Optometrist & Public Health Specialist
MR. NAVEED AHMAD
Email: ****************@*****.***
**************@*****.***
Objective:
My objective would be to maintain an exemplary work attitude, shine in the responsibilities given to me, to become an asset for the organization. I am searching for a venue not only to grow more but also to deliver and render more in proportionate to my potentials and to improve the level of my experience as well. I am an ambitious, promising, dynamic and determined individual with good communication skills.
Personal information:
Name: Naveed Ahmad
Father Name: Raveed Iqbal
Date of Birth: 12-03-1988
Domicile: Tribal DistrictMohmand
Marital Status: Married Nationality: Pakistan
Contact Address: Village; Rashaki; Post office; Shabqadar; Tehsil Shabqadar, District
Charsadda, Peshawar KPK – Pakistan
Contact Number: Mobile # +92-331-*******
Profile and value:
Enthusiasm and Vigor - skilled and experienced for National and International programs that reflect need and right based approaches with focus on crosscutting issues and themes at National, provincial and community levels.
Team Essence and leadership - strongly believe in team work and developed skill to work with and accepting stress and challenging situations.
Result based approach with Integrity - always focus on objective to achieve and having strength and ability to explore new avenues with consistency on using advance technology and techniques.
Expertise and Skills:
Operational Planning
Project Cycle Management Proposal Concept note writing Policy Advocacy
National and International Program Planning and implementation
Health systems strengthening focus on cross cutting themes i.e.gender, Cross disability
Management, Financial management and Capacity Building
Monitoring, review and evaluation
Excellent skills and outstanding level of using computer
Education:
In Progress
2014
M.Phil. Vision Sciences (MVS).
Pakistan Institute of community Opthalmology (PICO) Khyber Medical University KMU Peshawar,KPK,Pakistan.
All subjects taught included in the course.
Master of Public Health MPH.
Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan
Major: Basic Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health research, communication skills,
Epidemiology of communicable and Non Communicable diseases, MNCH, Health care, financing
Hospital management, International Health, Health Need Assessment and Disaster management.
2010
Bachelor of Vision Sciences BVS (4yrs) Optometry.
Pakistan Institute of Community Ophthalmology (PICO) Khyber Medical University University (KMU)
KMU Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan
Major: Common Eye Diseases, Cycloplegic and Advanced Refraction, Contact Lenses. Orthoptics,
Low Vision, Orthoptics Assessment and Management, Community Optometry, FFA, Visual Field, Biometry.
2012
Master in International Relations (I.R) Social Sciences.
University of Peshawar Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa, Pakistan.
University of Peshawar, Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa, Pakistan
Registration/Membership:
Registered with Pakistan Optometric Society (POS) Founder Member,
World Council of Optometry (WCO) and EMR optometry Council
Work Experience:
Senior Lecturer II Vision sciences & Public Health at Rehman Medical Institute RMI: May 2021 till Now
Head Optometrist cum Retail Manager (Shah Opticals Service) : January 2018 till Now
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs optometric evaluation on children and adult patients and prescribes corrective action to gain normal and effective vision
Test Patient Visual acuity and color perception, ability to focus and coordinate the eyes
Examine patient’s eyes to diagnose vision problems and eyes diseases
Overall management, team leading and finance
Prescribing corrective spectacles, contact lenses and Low visual aids to correct vision
Low Vision Assessment and management
Simple and Cycloplegic Refraction
Assist in the Quality Management activities in the department
Helping customers select the correct frame for their lenses
Fit and adjust prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses
Carrying out pre-screening tests such as retinal imaging and pressure and visual field testing
Supervise and train new Optometrists, Opticians, and trainees, to minimize risks, errors in diagnosing patients, and cross- checking of Optician work.
