CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
Name
Dr. Nazia Asif Pechuho
1st June 1978
House # 762, street 25, sector G9/1 Islamabad
Date of Birth
Current Address
Contact Number
Education:
a)Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro Sindh-2003
b)Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH), APNNA Institute, Sindh medical university, Karachi 2016 to 2018
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Summary of activities performed relevant to the Assignment
15th 0ctober 2019 till present
Polio Eradication Officer, World Health Organization
Rawalpindi Punjab
AFP Surveillance
1. Support district health authorities in ensuring that there is a system in place for comprehensive AFP case detection and response.
2. Complement district health authorities / staff efforts to ensure timely investigation of all AFP cases including timely stool collection and transportation and appropriate actions are under taken in response to the surveillance findings.
3. Undertake regular site visits to reporting sites to ensure that no AFP cases are missed/ not reported.
4. Facilitate that all data from AFP cases are properly collected, line-listed, analyzed and interpreted timely; and forwarded to provincial office.
5. Regularly monitor the quality of surveillance data in the district(s) of responsibility.
6. Participate in detailed epidemiological investigations of urgent (hot), confirmed and compatible polio cases and AFP cases with zero routine OPV dose.
7. Participate in training for health care workers on AFP surveillance.
8. Assist in ensuring inclusion of all high risk/ underserved/ migrant population in the Surveillance network and all AFPs are reported from them.
9. Assist with the strengthening of measles and MNT surveillance activities.
Supplemental Polio Vaccination Campaigns (SIA)
1. Provide technical support to pre-campaign activities particularly planning, preparing and monitoring the quality of area level Micro-planning, at the union council, tehsil and districts levels.
2. Monitor the availability of human and material resources and provide necessary support to augment them.
3. Ensure selection of appropriate vaccinators and supervisors according to the guidelines
4. Monitor and support the trainings in the pre-campaign phase; for various categories of health workers involved in vaccination and supervision.
5. Monitor and supervise the work of all categories of health workers during the Implementation phase of the campaign and share the key observations and recommendations / action points with responsible authorities on daily basis.
6. Monitor the utilization of resources and report issue, if any.
7. Participate in the identification and selection of the appropriate independent monitors for Post Campaign monitoring and validity of the process and data.
8. Thorough analysis of the post campaign independent monitoring data after every vaccination round to: a) making corrective measures as per guidelines; b) identifying the issues to be addressed before the following vaccination round and c) reporting to, and assisting the EDO (H) for actions required, if any.
9. Support the EDO-H and his team in analyzing the vaccination and (administrative and monitoring) data and modify operations if needed.
10. Help EDO H to prepare a report for DPEC in line with the Provincial and National Emergency Action Plan and seek support from public sector and NGO/Private sector as well.
11. Provide special focus on the high risk populations during all the phases of the campaign in line with the special strategies devised by MoH for risk populations and the National Emergency Action Plan for Polio Eradication in 2011.
Routine EPI
1. Assist in the various aspects to ensure development, maintenance, and monitoring of routine EPI, and participate in SIAs related to other EPI diseases
8th August 2018 till 10th October 2019
Regional Public Health Specialist, PPHI Sindh, Larkana region
Larkana, Sindh
DHIS data analysis
Analyse performance gaps and advice way forward.
Monitoring of activities and ensure PHC components implementation.
Assist district technical teams in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Help district technical teams in trainings.
1st Dec 2016 till 30 Nov 2017
District Coordinator, Integrated Health Services under Public Private Partnership Project Sind.
Larkana
Facilitated the delivery of the PPP project by ensuring implementation of HIS-PPP strategies.
Monitored the district activities and reported on the prescribed formats.
Facilitated and supported the work of District Counterparts, NGO partners, and Experts and establishes and maintains collaborative relationship with the counterparts in government, donor agencies and civil society to address emerging issues in implementing of PPP Project.
Effectively influenced counterpart from diverse backgrounds to jointly achieving the goal and outcome of the PPP project consistent with policies and priorities of the DoH, government of Sindh.
Analyses and reports on project progress in terms of achieving results, using existing monitoring tools and introducing new mechanisms and systems.
Identifies constraints and resource deficits and recommends corrective actions.
Monitors project expenditures and disbursement to ensure delivery is in line with the approved project budgets and to realize targeted delivery levels.
Monitored the implementation of PPP project activities.
Following the Monitoring visits, undertakes remedial actions and follow up on them.
Ensures that respective protocols ion place and being practiced.
Ensured that the Staff is trained and refreshed trainings conducted.
Facilitated the district/provincial authorities in reallocating and redirecting the resources in most efficient way in order to improve the services.
Took initiatives to recognize issues, solve and strengthens the existing systems at district levels.
Maintained and used the assets provided by the project with utmost responsibility and according to the condition laid down for their use.
Ensures maintenance of accounts, vouchers and invoices, cashbooks and expense register which should be updated regularly.
Acted as a mentor and an agent of change at the district level by improving the quality of life of the poor people.
