Public Health Strategist & Researcher

Translating Science Into
Action That Saves Lives

I turn complex health research into stories that move communities, guide policymakers, and protect mothers and newborns across India and beyond.

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Dr. Vikar Saiyad

Public Health Strategist · Implementation Researcher · Epidemiologist

Over a decade of frontline experience — from leading COVID-19 epidemic response as a District Epidemiologist to driving neonatal mortality reduction through the SANKALP initiative. Dr. Vikar bridges research, data, and policy into health systems that actually work.

🏥 Epidemiologist 🔬 Implementation Researcher 📊 M&E Strategist ✍️ Health Writer
"Every data point is a life. Every article I write is a chance to make science serve the people it was meant to protect."
10+Years in Public Health
3District Programs Led
50+Research Tools Designed
1Mission: Single-Digit NMR

Research & Programs

District-level programs that translate research into measurable health outcomes.

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SANKALP — Neonatal Mortality

District-level implementation research achieving single-digit neonatal mortality through accountability frameworks, quality care audits, and frontline worker empowerment.

Implementation Research Partner
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COVID-19 Epidemic Response

Led real-time evidence synthesis and surveillance system design for district health teams during India's pandemic waves — enabling rapid, data-driven response.

District Epidemiologist
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Maternal Health M&E Framework

Designed composite indices, scoring rubrics, and Power BI dashboards for quality of care assessment at PHC and CHC level.

M&E Strategist

Skills & Capabilities

A full-stack public health skill set — from research design to field implementation to policy communication.

Research Design & Proposals
Sample Size Calculation
KoboToolbox / ODK
Power BI Dashboards
Composite Index Development
Implementation Science (CFIR)
Stakeholder Communication
Evidence-to-Policy Translation
Academic Writing
Qualitative Research
Program Monitoring & Evaluation
District Health Systems

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