A health manager with more than 28 years experience in managing health care delivery system both Primary and clinical health care. Well organized and efficient in multitasking environment with ability to work under pressure, able to prioritize effectively to accomplish objectives on time with creativity, enthusiasm and humor.
An experienced and effective team leader that is solution focused with a performance driven attitude with strong ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and outside. Build relationship of trust and gaining support of team members with management style that enhances staff motivation, able to recognize excellence in individuals and inspire team members to achieve their potentials.
Career Summary
Project Manager/Health Specialist-ECHO Health–September 1st 2021 to date
Federation Handicap International
Key responsibilities
Health Project Management
· Developed detailed project plan and monitoring mechanism for health project. Set clear objectives and indicators for health activities.
· Responsible for regular coordination and operation within the process.
To work with healthcare professionals to improve the efficiency and quality of the delivery output/healthcare services.
Regular communication with department heads and staff
· Managed the assigned health projects in order to meet the project objectives within budget and the allotted time frame and report promptly any operational concerns (e.g. projected failure to meet objectives; increased beneficiary needs; projected over or under spending on project budget).
· Provided strong leadership of the assigned health projects, working to ensure both short and long-term positive impacts and outcomes for the beneficiaries, local health authorities and local health staff.
· Continuously monitored and supervised health activities, evaluating progress through outputs and impacts using both quantitative and qualitative data, and involving the health team.
· Provided input into the integration of beneficiary participation in all aspects of the project.
· Ensured accurate reporting of activities according to donor and organizational needs.
· Assessed community/refugee health needs, develop new proposals, and seek funding resources.
Staff Management
· Manage health facility staff both clinical and administrative, that include managing and training primary health care staff to meet international quality standards in health care delivery, encouraging beneficiary participation, liaising with other stakeholders, and anticipating, planning, and contributing to the development of new health project proposals and reports.
· Responsible for day-to-day management, directions, development and training, appraisals, etc.
· Facilitate regular meetings to assist information sharing between project staff, to ensure all staff members are aware of current work plans and to provide the opportunity for feedback.
· Provide coaching and training to staff in order to develop ownership and full responsibility for activities.
Financial Management
· Manage the health budget for the projects and ensure all expenses are according to budget and meet financial targets.
Communication & Coordination
· Develop appropriate and supportive communication structures with relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, government officials, UN agencies and other NGOs).
· Participate in health coordination meetings, including DoH, WHO, UN agency partners and other health stakeholders and feeding back on relevant issues.
Logistics
· Support the logistics activities of health staff, particularly in relation to the purchasing of medicines, supplies and equipment for the assigned health facilities and activities.
Quality Management
· Develop and implement quality assurance SOPs for health facilities.
· Ensure projects are implemented in line with donor requirements and in accordance and international standards i.e. Sphere standards.
Team building
· Reflect the values of organizational ethics with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts.
· Encourage staff to participate in meetings and give ideas and feedback for quality improvement.
I am managing health project in six districts of KP in Pakistan.