Country Director
Muslim Aid UK
Total years of experience :26 years, 6 Months
Re-activated long pending registration process with MoI and acquired letter of continuation for Muslim Aid Pakistan country program to continue its operations across country.
Re-structured the country program using talent management for effective implementation of the activities.
Improved and strengthened relationship with external stakeholders including ministries and various line departments including NDMA, PDMA and DDMAs.
Developed new policies and reviewed and revised essential policies of the country program to align with MA global policies as per the country context.
Successfully responded to various emergencies including flood 2020 in Sindh, Harnai earthquake 2021 in Balochistan.
Secured around £ 5 million funds for the flood 2022 response and effectively implemented and extended to new geographical locations.
As an active Ex-Com member of Pakistan Humanitarian Forum (PHF) represented various technical groups like Strategic Technical Working Group (STWG) and Media and Communication Working Group (MCWG).
Developed disaster risk reduction policy document for Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Balochistan.
Re-vitalized the membership of the organization with various security agencies.
Ensured that all the necessary safety tools available in all offices of the organization to ensure the safety of the team and emergency procedures are established.
Ensure MA’s projects and programmes are appropriately publicised to donors, beneficiaries and national and international stakeholders, using electronic and print media, direct networking and briefing sessions.
Developed donor scoping mechanism and trained team on relation building with various donors for potential funding.
Established Emergency Response Team (ERT) to respond to the catastrophic emergencies in the country.
Provided support to the health department in Balochistan and Punjab against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ensured a comprehensive monitoring, evaluation and lessons learnt system is being implemented and in place in line with CHS (Core Humanitarian Standard) principles of accountability and transparency.
Scaled up CRS presence in Darfur both geographical and sectoral addressing the emerging needs in the area and contributed in extending program in other states of the country. Significant funding secured from well-known donors like BMZ, OFDA, DFID, UNICEF, UNDP, WFP and UNICEF.
Responded and supported SMoH against various outbreaks including Acute watery diarrhoea outbreak in Central and Western Darfur in 2017 and 2018, Measles Outbreak in Central Darfur and Chikungunya and Dengue fever outbreak in West Darfur in 2019. Developed Return, Recovery and Rehabilitation (RRR) integrated livelihood, health & nutrition project for Central Darfur and secured funding in 2018 and 2019 from UNDP and UNICEF.
As a senior team member represented organization in Darfur to liaison with authorities, donors, partner agencies to improved relationships through various sectors of health, nutrition, FSL, WASH and education
Contributed in developing systems, structures, guidelines, templates and forms for better coordination and implementation of the program activities for different sectors.
Established strong linkages with all relevant safety and security agencies to mitigate the risk to the staff and field offices to implement the activities effectively with safety of staff.
Provided technical and administrative support in establishing new field offices and health centres in Central Darfur.
Ensuring that internal and external audits are undertaken in a timely and efficient manner in line with policy and donor and government requirements.
Developed and implemented 5-year Health & Nutrition Strategy and contributed in overall country strategy to achieve short and medium-term goals and objectives.
Contributed to securing funds $ 2 million for first piloted UNCEF long tern stunting project for 2 Districts of Sindh province.
Developed proposals for ECHO CIDA and other donors and secured funds $ 1.5 million for relief and recovery projects.
Successfully recruited and mentored professional and productive international, national and partner staff (4 PMs, 10 POs and 220 staff members).
Prepared budgets for different donors and maintained monthly budget verses actual (BVAs) in line with donor’s requirements and regulations. Support provided to complete the internal and external audits in line with donors’ guidelines.
Maintained and improved coordination with MoH Sindh and National Lady Health Visitors program for more collaboration and support to the health system.
Developed and successfully negotiated emergency humanitarian projects with donors such as WB, UNICEF, WFP, ECHO and CIDA.
Organized conference, workshops in coordination with Sindh nutrition program on Stunting and nutrition awareness.
Established new country offices in 2 Districts of Sindh province following comprehensive process of humanitarian programming that comply with legislation and government policies.
Provided technical backstopping and managed country emergency program teams in 6 Governorates in Yemen.
Provided technical support to M & E department in designing, developing data collection & management tools for nutrition program for better reporting.
Strengthened and maintained regular coordination with Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and UN agencies for better partnership and collaboration in all governorates and established linkages with local partners and communities for better implementation.
Provided technical support in designing country human resource policy and strong planning and management of the staff and their wellbeing. Developed Job descriptions for different cadres and conducted tests and interview to recruit new staff.
Designed and developed IEC material for the capacity building of the project, MoH staff and the community.
