Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 46 years of experience in health and program management, the expert is known for excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Career highlights include leading both local and international initiatives aimed at health system strengthening and providing emergency medical assistance. Notable accomplishments involve implementing systems thinking tools and conducting evaluations for organizations such as UNICEF and Médecins du Monde. Responsibilities have included project management, technical support, and capacity building across Pakistan, contributing to significant improvements in public health systems through strategic planning and program oversight.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with several international donors, including UNICEF, ECHO, MOFA Germany, CIDA, and WHO. The involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors such as health, emergency response, and humanitarian assistance. Worked across diverse projects involving measles immunization activities, emergency medical assistance for displaced populations, and primary health care services for flood-affected communities. These initiatives were conducted at both national and regional levels across various locations in Pakistan, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, KPK/FATA, and South Punjab.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in health, program management, and emergency response, the expert has held roles such as Project Manager, Medical Coordinator, and District Program Manager. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical support, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating systems thinking in health care and managing health initiatives in crisis situations. Their work has primarily focused on Pakistan, covering regions such as Islamabad, Rawalpindi, KPK/FATA, and South Punjab, addressing both regional and country-specific health challenges. The extensive geographic experience in Pakistan has involved collaboration with local governance structures and addressing regional development issues, particularly in health and emergency response sectors.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, Urdu, Arabic, and Punjabi, with Punjabi being the mother tongue, the expert has used these language skills extensively in professional contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams. Their proficiency in these languages has facilitated effective communication and coordination in diverse project environments within Pakistan. The educational background includes a Master of Management Science in Public Health from Abasyn University of Management Sciences in Pakistan and a Master's degree in English Literature from Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Additionally, the expert holds a 3-year Diploma in Medical Science from Medical School Bahawalpur in Pakistan and completed a Geriatrics Medicine Course at DOW University of Health Sciences in Karachi, Pakistan.