1. Dr. Binayak Kumar Jha
Regional RoutineImmunizationOfficer
Meerut/ SaharanpurDivision
UNICEF-IPE
rrio.meerut@unicefup.org;drbinayakkumarjha@gmail.com; Mobile Phone 97600 19315
Objectives: To improve the quality of work & achievements, leading to desired goals & targets
in the assigned program.
Professional Experience: 17 plus years in the implementation, surveillance, monitoring & evaluation and supportive
supervision in numerous health programs including training, knowledge enhancement & motivation of health
professionals&FLF.Expertise incommunication,advocacy&liaisonwithGovernmentcounterparts&partneragencies
Profile: As Health Program Manager in different capacities worked proactively, taking Initiatives & midterm corrective
action dedicated and fully committed to achieve program targets & goals. Always seek for challenging tasks and new
projects to enhance knowledge and capacity. Effective communication skills and co-ordination at all levels & have been
proficienttrainer.
AREAS OF INTEREST:
 Identifyingmajorissues inthe programImplementation- fieldoperation&corrective actions
 Technical expertise inPublicHealthprograms
 Managerial skills&advocacy
 Training& Capacitybuilding
 Supportive supervision
 FeedbackbasedonMonitoring&Analysisof data
Proficiency
 PolioProgram
 Routine Immunization &Coldchainincludingvaccine stockassessment
 Maternal & ChildHealth(RMNCH+A)
 Reproductive &adolescenthealth / Life cycle approach
 Permanent &temporary contraceptive measures/FP
 Primaryfunctioning&establishmentof SNCU
 Close associationwithICDSforestablishmentof IYCFpractices,growthchartplotting
 Water & sanitationprimaryproblemexposure &intervention
 TuberculosisProgramManagement
 Epidemic management & disaster management with key interventions with urgency to save lives with goal to
decrease morbidity&mortality
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
M. B. B. S -R.M.C.H., Ranchi – 1997; Resident(6 months) inPediatricsatRMCH, Ranchi
ON JOB TRAININGS: RCH II, RNTCP, Polio surveillance & SIA trainings, Management training, Swine flu/Epidemic
management,Routineimmunizationtraining, ColdChain,Leprosy&National blindnesscontrol program.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Regional Routine ImmunizationOfficer
Meerut/ Saharanpur Division,UP,UNICEF- IPE 1year (1st
July 2014 till present)
 Routine Immunization Improvement work of 9 Districts (Meerut, Ghaziabad, G B Nagar,
Hapur,Bulandshahr, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Baghpat, Shyamli) of Uttar Pradesh
 Supportive SupervisionActivitiesforColdChain,Vaccine Management,Monitoring
 Data Analysis&Feedbacksharing
 Pilot project on improving RI coverage at Block Jani, District Meerut for saturation with antigens upto 16 years
withencouragingresult.

2.  Technical supportinRI programincludingMissionIndradhanush withtrainingof FLFinRI coverage.
 Supportive supervision for Cold Chain & training for cold chain in Varanasi & Gorakhpur Division of UP also,
includingNCCMIS.
 MonitoringforHBNC Training
State ImprovementCoordinator (RMNCH+A)
USAID- ASSIST Project(URC),Dehradun, Uttarakhand 7 months (11th Nov 2013 till May 2014)
 Quality Improvement work at Health Facilities of Tehri, Pauri & Haridwar with 3 District Improvement
Coordinators.
 Coaching visits for PDSA cycle (Plan, Do, Study & Act methodolgy for process improvement) at Health
Facilities.
 Community QITeamat selectsubcentresof Haridwar
 Orientation Learning Session
 Support to government in making of PIP need & target based
 Data Analysis & monthly report submission
 Attended BMJ International forum on Quality & Safety in Health Care at Paris for 4 days (8th April-11th
April 2014) with presentations from countries where process improvement gave surprising results.
Regional Routine Immunization Officer 10 months (Jan 2013 till 7th Nov 2013)
UNICEF -IPE for Bareilly Division, UP
 3 additional Districts plus Farukhabad, Ferozabad & Kanshiram Nagar since April 2013.