In collaboration with government counterparts, facilitated the removal of bottlenecks which effects project implementation of the PPP project.
Undertook the joint visits along with the district, provincial and national counterparts.
In addition to above said responsibilities, accomplished the tasks assigned by the Regional coordinator Project director.
8th June 2016-30th November 2016
MCHIP/Jhpiego, Program Officer-Clinical, District Larkana under USAID’s MCH Program
Larkana
Develop & maintain the excellent working relationship with district & provincial MNCH leadership, DoH, private facilities, district management.
Mentor & Coach the SBAs, preceptors, trainers in provision of quality MNCH services; assess their competency level, identifies areas that need improvement and develop personalized Action plans as necessary.
Develops capacity building plans for SBAs, preceptors and trainers.
Supports the quality improvement/quality assurances processes for SBAs.
Contributes to problem solving on issues related with establishment and operation.
Facilitates data collection and assists in strengthening reporting mechanisms at DoH, CMWs, Midwifery schools, institutions, private health facilities.
Provides On Job training to MNCH staff for filling the DHIS data tools and improving the data quality and accuracy.
Keeps MCHIP program and technical heads informed of successes, challenges, lessons learned.
Participates in relevant updates on new technical knowledge and approaches within MCHIP.
Reporting to MCHIP technical heads.
Technical field visits with DHO, ADHO and MSs
Plan joint field visits with other technical team members.
Trainings and coaching mentoring of the assigned DoH, private, midwifery schools preceptors and other health facility staff.
Visits health facilities with clinical officers for any troubleshooting..
Conducts and supports all the district based MNCH & FP trainings.
Builds the capacity of COs by involving them in OJCs and OJTs.
14th January, 2015 – 7th June, 2016
MCHIP/Jhpiego, Senior Clinical Supervisor, District Larkana under USAID’s MCH Program
Khairpur
Develops and maintains excellent relationships with district and provincial MNCH leadership, local LHW and LHV programs, and other public, PPHI and private sector providers and organizations to support MNCH centres.
Develops supportive relationships with SBA and prioritizes effective transfer of current best practices to existing SBAs and newly practicing midwives.
Monitors and coaches the SBAs to assess their competency levels, identifies areas that need improvement, drafts performance appraisals, and personalized action plans.
Provides on Job training to MNCH staff for filling the DHIS data tools and improving the data quality and accuracy.
Develops continuing education plan for SBAs
Supports the SBAs quality improvement/quality assurance processes
Models respectful, woman-centered midwifery care.
Contributes to problem solving on issues related to the establishment and operation of MNCH centres
Facilitates data collection and assists in strengthening reporting mechanisms.
Keeps MCHIP program and technical staff informed of successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
Participates in relevant updates on new technical knowledge and approaches within MCHIP.
Conducts competency-based trainings for SBAs.
May 2012-June 2014
Integrated Health Services-IHSAS project/Women Medical Officer @ RHC Gerelo under NPPI Project
Larkana
Manage facility, staff & logistics of assigned health facilities.
Prepare duty roster of staff and ensure that MNCH services are being provided round the clock 24/7.
Coordination with MS and other DOH staff for smooth implementation of MNCH services.
Provide ANC & PNC services to the patients/Clients.
Conduct NVDs, Assisted vaginal deliveries in health facility.
Provide Family Planning / Birth spacing counselling services and conduct procedures like IUCD
Conduct D&C & MVA procedures
Provide Postpartum counselling& services
Identify /Manage/ referral high risk cases
Ensure Health education sessions especially on ANC, PNC, Breast feeding, Immunization, FP carried out inside the facility & in outreach as well
Record all health activities & report in line with set indicators
Conduct monthly meeting with LHWs and discuss with them about the referral of clients
Conduct monthly coordination meetings at the facility with internal and external team members
Analyse monthly/ Quarterly data & improve client age ratio at her facility to achieve set targets
Ensure submission of reports daily/weekly/monthly as per reporting requirements
Ensure & execute Infection prevention & Hospital waste management protocols at facility adopted at all levels
Conduct trainings / provide on job training & support to staff.
Conducted training on partograph, FP, IP&HWM, IYCF to HCPs.
September 2011- April 2012
Muslim Aid Pakistan (SBSL MNCH Project)- Women Medical Officer @ RHC QuboSaeed Khan
Kambar
Manage facility, staff & logistics of assigned health facilities on rotational basis
Coordination with MS and other DOH staff for smooth implementation of MNCH services.
Provide ANC & PNC services to the patients/Clients.
Conduct NVDs in health facility.
Provide Family Planning / Birth spacing counselling services.
Identify /Manage/ referral high risk cases
Ensure Health education sessions especially on ANC, PNC, Breast feeding, Immunization, FP carried out inside the facility & in outreach as well
Record all health activities & report in line with set indicators
Conduct monthly coordination meetings at the facility with internal and external team members
Analyze monthly/ Quarterly data & improve clientage ratio at her facility to achieve set targets
Ensure submission of reports daily/weekly/monthly as per reporting requirements
Ensure & execute Infection prevention & Hospital waste management protocols at facility adopted at all levels
Conduct trainings / provide on job training & support to staff.
