Professional Background

Dr. Behal has held senior roles at Deloitte, KPMG, and PwC, leading assignments for ministries of health and development partners. He has designed national health strategies, primary care reforms, and health sector development programs, and has led quality and safety improvement initiatives across public and private facilities in India.

Core Expertise

• Program design, implementation, and performance monitoring
• Quality management systems and patient safety mechanisms
• Health policy planning, analysis, and regulatory alignment
• Capacity building for health managers and clinical teams

Career Highlights

• Led development of a national Primary Healthcare Strategy for Saudi Arabia, including quality, monitoring, and patient safety frameworks.
• Designed strategic plans and sector programs for governments in Tanzania, Bhutan, and India.
• Strengthened monitoring systems and safety mechanisms in flagship national health programs across India.
• Developed and delivered large-scale training programs on planning, management, and quality for state and district health leaders.

Education & Clinical Training

• Master of Public Health (MPH) — University of South Florida, USA
• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) — University of Delhi, India

Therapeutic Focus