With over 13 years of experience in the social sector, I possess a distinctive combination of academic depth and practical expertise. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Sociology, my academic credentials include an M.Phil in Developmental Studies with a specialization in Sociology, dual master’s degrees in Sociology and Political Science, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health.
In my current role as a Town Operations and Delivery Officer with Chip Training Consultant-WHO, I lead operational efforts focused on advancing Polio Eradication initiatives and Expended Program on Immunization (EPI). My previous roles include serving as a Data Support Officer and a Union Council Polio Officer with the World Health Organization, where I gained invaluable experience in managing data, coordinating operations, and engaging with communities.
My background in research complements my operational expertise, enabling me to analyze data effectively, derive actionable insights, and implement strategies that directly benefit underserved communities. I am recognized for my strong communication abilities, strategic data management, and leadership in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.
Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to public health, community development, and social equity. I am passionate about utilizing my skills to drive sustainable change and foster positive transformations within the social sector.
Responsibilities:
Facilitate and Supervise field staff for the achievement of project agreed deliverables as per the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) guidelines of Polio and EPI.
Work closely with District Management in developing various assessments tools with special focus on EPI including PEI, supervising research studies, surveys, making analysis, and sharing findings to facilitate monitoring, evaluation, learnings and accountability of the activities.
Ensure that all activities related to EPI and vaccination in the field are implemented as per the National Emergency Action Plan (NEAP) Indicators.
Identifying key performance indicators & parameters for project performance & comparing with the targets and objectives.
Support the district, provincial training unit in designing and developing of training manuals, presentation, and facilitate them to conduct the trainings for various cadres.
Develop, implement and monitor detail work plans and strategies for all three phases of PEI (Pre-Intra-Post) campaign in coordination with District Program Team.
Work closely with consultants to ensure timely recruitment, learning development, control and management of staff at field level.
Supervise, and monitor field staff during Pre-Campaign Phase by reviewing Baseline Data, Micro Plan Quality Assessments (MPQA), and Staff training sessions using standard performance and process evaluation checklists & tools.
Participate in Tehsil and District level meetings and present the Intra-campaign Operational and Communication Data, issues, challenges, and way forward.
Conduct Post-campaign M&E assessment (LQAS, RCA, PCM, NA, Refusal verification & Market Survey) to judge & evaluate Intra-campaign activities effectiveness, results and outcomes.
Undertake activities to support District Health Department in strengthening Routine immunization, Polio, COVID, MR, TCV, MNTe vaccination/ campaign in target UCs.
Work in close collaboration with the EPI coordinator and the District Health Department to meet the EPI targets in District Peshawar.
Monitor and follow-up with UC staff on regular data upload on polio info database.
Provide secretarial support during meetings workshops and/or trainings, including: preparing required documents and presentations;
Assist in correspondence with local/international partners and counterparts.
Have access to PCR and polio info datasets for COMNet and CBV planning.
Maintain datasets of CBV and COMNet UCs in the assigned district /agencies.
Acts as a focal person for annual planning and printing of material pertaining to SIAs; HRMP; CBV; RSP; Surveillance; Training etc.
Collects, registers, maintains and analyses information on the situation of provincial/ national resources for a range of SIAs; CBV; HRMP; RSP, by reviewing reports and through first-hand sources.
Ensure timely submission of periodic reports including 30 HH cluster survey / detail epidemiological investigation form for urgent AFP and polio cases.
Analyze data of dashboard indicators with Districts wise feedback to the District monitors.
Provides monitoring support to Programme implementation through meetings and a thorough review of documents.
Keeps the Unitâs managerial personnel abreast of problem areas and recommends potential solutions.
Provides technical and administrative support to the Unit & managerial personnel for the implementation of current activities, planned activities and emergency activities.
Provides administrative support and guidance to plan and organize meetings for the purpose of program design; plan; analysis and sustainability.
Spot check missed children logbook and child registration logbook of the assigned district
1. Pre-campaign Activities:
Micro-planning: Assist in the preparation and updating of SIA micro-plans and validate these plans at the UC level in the field.
High-Risk Areas Identification: Support in identifying and mapping high-risk areas within the UC for focused intervention.
Supervisor Selection: Assist in the selection of appropriate supervisors for the polio campaign, ensuring effective leadership and coordination.
Vaccinator Team Selection: Help select and distribute vaccinator teams as per the campaign requirements and criteria.
Incentive Payment Monitoring: Follow up with the Polio Eradication Officer (PEO) to ensure timely payment of incentives to frontline workers.
Training Coordination: Assist DPEOs and district trainers in planning, organizing, and coordinating training sessions for vaccination teams and supervisors.
Training Social Mobilizers: Provide training to UNICEF’s Social Mobilizers and other relevant personnel.
Government Staff Training: Conduct training sessions for government staff at the UC level to ensure proper campaign implementation.
Partnership & Coordination: Foster partnerships and coordinate with key stakeholders at the UC and Town levels to support Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIAs).
2. Campaign Implementation:
Monitoring: Monitor the implementation process of the campaign according to guidelines, providing timely feedback to the DPEO.
Data Collection & Analysis: Collect and compile tally sheet data from UCs on a daily basis, ensuring accuracy and completeness for analysis.
Focus on Hard-to-Reach Areas: Ensure the effective implementation of campaign activities in hard-to-reach areas and among underserved high-risk populations.
Daily Review Meetings: Attend daily evening review meetings at the district level for each SIA, documenting findings and observations for corrective action in subsequent days.
Refusal Coverage: Ensure maximum refusal coverage by organizing awareness sessions in the community and identifying influential community members to help address refusals.
Catch-Up Plans: Participate in the development of realistic catch-up plans for missed children and ensure their implementation.
Re-do/Sweeping Activities: Participate in organizing re-do/sweeping activities within the UC, based on the results of PCML, LQAs, and marker surveys.
Independent Monitors: Facilitate and support the work of independent monitors at the UC level to ensure quality assurance during the campaign.
Ensure all children under 5 years and pregnant or lactating women are screened for malnutrition and registered in the appropriate CMAM component.
Maintain accurate records of moderately and severely malnourished children under 5 years and lactating women at OTP sites (includes MUAC, weight, height, admission forms, exit forms, transfer slips).
Ensure CMAM/OTP management protocols are followed for the treatment of moderately and severely malnourished children, maintaining quality indicators like cure and default rates.
Ensure proper care, packing, and provision of nutritional supplies to registered malnourished children per CMAM guidelines.
Ensure severely malnourished cases are transferred to the Pediatric unit (DHQ) before admission to the Stabilization Centre (SC). Coordinate with SC colleagues for follow-up and provide counseling to caregivers about curative services and available support (free medicines, food).
Prepare and submit timely supply requests for OTP supplies to ensure smooth implementation of OTP activities.
Counsel caregivers on nutritional care, hygiene, follow-ups, and referrals to CMAM components. Promote breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and the appropriate use of supplies with mothers/caregivers of admitted patients.
Collect qualitative and quantitative data from community on predefined timelines.
Maintain field tracking sheet
Visit women’s community centers to meet with study participants (adolescent girls and their caregivers) to gather data
Submit notes and documents to the supervisor at the end of each day in order to ensure confidentiality and security
Participate in debriefing meetings at office for the feedback on weekly bases.
Any other tasks given by the supervisors
Share the data with Project manager on time