Trained TBAs on Safe Vaginal Delivery and use of Tab Misoprostol
April-August 2011
NGOs Development Society (NDS Pakistan/Medical Officer Health & Nutrition, District KambarShahdadkot @ Kambar
Kambar
Plan and organise CMAM activities (treatment of 6-23 months children) at designated Health facility in liaison with health facility Incharge.
Work closely DoH to ensure all aspects of the programme are understood and agreed and appropriate referrals take place to and from the CMAM and the programme is well integrated into the health systems.
Work closely with the health facility staff and LHWs to ensure all children are screened correctly at health facility/CMAM center and within targeted area, also to identity CBA in the intervention areas.
Ensure comprehensive health checks and treatment according to the protocols.
Ensure correct clinical diagnosis at the time of assessment so that the patient receives appropriate treatment in the relevant program.
Ensure effective IYCF services are provided with Coordination of Health Staff as per National protocol guided in Pakistan IYCF strategy.
Provide key health and education messages to beneficiaries based the protocol and guidelines
Follow and respect the current protocols specially drug administration i.e. for de-worming, malaria, EPI schedule and micronutrient mineral/ Vitamin A supplements, Ironic and F.A targeting children and PLW and CBA with proper documentation.
1st October to 31st December 2010
Care International Emergency Flood Response, District KambarShahdadkot/Medical Officer Health
Kambar
Providing medical services including ANC, FP, Nutrition services and Immunization services to flood affectees.
Providing Outreach services at flood affectees’ camps.
1st April to 30th September 2010
Green star Social Marketing Larkana/ Assistant Manager Health Services Larkana Region
Larkana Region
Working closely with staff deputed at Green star outlets for providing them on job coaching.
Training of the service providers on FP methods, there usage.
On job coaching of the service provider on PF methods, IP&HWM protocols
Ensuring that FP services are being provided in all the outlets while maintaining highest standards of quality.
To carry out completely and follow every task and Assignment given by the organization.
Took active part in improving the performance of the department.
28th September 2008-30th March 2010
Peoples Primary Health Care Initiative (PPHI SINDH ) Women Medical Officer
Larkana & Kashmore
Manage facility, staff & logistics of assigned health facilities.
Provide ANC & PNC services to the patients/Clients.
Conduct NVDs in health facility.
Provide Family Planning / Birth spacing counselling services and conduct procedures like IUCD
Conduct D&C & MVA procedures
Provide Postpartum counselling& services
Identify /Manage/ referral high risk cases
Ensure Health education sessions especially on ANC, PNC, Breast feeding, Immunization, FP carried out inside the facility & in outreach as well
Record all health activities & report in line with set indicators
Conduct monthly meeting with LHWs and discuss with them about the referral of clients
Conduct monthly coordination meetings at the facility with internal and external team members
Ensure submission of reports daily/weekly/monthly as per reporting requirements.
2006- 2008 (2 years)
Haider Medical Complex Larkana/Resident Medical Officer
Larkana
To carry out completely and follow every task and Assignment given by the organization
Ensuring that consultant’s orders are implemented for individual patients.
Took active part in improving the performance of the department.
Maintained discipline in the department.
Achievements:
Best House Officer Certificate during House Job @ CMCH Larkana.
Best Female Medical Officer Certificate by PPHI District Larkana.
Selected as the best master trainer among other 20 WMOs during IHSAS project to train HCPs/ LHWs and Professors on Infant Young Children Feeding ( IYCF )
Selected Facility Focal Person in IHSAS project
Trainings:
Training on Insertion and removal of Intra Uterine Contraceptive Device(IUCD).
Training on Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA).
Trainings on Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) organized by UNICEF.
Training on IMNCI (Integrated Management of Newborn and Child Illness.
Training on Infection Prevention and Hospital Waste Management.
Training on DHIS.
Training on PCPNC (Pregnancy, Childbirth Postpartum Newborn Care.
Training on ENC (Essential Neonatal Care).
Training on IYCF by UNICEF.
Training on MISP.
Training on Partograph.
Training on Gender Equality and Disability Inclusion
Training on Syana Press
Training on Expandad Program on Immunization
Training of Trainers:
PCPNC
IYCF
PPFP/PPIUCD
Training on Implant insertion
Training on FP methods
District Health Information System
Management of complication in pregnancy and childbirth ( MCPC )
Teaching Clinical Skills ( TCS )
Expertise:
Experience of project management in managing HFs while working with IHS as district lead in PPP project.
Language Skills:
Language
Writing
Reading
Speaking
English
Good
Good
Good
Urdu
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Sindhi
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Contact information:
Name:
Dr.NaziaAsif
Wife of:
Dr.AsifShehzadPechuho
Address:
Lateef Colony, Rehmatpur, Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan.
Date of Birth:
01/06/78
Contacts:
NIC #
43203-8952192-2
Domicile:
Larkana
Email Address:
**************@*****.***
References will be furnished when required