Md Shamsher Alam
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Manzur-ul ALAM
It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Dr Md Shamsher Alam. Dr Alam is new youngster in tuberculosis arena and so energetic. I know Dr Alam almost one and half year. We are working in same project (Challenge TB Project, Bangladesh) and always trying to discuss with him about our various intervention. He is so much curious and all the time wanted to learn and deliver his responsibilities perfectly. He is trying to think something innovative in programmatic perspective of tuberculosis field. If he gets any opportunity he will give full effort at his level best for implementing the intervention successfully. Dr Alam would be an asset to any team. I wish him success in future endeavors.
LinkedIn User
Shamsher, is a hard working professional. His commitment tranpires in every and each work he does. He has a very high level skills on data management and analysis. His research work on Health and environment are noteworthy. Shamsher has a high level of integrity, resourcefulness and mutual respect. He is achiever and able to lead any quality research program. I can unquestionably recommend him.
Manzur-ul ALAM
It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Dr Md Shamsher Alam. Dr Alam is new youngster in tuberculosis arena and so energetic. I know Dr Alam almost one and half year. We are working in same project (Challenge TB Project, Bangladesh) and always trying to discuss with him about our various intervention. He is so much curious and all the time wanted to learn and deliver his responsibilities perfectly. He is trying to think something innovative in programmatic perspective of tuberculosis field. If he gets any opportunity he will give full effort at his level best for implementing the intervention successfully. Dr Alam would be an asset to any team. I wish him success in future endeavors.
LinkedIn User
Shamsher, is a hard working professional. His commitment tranpires in every and each work he does. He has a very high level skills on data management and analysis. His research work on Health and environment are noteworthy. Shamsher has a high level of integrity, resourcefulness and mutual respect. He is achiever and able to lead any quality research program. I can unquestionably recommend him.
Manzur-ul ALAM
It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Dr Md Shamsher Alam. Dr Alam is new youngster in tuberculosis arena and so energetic. I know Dr Alam almost one and half year. We are working in same project (Challenge TB Project, Bangladesh) and always trying to discuss with him about our various intervention. He is so much curious and all the time wanted to learn and deliver his responsibilities perfectly. He is trying to think something innovative in programmatic perspective of tuberculosis field. If he gets any opportunity he will give full effort at his level best for implementing the intervention successfully. Dr Alam would be an asset to any team. I wish him success in future endeavors.
LinkedIn User
Shamsher, is a hard working professional. His commitment tranpires in every and each work he does. He has a very high level skills on data management and analysis. His research work on Health and environment are noteworthy. Shamsher has a high level of integrity, resourcefulness and mutual respect. He is achiever and able to lead any quality research program. I can unquestionably recommend him.
Manzur-ul ALAM
It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Dr Md Shamsher Alam. Dr Alam is new youngster in tuberculosis arena and so energetic. I know Dr Alam almost one and half year. We are working in same project (Challenge TB Project, Bangladesh) and always trying to discuss with him about our various intervention. He is so much curious and all the time wanted to learn and deliver his responsibilities perfectly. He is trying to think something innovative in programmatic perspective of tuberculosis field. If he gets any opportunity he will give full effort at his level best for implementing the intervention successfully. Dr Alam would be an asset to any team. I wish him success in future endeavors.
LinkedIn User
Shamsher, is a hard working professional. His commitment tranpires in every and each work he does. He has a very high level skills on data management and analysis. His research work on Health and environment are noteworthy. Shamsher has a high level of integrity, resourcefulness and mutual respect. He is achiever and able to lead any quality research program. I can unquestionably recommend him.
Credentials
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One day Training on Hotspot and Regression Analysis.
Department of Geography and Environment, University of DhakaJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Three days workshop on Fundamentals of Qualitative Research: Thinking Qualitatively.
Centre for Professional Skills Development on Public Health (CPSD), BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC UniversityJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Twelve days Fundamentals Course on Remote Sensing.
Department of Geography and Environment, University of DhakaJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Ten days Advanced Course on Biostatistical Methods and STATA
icddr,bJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Two days Standard Certificate Course on Mental Health First Aid (MHFA).