 Rejuvenating the RI progress from RI Micro-planning, vaccine stock management to RI coverage with
gaps
 Cold chain handlers training of Bareilly Division
 Data collection for RMCH+A program for Badaun being High focus district
Divisional Health, Nutrition & Sanitation Technical Coordinator 1yr 2 mths (Nov.2011 – Dec 2012)
UNICEF -IPE Moradababad, UP
 Looking after the Interventions needed for related activities RI Intensification, ICDS Activities,
Institutional Deliveries, MDR, etc.
 Support in strengthening and advocacy at Commissioner, DM, CMO/ DIO level with orientation
 Key areas of work- Meetings, Planning, Training & Mobilization, Monitoring & Evaluation, Analysis &
Feedback sharing
 Suggestions for strategic intervention needed in implementation with corrective actions in Routine
Immunization, Measles SIA, Intensification of RI, BSPM, CCSP, VHND, SCNU, Maternal & Child Health
including supportive role for corrective actions in improvement of Labour Room, New Born Corner,
Radiant Warmer, Phototherapy Unit, Nutrition, EIBF, EBF & Supplementary Diet Practices
strengthening, Safe Water and Sanitation.
 Supporting the Govt. counterparts with Monitoring & Evaluation feedback for Mordabad Division with
4 other districts of Bijnor, J. P Nagar, Sambhal and Rampur
 Supprtive supervisionincoldchainmonitoring&concurrentmonitoringof coldchain
Surveillance Medical Officer 3 years (October2008-Oct 2011)
National PolioSurveillance Project,W.H.O& Govt of India
 Co-ordinated Supplementary Immunization rounds of Polio at District level & maintaining high level quality of
training,motivation,monitoring&dataanalysisbasedfeedbacksharingatall levels
 IMA workshopsforrenownedprivatepractitioner/paediatricians/orthopaedicians/Neurologists
 Surveillance workshopsforPHC/CHCMedical officersandspecialistdoctorsatDistricthospital.
 Supported in IPV study undertaken in Moradabad for its efficacy at best age with seroconversion of 1000
samplescollected
 PlannedSurveillance workshopforHighriskgroupof people speciallybrick-kiln.
 Maintaining high level of surveillance vigil so that 43 cases of Polio were tracked in Bulandshahr in 2010, 4th
highestinUP

3. MO RNTCP-DOTS 1 year 3 mths (June 2007- Sept 2008)
Chest& TB Dept,Govt. Medical College,Kota,Rajasthan
 TB-HIV strengthening&interdepartmental co-ordination,
 Compilation of monthly reports, data analysis for Kota district and sharing with private as well as Govt doctors
duringreviewmeetingsforadvocatinguse of DOTS.
 Trainedfor14 daysinRNTCP as mastertrainerat Ajmer.
Surveillance Medical Officer 3 years (March 2003-January 2006)
National PolioSurveillance Project,W.H.O& Govt of India
 Coordinated numerous NID/ SIA/Mop-ups atdistrictlevel
 IMA workshops
 Surveillance workshopsforprivate practitioners
 Achievement: High level of surveillance & quality SIA efforts made in District Supaul bordering Nepal with 2
Blocks Nirmali & Marauna known for its tough terrain & reach across river Kosi, as endemic region for Polio was
free from polio for these 3 years with identification of first cross border polio case before its outspread in
surroundingdistricts of Madhubani,Darbhanga,Madhepura,Saharsa.
 International coordination with Nepal counterpart SMO for international cross border area activities &
strengthening
 Advocacywithgovtcounterparts/DMfor variousissues.
 Initiatives taken – Strengthening of quality of SIA with intensive training , motivation, monitoring & strong
feedbacksharing
 Maintaining highlevel of surveillance activities- with close & strongliaison with surveillance networkwith govt &
private practioners
Medical officer/ EMO / I/c DIO/ I/c DMO 5 years 3 mths (Dec 1997 to Feb2003)
GovernmentofGujarat
 JoinedinMO at Cottage hospital (7mthsDec1997 to June 1998).
