COVID-19 Technical Assicoate

• Jun 2020 - Present

Technical Assistant

• Sep 2017 - Jan 2019

Drafts, prepares and finalizes medical devices/product specifications. Communicates with country offices and suppliers to obtain all necessary clarifications. Assists with preparations of conformity assessments and technical evaluations in tendering. Maintains technical dossiers of qualified supplier profiles, prepares lists of potential pre-qualified suppliers for sourcing and tendering as support to Contracting function for further action. Performs Material Master Maintenance and website management. Supports technical guidance to all customers and partners on choice of technology. Clarifies inadequate specifications, proposing substitute or alternative items as necessary. Under the supervision of the contracts manager, is responsible for knowledge management, including knowledge sharing via communication pieces on key products/markets and publication of information. Performs market research and horizon scanning for Innovations. Establishes and maintains database for product sources. In coordination with the Contracts Manager, assists in incorporating sustainable procurement principles in sourcing and supply of a portfolio of high risk health technologies where applicable. Assists country programs, projects and/or procurement services partners in data analysis and planning. Assists in monitoring product performance, technical suitability, appropriateness and durability through post procurement follow up with country offices and implementing partners. Investigates deviations and handle complaints in collaboration with Quality Assurance Centre, Procurement Services and Customer Service Centre (CSFS). Assists with the facilitation and communication with UNICEF Programs, Supply Division Centers, UN agencies and NGO partners on technical matters. Show less

Project Coordinator

• Jun 2016 - Oct 2017

•Developed program strategic directions to ensure effective/demand based donation. •Developed GMA monitoring and evaluation policy/approach to ensure targeted utilization of donated medical devices. •Advocacy and fund rising innovations. •Developed program strategic directions to ensure effective/demand based donation. •Developed GMA monitoring and evaluation policy/approach to ensure targeted utilization of donated medical devices. •Advocacy and fund rising innovations.

Medical Observer

• Mar 2017 - Sep 2017

•Take part in medical doctor daily routine meetings. •Participated as observer on patient management approaches/practices. •Participated in development of monthly report. •Presented Afghanistan health system to all hospital medical staff. •Take part in medical doctor daily routine meetings. •Participated as observer on patient management approaches/practices. •Participated in development of monthly report. •Presented Afghanistan health system to all hospital medical staff.

Market Access and Public Affairs Intern

• Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

•Supported development of public affairs plans for new product launches, incl. data research and presentations. •Analyzed opportunities for building disease awareness in developing countries. •Developed Afghanistan Diabetes profile based on desk review and online consultations. •Supported public affairs and market access teams with administrative tasks and analyses. •Supported development of public affairs plans for new product launches, incl. data research and presentations. •Analyzed opportunities for building disease awareness in developing countries. •Developed Afghanistan Diabetes profile based on desk review and online consultations. •Supported public affairs and market access teams with administrative tasks and analyses.

Coordination, Humanitarian, Advocacy & Resource Mobilization Manager

• Dec 2013 - Aug 2014

•Represent, CHW A/P program strategic objectives to the relevant government ministries, UN agencies, OCHA, CHF, diplomatic missions, NGOs, media, and other stakeholders. •Developed and update program emergency preparedness and response plans and establish early warning mechanisms. •Maintained regular contacts with potential donors to response for emergency, recovery and rehabilitation of displaced and Afghan refugees in Pakistan and Iran. •Overall program management (Coordination, Resource mobilization, human resources, donor relations, strategic p Partnerships and advocacy •Provided leadership, guidance and direction for overall emergency program development, planning, implementation, M&E and reporting to government and donors. •Established and management of strategic collaborative relationships and partnerships with governments entities, UN and NGOs on response management. •Identified funding/partnership opportunities in governments, UN agencies, bilateral and multilateral organizations, non-governmental organizations, foundations and the private sector. •Coordinated, facilitate and developed proposal/concept. •Provided technical guidance to CHF, AHF and Emergency response UN and UNHCR clusters (Child Survival/Health, WASH, Education, and Child Protection) in the strategic development, planning, formulation and implementation of emergency preparedness and response at the national level. •In collaboration with health partners, identified needs, resources and gaps, established deployment procedures and resource mobilization mechanisms for projects. (Health, education, hygiene, water sanitation etc.) Show less

Communication/Public Relation Advisor

• Dec 2010 - Jul 2013

•Develop and implement annual and long-term communications plan, strategy and advocacy package. •Assess ministries/agencies of Afghanistan to evaluate their technical areas needs for development. •Presentation of the CTAP program to donor and beneficiaries (USAID, World Bank, EU, SAARK, Embassies and government ministries/agencies.) •Present the CTAP program to the ministers and/or deputy ministers and assist them to fulfil CTAP call for proposal. •Conduct several orientation sessions for CTAP international technical advisors to facilitate communication initiatives through CTAP client ministries/agencies. •Development communication networking with Afghan Embassies throughout the World to promote CTAP and attract Afghan expats to return to Afghanistan. •Lead new initiatives to create and manage CTAP branding through advertising and media campaigns (national & international); •Fund raising. Show less