Keeping good communication and interpersonal skills
Work Experience at CHEF International Projects/Programs Completed:
Head Optometrist Cum Administrator (Buner Eye Hospital): August 2017 till January 2018
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs optometric evaluation on children and adult patients and prescribes corrective action to gain normal and effective vision
Overall management,team leading and hospital administration
Planning the budget, developing financial reports, reviewing facility activities, conducting training programs, recruiting and hiring staff, and developing employee work schedules
Promotes and maintains effective public relations with community agencies
Prescribing corrective spectacles, contact lenses and other visual aids to correct vision
Orthoptics Assessment and management
Low Vision Assessment and management
Administer drugs to aid patient’s in the diagnosis of vision problems, Detection, diagnosis and Referrals at OPD
Report and Proposal writing for new grants
Conducting and arranging free Eye camps in communities and outreach
Performs other duties as assigned.
Head Optometrist (Takht Bhai Eye Hospital): (May 2014 till 31 July 2017)
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs optometric evaluation on children and adult patients and prescribes corrective action to gain normal and effective vision
Test Patient Visual acuity and color perception,and ability to focus and coordinate the eyes
Examine patient’s eyes to diagnose vision problems and eyes diseases
Provide vision services such as examining, diagnosing and determining visual acuity, perception, focus, coordination, and other relevant eye imparities.
Perform correct eye test and various eye examinations to determine accurate visual Acuity
Simple and Cycloplegic Refraction
Prescribing corrective spectacles, contact lenses and other visual aids to correct vision
Orthoptics Assessment and management
Low Vision Assessment and management
Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
Sophisticated Ophthalmic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Utilize Ophthalmic equipment, such as lensometers, pupilometers, binocular slit- lamps
Detection,diagnosis, and Referrals at OPD
Health Education, Counseling, Data Collection and Analysis
Supervision and eye education
Conducting and arranging free Eye camps in communities and outreach.
Projects/ Programs Completed:
Senior Optometrist & Team Leader SEHP January 2011 till 30 April 2014
Worked as a Team Leader and Optometrist, with CHEF International, at School Eye Health Program, SEHP, District Abbottabad and Swabi, Pakistan, a Research carried out by Lions Aravind Institute of Community Ophthalmology (LIACO) India, and ICO U.K
Projects/ Programs Completed:
Internee Optometrist Jan 2010 till Dec, 2010
Out Patient Department ( OPD) Hayat Abad Medical Complex Peshawar, Pakistan
Trainings/ workshops:
Workshop on SPSS with Shaheen Research Group Islamabad
Workshop on GERIATRIC PRIMARY EYE CARE Organized by Help Age International and CHEF
International Held at Hill view Hotel, Islamabad on 25th June 2013
Workshop on Synopsis, Manuscript Writing and Endnote by Shaheen Research Group on 21st & 22nd November 2015 in Islamabad
Competency Based Certificate:
Certificate of Appreciation for performance and contributions to School Eye Health Program Awarded 27th March 2011
Languages:
English (Speaking, Reading, writing)
Urdu (Speaking, Reading, writing)
Pashto (Native )
Arabic (Speaking & Reading)
Publications:
To Estimate the Frequency of Different Types of Refractive Error in Children of Age Group
11 to16 Years, in Eye O.P.D KIOMS H.M.C Peshawar, Pakistan (Unpublished)
Computer Skills:
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
SPSS (Statistic Package for Social sciences).
Fully exposed to the web browsing techniques and electronic mailing.
Driving Skills:
Valid LTV Driving License.
Professional Skills:
Reading periodicals, journals and books regarding topics of my field.
Teaching and presentation skills.
Good interpersonal and problem solving skills.
Experience of writing Donor proposals and grant requests.
Excellent English writing and speaking skills, strong communication skills.
References:
Dr. Muhammad Zahid Jadoon
Deputy Dean PICO/Consultant Epidemiologist
Pakistan Institute of Community Ophthalmology
PICO Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar – Pakistan
Tel: +92-91-921**** – 80 Fax: +92-91-921****
E mail: zahid@ pico.org.pk
Mr. Israj Gul
Eye Care Coordinator
CHEF International Islamabad
Mob: +923*********
E mail: *****@****.***.**
Mr. Anwar Shah
Director Shah Opticals services Pakistan
Mob: +92-345*******