Centre Innovation for Wellbeing FoundationJan, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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IRD Global
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Singapore
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Manager|Wave 9 - TB REACH Project
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Dec 2021 - Present
Provide technical support and oversight on monitoring and evaluation of the TB project; Ensure that the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities are in line with the project’s implementation plan and meets the donor and project’s M&E needs; Provide technical support to the project lead in ensuring that programmatic data/indicators are accurately captured, and reported according to set guidelines; Represent and make appropriate presentations to stakeholders at various fora on program achievements and deliverables and other M&E activities; Support the development and design of the M&E framework, tools and project M&E plans, guidelines and ensure efficient data management processes; Provide continuous technical lead to project team on data management and regularly analyze state data, highlight important programmatic gaps and coordinate with program management and others in addressing these gaps; Conduct routine monitoring and supportive supervisory visits to project sites, including the conduct of data verification and validation and data quality assessments (DQAs) using standard checklists; Ensure regular maintenance of database/information system, project’s training database and programmatic progress updates that documents achievements on a regular basis; Support monitoring activities to project sites, collation/analysis of monitoring reports for program feedback and decision making; Conduct operational research activities and participate in project assessments, evaluations and design teams as applicable; Facilitate the preparation/production of project reports, journal publications, proposal writing and assessment reports, human success stories and quarterly fact sheets.
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Monitoring and Evaluation Manager and Data Analyst|OptiDx FIND Project
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Dec 2020 - Nov 2021
Provide support for developing, designing, and implementing an excel based real-time data based systems in online, including development of data collection plan, data frame; identifying key performance parameters, Supervise the development of appropriate monitoring, tracking and reporting systems tools and templates as well as coordinates relevant institutes/organizations; provide support for developing report etc.
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M&E Manager|Peripheral TB storage assessment-SG IRD Bangladesh under USAID MTaPS through MSH BGD
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
Provide support for developing the Peripheral TB storage assessment questionnaire and ODK; use online platform (Gmail) for getting the filled -up questionnaire from all upazilas (490) of Bangladesh and give any kind of assistance to the relevant personnel if facing any kind of problems for filling the questionnaire either remotely or physically through relevant partner NGOs or field staffs of the assessment; communicate the relevant key TB personnel at upazila/district/division/central either government or NGOs for implementing the assessment smoothly; conduct FGDs, IDIs/KI Is at specific upazila/district/division/central selected by stratified random sampling; share the regular weekly update of the assessment to the representative organization of the donor as well as the working committee of NTP; strictly follow the WHO guideline for data collection during COVID-19; prepare the report using relevant software i.e. SPSS, NVivo and sharing with NTP personnel along with other stakeholders through workshop.
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Monitoring and Evaluation Manager and Data Analyst|BRAC Global Fund Study (TB)
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Sep 2020 - Nov 2020
Provide support for developing the survey questionnaire and Kobo Toolbox ODK; regular field work monitoring through online dashboard as well as over phone; conduct qualitative research (FGD, IDI, KII); regular checking the burn rate of budget; developing the report and sharing with NTP personnel and other stakeholders.
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Technical Specialist
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
Provide support for developing – ‘the different health training module/guideline; technical and financial proposal; concept note; scientific articles; the theory of change (TOC), result framework and indicators to measure success in respective theme’; Assist to – ‘track [in line with Programme & Influence Quality Policy (P&IQP)] output delivery and assess outcomes to understand programme progress towards achieving objectives, hold regular process monitoring, compile information and produce quarterly report for programme team and country management team to take decisions, assist in conducting baseline, mid-line and end-line, outcome assessment along with analyze the data, develop ToR and baseline report etc.; search fundraising opportunities etc.
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Associate-Research and Monitoring, Health Management System (HMS) Grant - Tuberculosis
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Jan 2020 - May 2020
Designing and implementing the M&E activities of the Project; Assisting the Project Manager in preparing Monthly/Quarterly/Annual reports on project progress and monitor the project activities on a regular basis; Maintaining the MIS of the Project and Collecting & analyzing of different data in relation to the project activities.