Conducted remote trainings for MoPH and staff by using technologies like Skype, phone to enhance their capacity.
Designed and developed action plan for warehouse management and ensured supply chain is intact and oriented country team on warehouse management and maintained supply chain to continue service delivery.
Managed directly 120 staff in 2 conflict affected states to respond to conflict emergency and implemented Health & Nutrition projects in 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 8 IDPs camps in Adamawa and Borno States of Northeast Nigeria.
Developed various proposals/PCAs/LFAs, training tools & budgets for emergency Health, Nutrition, WASH & food security programs for IDPs & host communities of these states for different donors.
In addition, developed training modules on EmONC, FP, RH, EPI, CMAM, IYCF & IMNCI and conducted trainings to enhance the capacity of PHCDA’s staff working in health facilities.
Responded to Cholera outbreak in IDPs and Refugee camps and trauma cases after bomb blasts in the camps.
Coordinated with UN agencies & security department for security situation in northeast and maintained emergency movement plan well in the area. Adhered and ensured compliance to security protocols and guidance from the security department.
Established strong coordination and integration of activities with Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA) and other partners working in the area and consortium for better coordination.
Liaised with Health & Nutrition sector of WHO & UNICEF and other partners to maintain the supply chain for Northeast Nigeria program.
Remotely managed Nutrition & Health activities in 4 Governorates in Yemen including Hodeida, Hajjah, Aden and Lahj governorates. Directly supervised 3 PMs and 100 staff. Maintained timely coordination with field teams, Sanaa office and HQ to handle any emergency situation.
Maintained regular contact with security focal persons and attended regularly security briefings by UN and other partners in Jordan and Yemen and consolidate security update to share with the teams in Yemen.
Developed various concept notes, proposals and budgets for emergency Health & Nutrition intervention in current context for different donors to secure funding. Developed program management and monitoring tools for better remote management of Health & Nutrition program.
Maintained coordination with MoH, INGOs and UN agencies for timely information and security situation in Yemen. Maintained communication with Clusters, UNICEF, WFP, partners to maintain the supply chain for Yemen program.
Established strong coordination and integration of activities with other department for best resource utilization in emergency context. Collaborated with the local authorities, partner and ACF nutrition team to develop a real-time plan for emergency.
Played lead role in NTWG to develop action plan for nutrition activities in different emergency scenarios for Yemen.
Developed and designed training modules on CMAM, IM-SAM, IMAM and IYCN in accordance with National Guidelines for various trainings tailored to MoH, UNICEF, Nutrition partners and ACF staff capacity levels. Conduct partners need assessment and trained them on CMAM, IM-SAM, IM-MAM and IYCF to enhance their capacity.
Provided technical inputs in proposal development and donor reports in accordance with Donor’s requirement.
Re-activated the NTWG and played lead role in the discussions of the integration of nutrition activities and revision of National guidelines for IMSAM & IMAM in NTWG and MoH in collaboration with UNICEF.
Improved relationship and created positive working environment with the respective communities and authorities and participated in State and National level meetings in coordination with ACF Nut PMs and Nut Coordinators.
Collaborated with the local authorities, UNICEF, partner and ACF nutrition team to develop a realistic time plan for on-job training and mentoring at each field location.
Member of Save the Children ERRP Pakistan as a first responder to emergencies led the health & nutrition teams in various assessments and emergency responses within 72 hours of the emergencies including floods 2010, 2012 and 2013 including outbreaks and managed project by implementing activities in timely manner.
Managed more than 650 staff with 8 Coordinators, 20 Officers in 8 Districts of 3 provinces and managed more than $ 25 million budget for emergency projects across the country.
In addition, extended administrative and technical services for different health related programs of Save the Children.
Designed and developed different proposal/PCAs/LFAs for different donors including UNICEF & WFP, CIDA, ECHO, EU, DEC, WHO on CMAM & IYCF. In addition, designed & developed databases, budget management tools & reporting formats for field staff.
Developed and implemented Community mobilization/default tracing mechanism and conducted trainings.
Managed effective planning, coordination and communication between INGO consortium partners to, ensure cohesive implementation and monitoring of the Pakistan Emergency Food Security Alliance (PEFSA)
Provided technical support for proposal development, fund raising, monitoring and evaluation of the project activities for different donors including ECHO, Act alliance, Diakonie, UNDP and WHO.
Managed all the PHC projects with more than 89 staff for the affected population of Swat valley conflict in 2010. Provided curative and preventive health care and nutrition services to the most vulnerable communities.
Designed and developed different management tools and (IEC) material for Primary Health Care and Nutrition. Developed manuals & conducting different trainings and orientation including Effective Community Mobilization for staff, volunteers, Community Mobilizers and Communities.
