CMA.Padmapriya TS

Experience

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  Hemophilia Federation (India)

  Sept 2003 - Nov 2004

  Regional Director

  • Implemented a Danida funded programme in 24 chapters of South India• Built financial and organizational Capacity of partners• Conducted CME programs for doctors in hemophilia care • Created a data management system for advocacy and research.

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  Care India

  Apr 2005 - Oct 2006

  Program Support Manager

  • • Established the entire operations of the organization in Chennai, which included premises, staff, vendors, consultants and partners.• Handled 14 donors & Managed construction of 2000 shelter and 650 community micro projects worth 20 million USD.• Procured large scale and large value program assets within a short duration during relief and rehabilitation

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  Save the Children UK

  Oct 2006 - Sept 2007

  Manager - Administration

  • Led the administration of a large multi-sectoral programme in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.• Handled large value emergency procurement in complex locations in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.• Created a robust Vendor, Vehicle & Inventory management system.

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  International Training and Education Center for Health (I-TECH)

  Sept 2007 - Apr 2012

  Director - Operations, India

  • • Led the registration of the I-TECH, U/W as a society in India. Identified and recruited Board members, staff, curriculum developers and medical professionals.• Handled transition from international consultancy contracts to local contracts through market survey and compensation benchmarking.• Built partnerships with the TANSACS, Government of Tamil Nadu, APAC/USAID, Engender Health Society, WHO – SEARO, UNICEF, IL & FS and World Vision • Ran the India training centre, handling all areas of operation of a one year residential fellowship programme for medical doctors.• Won the Fiscal Excellence award among fourteen countries for best fiscal management. Show less

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  British Council

  Apr 2012 - May 2015

  Head Resources, South India

  • • Led strategic management of resources for South India Directorate, managing over 1500 HR contracts comprising of local and international staff, consultants, temps, part time & hourly paid teachers, examiners and invigilators.• Key player in managing the 2015 restructuring - led communication, counselling, transitions, resettling staff, and management of assets & contracts. • Managed 65000 square feet of diplomatic premises. Achieved first position in India in carbon footprint savings of 40% in a year.• Led the Diversity, Security & Child protection initiatives for the Council, liaisoning with specialist agencies and internal stakeholders.• Managed high profile events such as Education Summits and Education UK events for students liaisoning with multiple stakeholders. Show less

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  LEBARA FOUNDATION

  Dec 2015 - Mar 2017

  Country Head - India

  • Lebara Foundation is the non-profit philanthropic arm of the Lebara Group in the UK. • Led the implementation of the India Country Programme focused on nutrition, health, education, and WASH for displaced and vulnerable children in ten states through thirty implementing partners • Built strategic partnerships with State Governments, UN agencies, diplomatic entities, key medical institutions • Pursued programme and policy advocacy in anaemia among children and lactating mothers, urban nutrition, and stunting in children due to poor sanitation.• Served as local host & successfully led several Student Exchange and Employee volunteering programmes between UK and India• Recruited the entire governing board and handled their orientation and development.• Managed the distribution of grants to the tune of INR 6 crores annually Show less

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  Sanitation First India

  Jul 2017 - now

  Chief Executive

  Sanitation First is a UK based charity providing sustainable WASH services to the poorest of the poor communities• Major contributor in spearheading the transformation strategy of Sanitation First from a technical service provider to an international non-profit focused on water, women and world• Principal in managing multi-donor, multi-currency grants through donor stewardship, establishment of enterprise risk management protocols and ongoing monitoring.• Increased funding from a single donor to multiple national and international corporate, UN, academic and institutional donors resulting in a 450% increase in fund flow to the organization.• Led the development of India’s first container-based sanitation safety plan in collaboration with WHO.• Developed the comprehensive Happy Periods curriculum that covers menstrual health awareness and education through the entire lifecycle of women, for women, men, sanitation workers and communities.• Led the India team to win several awards and recognitions provided by State and Central Governments, NGOs and other non-profit organisations. Show less