Extensive experience and delivering highly valued projects/interventions and developing technical skills in Disease Surveillance system on both district and provisional level in public healthcare sector. Passionate leader, cultivating healthy living among the community through the development of high-quality health education services, events and programs.
Experienced in Supplementary Immunizations specially in Polio Program, Health System strengthening and management in health system, Vaccine and cold chain management and gaining skill in Essential Immunization program (EPI)
My key skills include Provisional & District Level Intervention, Healthcare Management, Policies & Procedures, Sustainable Development, Outbreak Investigation, Project Planning Management, Health Advocacy, Community Relations, Program Planning & Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Clinical & Community Outreach, Research & Development, Data Analysis, Partnership Building, Knowledge Management, Capacity Building, Team Leadership and Reporting Writing
IT: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EndNote, Visio, CQI Tools (Flow Charts, Cause & Effect Diagram, Pareto Charts), SPSS, NVIVO
Research Skills: Qualitative Research Methods, Systematic Reviews, Statistical Tools (SPSS,), SWOT Analysis, LFA, Report Writing, Policy Briefs, Action Plans, Proposal Writing, Thesis Protocol Writing etc.
My professional background and great industrial exposure coupled with an excellent track record makes me an ideal candidate for executive roles. As such I would welcome a discussion regarding opportunities with your organization that fit my background.
Built synergies between Provincial Disease Surveillance and Response (PDSRU) with DDSRUs, enable PDSRU to detect and respond to public health events. Monitor activities of IHSS-SD including COVID-19 initiative in the assigned districts.
Deployed district Rapid Response Teams (RRTs), to respond health alerts reported from Health Facilities through Health Care providers and communities, facilitated IHSS-SD activities in the assigned districts for seamless execution of project.
Coordinated with the designated hospitals for the implementation of training programs and renovation work, participated in meetings at the district level to present organizational point of view and share progress with Islamabad Office.
Facilitated Focal Person DDSRU, DHO Office on data collection, analysis, report writing on Notifiable diseases especially COVID-19, also supported to implement SOPs of Rapid Response Teams, Outbreak investigation and reporting.
Review Health Alert Dashboard with Focal Person DDSRU, support district to plan outbreak investigation through RRT, upraise Director General Health Officer on trends of Notifiable diseases.
Introduce and implement training plan of Infection Prevention and Control homebased care in assigned districts. Strengthen surveillance and response to notifiable diseases through linking health facilities with DDSRU with PDSRU.
Implemented and reported on case management guidelines of Notifiable Disease, also regularly reported on trainings i.e., Infection Prevention, Homebased care and other support such as mounting of COVID-19 guidelines wall mounts etc.
JSI is implementing USAID-funded Integrated Health Systems Strengthening and Service Delivery (IHSS-SD) Activity to support the Ministry of Health Government of Pakistan, under Cooperative Agreement with USAID Pakistan.
Provided technical and logistics support to provincial health department to fight against the deadly disease Covid-19.
Delivered full analytical support to PDSRU, RDSRU and DDSRU is one of the key activities in IHSS-SD proposed which include the skill enhancement of relevant staff, provision of IT equipment and making work able environment.
Conducted training of PDSRU and DDSRU staff on RRT along with case management & surveillance for CoVID 19, capacity building of health care providers from Public and private sector to identify, manage and generate alert for COVID 19.
Implemented COVID 19 activity under IHSS-SD Activity, led capacity building activities including training of RRT on Case definition, management, Surveillance and RRT and training of Health care providers on Health Alert.
Supervised the establishment of DDSRUs, RDSRUs and PDSRU, facilitated department of health in the following districts of Quetta, Zhob & Rakshan Divisions, Baluchistan:
Quetta Division: 1. Qilla Abdullah District 2. Pishin District 3. Quetta District
Zhob Division: 1. Barkhan District 2. Duki District 3. Qilla Saifullah District 4. Loralai District 5. Musakhel District 6. Sherani District 7. Zhob District
Rakshan Division: 1. Nushki District 2. Chagai District 3. Kharan District 4. Washuk District
Represented IHSS-SD at the all the forum and in all meeting. By this IHSS-SD will supplement and complement the efforts of Department of Health, Baluchistan to achieve the overall Goal to fight against COVID-19 and eradicate it from Pakistan.
Developed and maintained provincial directories with coordinates of Minister, Secretary, DGHS, ADG, Directors, PDSRU, DHOs, DDSRUs, RRTs Monthly Schedule of visits by Field Managers JSI with DHO to check RRTs work and performance.
Ensured each RRT to fill in a check list every fortnight on its performance (reporting template to be developed) Ensure Each DDSRU to report fortnightly to PDSRU and DGHS office and seek guidance.
Ensured In charge PDSRU to follow up all DDSRU for fortnightly reports, as field manager JSI and DHO to meet the Deputy Commissioner with monthly report Minister Health to randomly call the DDSRUs for performance check and appreciation.
Entrusted with the overall administrative and managerial responsibilities at District level for HR management, Logistic management and maintenance of Health Facilities\' functionality.
Responsible for programs implementation as well as advisory service to brief in Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner meetings about the outcomes of programs and to make a good communication channel with the partners.
District Focal Person for Polio Eradication and EPI Program: Conduct anti-polio drive SIAs by quality micro-planning and quality training. Executed Routine Immunization Campaigns at District level, implemented the programs and analyze the post-campaign data for decision and policy making
District Surveillance Officer (for Infectious Diseases & AFP Cases): Networked with both government and private healthcare facilities as well as by channeling with informal healthcare providers to make a sensitized reporting network for AFP cases and other VPD & VBD Cases throughout the district.
