Amna Khawar Chishti, Manager Training

Amna Khawar Chishti

Manager Training

University of Central Punjab

Location
Pakistan
Education
Higher diploma, Human Resource in Health Management
Experience
18 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 10 Months

Manager Training at University of Central Punjab
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • My current job since February 2022

Plan, organize, conduct and monitor trainings for faculty and staff both within and outside the University.
Search and connect with the expert and renowned trainers for execution of trainings.
Make the budget of trainings and the trainers’ agreements while fulfilling all the requirements
Plan, organize and conduct the certificate and closing ceremonies whenever required.
Help in developing the marketing material like standees, brochures, pamphlets and banners etc.
Assist in developing CPE website ad CPE Portal with all the required details.
Work in close collaboration with IT, Communications and Administration Departments to make the trainings successful

Deputy Registrar at University of Central Punjab
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • February 2019 to July 2021

• Preparation of Cases of Verification of Degrees/ Transcripts of UCP Alumni, received from organizations all the over world in order to get it verified from Controller Examination Office first and then to get it signed from the registrar, UCP
• Preparation and Signatory of cases of all kind of forms, benevolent fund, Bona Fide Certificate, No Objection Certificate, English Proficiency Certificate of UCP Students and Alumni’s
• Preparation of Admission Comparison Report to be reviewed by the Pro Rector, Registrar, Deans and the Head Office
• Correction of Personal information of the Students on Portal
• Uploading the Pictures of Students on Online Portal for issuance of Degree/Transcript
• Convener of the Audit Committee which is constituted to conduct academic audit of the new admissions
• Nominee of Registrar Office for UCP Website Committee
• Review and update the Admission Handbook, Fee structure and Program List
• Counselling of Students and Parents through telephone, emails and in person worldwide.
• Coordination with Admission Office (related different admission queries)
• Freeze new student’s semester and adjustment of amount transfer for next semester
• Coordination with Deputy Treasurer in different matters regarding confirmation of students fees.
• Making Confirmation report of new candidates for all faculties (faculty/Program wise)
• Coordinate with QEC department related to different reports required by HEC.
• Prepare Due defaulter reports/withdraw all due defaulters

Project Director at Jobs International Private Limited
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • April 2014 to May 2015

To develop project plans and identify potential partners to support the project.
. Identification, direction, coordination and implementation of specific donors for ongoing projects and arranging required funding and training from them for achievement of defined goals.
. To recruit all project related people along with the other specified people required in different departments and to conduct their biannual and annual appraisals.
. To define project scope, time schedule, training needs, deliverables and resource requirement.
. Negotiate with potential donors, prepare MOUs and arrange finalization of details till release of resources.
. Monitor and provide direction and support to the project teams and prepare progress reports for all stake holders.
. Project evaluation and assessment of results including quality assurance and submission of final report to all the concerned.

Project Director at Institute of Ophthalmology (Shifa Trust Eye Hospital)
  • Pakistan - Rawalpindi
  • April 2013 to March 2014

. Identification, direction, coordination and implementation of specific programs and arranging required funding from local/foreign donor agencies for achievement of defined goals.
. To identify projects for various components of Al Shifa.
. To bring onboard the qualified people to run the required project.
. To define project scope, time schedule, training needs, deliverables and resource requirement.
. To develop project plans and identify potential donors to sponsor/support the project.
. Negotiate with potential donors, prepare MOUs and arrange finalization of details till release of resources.
. Monitor and provide direction and support to the project team and prepare progress reports for all stake holders.
. Conducting Appraisals of Project Staff and providing input in the recruitment committee.
∙ Project evaluation and assessment of results including quality assurance and submission of final report to all the concerned
. To help in establishment of Al Shifa University and coordinate matters with other universities in development of chapters.
. Plan, coordinate and start Master’s Program in Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital.
. To identify, plan, develop and help in organization of various short training and academic courses for income generation.
. Identify potential donors to support training activities as well as other health
related facilities in Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital.
. To Prepare and publish the newsletter, quarter and annual reports of Al Shifa Trust.
. Working with different department heads’ in developing their (IEC) Information, Education and Communication material.

Project Manager at Health Services Academy
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • July 2009 to March 2013

• Coordination for developing annual work plan activities and reporting on quarter and annual basis.
• Coordination and Communication with Government, Donors, NGOs and Stake holders.
• To boost the utilization of funds by coordination with the concerned Quarter.
• Coordinating meetings, seminars, conferences and workshops.
• To coordinate develop a business plan for short term/long term trainings to be carried out in and outside HSA.
• To coordinate develop a Strategic Plan for the organization.
• To develop MOUs with different academic institutions, provincial and federal health departments.
• Any other tasks assigned by the Executive director.

