Anam Sairah Khan
House no 334-B, Badar Block, Allama Iqbal Town, Lahore.
(92) 333 4589435 (92) 343 4964242 khananwho.int ask_786_hotmail.com
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Communications professional with 8 years of diverse media experience and 9 years of experience at the World Health Organization. Articulate communicator having M.Phil. in Media Studies, able to effectively interact with diverse populations with varied academic and socioeconomic levels.
Recipient of Cross Culture Scholarship in Germany (2014) and Certificate of Appreciation by Chief Minister Punjab (2013), possess leadership skills to drive projects and meet critical deadlines.
Highly adaptable individual, motivated to develop successful solutions. Possess confidence and genuine commitment to career. Looking forward to make an impact and have exposure to international experience through positions which can demonstrate my strengths.
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Core Competencies
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Photography Video
Advocacy Social Mobilization
PR Content Writing
Social Media
SEO Campaigns
Adobe Photoshop Premiere
Media Management
Web design management
Trainings Research
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Training and Courses
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2022 One month training by GAVI, WHO, UNICEF, US CDC - Comprehensive training for promotion of
vaccine demand to maintain and restore routine immunization and promote COVID-19 vaccination
2022 Global Storytelling Masterclass - Global Storytelling Masterclass by The Moth
2022 World Health Organization, Virtual The GPEI Outbreak Response Course
2022 World Health Organization, Virtual Introduction to Poliomyelitis and Global Polio
Eradication Initiative
2019 Bill Melinda Gates Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya Storytelling Workshop by The Moth
2022 World Health Organization Communication Essentials for Member States
2022 World Health Organization SocialNet Communication in disease outbreaks
2020 RCCE Virtual Workshop (UNICEF) cVDPV response and nOPV2 rollout
2019 United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) Social Media Training
2014 United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) Media Focal Person Training
2018 World Health Organization Development Personal Communication Skills
2018 World Health Organization WHO House Style (Writing for WHO)
2019 World Health Organization, Lahore Communication Skills Training - Polio Emergency
2016 United Nation System Staff College UNDSS SSAFE Training
2010 - Canon Inc. Photography Workshop
2009 - British Council Pakistan Active Citizen Learning Program
2009 - Interactive Resource Centre Video Production Training Workshop
2007 - Punjab University College of IT Web and Graphics Designing
2006 - National College of Arts Sketching and Painting
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Achievements Projects
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Award for phenomenal services as communication officer at the World Health Organization for 9 years by the WHO in 2022.
End Polio Now Award on World Polio day 2021 by Rotary International and Governor Punjab
Award for speaking at the World Polio day event by Rotary International in Lahore in 2022
Certificate of Appreciation by Chief Minister Punjab, Pakistan for arranging International Journalism
Conference 2013 in Pakistan.
Cross Culture Scholarship by IFA (Institut fr Auslandsbeziehungen) in Berlin, Germany.
Speaker from Pakistan at Konflicktbearbeitung Panel Discussion in Berlin, Germany in 2014. Topic Civil Societys Role In Peaceful Conflict Management.
Speaker from WHO for a USEF event Women Empowerment through Sports in Lahore on 22nd July, 2017.
Member of Secretary Healths Content Approval Team for COVID-19 IEC and RCCE materail (2020).
Member of Provincial Communication Task Team on Polio and Routine Immunization from 2013 to 2019.
World Health Organization representative on Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization in Emergency Operation Cell (EOC) of Polio Eradication Initiative in Punjab.
Wrote a research paper on Online News Media of Pakistan in 2013, the paper was presented and published in International Journalism Conference book 2014.
Attended British Council Active Citizens Program, started a social project. Created a channel of communication between volunteers and social action plan managers in February, 2010.
Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Campaigns for leading brands in Pakistan
Video Project documentary on IT Entrepreneurship in Pakistan, short film called Incident, two TV Commercials for existing products and another short film during the Interactive Resource Centre workshop, on the topic of Stalking.
Professional Video Projects Produced Neurological examination Video for the WHO. Documentary on flood relief in Pakistan, Music Videos for a pop artists in Pakistan.
Professional Photography Projects Photography for WHO website, social media and events. Work also featured in Morning in Lahore Exhibition in LCCI and product photography for 2 clothing brands in Pakistan.
Other Academic Projects Designed Annual Magazines for Kinnaird College 2011, magazine on music news Amplifier for KC. Also produced a Radio Documentary on Youth Icons of Pakistan and did voice overs for music projects.
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Education
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Kinnaird College for Women University (2012)
M.Phil Mass Communication
Kinnaird College for Women University (2011)
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Media Studies
University of Punjab (2008)
Bachelor of Art Mass Communication
Garrison Post Graduate College for Women (2006)
Intermediate in Arts Computer Science
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Professional Experience
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Communications Consultant
World Health Organization Pakistan
Feb 2022 to Present
Communications Officer
World Health Organization Pakistan
Apr 2013 to Feb 2022
Cross Culture Program (CCP) Intern
DW Akademie - Deutsche Welle - Germany
Media Development Department
Feb to Mar 2014
Article Writer - Cross Culture Program (CCP) Intern
Reporters Without Borders Germany
Feb 2014
Marketing Manager (Volunteer)
Foundation for Academic Collaboration Pakistan
Jan to Feb 2013
Digital Marketing Manager
Descene.biz Pakistan
2012 to 2013
Content Writer (off-site)
ConstellationCK/Sofizar Pakistan
2010 to 2012
Resume Analyst
Prime Group of Companies Pakistan
2009 to 2011
Intern Infotainment Department
Geo Television Network Pakistan
Jun to Aug 2009
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References
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Dr Obaid ul Islam
Medical Officer Polio Certification
World Health Organization EMRO
92 300 8546313
buttmuwho.int
Dr Ujala Nayyar
Surveillance Officer WHO
World Health Organization Punjab
92 333 4322818
nayyaruwho.int
Sabeen Iman
Producer at Alag Expression
92 333 4322818