Self made, hardworking, Committed and determined with a high willingness to achieve my goals. Having 5+ years’ work experience in Nutrition projects with over all 13 years of progressive experience with credible organizations including the Medical Emergency Resilience Foundation (MERF), People's Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI) Sindh, and Hidaya Trust Pakistan with a proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive monitoring, evaluation, and accountability frameworks. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and providing strategic guidance to senior management. Proficient in data analysis, reporting, and capacity building. Proven ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, including implementation partners, donor agencies, and government institutions. Have in-depth knowledge of Nutrition Sensitive Interventions such as CMAM, IYCF, Simplified Protocols, KFCP, ECD. Have an extensive experience in the CMAM Nutrition programs both direct implementation and through partners. Have strong communication skills both written and verbal. Trained in CMAM, IYCF, Simplified Protocols, KFCP, ECD.
At MCH Hospital Wazirabad Conducting anthropometory Screening of all under five year age children coming in OPD AT HospitalConducting Health and Hygiene group Sessions and individual counseling of children caretakersOversee the overall implementation of the nutrition components in all areas of operation.Oversee the overall management of acute malnutrition and ensure protocols are being adhered to and OTPs are operating within quality indicators
Under UNICEF & US-Aid emergency project Conducting frequent visits to Targeted community villages of DISTRICT JACOBABAD.
Oversee the overall implementation of the nutrition components in all areas of operation under the direct supervision of the PMC.
Oversee the overall management of acute malnutrition and provide technical guidance and training to the health team as well as ensure protocols are being adhered to and OTPs are operating within quality indicators;
Support the Camp Nutritionist in preparation of weekly and monthly Screening OTP reports.
Follow up on the Preparation and submission of the timely Supply Request for supplies with the donor in consultation with the district and provincial Nutrition Coordinator to ensure smooth implementation of CMAM activities
Travel as required to areas of operation to supervise, build capacity, and provide technical guidance to the Community level staffing (Social Mobilizers) and Facility staffing (LHVs & Health Promoters) for the direct implementation of the nutrition interventions;
Liaise closely with the District & Provincial Project Coordinator and PMC, to ensure an integrated nutrition approach across sectors as well as coordination between PHC & Nutrition;
Where needed, oversee the piloted community nutrition approach and in close collaboration with the district Project Coordinator & district Nutrition Coordinator, Field Medical Staff implement strategies in line with the changing environment to ensure their effectiveness in improving the child's nutritional status;
In close collaboration with the field nutrition team, DistrictNutrition Coordinator provide inputs into nutrition programme planning, proposal writing, and reporting as required.
Coordinate with MoH representatives and Represent the organization at district nutrition coordination meetings in the absence of the District nutrition coordinator.
Strategy Development Create and implement social mobilization strategies to promote nutrition and health services for pregnant and lactating women and children under two. - Community Engagement Build relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and stakeholders to encourage program participation and support.- Facilitation Conduct community meetings, sessions, and workshops to educate target populations about maternal and child nutrition, vaccination, and health services.- Local Advocacy Identify and engage local influencers, such as religious leaders and schoolteachers, to serve as advocates for the program within their communities.- Training and Support Provide training and ongoing support to field workers, volunteers, and mobilizers to enhance community engagement techniques.- Monitoring and Assessment Monitor community response to the program and adjust mobilization strategies based on field feedback.- Collaboration Work closely with health facility staff and field teams to ensure community mobilization efforts align with program objectives.- Feedback Gathering Collect and analyze community feedback, reporting findings to the program management team with recommendations for improving outreach and participation.-Event Organization Plan and execute events and campaigns (e.g., health camps, door-to-door awareness drives)Reporting Prepare and submit regular reports on mobilization activities, documenting challenges encountered and success stories. Coordinate with MoH representatives and Represent the organization at district nutrition coordination meetings.
Under UNICEF & US-Aid emergency project Conducting frequent visits to Targeted community villages of DISTRICT JACOBABAD.