District Focal Person for Dengue Fever Outbreaks: Implemented the program by multi-sectoral approach. Besides, established a successful strategic plan in controlling the Dengue Outbreak throughout the District.
District Focal Person for COVID-19 Pandemic: Coordinated overall activities of prevention and treatment measures against COVID-19 in the district. Analyzed and recommend effective strategies against the COVID-19 spread.
Liaised the activities and data amongst the District Health Office, Province and the Partners.
Supervised, facilitated and guided on IPC to the all-healthcare facilities in the district.
Trained Workers regarding precaution, prevention and emergency case management of suspected COVID-19 patients.
Monitor and devised IPC & COVID-19 SOPs in all Health Facilities, Quarantine Centers and in Isolation Wards across district.
District Focal Person for Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR England Project): IDSR England is a pilot program launched in District Lasbela for timely reporting and Response for the following infectious diseases.
Acute Hemorrhagic Fever (AHF)
Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI)
Acute Watery Diarrhea ≤ 5 (AWD ≤ 5)
Acute Watery Diarrhea ≥ 5 (AWD ≥)
Diphtheria
Influenza Like Illness (ILI)
Measles
Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI)
Delivered strategic direction and technical expertise to the healthcare staff on infection prevention and control, COVID-19 clinical case management, implementation of SOPs on isolation and quarantine of positive COVID-19 cases and contacts.
Presented training on IP&C and COVID-19 prevention and case management as a Consultant with HANDS Institute of Development Studies.
Achieved bottom line results by creating and maintaining training materials for trickle-down training while introducing healthcare workers in Govt. health facilities about IP&C measures implementation at the triage.
Built capacity building, knowledge, and skills of frontline health and healthcare providers on IP&C in Govt. designated isolation wards, DHQ, and Health Facilities.
Hired and educated healthcare workers about the history of COVID-19, method of transmission of COVID-19, and proper usage/donning and doffing of PPE kits.
Actively liaised with participants to manage patients with acute respiratory infection for outpatient/emergency care.
Positioned as a Consultant to offer technical expertise in capacity building to highly skilled healthcare staff on Infection Prevention and Control, COVID-19 Clinical Case Management, implementation of SOPs on isolation and quarantine of positive COVID-19 cases and contacts.
Held full accountability for preparing training materials to raise capacity building, knowledge, and skills of frontline Health Workers, Healthcare Providers on IP&C in government designated isolation wards/DHQ/Health Facilities.
Set a benchmark of excellence by leading and training healthcare workers regarding the history and methods of transmission of COVID-19.
Successfully introduced healthcare workers in government health facilities about IP&C measures implementation at the triage.
Presented guidelines to participants regarding the IP&C, recommended by WHO for limiting spread of COVID-19.
Under the technical supervision of WHO Provincial and Federal Team Leader for polio eradication, Provincial Surveillance officer and the overall supervision of the WHO Representative, the Divisional Surveillance Officer will be the focal point for surveillance activities in the assigned district (s) and will be responsible to undertake the following duties.
Provided analytical support to the district health authorities (DHO/EDO, EPI manager, District Surveillance Coordinator) in ensuring that there is a functional AFP surveillance system in place as per the national guidelines.
Prepared district surveillance workplans to implement by district Health authorities and partner staff, also ensured regular surveillance visits to reporting sites are undertaken by the surveillance staff as per the workplan.
Reviewed surveillance sites (active and zero-reporting) regularly and prioritize in light of health seeking behavior data, ensured timely management of all AFP cases (investigation, stool collection and transportation, case classification).
Organized and conducted detailed epidemiological investigation of urgent (hot), confirmed and compatible polio cases; AFP cases with zero OPV dose, AFP case clustering, WPV positive environmental isolates.
Facilitated all data from AFP cases are properly collected, line-listed, analyzed and interpreted timely; and forwarded to provincial office. Ensure that appropriate actions are undertaken in response to the findings.
Facilitated surveillance activities (for AFP and VPD) to ensure achievement/maintenance of certification standards through participating in the planning and in the implementation of active surveillance and routine reporting.
Designed and coordinated training activities and supervision of surveillance/support staff in area of assignment, organized advocacy/orientation meetings for health care providers, ensured adequate case investigation, follow-up and classification.
Analyzed surveillance data and monitoring indicators, supported development and strengthening of routine immunization through. Coordinated with partners on activities related to routine immunization and ensure community participation
Developed micro plans for implementation of RED approach and ensure their proper implementation and monitoring, analyzed and interpretation of routine immunization data and its use for corrective action.
Supported supplementary immunization activities as well as the preparations, implementation and monitoring of supplementary immunization activities including micro-planning, training and monitoring.
Ensured appropriate analysis of data and its utilization for corrective action, also contributed in strengthening development of H. S. infrastructure particularly through training and assist in building national capacity in the area of assignment.
Liaised with different EPI/PEI partners and enlist continued commitment of national local authorities to stated goals. Oversaw activities of national support staff recruited by WHO working in the Polio eradication activities
Worked as a clinician and researcher on Hepatitis-C Program, also Follow-up treatment and counselling.
Managed and treated Out-patient Cases with acute and chronic Hepatitis-C infection.
Ensured data collection and Management to analyze treatment efficacy and sharing data to the program office
Worked as a GP at BHUs in rural areas. Got exposure, skills and experience
Performed duties in the ward,OPD,and NICU