The Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) Bill, 2013, was passed by the Provincial Assembly of Sindh on 24th February, 2014. It assented to the Governor of Sindh on 19th March, 2014 to be published as an Act of the Legislature of Sindh. It was notified on 20th March 2014, in Karachi. http://shcc.org.pk/

Major Roles Displayed: Reporting to the Director – Inspection & Accreditation is responsible to carry out the comprehensive physical assessment of the Health Care Establishment (HCE) for provisional license using the prescribed Scoring Matrix of Minimum Service Delivery Standards (MSDS) and submit an Assessment Report to the Directorate Inspection. Compliance to MSDS by the HCEs is essential for qualifying to get a license from the SHCC. The Medical Expert is active part of the Inspection Team and should ensure that conformance to MSDS is assessed and scored as explained in the Surveyors’ Guide in true letter and spirit.

• Conducted inspection visits and clinical audits of major public and private hospitals in Karachi, which includes Dr. Ruth KM PFAU Civil Hospital Karachi, The Aga Khan University Hospital, The Memon Medical Institute Hospital, The South City Hospital, Patel Hospital, Fauji Foundation Hospital, Tabba Heart Institute, Orthopedic & Medical Institute (OMI), National Medical Center, Tahir Medical Center and many others.

• Developed and implemented MSDS Scoring Matrix comprising about 100 service delivery standards under 5 major parts i.e. Managing the Organization; Service Delivery; Auxiliary Services; Infection Control, Hygiene and Waste Management; Safe and Appropriate Environment of the Hospitals.

Tech4Life Enterprises is a socially motivated, innovated research and design company, specialized in medical devices and telemedicine software for the developing world. http://www.tech4lifeenterprises.com/

Reporting to the CEO and serving as an integral member of the senior management team, will be responsible for the development of Tech4Life’s management strategy, business development and contribute to the realization and implementation of the telemedicine projects and product sales targets. Facilitated in the monitoring and evaluation of the national and international projects. Developing and implementing more sophisticated policies and procedures in the operations of the organization. Undertake the roles of executor, and sales strategist for the organization.

• Major Roles Displayed: Shouldering responsibilities as COO; determining & implementing the company vision and developing objectives accordingly; overseeing operations and coordinating with managers to increase quarterly profits. Responding to Board of Directors' concerns at monthly and special meetings. Evaluating operating procedures and looking for ways to improve efficiency; monitoring day-to-day call center operations including system performance and ensuring delivery of company objectives.

• Successfully defined KPIs to measure performance of the medical contact center; deftly established targets for call volumes & time lines, evaluated variances and implemented appropriate corrective action plans.

• Collaborated with:

o HR Department in developing & implementing effective reward & incentive schemes to improve employee engagement and motivate achievement of targets.

o IT Unit in ensuring maintenance of the Management Information System; also ensured enhancement of the HMH system, development & integration of new call center applications/software.

• Played a key role in developing & implementing the first business development initiative of HMH with a reputable pharmaceutical company for providing outbound calls for educating pharmacists on drug information.

o Completed a total of 2050 call attempts with 70% success rate reaching 1000+ pharmacists during the period 25 December 2016 to 19 January 2017.

• Conceptualized 5-year business model for Hello My Health during Oct’16.

• Instrumental in setting up 10-seat call center with capacity for handling 1000 calls per day on a 3 shift basis in Sep’16.

• Designed & delivered a 6-week training program for call center health professionals covering call center soft skills & decision support system during Sep-Oct’6.

• Developed & implemented strategic goals, objectives, policies, value creation plan (VCP), budgets and priorities to meet day-to-day operations; ensured achievement of overall KPIs related to capacity building, recruitment & performance management of staff.
• Planned & implemented various inbound & outbound BPO projects related to Telehealth ensuring on time within budget deliveries to improve operational sustainability by 40%.
• Monitored compliance with certification requirements across all ISO controlled processes & systems including documentation and supported the Central Quality Team in conducting regular audits.
• Assisted the MLE team in redesigning the VCP matrix & indicators based on recommendations for rollout of Telehealth 2.0.
• Supervised & facilitated the delivery & assessment of technical training programs on new & revised Telehealth systems, procedures & applications.
• Enhanced Aman health ecosystem through new enhancements & integration related to Telehealth & m-health.
• Supervised recruitment, training & deployment of staff, inculcated professionalism in the operations team for effective & efficient delivery of Telehealth services.
• Ensured consistent budgetary compliance through implementation of financial controls and monitored costs & expenses; and prepared annual financial budgets.
• Provided technical support for developing information system standards, customer relations management (CRM), data analysis, marketing & communication plans.

