Dr. Siddharth Waghulkar
About Dr. Siddharth Waghulkar
Dr. Siddharth Waghulkar is a Nutrition Officer at the World Food Programme in New Delhi, where he has worked since 2015. He has held various roles in public health and nutrition, including leadership positions at UNICEF and the United Nations World Food Programme, and has a Master's in Public Health from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
Work at World Food Programme
Dr. Siddharth Waghulkar has been serving as a Nutrition Officer at the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) since 2015. In this role, he has been involved in various initiatives aimed at improving nutrition and food security in New Delhi, India. He has also held a leadership position as Deputy Head of the Nutrition and School Feeding unit, where he contributed to the development and implementation of programs focused on achieving Zero Hunger.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Before joining the World Food Programme, Dr. Waghulkar held several positions in the healthcare sector. He worked as the Chief Medical Officer at Lions Tarachand Hospital in Mumbai for one year from 2010 to 2011. He also served as a Management Trainee at the Foundation for Mother & Child Health for one month in 2012 and completed an Administrative Internship with the Department of Medical, Health and Family Welfare Services, Government of Rajasthan for five months in the same year.
Consultancy Roles
Dr. Waghulkar has extensive experience in consultancy roles. He worked as a Consultant for UNICEF from 2013 to 2014, focusing on various districts in Jharkhand, India. He later served as a State Manager for UNICEF from 2014 to 2015 in Rajasthan. Additionally, he was a Consultant at Columbia University in the City of New York for six months in 2014, contributing to global health initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Waghulkar holds a Master's degree in Public Health from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, which he completed from 2011 to 2013. He further enhanced his expertise by studying Nutrition in Emergencies at University College London (UCL) in 2019. His educational background supports his work in nutrition and public health, particularly in emergency contexts.
Contributions to Public Health Discussions
Dr. Waghulkar actively engages in discussions on public health, nutrition, and gender issues. He shares personal insights and reshared articles on these topics, contributing to the broader dialogue in the field. His involvement reflects a commitment to raising awareness and promoting best practices in nutrition and public health.