Malika Maiwandwal
Kabul City
Summary
Former fifth-year Kabul Medical University student whose studies were halted by the Taliban ban on girls and women education, now worked in WHO polio-coverage LQAS surveys in the remote areas of Afghanistan. Top-1 % Kankor scorer, trilingual founder of a 12 K-learner medical YouTube academy and online English tutor empowering Afghan women, with 11 certificates spanning public health, leadership, and AI. I pair frontline analytics with digital innovation to drive equitable, community-centered healthcare—impact that aligns directly with the Passage Afghan Program.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Online English Teacher
Watandar Academy
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered engaging online English lessons to Afghan women.
- Adapted teaching strategies to meet students’ diverse learning needs and promote language development.
Online English Teacher
Ahliat Academy of Science & Languages-AASL
11.2022 - Current
- Conducted virtual English classes for Afghan women, focusing on grammar, speaking, and writing skills.
- Created lesson plans and provided supportive learning environments.
Content Creator and Educator
Maiwandwal Medical Academy (YouTube)
02.2022 - Current
- Founded and manage a YouTube channel offering free medical education.
- Produce and present medical lessons covering core concepts for students and early-career professionals.
LQAS Monitor
World Health Organization (WHO)
01.2022 - Current
- Monitored polio vaccination coverage across remote regions.
- Ensured data accuracy and supported effective field operations to strengthen immunization efforts.
English Instructor
01.2021 - Current
- Taught English to groups of Afghan women through online platforms.
- Designed and led interactive lessons to improve communication, reading, and writing.
- Empowered women through language education in restrictive environments.
Education
Kabul University of Medical Science - Faculty of Curative Medicine
Kabul University of Medical Science
01.2018 - Current
Sar-Asiab Girls High School - undefined
Sar-Asiab Girls High School
01.2007 - 01.2017
Interests And Skills
Pashto (Native), Dari/Persian (Bilingual), English (Proficient), MS Office 360 (Computer Skills), Communication, Afghani Handicrafts make, Reading, Walking
Coursework And Certificates
- Certificate in Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, 07/01/23
- Certificate in People Management Skills, CIPD, 04/01/23
- Certificate in Public Health and Nursing, Coventry University, 05/01/23
- Certificate in Patient Care for COVID-19, University of Exeter, 02/01/23
- Certificate in Understanding the Mind, University of Cape Town, 08/01/23
- Certificate in Environmental Science, University of Leeds, 09/01/23, 90%
- Certificate in Nutrition, Oxford Home Study Centre, 05/01/24
- Certificate in TeleHealth Clinical Education, EduCast / Islamic Development Bank, 2023–2024
- Certificate in Public Health Policy & Management, ASHM / Forage, 03/01/25
- Certificate in Generative AI, DeepLearning.AI / Coursera, 03/01/25
- Certificate in Using AI to Expand Creativity, University of Michigan / Coursera, 04/01/25
Timeline
Online English Teacher
Watandar Academy
09.2024 - Current
Online English Teacher
Ahliat Academy of Science & Languages-AASL
11.2022 - Current
Content Creator and Educator
Maiwandwal Medical Academy (YouTube)
02.2022 - Current
LQAS Monitor
World Health Organization (WHO)
01.2022 - Current
English Instructor
01.2021 - Current
Kabul University of Medical Science - Faculty of Curative Medicine
Kabul University of Medical Science
01.2018 - Current
Sar-Asiab Girls High School - undefined
Sar-Asiab Girls High School
01.2007 - 01.2017
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