data quality improvement.

• Evaluated the performance and training needs of health workers for immunization programs, leading to the development of targeted capacity-building plans.

• Assessed the Mother and Child Tracking System (MCTS) in Uttar Pradesh and the status of disbursement of incentives to ASHA workers, providing recommendations for system streamlining.

 

Focused Thematic Studies & Rapid Assessments

• Investigated the feasibility of using improved vaccine carriers to reduce vaccine wastage, informing procurement and logistics decisions.

• Conducted knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) studies among private healthcare providers on HIV screening and among communities on health-seeking behaviors.

• Executed rapid assessments of immunization waste management practices to guide state-level policy and system improvements.

 

Economic & Qualitative Evaluations

• Participated as a qualitative researcher in a health economics study analyzing the nature of competition among private maternity care providers in Uttar Pradesh, with findings published in Health Policy and Planning.

• Utilized mixed-methods approaches, combining quantitative data analysis with qualitative insights from key informant interviews and focus groups to provide a holistic understanding of program performance.