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Sheraz Khan

Sheraz Khan

Public Health Specialist
Islamabad,IS

Summary

Accomplished Immunization Officer with a proven track record at the World Health Organization, WHO, enhancing immunization coverage and disease surveillance. Expert in strategic planning and emergency response coordination, I've mentored staff and streamlined operations, significantly improving public health outcomes. Skilled in work coordination and report writing, my efforts have fostered robust health systems and community preparedness.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Immunization Officer

World Health Organization, WHO
Islamabad
07.2024 - Current
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making techniques to inform strategic planning processes and measure progress towards goals.
  • Mentored junior officers, providing guidance and support to foster professional development and career progression.
  • Delivered high-quality training programs, enhancing employee skill sets and contributing to professional development efforts.
  • Organized public forums to address community concerns, improving transparency and accountability.
  • Increased awareness and preparedness for potential threats by developing comprehensive training materials for new recruits.
  • Ensured compliance with national and local laws through regular policy reviews and updates.

Disease Surveillance Officer

World Health Organization, WHO
05.2024 - 06.2024

Focus on vaccine-preventable disease (VPD) surveillance, developing and implementing strategies to ensure timely reporting of VPD cases by both formal and informal healthcare providers to improve the overall health status of communities by reducing the burden of these diseases through effective surveillance and prompt response.

Disease Surveillance Officer

World Health Organization, WHO
01.2022 - 05.2024

As a public health specialist with a focus on vaccine-preventable disease (VPD) surveillance, developing and implementing strategies to ensure timely reporting of VPD cases by both formal and informal healthcare providers to improve the overall health status of communities by reducing the burden of these diseases through effective surveillance and prompt response.

Capacity Building of Health Staff at District level and Hospital Focal persons on Vaccine preventable diseases understanding, notification and response.

Strategic planning, technical input, and collaborative work planning with government to support capacity building and improve vaccination programs focused on preventing vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs)

Data driven policies via data analysis to target areas with compromised vaccination

Immunization Officer

World Health Organization, WHO
01.2021 - 12.2021

Collaborative work with government to address the low vaccination coverage during COVID-19 pandemic and strategic planning with technical inputs to enhance immunization coverage and Disease Surveillance with Enhanced Outreach Activities

Orientation of Health Care providers on reporting of SARI and ILI, donning and doffing skills with use of PPE to minimize the risk of spreading the virus to themselves and others

Polio Eradication Officer

World Health Organization, WHO
04.2017 - 12.2020
  • Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
  • Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency.

Medical Officer

Health Department, Government of Punjab
12.2013 - 03.2017
  • Developed educational programs for patients, promoting health awareness and self-management skills.
  • Reduced hospital admissions through preventive care initiatives and early intervention strategies.
  • Contributed to public health policies by providing input on local healthcare needs and trends.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing efficient medical practices and protocols.
  • Evaluated patients for effective triage and treatment.

Education

Master of Public Health - Public Health And Epidemiology

Government College Faisalabad
Faisalabad, PB
11.2018 - 04.2021

MBBS - Medicine And Surgery

King Edward Medical University
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
11.2006 - 02.2012

Skills

Work Coordination

Report Writing

Emergency Response Coordination

Strategic Planning

Languages

Urdu
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Certification

Immunization Scholar of The Geneva Learning Foundation

Timeline

Immunization Officer

World Health Organization, WHO
07.2024 - Current

Disease Surveillance Officer

World Health Organization, WHO
05.2024 - 06.2024

Disease Surveillance Officer

World Health Organization, WHO
01.2022 - 05.2024

Immunization Officer

World Health Organization, WHO
01.2021 - 12.2021

Immunization Scholar of The Geneva Learning Foundation

11-2020

Master of Public Health - Public Health And Epidemiology

Government College Faisalabad
11.2018 - 04.2021

SSAFE Training by United Nations Department of Safety and Security

11-2017

Polio Eradication Officer

World Health Organization, WHO
04.2017 - 12.2020

Medical Officer

Health Department, Government of Punjab
12.2013 - 03.2017

MBBS - Medicine And Surgery

King Edward Medical University
11.2006 - 02.2012
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