IQRA SHABIR
@iqrashabir
I am a motivated public health professional improving maternal and child health.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I am a motivated and compassionate public health professional specializing in community nutrition, IYCF counseling, and health promotion. I am currently pursuing a Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) at SZABIST, Karachi.
In my role with Peoples Primary Healthcare Initiative I conduct over 600 nutritional screenings monthly for children under five and pregnant/lactating women, lead individual and group IYCF counseling sessions, and maintain accurate nutrition registers. I contribute weekly and monthly reports submitted to district and M&E teams and support vitamin supplementation drives and immunization follow-ups.
I have hands-on experience in outreach, monitoring, program coordination, and field supervision, and I have completed Field Epidemiology Training (NIH) and research methodology training (PMRC). I seek to apply data-driven planning and community engagement to improve maternal and child health in low-resource settings.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Counsellor - IYCF & M&E
Peoples Primary Healthcare Initiative
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Conducted over 600 nutritional screenings monthly for children under five and pregnant/lactating women, identifying malnutrition and ensuring timely referrals; led individual and group IYCF counseling and health education that improved community dietary practices. Maintained nutrition registers and produced weekly and monthly manual and digital reports submitted to district and M&E teams while sup
Education
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STShaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology
Master of Science in Public Health, Public Health
2024 -
Pursuing Master of Science in Public Health with focus on maternal and child health, data-driven planning, and program coordination.
PWPeople's University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women
Bachelor of Science, Public Health
2019 - 2023
Activities and societies: National Public Health Internship (HEC & PUMHSW); Intern — Primary Healthcare Services, Rural Health Center Ranipur; Certifications: Field Epidemiology Training Program (NIH Pakistan), Basic Research Methodology (PMRC).
Completed Bachelor of Science in Public Health with practical experience in community nutrition, IYCF counseling, and health promotion.
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