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Have sound experience in Project Management, Public Health Logistics & Supply Chain, IT Management and eLMIS Development for Public Sector.Working with GHSC-PSM, Nepal since December 2016 as MIS Advisor to strengthen supply chain of health commodities of MoHP, Nepal. eLMIS is successfully implemented in two provinces and scale-up is planned in current fiscal year (2019). The existing implementation includes mobile app at HFs for inventory management. As MIS Advisor, I am also responsible to have strong liaison with MoHP and it Health Divisions and External Development Partners (EDPs) for effective rollout of eLMIS. The efforts for functional integration of HMIS and LMIS with project advocacy are successful and Integrated Health Information Management Section (IHIMS) under MoHP is responsible for both HMIS and eLMIS. In addition, the efforts for interoperability of eLMIS and HMIS are also progressing well. I have over 20+ years of professional experience and 10 years of experience in public health domain in Pakistan and Nepal. Working in this domain given me the opportunity to learn deeper about health systems and I contributed in MIS projects in all phases from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling and closing of project. While working on eLMIS in Pakistan, I have studied Bangladesh eLMIS system and its implementation model in 2010. Therefore, USAID | DELIVER Project in Pakistan decided to adapt Bangladesh model for Pakistan and customized it to adapt as per Pakistan requirements. In addition, I also contributed in commodity security, forecasting & supply planning, transportation & distribution planning and warehousing. In Pakistan and Nepal, I worked closely with MOH at federal and provincial level to evolve integrated M&E strategy and mechanism to ensure government owned and efficient supply chain monitoring system. Assisted in the development of an M&E implementation plan and collected data on key indicators on quarterly and annual basis.
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Consultant For Forecasting And Quantification Capacity AssessmentUnited Nations Population Fund (Unfpa) Oct 2024 - PresentIslamabad, Islāmābād, Pakistan1. Collaboration with UNFPA staff from the Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) and the respective country office.2. Review past materials and existing methodologies to inform the development process.3. Methodology Development: Finalize and refine methodologies and tools to support data collection and analysis.4. Stakeholder Consultation: Engage with in-country stakeholders to gather insights and ensure alignment with local needs and priorities.5. Data Collection and Analysis: Lead the collection, review, and comprehensive analysis of relevant data.6. Dissemination of Results: Share findings and results with partners and stakeholders through targeted dissemination efforts.7. Report Preparation and Presentation: Prepare detailed reports outlining key findings and recommendations, and present the results at global and regional levels to inform future initiatives. -
Elmis Consultant - ZimbabweUndp Mar 2024 - Sep 2024Zimbabwe1. Review of Stakeholder expectations and the capacity of the eLMIS system to respond to the expectations.2. Develop ToRs to respond to the countries need on eLMIS alongside a costed plan for its implementation on the basis of endorsed methodology.3. Develop recommendations for eLMIS implementation and sustainability. -
Elmis Consultant, Usaid Mtaps Program - PhilippinesManagement Sciences For Health May 2021 - Feb 2024PhilippinesAs an eLMIS Consultant, my main role is to provide technical guidance and support to the MTaPS Philippines team and the DOH in implementing an eLMIS in the country. This involves various responsibilities:1. Assisting in soliciting and selecting an eLMIS solution provider, ensuring they meet technical and capacity requirements, and presenting the selection recommendation to MTaPS and DOH for approval.2. Collaborating with eLMIS solution providers, DOH, and MTaPS to create a comprehensive roadmap for eLMIS implementation. This includes business analysis, defining functional requirements, determining customization needs, and developing a technical implementation approach. Additionally, I help in creating a detailed plan and budget for DOH to implement eLMIS3. Providing technical guidance during the configuration, customization, and implementation of the eLMIS. This involves overseeing progress, identifying risks, issues, suggesting workarounds, and supporting the MTaPS in managing vendor performance.4. Reviewing the sustainability roadmap for the Vaccine Logistics Management Information System and ensuring integration with the eLMIS including data migration from the Pharmaceutical Management Information System (PMIS) and Integrated Tuberculosis Information System (ITIS) to eLMIS.5. Providing technical guidance in the development and adjustment of the eLMIS implementation, such as timeline changes and identifying gaps or risks in the activities. I propose suitable mitigation actions and offer technical advice on IT/IS aspects, functionality feasibility, report generation, and dashboard updates based on end-users' needs and change requests during implementation phases, including feedback gathered during User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Training of Trainers (TOT), and End User Training (EUT).6. Working closely with DOH, the MTaPS team, and Bileeta (the eLMIS Solution Provider) to ensure implementation adheres to industry standards for information system management. -