Program Manager

• Jun 2012 - May 2013

•Served as technical and operational lead in-country program manager for all Colombo Plan DAP counter narcotics public information programs. •Represent, CNPI program strategic objectives to the relevant government ministries, UN agencies, OCHA, CHF, diplomatic missions, NGOs, media, and other stakeholders. •Lead strategy design and annual work-plan development, and manage program monitoring and reporting. •Management of implementing partners and capacity development initiatives to target media, civil society organizations, community leaders, religious bodies, youth’s associations and government CN provincial and central directorates. •Developed and implement community outreach nationwide programs. Show less

Communication/Donor relation Specialist

• Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

•Development and reformulate overall communication activities in a clear and marked manner to targeted audiences based on developed communication strategy and policy. •Engaging State and Non-State organizations working in agriculture in the districts level. •Development of communication, media and coordination action plan for the whole life of the project and oversee outgoing documents. •Handle procurement activities for selection of contractors and consultants and provide technical assistance to MAIL communication directorate. •Implemented strategic promotion methodology of the HLP services through a variety of communication channels. •Established and maintain relationships with facilitating partners’ organizations through variety of communication channels. •Assist the Program Manger/MAIL publication directorate on communication Policy & strategy to increase fund raising activities. •Oversee the preparation and submission of proposals for new activities, strategies and budgets for World Bank and MAIL. •In coordination with the head of mission, finance and World Bank, develop annual budget for the unit. Show less

IEC/BCC Manager (Information Education Communication/Behavior Change Communication)

• May 2006 - Sep 2009

•Lead IEC/BCC department and directed/ oversees communications programs that effectively described and promoted the organization services and its products. (Family Planning, Safe Water System and Oral Rehydration Salt, Public-Private sector Policy/partnership/development) •Identified potential mother and child communication/health behaviour change gaps, and advised officials on appropriate actions. •Oversee all development processes of mother and child health promotional material as well as products brands, campaigns and media outlet engagement. •Grant management and conduct result assessment. •Evaluated analyse and negotiate proposals submitted by NGOs (Facilitating Partners) and provide technical assistant to grant winner; •Established public private sector functional department within Afghanistan ministry of public health. •Conducted Survey to find out gaps, Problem and solution for effective Public-Private Sector Partnership. •Developed strategic plan/papers for Afghan Social Marketing Organization (ASMO) and organization structure to ASMO, as replacement of the COMPRI-A program. •Conduct willingness to pay and KAP survey. Show less

Information Education Communication/Behavior Change Communication Program Coordinator

• Mar 2005 - Apr 2006

•Manage IEC/BCC department; and implementation of the Mother and Child Health program components in 14 provinces of Afghanistan. •Developed and disseminated effective communications materials on MSH/REACH program targeted areas, and management of the advertising, public relations, and promotional budget. •Writing scenarios, scripts and stories for production of radio spots, video clips and presentation of messages. •Develop training material and facilitate workshop, training and orientation program on IEC/BCC related issues for health workers, community and ministries. Coordination of activities among different partners, ministries of Public Health, Youth Affairs, Religious Affairs, Women Affairs. Show less

Chief Editor (SALAMATI HEALTH MAGAZIN)

• Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

•Lead, control and guide Salamati project team. •Collecting information, check, analysis and selection of health topics, adapt with national health strategy (BPHS) •Presentation of Salamati as regular base to all stockholders, MoPH and donor agencies and resourced mobilization. •Conducting and leading regular viewpoint meetings among different organizations to attract them for participation in Salamati magazine. •Conduct outcome evaluation assessment. •Lead, control and guide Salamati project team. •Collecting information, check, analysis and selection of health topics, adapt with national health strategy (BPHS) •Presentation of Salamati as regular base to all stockholders, MoPH and donor agencies and resourced mobilization. •Conducting and leading regular viewpoint meetings among different organizations to attract them for participation in Salamati magazine. •Conduct outcome evaluation assessment.

National Capacity Development Coordinator

• Mar 2004 - Oct 2004

Management of overall capacity development activities that included TNA, designing training strategy; development of annual plan and organized training need assessment in target areas; Management of overall capacity development activities that included TNA, designing training strategy; development of annual plan and organized training need assessment in target areas;

Health Education/Medical Coordinator

• Feb 2003 - Oct 2004

Represent the AMI in meetings with MoPH, GCMU, other stakeholders, community authorities and provincial health directorate, liaise, communicate and coordinated AMI program with MoPH, other NGOs, UN agencies and other relevant institutions in the central and provincial level; Supervision of the activities of health promotion in different health facilities of AMI and community health committees; Participated in project proposal writing; Conduct basic information about emergency cases management from community level up to different level of health providers; BPHS Preparation Management and evaluation of all AMI health facilities in Parwan /Panjsher provinces and contribution with Parwan MoPH for the implementation of BPHS; Facilitated smoothly implementation of BPHS within AMI target provinces; through orientation, training and briefing to all health providers within targeted areas (government officials, community members and health workers) Show less