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Dr. RIDAH TARIQ

Brussels

Summary

Medical doctor working as Operations Support Manager with proven expertise in humanitarian logistics. Oversee daily services for ~400 protection seekers and a 14-member team, achieving ~15% operational efficiency gains, >70% peer satisfaction, and a ~60% success rate in psychosocial and medical intake support.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operational Support Officer

HUB Humanitaire, Croix Rouge de Belgique
Brussels
07.2024 - Current
  • Led daily operations serving ~400 clients, maintaining efficient service delivery and procedural consistency.
  • Managed and supported a team of 14, earning >70% positive feedback from peers on leadership, scheduling, and team morale.
  • Facilitated cross-functional coordination with medical, logistics, and external providers to strengthen emergency readiness.
  • Streamlined coordination and staff scheduling, reducing workflow delays by ~15% over 6 months through standardized planning systems.

Volunteer Manager

HUB- Humanitaire Croix Rouge De Belgique
Brussels
10.2024 - Current
  • Onboarded 30–45 volunteers across 3 group sessions since October 2024, converting ~20 into regularly engaged contributors through comprehensive orientation on mechanics, shift schedules, and digital tools.
  • Managed volunteer validation and tracking, reviewing and approving hours logged in the online platform to maintain accountability and accurate reporting.
  • Standardized onboarding process, guiding newcomers through day‑centre operations, role expectations, and shift options to streamline integration and improve readiness.

Mentor Young Citizen

HUB-Humanitaire Croix Rouge De Belgique
Brussels
01.2025 - Current
  • Mentored 3 young professionals through Brussels’ Service Citoyen program during 6-month placements, guiding their transition into Red Cross day‑centre staff roles.
  • Delivered structured onboarding and shift scheduling, validated working hours, and conducted quarterly reviews, resulting in 100% satisfaction (avg. 4.9/5) and full-time roles offered to 2 mentees.
  • Served as primary liaison and support contact, fostering professional growth and ensuring smooth integration into operations.

Collaborator Polyvalonte

HUB Humanitaire, Croix Rouge de Belgique
Brussels
09.2022 - 06.2024

cation], Pakistan · [Start–End Date]

  • Coordinated weekly task assignments based on central operational plans, enabled ~60% intake completion success by guiding vulnerable individuals through psychosocial support and access to education, housing, and legal services.
  • Delivered medical advisory support and facilitated liaison communication between frontline teammates and senior staff, escalating issues effectively and ensuring seamless daily handovers.

Assistant Ophthalmologist

Boulevard Hospital
Karachi
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Supported surgical and emergency eye procedures, assisting patient care operations with precision and empathy.
  • Delivered specialized vision health services, coordinating closely with medical teams to uphold high-quality standards.
  • Demonstrated strong professionalism under pressure, ensuring patient safety and clear communication during critical conditions.

Medical House Officer

Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS)
Islamabad
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Managed 150–200 daily ophthalmology outpatients, optimizing flow through efficient triage, and assisted in 10–15 ophthalmic procedures weekly, including anesthesia blocks and surgical prep in the minor OT.
  • Supported oncology, dermatology & psychiatry outpatient care, preparing chemotherapy doses, drawing labs every other day, handling admissions, and maintaining .

Education

Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery -

University of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan
01-2010

Skills

  • Program operations and coordination
  • Humanitarian service delivery
  • Team leadership and staff development
  • Interagency collaboration and liaison
  • Medical and Psychosocial Support Services
  • Operational Planning & Resource Allocation
  • Crisis Response & Risk Management
  • Monitoring, Evaluation & KPIs

Certification

Manager, Coach, Croix Rouge Belgique - 2024-2025

Introduction to Infection Prevention and Control, Dec 2022 2022

Diploma FAMMED Essentials, WHO - Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

Languages

English
First Language
Urdu
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mentor Young Citizen

HUB-Humanitaire Croix Rouge De Belgique
01.2025 - Current

Volunteer Manager

HUB- Humanitaire Croix Rouge De Belgique
10.2024 - Current

Operational Support Officer

HUB Humanitaire, Croix Rouge de Belgique
07.2024 - Current

Collaborator Polyvalonte

HUB Humanitaire, Croix Rouge de Belgique
09.2022 - 06.2024

Assistant Ophthalmologist

Boulevard Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2021

Medical House Officer

Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS)
01.2010 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery -

University of Karachi
Dr. RIDAH TARIQ