Haris Farooq

Public health and development professional with 10+ years of progressively responsible experience across TB control, field operations, program coordination, DHIS2, data management, stakeholder coordination, supportive supervision, reporting, and administration. Experienced in TB program implementation, including case-finding, diagnostic coordination, private-sector engagement, laboratory and facility networking, recording and reporting tools, data quality, dashboards, and performance monitoring. Currently serving as DHIS2 Coordinator with the National Tuberculosis Program Pakistan, leading DHIS2 implementation and data visualization for the TB PPM program in Division Sahiwal.

Previously supervised Global Fund-supported TB interventions through ASD and worked as a Senior/Focal Field Supervisor with Mercy Corps SR Pakistan Lions Youth Council. Strong working knowledge of Excel, Power BI, SQL, DHIS2, MS Word, PowerPoint, stakeholder coordination, technical reporting, meeting documentation, and field monitoring.

DHIS2 Coordinator - National Tuberculosis Program Pakistan - Division Sahiwal

(2023-02)

Lead implementation and operational use of DHIS2 across Division Sahiwal for the TB PPM program, strengthening data visualization, analysis, reporting, and data integrity.

• Support program teams with timely collection, validation, consolidation, analysis, and reporting of TB program data for evidence-based decision-making.
• Use SQL, Microsoft Power BI, and advanced Excel-based analysis to generate comprehensive reports, dashboards, and performance insights.
• Design and customize DHIS2 dashboards for stakeholder needs, improving accessibility and usability of program information.
• Train team members on DHIS2, Power BI, SQL, and Excel, with emphasis on data management, visualization, quality, and privacy.
• Conduct research on DHIS2 utilization and user satisfaction and use findings to identify opportunities for improved system adoption and effectiveness.
• Apply practical data-management expertise to support program reviews, identify data issues, and facilitate corrective follow-up with relevant teams.

District Field Supervisor / Focal DFS Sahiwal - Association for Social Development (ASD) - Sahiwal, Punjab

(2021-05 - 2023-02)

Implemented, coordinated, and supervised Global Fund-supported TB interventions in District Sahiwal, covering DOTS, MDR-TB, and related case-finding activities.

• Coordinated implementation of ASD interventions across the district and liaised with provincial and district government authorities, health facilities, and program partners.
• Supported planning, field monitoring, supervision, and follow-up of program activities, translating review findings into practical field actions.
• Managed human, material, financial, and informational resources related to project activities and ensured appropriate utilization of available resources.
• Enrolled more than 100 healthcare providers, 12 laboratories, and 4 large hospitals into the program, strengthening private-sector and facility-based TB service linkages.
• Mapped more than 400 healthcare providers, specialists, DTCDs, and pulmonologists to expand the program network and facilitate referral and diagnostic linkages.
• Supported recording, reporting, coordination, and field-level problem solving for TB program implementation.
• Achievement: Sahiwal became the first district under the assignment to implement all assigned interventions within less than one year under the user's supervision.

Zonal Incharge – Field Operations - Community Health Solution (Sehat Mand Zindagi Center) - Sahiwal & Kasur

(2018-04 - 2021-03)

Managed field operations for a hybrid public-health service model and coordinated activities with doctors, specialists, health authorities, and field teams.

• Organized community gatherings and chest camps and coordinated field logistics to support screening and community outreach activities.
• Maintained regular communication with doctors and specialists and developed professional networks to facilitate field implementation.
• Coordinated with fleet staff for successful camp execution, maintained operational relationships, and supported vehicle/fleet maintenance.
• Applied GPS/coordinate-system knowledge for field planning and operational coordination.

District Field Supervisor - Pakistan Lions Youth Council (PLYC), Sub-Recipient of Mercy Corps - Sahiwal

(2015-10 - 2017-12)

Conducted regular visits to health facilities and coordinated with district health authorities and private facilitators to support TB-related program activities.

• Organized community gatherings and chest camps and supported field-level case-finding and awareness activities.
• Maintained stock records for medicines and laboratory materials and monitored recording and reporting tools for completeness and availability.
• Oversaw day-to-day office activities and supported implementation of policies and procedures.
• Built practical experience working within a Mercy Corps-supported program environment and coordinating with public-sector and private-sector stakeholders.

Admin Officer - Enrichers (Pvt.) Ltd. - Lahore

(2015-01 - 2015-10)

• Prepared meeting agendas and minutes and maintained effective correspondence, filing, and record-management systems.
• Collected and distributed information and supported preparation of reports, leaflets, and other program/administrative materials.
• Provided administrative coordination and completed responsibilities in line with organizational procedures.

Sales Promotion Officer & Communication Member - Outreach Marketing Services (Pvt.) Ltd. - Sahiwal

(2013-03 - 2014-11)

• Implemented organizational SOPs and cycle instructions and communicated directly with consumers.
• Conducted market intelligence and competitor observation and prepared daily, weekly, fortnightly, and monthly progress reports.
• Evaluated premium consumers and supported communication and field reporting activities.

MBA - PMAS–Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi (2017 - 2019)

BBA (Hons.) - COMSATS Institute of Information & Technology, Sahiwal (2009 - 2013)

FSc. Pre-Engineering - Divisional Public School & College, Sahiwal (2006 - 2008)

Matriculation - Divisional Public School & College, Sahiwal (2004 - 2006)