• Developed the project proposal and handled all aspects of3 eHealth research projects and day-to-day administration, networks & services, financial resources & budgets of 8 international projects under the PANACeA program with teams in Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Malaysia, Philippines, Mongolia & Canada.
• Supported national & international partners in developing & implementing legal agreements for their eHealth research projects.
• Liaised with & built strong relations with network lead/advisory & mentoring team, project leads/partners and granting agencies assuring completion of all project activities as per plan.
• Headed on item of the PAN Asian Cross Cutting Thematic Agenda (PTCA) of network management.
• Scheduled & organized field visits for auditing of the ongoing projects across all international partners.
• Organized & facilitated annual workshops, seminars & conferences in various countries participating in the PANACeA program and also delivery training sessions & short courses on Telehealth and managed all operational issues for smooth execution of the schedule.
• Improved health services in Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan through eHealth and strengthening healthcare & professional education in rural Afghanistan.

• Supervised the day-to-day operations & administration of KCP healthcare facilities including family health centers, mother & child health centers, dispensaries & dental units and various healthcare initiatives ensuring achievement of quality standards and targets.
• Developed strategic plans, strengthened & restructured the institutional model, human resources management and capacity building of healthcare professionals.
• Established strong relations with members of the Health Board of KCP – AKHS, P for delivery of quality healthcare services.
• Collaborated with the marketing department and implemented action plans including refurbishment of signboards, arrangement of open houses and distribution of flyers & leaflets through newspaper hawkers.

As Project Manager, was leading the project via building strong liaison between AKHS, P senior management and granting agencies of UNICEF and CIDA, Partner Organizations, Government Departments of Health in NWFP and AJK, Ministry of Health Pakistan and Relief Work Coordination Committee about achievements of major milestones in the project. Developed and designed the strategies for continuous monitoring and evaluation of the project. Designed and equipped the Disaster Relief Ambulances and Mobile Vans for outdoor clinical services. Established the clinical systems, processes, SOPs and infrastructure at the Comprehensive Health Care Facilities and Medical Camps of AJK and NWFP. As Training Specialist was also responsible for equipping and empowering the medical staff by conducting training sessions in clinical management of the patients and quality health care services using standard WHO protocols and guidelines.

As Assistant Manager, was responsible for overseeing the supervision of program staff, which includes work allocation, training, and problem resolution; monitoring and evaluate the staff performance, made recommendations for personnel actions; provided technical support to the program coordinators in achieving their peak productivity and performance. Ensured all key programs’ compliance with AKHS, P regional management according to the HPRC policies. Provided technical support in producing, developing, advertising, and marketing sub program(s) across AKHSP regions; and provided expert feedback in the development of Behavior Change and Interactive Education Communication (IEC) and training materials, which includes handouts, news releases, pamphlets, booklets, flyers, posters and brochures.

As Senior Program Coordinator, was responsible for designing, developing and implementing the project(s) of Non Communicable and Communicable Diseases Control Program in the AKHS, P regions. Provided technical support and/or coordinated professionally in the execution of day-to-day program/project activities, as appropriate to the program objectives. Developed and implemented the systems and processes to establish and maintain the records of operating programs. As Master Trainer, provided training and continuing education sessions on the chronic diseases (Diabetes, Hypertension and Depression), infectious diseases and other common health ailments to the AKHS, P health care professionals.

As Program Coordinator, was responsible for implementing the SDM model in the health care facilities across AKSH, P regions and managed their program activities, which includes program design, training and development, granting contracts and budgets; monitored the program milestones and expenditures; prepared budget revisions; provided interim status reports on all accounts to the donors; overseen coordinated, and/or assisted to the management in proposal writing for additional funding; coordinated in the collection, compilation, and analysis of SDM program activity data; developed and presented comprehensive statistical and narrative program reports. Served actively as member of SDM Steering Committee of AKU and AKHSP.

As Project Coordinator, was responsible for managing the project activities, which includes establishing and implementing the short- and long term goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures. Facilitated the community for organizing themselves in the social initiatives, conducted training sessions for community health workers, organized series of immunization campaigns in collaboration with the medical staff of Rural Health Centers. Built a strong liaison between the AKU management, top management of LASMO Oil Company, department of health, DHO, DC and SDM offices, local NGOs, stakeholders, political parties and community people.

Managed patients with trauma, acute abdomen, asthma, food poisoning and other emergency conditions.

Was responsible for intubation of patients, controlling the ventilator machines’ in ICU, sampling of ABG’s and attended rush calls. Independently inducted the patients of ASA level (III) and managed anesthesia of the patients in the operation theater.

As Research Officer, was involved in the designing of research questionnaires and survey management. Overseen and coordinated the project activities according to the plan, managed field visits and supervised the collection, compilation, and analysis of program activity data. Developed, prepared and presented comprehensive statistical and narrative project reports.

Was responsible for clerking the patients and guided about the course of treatment. Conducted clinical procedures, which includes I/V Cannulation, Foley’s catheterization, passing NG tube, ECG recording, Proctoscopy and Lumbar puncture. Assisted in Pleural Biopsy, Liver biopsy, Central Venous Catheterization, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and GI endoscopies, Vaginal Forceps Delivery; Episiotomy, Caesarian Section and Laparotomies.