Consultant - Barcode Implementation Assessment For Epi VaccinesJsi Research & Training Institute, Inc. Mar 2023 - May 2023Islamabad, Islāmābād, PakistanThe assessment was initiative of Gavi and executed by JSI Research and Training Institute. 1. Assess the feasibility of implementing barcodes on secondary and primary packaging on vaccines in LMICs. Validate the use cases for barcode implementation for primary/secondary packaging with country-level stakeholders.2. Assess country readiness in select countries and identify challenges, opportunities and risks to implement barcodes on secondary and primary packaging of vaccines.3. Identify and define the set-up and long-term costs to implement barcodes on secondary and primary packaging for each of the selected use cases, including the incremental costs of implementing barcodes on primary packaging as compared to barcodes on secondary packaging only.4. Develop an illustrative implementation roadmap to advance implementation of secondary packaging in LMICs and primary packaging if feasible.5. Develop recommendations for the next phase based on the results. -
Consultant - Health Supply Chain Information Systems (Epi & Covid-19)Pace Technologies (Pvt) May 2020 - May 2021Islamabad, PakistanEPI and COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Chain Systems -
Technical Director, Usaid Ghsc-Psm Project - NepalChemonics International Apr 2019 - Mar 2020Kathmandu, NepalResponsible for MIS and Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) -
Mis AdvisorChemonics International Dec 2016 - Apr 2019Kathmandu, NepalGHSC-PSM began in Nepal in April 2016 with the objective of supporting the public health supply chain to improve the availability of quality-assured health commodities at SDPs. The project also provides training and tools to the Logistics Management Division (LMD) to manage the supply chain more sustainably. The project’s most important interventions are to strengthen logistics information systems to make data more accessible, to increase the capacity of Nepali supply chain management professionals and local institutions, and to optimize the supply chain through improvements to warehouses, forecasting, quantification, distribution, procurement and other aspects of supply chain.•Providing technical assistance to LMD for the selection of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) supply chain solution manage Family Planning, Vaccines and Essential drugs•Assist project in developing the request for proposal (RFP) to select COTS service provider to identify system solutions and customize, configure and implement the system in Nepali context•Evaluate and record the detailed user and functional requirements as well as technical architecture and design of the eLMIS•Advise on interoperability based on Nepal NeGIF and GEA standards•Anticipate project risks and mitigate challenges, ensuring the successful delivery of the eLMIS•Developing a communication plan to ensure that stakeholders, users, and donors are informed of progress, challenges, and key milestone•Assisting the LMD, in implementing a countrywide eLMIS web and mobile solution at central, provincial, districts and SDPs level •Providing technical assistance to conduct an analysis of logistics data, and produce quality reports for LMD, EDPs, and other •Assist in Planning, organizing and implementing countrywide training/refresher, workshops and orientation to new staff and relevant stakeholders as necessary around eLMIS •Develop process flows for all business processes in practice and advising -
Elmis Consultant For NepalChemonics International Aug 2016 - Dec 2016Kathmandu, NepalUSAID Global Health Supply Chain Management - Procurement and Supply Management -
Data Analytics/M&E ConsultantChemonics International Jul 2016 - Dec 2016Islamabad, PakistanUSAID Global Health Supply Chain Management - Procurement and Supply Management -
Visibility Analytics Network (Van) Technical ConsultantJsi | John Snow, Inc. Jul 2016 - Aug 2016Islamabad• Develop a VAN specific curriculum that is inclusive of but not limited to Facilitator and participant guide, job aids, presentations, and handouts. • Facilitate specific sessions as directed by project team lead.• Liaison with Project manager for correspondence with Sindh EPI program for nomination and finalization of VAN workshop.• Document the outputs from the training in terms of developing a VAN team model that defines the people, processes, and dashboards for federal vLMIS Operation Center program, Sindh Province vLMIS Operation Center, and districts, in conjunction with the other VAN technical consultant and JSI HQ.• Assist in drafting and finalizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for VAN teams, in conjunction with the other VAN technical consultant and JSI HQ.• Provide support to VAN teams on data analysis use and decision making, including help in creating personalized dashboards based on current vLMIS configuration. -