Supervised the renovation and reconstruction of health facilities to strengthening the District Health System in Swat with rehabilitation of 11 Basic Health Units affected by the Swat conflict.
Established strong coordination with government authorities for smooth and effective implementation of projects.
Managed a team of 46 staff including 3 Health Managers with 3.5 million CHF budget in earthquake districts.
Regularly monitored and visit project sites to provide technical guidance and extended administrator support.
As a member of the National and Regional Emergency Response team member, responded to different emergencies including flood 2008, IDP Swat conflict in 2009, outbreaks of Avian Influenza and Cholera in earthquake affected Districts and flood affected camps of IDPs.
Trained 690 volunteers in Community Based Health & First Aid (CBH & FA) and 280 Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in Client Focused Life Saving Skills.
Designed and developed catalogues and IEC material, reporting formats for PHC record keeping.
Managed 2 camps to the evolving needs of displaced populations with an eye to transformation and phasing in future resilience and development
Maintained security protocols as focal person for health staff security for all issues of security and compliance where my role
Provide oversight of country program budgets and management of program spending. Ensure management of financial reporting, audit compliance, and cash flow.
Established and managed 3 Mobile Health Units in 3 flood affected districts of Sindh & Baluchistan in 2007.
Provided support to the MoH for Strengthening of the basic health structure with the local community involvement.
Recruited and managed a team of 36 health staff and extended administrative support to the organization.
Provided Curative health care services in 3 Districts of Flood 2007 affected area including RH, FP, EPI, HIV/AIDS awareness and Community Mobilization to improve their knowledge about health.
Directly managed 86 staff in 2 sub-Districts to provided MNCH, EPI, Family Planning services along with curative services through MHU and static centers in the area.
Contributed in developing systems, structures, guidelines, templates and forms for better coordination and implementation of the program activities for different sectors.
Managed various donors’ budgets for various sectors and submission to relevant donors.
Liaised with different line departments and managed regular contacts with elders, influential, Govt officials and MoH.
Responded to the flood emergency and led the emergency response as a lead organization to represent government, INGOs, UN Agencies and RCRC movement.
Supported HR in development of Job Description, technical test and interview questionnaire for various senior, middle and lower-level management and technical positions.
Constructed 20 bedded hospital, 17 Family Health Clinics, 10 Youth Resource Centers in various villages of the sub-Districts of Makran division in Baluchistan Province.
Maintained close coordination and liaised with Sindh AIDS Control Program (SACP) and other stakeholders.
Prepared and submitted expressions of interest and proposals on HIV/AIDS to different donors i.e. Tameer Small grant of Interact Worldwide, Pakistan National AIDS Consortium, European Union, Sindh AIDS Control Program.
Prepared project strategies, project proposals, designed and developed IEC material for counseling & PHC.
Designed, prepared project strategies, BCC material and detail training plans for all categories of project staff.
Planned, coordinated and conducted mapping exercise for HIV/AIDS awareness among FSW project Karachi.
Identified, recruited, supervised trainings and monitored Health Care Providers (HCPs), Female Sex Workers, Peer Educators and provided services for STIs/STDs and HIV/AIDS to FSWs.
Supervised field offices and conducted advocacy seminars for staff during project implementation.
Institute of Management Sciences and Baqai Hospital ‘BMU’ February 2001 to March 2004
Lead the admission and examination process and successfully conducted for 3 consecutive years and maintained the confidentiality of the results for quality education.
Extended administrative services including Supervision of academic staff, administrative staff and support staff.
Increased Client/Patient ratio, by introducing a patient’s Health Care card scheme, for promotion of the Hospital with an average of 1000 to 1200 patients extra per month.
Taught under graduate and graduate students different subjects i.e. Management, marketing, computer application.
Established and organized a new admission department & developed prospectus and information material for students.
Conducted and organized admission tests and interviews successfully for 3 consecutive years for various faculties.
Extended administrative services including Supervision of Security, Transport, Sanitation, and Communication Services.
Extended administrative services including Supervision of Security, Water Supply, Transport, Sanitation, Communication
Services and supervision of food supply with hygienic control to patients and staff of Baqai University Teaching Hospital.
Increased Client/Patient ratio, by introducing a patient’s Health Care card scheme, for promotion of the Hospital with an
average of 1000 to 1200 patients extra per month.
General OPD and Minor injuries
General OPD, Wards and minor surgeries
Wards duties, general OPD and emergencies
Masters in Public health
Masters in Bussines Administration
Bachelor of Medicine and Bechelor of Surgery