Oversee the overall implementation of the nutrition components in all areas of operation under the direct supervision of the PMC.
Oversee the overall management of acute malnutrition and provide technical guidance and training to the health team as well as ensure protocols are being adhered to and OTPs are operating within quality indicators;
Support the Camp Nutritionist in preparation of weekly and monthly Screening OTP reports.
Follow up on the Preparation and submission of the timely Supply Request for supplies with the donor in consultation with the district and provincial Nutrition Coordinator to ensure smooth implementation of CMAM activities
Travel as required to areas of operation to supervise, build capacity, and provide technical guidance to the Community level staffing (Social Mobilizers) and Facility staffing (LHVs & Health Promoters) for the direct implementation of the nutrition interventions;
Liaise closely with the District & Provincial Project Coordinator and PMC, to ensure an integrated nutrition approach across sectors as well as coordination between PHC & Nutrition;
Where needed, oversee the piloted community nutrition approach and in close collaboration with the district Project Coordinator & district Nutrition Coordinator, Field Medical Staff implement strategies in line with the changing environment to ensure their effectiveness in improving the child's nutritional status;
In close collaboration with the field nutrition team, DistrictNutrition Coordinator provide inputs into nutrition programme planning, proposal writing, and reporting as required.
Coordinate with MoH representatives and Represent the organization at district nutrition coordination meetings in the absence of the District nutrition coordinator.
Under Unicef emergency project Conducting frequent visits to Targeted community villages of UC SALIHPAT AND UC TAMACHANI DISTRICT SUKKUR along with NutritionTeam including IYCF councillor ,Social Mobilizers for Door to Door Screening of all under five years children to identify SAM children’s then Enrollment in CMAM Simplified Protocols program Plan and organize OTP/CMAM activities at nutrition site. Work closely with DoH Health staffs to ensure all aspects of the program understood and appropriate referrals take place to and from the CMAM outreach and well-integrated into the Primary Health Care. Work closely with the health facility staff (MO/FMO/LHV), and LHWs to ensure all children are screened correctly at health facility/community facilitation and within targeted area. Ensure all criteria are respected and understood by the team and community groups, including; admission, discharge and transfer to and from the community or other source. Ensure correct clinical diagnosis at the time anthropometric assessment so that the SAM patient receives appropriate treatment and enrollment-based OTP admission criteria. Timely identification of complications, non-responder, and referrals to the NSC and strong follow up until discharge or re-admission in OTP. Ensure adequate availability of all medical and Therapeutic food supplies and ensure stock is pre-positioned as planned by discussing with Nutrition Officer and logistics. Follow-up and provide feedback to the health facility Incharge and nutrition coordinator on the amount and quality of the treatment supplies if it does not comply with specified quality standards. Regular and strong coordination with PHC/CMAM, NSC and Outreach staff on referral and integrated case management package. Through liaison with the community groups, provide effective follow up of all cases: particularly tracing of children who are absent from the program, sick children, long stay children, children not gaining weight, and children with social problems etc. Provide key Health and Nutrition education messages to beneficiaries based the protocol and guidelines Respond to inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the program admission and discharge whenever necessary at the CMAM sites. Provide success stories/case studies in the intervention with coordination of Health facility in charge, Nutrition coordinator. Comply with National CMAM Guideline (including Simplified Protocols) strictly for SAM case management. . Supervise medicine administration in OTP activities Follow and respect the current protocols specially SAM case management or administration i.e. for de-worming, EPI schedule and MNP, IFA / Vitamin A supplements targeting children and PLW with proper documentation. Ensure that all the nutrition activities linked to health and nutrition education in the protocols Follow the treatment of the beneficiaries through home visits with support of community groups. Participate in the follow-up of stock request and consumption. Achieve ideal MUAC and weight gain for enrolled patients as early as possible. Ensure proper documentation and reporting of the stock distributed through OTP/Outreach activities. Compile the statistical data with MEAL, NIS or Data Officer (admission, default, cured, absent, death) and draft a report on activities with timely submission to the program. . Network and coordinate with the relevant sectors Establish good relationship with the relevant stakeholders (DOH/and community) Respond and coordinate properly with Nutrition Coordinator. Establish a network with the other actors in the working area (I/NGO) Establish a good understanding of the program within the community Establish link and meetings with the community leaders and different group existing in the working area. Establish good coordination with caregivers coming to the OTP for service.