Sr. Manager It & GisJohn Snow, Inc. ( Http://Www.Jsi.Com , Http://Deliver.Jsi.Com ) Aug 2009 - Jun 2016Islamabad, PakistanI have Joined USAID | DELIVER PROJECT in 2009 for analysis, design and development of logistics web-based application. Pakistan has complex multi-stakeholder environment for health and population sector. Therefore, it was indeed a challenge to develop the automated Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) that meets requirements of all stakeholders. DELIVER PROJECT successfully developed the system and major achievement is that Government of Pakistan owned this system and hosted under gov domain i.e. http://lmis.gov.pk. Initially developed and implemented for contraceptives and later adapted and enhanced for TB drugs and EPI vaccinesI was involved in warehouse rehabilitation project which includes layout designing and installation of Pallet and Racking system, stackers, forklifts and to implement automated Warehouse Management System (WMS) . The salient features of WMS is barcoding, FEFO implementation, locations assignment of products, adjustments etc. In order to ensure Commodity Security, contraceptive forecasting and quantification, that I did every year from 2009-2016 and as a result of this exercise USAID brought $108m contraceptives during the project life. Involved in software development of Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) for vaccines, Contraceptives and TB-Drugs. This software can be accessed through http://lmis.gov.pk. There is high level ownership of Government of Pakistan resulting in smooth implementation throughout the country. The LMIS is responsive to respond all areas and tiers of supply chains. The focus area are Inventory Management at Federal to Tehsil tiers, Consumption Reporting at last mile, Cold Chain Equipment Module (CCEM) and Campaign Management. I was also involved in large IT equipment procurement for health and population department and EPI program and procured IT equipment USD ~3 million.Also incorporated GIS web-maps in LMIS for all health commodities in LMIS. -
It SpecialistAmerican Institutes For Research Mar 2008 - Jul 2009Islamabad, PakistanJoined USAID RISE PROJECT focused on education and main responsibilities were• Design, develop and implement Education Management Information System (EMIS) in earthquake areas of Pakistan and geo-location mapping of all schools of these earthquake areas • Revitalized entire WAN/LAN infrastructure of AIR.• Revitalized and optimized performance and productivity of entire Internal Help Desk/IT.• Headed establishing network infrastructure of new offices in Rawalakot & Muzaffarabad.• Evaluated hardware/software requirement analysis & procurement for offices.• Developed IT procedures & successfully executed.• Planned trainings and provide support to staff members on the use of hardware/software.• Conduct trainings for capacity building of IT team members both in-house and outside. -
It SpecialistJsi Research & Training Institute Mar 2005 - Mar 2008Islamabad, PakistanJoined USAID | PAIMAN PROJECT focused on public health and main responsibilities were•Coordination/Analysis and Testing of JSI internal website for Monitoring and Reporting. i.e. http://paiman.org.pk/intranet/mr •Involved in developing of GIS for 10 USAID districts of Pakistan for mapping of Tehsil & Union Council marking, health facilities mapping and indication of population coverage by Lady Health Workers. •Build IT infrastructure of JSI office. •Ensure smooth LAN and WAN administration while maintaining certain JSI office standards•Evaluate IT equipment and plan for future hardware needs.•Design and recommend network extensions/up-gradation plans and other IT department relevant strategies. •Recommend appropriate hardware and software for purchase.•Ensure safe and secure working of office networks and adopt necessary measure to keep the networks/workstations free from viruses. •Ensure safe and secure backup and storage of organizational data.•Provide training and support to staff members on the use of hardware/software.•Ensure smooth working of organizational e-mail system
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Mis OfficerSave The Children Jan 2003 - Feb 2005• Developed & Implement Human Resource Information System (HRIS).• Training to staff members requiring and/or using a computer about both the hardware protection and also software application programs.• Liaison with vendors and other relevant organizations to keep management up-to-date with latest process and hardware development.• Submit evaluation reports, purchasing plans or any recommendations to the management.• System and Network administration, User administration on Windows NT.• MS Exchange Server Administration, Accounts management and MS Outlook configuration.• Troubleshooting network problems such as routing, repairing systems in case of crash. -
Team Leader/Software EngineerRemotesilicon Oct 1999 - Jan 2003Developed and implemented solutions for travel industry
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Network EngineerPakistan Revenue Automation Ltd Aug 1998 - Oct 1999Worked in motorway project -
System Support OfficerCrescent Greenwood Ltd Oct 1997 - Aug 1998Largest Levis Jeans manufacturer in Pakistan
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Saif Ur Rab Education Details
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Ms Management Sciences -
Itc, University Of Twente, The NetherlandsUsing Gis In Disease Control Program -
Computer Science
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