 PHC Jitapur, (3 years 7mths-June 1998 to Feb 2002) for numerous health programs including polio , RI, family
planning,TB( DOTS program),RCH , leprosy,etc
 Promoted at District level as District Epidemic officer with additional charge of DIO & DMO for 6mths (1 year i.e
Feb2002-Feb 2003)
Associated Works -Achievements:
 Disaster management: During Earthquake at Bhuj, victims were rescued within 24 hrs and
management for their treatment was done.
 Community involvement initiatives: Proactively extended help in relief camps for one month
following Bhuj Earthquake & Gujarat Riots through the community approach and involvement
assisted them in recovering from the initial mental trauma & fear.
 IPV- Sero-conversion study: undertaken in Moradabad for Polio Eradication
 Participation in field work study for Micro-nutrients: Nutrition value of daily food intake & soil
ingredients in Gujarat, in the year 2000 was conducted for future strategic Planning for Food
Fortification of Essential Nutrients by Govt. of India & Public Health Institute, Calcutta.
 Managed many epidemics cholera, mumps, measles outbreak in Gujarat including malaria cases
reporting & management including identification of source of contamination, assessment &
rectification done from government depatrments.
 Scarcity Development Work in liaison with District Administration and conducted Zonal Block level
meetings in District Sabarkantha, Gujarat
 Promoted FP through creating a drive among FLF & managed weekly camps of 100-120 laparoscopic
operations from check-up, assistance in operation & post operative management including safe
transport.

4.  Demonstrated tactical skill in handling complicated MLC cases (about 80 in a short time of 6 months)
including prohibition cases. Presented few memorable findings in the court of District & Session Judge
including winning appreciation from S.P. Himmatnagar.
 During Polio Eradication maintained International liaison with Nepal counterparts, while working in
the challenging Kosi-Region of Bihar known for its tough terrain & havoc, being a border district with
Nepal’s Sunsari & Saptari districts.
 Had the rich experience to strengthen my acumen while at Moradabad, known in the world for being
the well of Polio virus, in the field of health, nutrition & sanitation while working with UNICEF. I was
able to give my contribution by identifying programmatic gaps & providing key strategic interventions
as desired to bring progressive desired results.
 Worked for the Measles SIA at Moradabad Division
 Establishment of SNCU, NBC, promotion of Supportive Supervision Activity, RI Strengthening, IRI &
Measles Program under the flagship of UNICEF has been capacitating & enriching experience with my
small contribution.
 Advocating for New Born Care Advocacy through Media support (Pehel), BSPM, MDR, MCTS, SAM
children reporting, and a myriad other programs gave me a boost to my knowledge and satisfaction;
created a drive to perform at divisional level, and through various trainings, support and exposures,
engendered my capacity; I tried to build upon the foundation and contributed my best possible.
 By UNICEF, I was given the responsibility of RRIO Bareilly Division including Ferozabad, Farukhabad &
Kanshiram Nagar.Extensive work in Western UP to bring changes to RI status with key interventions,
advocacy & data analysis. RI Vaccine supply & demand analysis, study in Pilibhit on Measles wastage &
over storage for future 6 months, etc.
 Have been a vibrant speaker with high energy level using tools of advocacy IEC/ BCC among people,
staff, community & varied audiences. Got professional exposure in the diverse and broad network of
UNICEF members with learning of the ‘Concept of Convergence’
Certificate of Appreciation
 For Polio & Global Immunization Activities from WHO Representative of the Director General for
Polio Eradication, WHO/ HQ
 From Ms Virginia Swezy, Dy. PM for NPSP – WHO ( Nov 2011)
 From Project Manager WHO – NPSP for Study of PolioVaccines & IVP (April – May 2009)
Computer Knowledge: Working with MS Office, Analysis ofl data related to the programs and presenting it at
all levels through Power Point.
Present Remuneration: 13.2 Lakhs (per annum)
Previous Remuneration at URC (USAID- ASSIST Project): 21 Lakhs (per annum)
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Maithili and Nepali.
DR. BINAYAK KUMAR JHA
RRIO, Meerut
Address:26, SFSAwas VikasColony, BulandshahrU.P.