Program Coordinator at Health, Education and Literacy Programme (HELP), Pakistan (2020-06 – Present)
MISEREOR-German Catholic Bishops' Organization funds the main project. Reporting to the Chairperson/President, Prof. Dure Samin Akram, as well as the CEO.
- Manage health interventions, and supervise & train 45 community health visitor/supervisors/CHWs.
- Oversee health and nutrition initiatives across multiple HELP MCH centers in Karachi.
- Collaborate with Ministry of Health, WHO, UNICEF and/or Gavi during WIW, WBW, UHC, GBV, HPV, Polio, TCV, Vitamin A, Deworming, Rubella-Measles, COVID-19 and Routine Immunization campaigns.
- Serve as the focal person for PSEA/SH, CMAM, HPV vaccination, Child-spacing and Hepatitis C virus.
- Conducts community awareness and health education sessions for women, adolescents, and healthcare students in academic institutions
- Plan, coordinate, and implement medical & vaccination campaigns in marginalized & underserved communities to improve access to essential healthcare services.
- Organize the operational aspects and facilitate communication between the Chairperson & CEO and the stakeholders.
- Facilitate coordination and actively participate in the Communities of HELP-General Board members, including ERC, ECD, Research, and Fundraising initiatives.
- Administer HELP Pre-primary and primary schools.
- Monitor & evaluate projects, ensure protocol compliance, and develop proposals/articles writing.
- Assist in budget management and procurement coordination for research projects and HELP schools.
- Supervise internship of the BS Public Health Nutrition students; batches: DUHS (6), IU (3), ZMU (1).
- (CSCG) for the Global Financing Facility (GFF) Civil Society and Youth Annual Workshop in Ghana.
Research Coordinator at The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (2015-06 – 2016-03)
- Coordinated antimicrobial resistance projects under Prof. Rumina Hasan.
- Conducted site assessments, documentation, and facilitated trainings for six laboratories.
- Acted as liaison between PI, Co-PI, and research participants.
- Key Project: "Readiness for AMR surveillance in Pakistan: A Model for Laboratory Strengthening."
Clinical Research Coordinator-Internee at Metric Research Limited (2015-05 – 2015-05)
- Assisted with site reviews, documentation, and staff training to ensure compliance.
- Coordinated project activities, liaising with study manager and Pakistan Arthroplasty Society.
Research Assistant at The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Department of Oncology (2013-10 – 2014-08)
- Conducted a clinical audit on chemotherapy in stage IV lung adenocarcinoma (2009–2014).
- Supported oncology projects on neoadjuvant chemoradiation, febrile neutropenia outcomes, and lung adenocarcinoma presentation.
Teaching Assistant at The Aga Khan University (AKU), Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences (2010-10 – 2011-07)
- Conducted tutorials and provided academic guidance to MBBS students.
- Assisted in exam preparation and course material development.
Lecturer at Jinnah Medical and Dental College (JMDC), Department of Pharmacology (2010-07 – 2010-09)
- Delivered lectures, seminars, and practical sessions in pharmacology.
- Guided students on academic and career matters and developed course materials.
Emergency Medical Officer at Orthopedic and Medical Institute (OMI) (2010-01 – 2010-04)
- Delivered emergency care, diagnosis, and treatment for critical patients.
- Prioritized urgent cases, maintained medical records, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.
Intern (Medicine & Surgery and allied disciplines) at The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) (2008-11 – 2009-10)
Completed mandatory 1-year internship across Surgery (General Surgery, Orthopedics and Urology) and Medicine (Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Oncology, and Cardiology)
- Assisted doctors and nurses with patient care, record-keeping, and basic health education.
- Participated in trainings, observed senior professionals, and supported healthcare improvements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams while following hospital policies and ethical standards.
