shahzad malik
@shahzadmalik
Senior healthcare executive and retired brigadier driving operational excellence.
What I'm looking for
I am a senior healthcare executive and retired Brigadier with over 30 years leading large-scale military and civilian healthcare operations, strategic planning, and multi-million rupee budget management.
I have led full-spectrum medical services, implemented EHR systems, optimized procurement to reduce costs, and directed successful public health campaigns including a 100% COVID-19 vaccination drive for military personnel and families.
I consult on hospital establishment and accreditation, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and deliver measurable improvements in quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director
Red Crescent Hospital
Sep 2024 - May 2025 (8 months)
Provided technical leadership during hospital renovation, designing OR and CSSD layouts, recommending MEP improvements, and formulating operational budgets and HR requirements to ready the facility for service.
Chief Executive Officer
Blissly Health Pvt Ltd
Sep 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years)
Provided executive consultancy to establish and accredit hospitals and medical colleges, led design and technical delivery for a 100-bed hospital including modular OTs and CSSD implementations.
Brigadier / Director of Medical Services
Army Medical Corps – 2 Corps
Sep 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years)
Directed medical services across multiple hospitals and field units, led a 100% COVID-19 vaccination campaign for ~4,500 personnel and families, implemented EHR systems, and optimized procurement to reduce costs by 15%.
Deputy Commandant & Assistant Commandant
Military Hospitals
Oct 2015 - Sep 2020 (4 years 11 months)
Led and mentored 250+ multidisciplinary staff, overhauled crisis management and mass-casualty drill protocols, and achieved full compliance during high-level inspections to maintain operational readiness.
Senior Instructor (Medical)
Royal Saudi Land Forces
May 2011 - Jun 2014 (3 years 1 month)
Designed and delivered advanced medical training programs for elite brigade units, enhancing operational medical capability and readiness of Special Services Group personnel.
Commanding Officer
Field Medical Unit
Jan 2007 - Apr 2011 (4 years 3 months)
Administered a 50-bed field hospital serving military and civilian populations, overseeing clinical services, logistics, and local health outreach in a conflict-affected region.
Health Care Administrator
United Nations Mission (ONUB)
Jul 2005 - Dec 2006 (1 year 5 months)
Developed and maintained comprehensive medical support for UN peacekeeping operations, ensuring mission health readiness and continuity of care in a resource-constrained environment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National University of Medical Sciences
Certificate, Health Professional Education
Completed a Certificate in Health Professional Education to advance medical teaching and curriculum development skills.
Quaid-i-Azam University
Master of Science, Medical Administration
Completed MSc in Medical Administration at Quaid-i-Azam University with focus on healthcare management and administration.
Preston Institute of Management Science and Technology
Executive Master of Business Administration, Health Management
Completed an Executive MBA in Health Management focusing on healthcare leadership and administration.
Rawalpindi Medical University
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Medicine
Earned MBBS degree providing foundational medical education and clinical training.
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