Technical Coordinator for Minsitry of Women Development at UNFPA (United Nations Fund for Population Association of Pakistan)
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • August 2007 to July 2008

Assist “Ministry of Women Development” in the effective implementation of the current annual work plan of activities and ongoing projects.
2. Undertake domestic travelling in order to provide technical backstopping for the implementation of UNFPA-MoWD activities and ongoing projects.
3. Ensure and facilitate timely delivery of project inputs and arrange/undertake regular monitoring activities, such as field visits, review of progress event reports and file notes.
4. Supervise and ensure detailed documentation of the entire implementation process of Annual Work Plan.
5. Ensure, facilitate and monitor the disbursement and use of project funds according to the project budget and work plan.
6. Facilitate effective coordination and collaboration between different line agencies, NGOs and the communities to realize the objectives of the program.
7. Assist in the preparation of Terms of Reference (TOR) and technical specifications for the procurement of equipment, goods, works and services.
8. Review and manage all project related documentation, including official correspondence, requests for payments, financial records, project inventory, staff records etc.
9. Regularly report to the UNFPA Representative and MoWD on the implementation of the project and status of project funds.
10. Regularly provide project reports, including event reports, travel reports, monthly and quarterly project expenditure reports, annual project reports; and provide inputs to the UNFPA country office annual reports.
11. Organize and manage project assessment and evaluation activities (annual project review meetings, evaluation missions, audits etc.
12. Provide assistance to Country Office on media events.
13. Provide assistance to UN Joint Gender Parity Programme.

Advocacy Coordinator at Marie Stopes Society
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • November 2006 to August 2007

1. To Develop and deliver Organizations’ Advocacy programme.
2. To develop long-term partnerships with Civil Service Organizations (CSOs), Federal Ministries (Government of Pakistan) and UN Agencies.
3. To develop MOUs at provincial and Federal Level.
4. To develop the well-focused strategies to achieve the organizational objectives
5. To assist the partners and stakeholders in planning, delivering, monitoring and evaluating a targeted advocacy strategy in order to increase and improve the services in Pakistan.

6. To Identify the capacity building and support needs of staff and local partners in relation to policy, advocacy and campaigning -
7. To maintain ongoing knowledge, understanding and analysis of relevant government and donor policies and practices and civil society campaign initiatives in Pakistan
8. To manage relationships with lobby targets, including government ministries, parliamentarians, donors, and international institutions
9. To maintain regular contact to ensure ongoing access to relevant information
10. Maintain regular communications with local and international civil society allies to share information and collaborate over identifying opportunities, developing strategies and implementing campaigns
11. To manage external and internal communications relating to Marie Stopes’ Advocacy work in Pakistan, including by engaging and dealing with the media; contributing to Consortium and other Organizational reports and websites; and maintaining informal communications
12. To support gender related advocacy work
13. To support and provide guidance when needed on policy and advocacy issues

Program Coordinator at Marie Stopes Society
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • July 2005 to October 2006

Worked as a Programme Coordinator on the Project-RHIYA “Reproductive Health Initiative for Youth in Asia” funded by European Commission and UNFPA from July-2005 till October-2006.
Supervise two districts of Pakistan and do their montoring and evaluation.Responsible for monthly, quarterly and an annual reporting to the donors.

Center Manager at Marie Stopes Society
  • Pakistan
  • June 2000 to June 2005

The job was a mix of Marketing, Human Resource, Finance, Medical Camping and General Operations. There were 30 staff members under my supervision which includes Doctors, Paramedical staff, Counselors, Male Motivators and Community Mobilizers.

Organize and Supervise Medical Camps.

Monthly, Quarterly and an Annual Reporting to Regional and Head Office

Education

Higher diploma, Human Resource in Health Management
  • at Queen Margaret University-Edinburgh
  • March 2011

This was a Post Graduate Certificate Course of 60 scottish credit hours by Queen Margaret University , Edinburgh, UK.

Higher diploma, Social Enterprise Management Program
  • at Lahore University Of Management Sciences
  • March 2005

It was Social Enterprise Devcelopment Program offered by LUMS and funded by CIDA

Master's degree, MBA (Marketing )
  • at The Islamia University
  • January 2000

Specialties & Skills

Human Resources
Program Management
Communication Skills
Team Management
Management Planning
Communication
Report Writing
Coordination
Team Building

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Memberships

District Health Management Team
  • Coordination
  • January 2002

Training and Certifications

Social Enterprise Management Program (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2004
Valid Until:
March 2005

Hobbies

  • Connecting with People outside Pakistan
    Award of Certificate by Swaasthya “NGO based in Delhi-India” on Indo-Pak Exchange Programme " Award of Certificate by International Health Programs on completion of an internship in USA-California for 15 days on “Building and Sustaining Reproductive Health Services” from 27th Nov-06 till 13th Dec-06.