Under European Union project Reporting to Nutrition Co-ordinator & Nutrition OfficerResponsibilitiesleading/supervising 20 team members including 12 lady health workers & 8 community health workers of Uc KaGaN Shikarpur Support the management of all nutrition interventions at OTP level (infant and young child feeding, and treatment of acute malnutrition in CMAM).Screen with mid-upper arm circumference ( MUAC ) all childrens & PLW ( Pregnant Lactating Women) Enter the (MUAC) In Tally Sheet according to the color.Fill in the forms about malnourished patients & do the appetite test.Encourage the population to use the available basic health care. Provide supplies & material . Analyze the nutrition situation. Compile the statistical data (admission, default, cured absent, death) and draft a report on activities. Establish good relationships with the Hospital and u/c authorities and community leaders. Establish a network with the other actors in the working area. Establish good links and meetings with the (District MOHReporting
Reporting to Nutrition Co-ordinator & Nutrition OfficerResponsibilitiesleading/supervising 21 team members including 01 Outreach supervisor 01 IYCF councillor 15 lady health workers & 05 community health workers of Uc Shah Ghazi District Jacobabad Support the management of all nutrition interventions at OTP level (infant and young child feeding, and treatment of acute malnutrition in CMAM).Screen with mid-upper arm circumference ( MUAC ) all childrens & PLW ( Pregnant Lactating Women) Enter the (MUAC) In Tally Sheet according to the color.Fill in the forms about malnourished patients & do the appetite test.Encourage the population to use the available basic health care. Provide supplies & material . Analyze the nutrition situation. Compile the statistical data (admission, default, cured absent, death) and draft a report on activities. Establish good relationships with the Hospital and u/c authorities and community leaders. Establish a network with the other actors in the working area. Establish good links and meetings with the (District MOHReporting
Develop overall programmatic monitoring, evaluation and accountability framework by highlighting areas of high priority, strategic objectives, set of indicators, periodicity, and plans for M&E for all thematic areas.
Assist programs by timely detecting the areas of improvement by forecasting and mitigating of challenges and barriers.
Assist program manager health in developing need assessment reports by gathering information from evidence already available.
Lead the project specific M&E teams by providing strategic guidance on the development of M&E tools, data collection tools, mechanisms for application of M&E findings for the improvement of plans through supportive supervision.
Develop M&E specific training plans for project teams, data collectors and HIS officers with focus on bridging the gaps in data collection and analysis covering relevancy, accuracy, reliability and completeness of data.
Design high quality quantitative and quantitative surveys, evaluations and assessments as per need.
Undertake rapid assessments, period evaluations and pre and post intervention assessments and develop high quality reports. Brief senior management on rationale for strategic shifts required to ensure timely attainment of programmatic objectives.
Liaise and coordinate counterparts working in implementation partners, donor agencies and academic institutions for data collection, coordination meetings and data audits.
Contribute in strengthening learning mechanisms by developing project and program specific learning tools for capturing information related to high impact case studies, success stories, human interest stories.
Submit monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual M&E reports covering all projects and apprise senior management on findings covering weaknesses and strengths and way forward.Coordinate with MoH representatives and Represent the organization at district nutrition coordination meetings.
field-based social mobilization in Targeted villages
support beneficiary selection, preparation of lists, vouchers distribution and follow-up in the target communities
support in identification of new home-based businesses/enterprises in target communities.
lead the necessary orientation, mobilization sessions and training in the field.
ensure active community support for the project activities and ownership.
provide facilitation in the community groups formation, record keeping, weekly meetings and training/ capacity building of the community group members,