Public Health Human Resources
Resume:
Subhash Chandra Sarker
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EDUCATION
Degree Institution Year
M.Sc. (Economics) University of Wales, Swansea, UK 2005
PG Diploma (Health Economics) University of Dhaka 1998
MSS (Sociology) University of Dhaka 1983
BSS (Hons, Sociology) University of Dhaka 1982
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A seasoned civil servant with over 31 years of experience in the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS), specializing in public health, health economics, sustainable development, and administrative governance. Proven leadership in national and international health policy, nursing service reform, nutrition, and environmental health. Extensive exposure to donor-funded projects, international negotiations, and inter-ministerial coordination.
After ending Government Job I joined in an international funded project “Pronurse Project” which was implementing Canada based Cowater International Inc. funded by Global Affairs --
Relevant Experience
COWATER INTERNATIONAL INC - ProNurse Project Dhaka, BD Feb.2022-Mar.2025
HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISOR
● Hired by Canada-based Cowater International to lead a national initiative in Bangladesh, where I designed and executed career development plans for over 60,000 nurses as part of a major healthcare workforce strengthening project.
● Provided direct technical guidance to government authorities and ensured successful implementation of project deliverable s in health workforce planning.
● Review the government `s update career path (CP) in relation to three streams and plan (Service, Education and Administration) to establish a doable and acceptable career path specially for service stream Nurses.
● Played a key role in knowledge dissemination strategies, ensuring research findings were translated into actionable policy recommendations.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE Dhaka, BD Apr. 2015 – Dec.2020
ADDITIONAL SECRETARY
●Led the Public Health Wing as Additional Secretary, overseeing national programs in primary healthcare, drug regulation, and child immunization, including EPI, Hepatitis B, Polio, IMCI, ARI, and GAVI initiatives. Managed a $221 million 4-year portfolio, coordinating annual National Immunization Days that vaccinated 25 million children each year across Bangladesh.
●Directed implementation of donor-funded disease control programs, including for TB, malaria, kala-azar, filariasis, dengue, anthrax, SARS, and arsenic exposure.
●Oversaw national drug policies, licensing, import/export regulation, and pharmaceutical GMP enforcement. Started legislative reforms in the drug sector for ensuring quality drugs for the consumer in the country and abroad.
●Director General, Autism Cell
● Coordinated multi-ministerial and international collaboration to improve services and policies for children with autism and neuro developmental disabilities. Represented Bangladesh in global autism and disability policy forums.
●Built strategic partnerships with global organizations, contributing to international research and policy sharing in autism and disability care. Bangladesh performed a pivotal rule in the global forums with disabilities issues.
●Senior Advisor, Nursing & Midwifery Development
Directed national reform initiatives in nursing education and service delivery. An influential member of the Bangladesh Nursing Council contributing to curriculum development and enrollment policy.Finalized and implemented national policies in nursing services and education.
●Chief Regulatory Authority, Drug Administration
Led policy design and implementation for pharmaceutical regulation, licensing, import/export controls, and enforcement of GMP standards across the pharmaceutical industry.
●Secretary, Bangladesh National Nutrition Council (BNNC)
Formulated and oversaw national nutrition policies, coordinating major health campaigns like Vitamin A+, Breastfeeding Week, and Sanitation Drives.Formulated and launched the Second National Nutrition Program (NPAN-2).
●National Focal Point for Climate Change & Health
Led environmental health studies and national preparedness for emerging and re-emerging diseases impacted by climate change.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE Dhaka, BD Feb. 2012 – Apr. 2015 JOINT SECRETARY
● The Third-highest ranking administrative position in the ministry.
●Contributed to national policy formation and strategic planning across public health domains.
●Promoted based on strong leadership, donor engagement, and policy execution across health service programs.Led Bangladesh to international health forums.
SERVICE TIMELINE
Position Organization Duration
Human Resource Advisor ProNurse Project, Cowater International Inc. (Canada-based largest and most technically diversified international development consulting company). Feb.2022-Mar.2025
Additional Secretary Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Apr 2015 – Dec2020
Joint Secretary Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Feb 2012 – Apr 2015
Deputy Secretary Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Mar 2007 – Feb 2012
Deputy Director Bureau of Non-formal Education Apr 2006 – Mar 2007
Senior Assistant Secretary Multiple Ministries 1998 – 2006
Assistant Commissioner & Magistrate District Offices, Comilla 1988 – 1991
Selected International Training sTrainings and Conferences //
●Professional Development Program, Duke Center for International Development, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University, North Carolina, USA (2017)
●International Council of Nursing Conference, Barcelona, Spain (2017)
●Conference on Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Bhutan (2017)
●Leadership Training on Tobacco Control, Bloom-berg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA (2013)
●Development Management Training, "Management at the Top (MATT-2)" Program, University of Wolverhampton, UK (2011)
●Field Epidemiology and Outbreak Response, Australia (2014)
●WHO Delegate, International Health Regulations Committee Meeting, Geneva, Switzerland (2011)
●UN Invitation, Observance of World Autism Awareness Day, United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA (2016)
●Participated in JICA, KOICA & WHO health programs in Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam
COMPUTER & LANGUAGE SKILLS
●Software: Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SPSS for statistical analysis, Adobe Acrobat; experienced with online communication tools (Zoom, Teams) and internet-based research platforms
●Languages: Fluent in English and Bengali (written and spoken)
Reference
1.Mr. Shankar Nath
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2.Dr. Shadat Chaudhury
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