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21 years of public health experience, 16 years in WHO-NPSP, 10 years in senior management capacity as Regional Team Leader-West. Immunization, new vaccines rollout, communication are areas of prime interest. Location is no constrain. Before joining WHO, worked with USAID, UNFPA supported projects, as Project Manager. |
 Contact Ravindra Banpel
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Area of Expertise: |
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Professional Experience: |
1993: Association with Foundation For Research in Community Health (FRCH) with Dr N H Antia. Implemented Rural Communication Project funded by Dept. of Electronics (GOI)by use of C.B.Radio for Rural Women in Maharashtra.
1998: Associated with SOSVA for UNFPA assisted project as Project Manager (RCH).
2001 till date: Associated with WHO-NPSP. From 2006-2008: Sub Regional Team Leader-Madhya Pradesh and since 2009 till date as Regional Team Leader-West, in charge of WHO-NPSP operations in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Goa & 2 UTs. Polio eradication initiative, new vaccine introduction, Measles Outbreak Surveillance and Routine Immunization are major areas of activity. Coordination and technical support to state officials. Trainer at CDC-Atlanta. Participated in many national and international reviews for Surveillance and Routine Immunization activities. Communication, innovations, field activities, trainings are strength.
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Education: |
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Graduated from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum in 1981. LL.B degree from Government Law College, Mumbai 1991.
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Years of Experience:
More than 20 years |
Highest Qualification:
Bachelors |
Languages:
English, Hindi, Marathi |
Nationality:
Indian
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