Sadia Haris

Results-oriented public health data professional with over 15 years of experience across research, community communication and Programme data management, including 11 years with the World Health Organization (WHO) supporting the Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) in Sindh. Skilled in collecting, cleaning, validating and analysing Programme data, and in turning it into clear reports, charts and management presentations. Holds an M.A. in Sociology (University of Karachi) and is proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Think-cell.

Experienced in coordinating with provincial and district teams to support planning, implementation, data quality and review.

Programme Data Assistant - World Health Organization (WHO), Pakistan | Polio Eradication Initiative - Karachi Central & Provincial Office, Sindh

(2015)

• Collect, compile, clean, review and validate campaign and Programme datasets to support accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare campaign reports, monitoring summaries, data tables, charts and PowerPoint presentations for Programme reviews and management discussions.
• Support pre-, intra- and post-campaign data activities, including readiness tracking, deployment information and post-campaign review materials.
• Maintain reporting datasets and support dashboards and data visualisation tools, including follow-up on source data and access-related issues.
• Coordinate with provincial and district Programme teams to obtain, verify, consolidate and follow up on required data and documentation.
• Support data-quality review by checking records, identifying inconsistencies and preparing supporting documents and comparative summaries.
• Prepare and organise Programme documents, campaign forms, reports, meeting materials and electronic records for reference and archiving.
• Track assigned tasks and reporting requirements, follow up on pending inputs and help ensure deliverables meet required timelines.
• Provide Programme and administrative support through document preparation, communication, meeting follow-up and cross-team coordination.
• Work with IDIMS, SDMS, e-DDM and online Google Sheets for Programme data management and reporting.

Union Council Communication Support Officer (COMNET) - CHIP Training & Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Islamabad | UNICEF – Polio Eradication Initiative

(2012-01 - 2015-05)

• Worked for over three years with mixed-population communities, supporting PEI communication and community engagement activities.
• Built strong understanding of local cultural norms, social environment, and the challenges facing women, youth and disadvantaged populations.

Research Officer - Department of Paediatrics & Child Health, Aga Khan University (AKU) - Karachi

(2011-12 - 2012)

• Conducted field work for the Post-Intervention Health & Nutrition Assessment Survey and other health-related surveys.

Senior Research Assistant - Department of Paediatrics & Child Health, Aga Khan University (AKU) | with UNICEF - Karachi

(2011-01 - 2011-07)

• Contributed to the Infant & Maternal Mortality Survey, Vitamin A Assessment Survey (2010) and National Nutrition Survey 2011.

M.A. - Sociology - University of Karachi

B.Com - University of the Punjab

Intermediate (F.Sc.) - Bahawalpur Board

Matriculation - Science - Bahawalpur Board