Irshad Ali Khan

Led and coordinated responses to communication-related issues and crises, including developing and implementing crisis communication plans. Ensured effective communication with relevant stakeholders, including the public, government officials, media, and partners.

Developed comprehensive communication strategies to promote polio eradication initiatives and collaborated with internal and external stakeholders for alignment. Engaged with local communities to understand perceptions and facilitated awareness programs to promote vaccination acceptance.

Responsible for integrating data related to zero-dose children, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from multiple sources to boost vaccination coverage. Provided data-based guidance to vaccinators and coordinated with government officials for effective outreach strategies.

Planned and supported community social mobilization and communication for the Polio Eradication Initiative. Led quantitative and qualitative data analysis for communication planning to improve polio campaign quality.

Supported Social Mobilization and Communication activities in alignment with the Sindh National Emergency Action Plan for Polio Eradication. Planned and executed culturally sensitive social mobilization for non-compliant families through interpersonal communication.

Managed and supervised over 5 towns and 36+ UC level managers of the COMnet Polio team, along with 800 community health workers. Collected daily data and reports, sharing them with the UNICEF Technical team for planning and strategy.

Collaborated with counterparts and partners to develop and execute advocacy and communication plans for immunization activities. Monitored cold chain equipment and ensured vaccine management according to SOPs.

Identified UC-level activities for district communication plans and relayed information to the District Health Communication Support Officer. Ensured involvement of influential religious and community leaders to improve vaccination messaging.

Completed a Master's degree in Project Management, focusing on advanced project methodologies and strategic planning.

Obtained a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resource Management. Developed expertise in HR strategies and organizational behavior.

Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration with Honors. Gained foundational knowledge in business principles and practices.