Amit Paliwal

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About Amit Paliwal

Technical expertise in various aspects of public health, social health insurance and hospital management. 21+ years of wide-ranging experience in independently leading and managing programs and program components for both the development sector and for-profit entities. Proven competence in planning, implementation, M&E and providing strategic and technical leadership in human resources, communications, quality management and institutional strengthening. 9+ years of experience of leading USAID/GIZ programs, including technical and administrative/financial functions. Extensive experience of supporting stakeholder engagement and buy-in, with state and national governments and other partners. Demonstrated expertise in planning and implementation of health systems interventions at state and national levels, covering organizational re-structuring, workforce planning, strengthening training mechanisms, introducing supportive supervision and performance management systems, as well as addressing operational HR function needs. Experience in various institutional strengthening strategies in public health, including implementation of quality management systems, standards development and gap analysis, capacity building, and establishment of effective partnerships. Extensive involvement in strategic and policy advocacy functions related to human resources for health institutional strengthening, health insurance and quality improvement in the public health domain at national and international levels.