Mr. Jalindar Shinde

Project Coordinator , National and International NGOS

Pune, Maharashtra

Experienced public health professional with 9+ years in program implementation, food fortification, and policy advocacy. Worked with Gram Vikas Trust, KHPT, Ipas Development Foundation, and ECONET. Skilled in stakeholder coordination and capacity building, with experience across Maharashtra and Gujarat in health, nutrition, and social welfare programs.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition
Professional Experience:

I am a dedicated public health and development professional with over 9 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing large-scale programs focused on maternal and child health, nutrition, food fortification, and community health systems strengthening. My career spans across respected national and international organizations, including Karnataka Health Promotion Trust (KHPT), Ipas Development Foundation, ECONET, and Gram Vikas Trust, where I currently serve as Project Coordinator for Food Fortification.

Throughout my professional journey, I have led multi-sectoral interventions and collaborated with key stakeholders across government departments—including Health & Family Welfare, Women and Child Development, Education, Civil Supplies, and FDA—especially in Maharashtra and Gujarat. I have successfully facilitated the rollout of fortified rice and double fortified salt (DFS) through public distribution systems such as ICDS, PM Poshan (Mid-Day Meal), and PDS, improving nutritional outcomes for vulnerable populations.

My core competencies include project management, field implementation, stakeholder coordination, capacity building, behavior change communication (BCC), supply chain management, and policy advocacy. I have trained frontline workers, block officials, Mamlatdars, and district-level officers to build capacities and create ownership of public health initiatives at the grassroots.

I am adept at monitoring and evaluation, field assessments, and real-time troubleshooting during program execution. My ability to navigate complex field realities while aligning with government priorities has helped me build scalable and sustainable models in the field of nutrition and health.

I bring with me a strong passion for equity, sustainability, and community empowerment—driven by results and rooted in empathy.

Education:

My educational background combines management, social sciences, and public health, equipping me with a multidimensional understanding of the complex challenges within the healthcare and development sectors.

I hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Hospital Administration and Healthcare Management. This program provided me with a solid foundation in healthcare systems, strategic management, organizational behavior, health economics, quality assurance, and hospital operations. The curriculum also emphasized the importance of efficient healthcare delivery, leadership, and evidence-based decision-making—all of which I have applied throughout my career in public health programming.

Complementing my management education is a Master’s degree in Sociology, which has given me a deep understanding of the social determinants of health, behavior change, and community dynamics. This degree has been crucial in helping me design and implement community-based interventions that are socially relevant, culturally sensitive, and sustainable. It also enabled me to engage meaningfully with diverse stakeholders—from grassroots communities to district and state-level government officials—while being mindful of the socio-cultural contexts that influence health-seeking behaviors.

In addition to these formal degrees, I have participated in several certified training programs and workshops focused on public health, nutrition, and project management. These include specialized trainings in Food Fortification, Behavior Change Communication (BCC), Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), and Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health (MNCH). These trainings have kept me updated with the latest tools, approaches, and innovations in the field, enabling me to bring both technical expertise and adaptive thinking to my work.

My education has always been driven by a commitment to real-world application. For example, during my MBA, I undertook a capstone project on improving hospital workflow and patient satisfaction, which gave me firsthand exposure to the practical challenges of managing healthcare institutions. Similarly, my background in sociology has continuously helped me in integrating a human-centered approach into policy advocacy, program design, and grassroots engagement.

Together, these academic qualifications have allowed me to bridge the gap between theory and practice, making me effective in roles that require both strategic thinking and field-level implementation. Whether I’m coordinating with state government departments, building capacity among frontline workers, or designing awareness campaigns, my education has enabled me to act with insight, empathy, and professionalism.

I am committed to lifelong learning and continuously seek opportunities to enhance my knowledge and skills. My interdisciplinary academic journey reflects this passion, and it continues to inform my mission: to build equitable and effective health systems that empower communities and improve lives at scale.

Affiliations and Achievements:

State-Level Engagements: Actively contributed to policy dialogue and advocacy efforts with key departments in Maharashtra and Gujarat, including Health & Family Welfare, Women and Child Development, Civil Supplies, Education, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), particularly on issues related to food fortification and nutrition security.

Master Trainer & Facilitator: Recognized as a Master Trainer for food fortification programs by Nutrition International and state departments. Conducted multiple training sessions for Mamlatdars, CDPOs, and frontline workers, building institutional capacity at scale.

Program Innovation: Designed and implemented community awareness models and school-based interventions that successfully increased uptake and acceptability of fortified food commodities among beneficiaries of PM Poshan, ICDS, and PDS.

Public Speaking & Representation: Invited to represent program success stories and best practices at state-level review meetings, stakeholder consultations, and inter-departmental coordination workshops.

Publication & Case Studies: Contributed to the development and documentation of 11 case studies showcasing the impact of food fortification and public health interventions, later shared with donors and government partners for scale-up.

Award & Recognition: Received appreciation from district administration in Gujarat for effective field coordination and impactful execution of nutrition campaigns and fortification trainings during National Nutrition Month.

Cross-Sector Collaborations: Successfully coordinated with organizations like PATH, KHPT, Dsara, Ipas Development Foundation, ECONET, SURYA Foundation and Gram Vikas Trust to strengthen program outcomes, evidence-building, and knowledge exchange across platforms.

Available for:

  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

5-10 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Hindi and Marathi

Nationality:

Indian

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