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Associate-Research and Monitoring, endTB Project, Funded by Unitaid
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Sep 2019 - Dec 2019
Monitor the project performance according to the M&E plan; Prepare quarterly and annual reports ; Identify bottlenecks and opportunities in TB control; Maintain personal in-depth knowledge on TB care and prevention areas; Provide assistance to scale-up new DR-TB treatment regimens nationwide, including the shorter regimen, and new anti-TB medications (such as Bedaquiline and Delaminid); Research knowledge on innovative TB prevention, screening, diagnostic, and treatment approaches, especially related to DR-TB; Provide assistance in public-private mix (PPM) for MDR-TB management and work closely with the Private Sector.
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Associate-Research and Monitoring, Challenge TB Project, Funded by USAID
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Jan 2018 - Aug 2019
Work with the team leader on intervention design, roll out, development and implementation of research tools; Coordinate and supervise field teams to ensure proper data collection; Oversee adherence to targets and deadlines; Conduct literature reviews; Support writing of research protocols, papers and grants with the concerned managers and directors; Facilitate information sharing with stakeholders; Manage and coordinate logistic support for the project; Liaison with the team leader to ensure smooth flow of operations in the field; Regular M&E visits to field sites; Analyze data (M&E) and make weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports/presentations; Monitoring and evaluation systems are maintained, updated, used and contribute to quality programming and indicators in log-frame and program impact are measured and reported effectively to donors; Checking the training information in TraiNET; Developing and Finalizing the End of Project Report.
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SONGSHOPTAQUE
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Bangladesh
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Coordinator
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Nov 2017 - Jan 2018
Carrying out project activities according to project action plan; Ensuring appropriate training for workers/trade union leaders/activists; Establishing workers cafe as required; Preparing periodic report, and developing IEC materials; Oversee the project activities and developing M&E tools and apply it accordingly. Carrying out project activities according to project action plan; Ensuring appropriate training for workers/trade union leaders/activists; Establishing workers cafe as required; Preparing periodic report, and developing IEC materials; Oversee the project activities and developing M&E tools and apply it accordingly.
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Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia
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Russian Federation
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Human Ecology
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Aug 2012 - Jun 2016
Conduct (according to the curriculum 50 teaching hours/term) several practical works and laboratory researches within the programs Environmental Epidemiology and Human Ecology for students of the 2nd and 3rd year of the bachelor course of study majoring in Management of the Environment and Natural Resources. Conduct (according to the curriculum 50 teaching hours/term) several practical works and laboratory researches within the programs Environmental Epidemiology and Human Ecology for students of the 2nd and 3rd year of the bachelor course of study majoring in Management of the Environment and Natural Resources.
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Islamic Relief Worldwide
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Project Officer, DIPECHO Project, Funded by EU
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Nov 2007 - Feb 2008
Supervise the facilitation of hardware, software and training support to the targeted beneficiaries as per project guideline; Organize capacity enhancement support to the stakeholders through training, workshops etc.; Develop knowledge and attitude of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation to the local population as well as WASH; Developing training module on DRR; Keep communication with local government, institutions, NGOs, members of civil society for project development. Supervise the facilitation of hardware, software and training support to the targeted beneficiaries as per project guideline; Organize capacity enhancement support to the stakeholders through training, workshops etc.; Develop knowledge and attitude of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation to the local population as well as WASH; Developing training module on DRR; Keep communication with local government, institutions, NGOs, members of civil society for project development.
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Educo ONG
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Spain
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Field Officer
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Feb 2007 - Aug 2007
Prepare art work layout and template and organize art work & photo campaign; Collect photographs and artworks of the children from different school and entry into system; Make functional relationship with program specialists, sponsorship personnel and documentation properly. Prepare art work layout and template and organize art work & photo campaign; Collect photographs and artworks of the children from different school and entry into system; Make functional relationship with program specialists, sponsorship personnel and documentation properly.
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Education
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2012 - 2016
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Human Ecology -
2009 - 2012
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia
Master’s Degree, Ecology and Use of Nature -
2003 - 2004
Rajshahi University, Bangladesh
Master’s Degree, Population Science and Human Resource Development -
2000 - 2003
Rajshahi University, Bangladesh
Bachelor’s Degree, Population Science and Human Resource Development
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