About

Doctor of Medicine (MD) and certified Ultrasonographer currently serving as Regional Health Extender with UNICEF. Over five years of progressive experience with national and international organizations in senior reproductive health, technical health program management, monitoring and evaluation, and project coordination roles. Experienced in health systems strengthening, data-driven performance management, and implementation of quality reproductive and maternal health services.

Basic Information
Email:
i@ShaheenSahak.com
Phone:
+1718-111-0011
Address:
1002, Mocraryan, Kabul, Afghanistan
Language:
Pashtu, English, Turkish, Dari, Urdu
Work Experience

November 2025 - Present

HIVA Project
HIVA Regional Health Extender

Led provincial performance management of BPHS/EPHS in coordination with UNICEF and Service Providers. Verified and analyzed HMIS, TPM, QQC, and functionality data to guide quarterly performance reviews. Identified underperforming facilities, supported development of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), strengthened review committees, and ensured alignment with HER framework, P4P, and QQC benchmarks.

January 2025 - October 2025

International Rescue Committee
Reproductive Health Officer

Provided technical oversight and training on reproductive health and IPC standards across supported facilities. Ensured compliance with national RH guidelines, supervised medical supply processes, prevented stockouts, conducted supportive supervision, and analyzed monthly medical data to improve service quality and performance.

May 2024 - January 2025

Organization of Research and Community Development
Senior Reproductive Health Officer

Led technical implementation of RH and RMNCH services across supported facilities. Conducted field supervision, delivered staff training, ensured compliance with national standards, participated in Health Cluster coordination and MoPH taskforces, and strengthened emergency reproductive health services.

March 2023 - May 2024

Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA)
Senior Technical Health Officer

Managed and provided technical oversight to RMNCH and Family Health House (FHH) projects. Led planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting processes, conducted field supervision, ensured adherence to national guidelines, and coordinated gender-sensitive and rights-based approaches in project implementation.

November 2021 - March 2023

Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA)
Senior Education Programme Officer (School Health)

Led planning and implementation of school health initiatives in coordination with MoPH and MoE. Managed budgeting, reporting, evaluations, and policy alignment, prepared MOUs and proposals, and conducted field monitoring to ensure quality service delivery and program improvement.

October 2018 - February 2020

Welfare Association and Development of Afghanistan
District Monitoring Officer

Supported monitoring and evaluation of polio eradication activities under UNICEF LTS project. Contributed to annual work planning, prepared monthly and quarterly progress reports, designed and implemented M&E activities, and analyzed field data to identify operational gaps and recommend corrective actions. Assisted in training development, community outreach coordination, and stakeholder engagement at district level.

Education

2024 - In Progress

Master's Degree
MSc in Public Health

University of Suffolk, United Kingdom

Currently pursuing advanced studies in public health systems, epidemiology, health policy, and research methods.

2013 - 2018

Medical Degree
Doctor of Medicine (MD) – 86.3%

Spinghar Medical University, Kabul

Completed comprehensive medical training with strong academic performance and clinical exposure.

2000 - 2011

High School
Baccalaureate – 96.5%

Afghan Turk International Girls High School, Kabul

Graduated with distinction in science stream.

Professional Skills
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
90%
Health Data Analysis & Reporting
85%
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
85%
Health Program Planning & Coordination
85%
QuickBooks & Financial Documentation
70%
Languages (English, Pashto, Dari, Turkish)
95%
References
Publications
Contact Me
Feel free to contact me

Address

1002, Mocraryan, Kabul, Afghanistan

Phone

+1718-111-0011

Email

i@ShaheenSahak.com