Gulabshah shinwari
Medical Doctor & Public Health Specialist | Experienced Health Cluster Supervisor
Experienced Medical Doctor and Public Health Specialist with a strong background in managing health services and program implementation. Proven track record in overseeing BPHS services, enhancing service outcomes through data analysis, and conducting comprehensive field monitoring. Committed to improving health systems and community health initiatives, leveraging clinical expertise and public health strategies to deliver impactful results. Recognized for providing effective training and support to healthcare staff, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Basikmalthi, Shinwari Street, Zone 4, Jalalabad City, Nangarhar, Afghanistan
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Work Experience
Health Cluster Supervisor
MAGNA (Medical and Nutrition Global Aid – Afghanistan)
Feb 2026 — PresentCurrentKunduz Province, Afghanistan
- Oversaw the implementation of BPHS services across diverse health facilities
- Conducted regular field visits to monitor service delivery and uphold quality standards
- Analyzed HMIS data to track performance indicators and enhance service outcomes
- Developed and executed monthly and quarterly work plans to ensure operational efficiency
- Provided on-the-job coaching and capacity building to strengthen health staff competencies
- Coordinated with provincial health authorities and represented the organization in critical meetings
Orphan Sponsorship Program Officer
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW)
16 Oct 2022 — 31 Dec 2025Jalalabad, Nangarhar, Afghanistan
- Monitored sponsored families according to established schedules to ensure consistent support
- Managed new assessments and strategically allocated sponsored children for optimal impact
- Conducted comprehensive household assessments and verified effective utilization of support
- Maintained and updated beneficiary database and Alyateem system files for accuracy and efficiency
- Prepared detailed donor reports ensuring strict compliance with organizational standards
- Raised awareness and enhanced capacity of guardians and communities on OSP 5 objectives
- Organized impactful health and hygiene awareness sessions for orphan families and community leaders
- Empowered communities to uphold organizational accountability and foster transparency
- Strengthened advocacy mechanisms to influence decision-makers through targeted campaigning
- Coordinated with communities to enhance access to essential education and health services
- Developed weekly work plans to ensure timely and effective implementation of initiatives
- Identified and documented organizational successes to highlight program effectiveness
- Adapted environmentally friendly and cost-effective approaches for holistic child and family development
Medical doctor of Community Based Healthcare for IDP and Returnees project (CBHIRA)
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW)
22 Aug 2020 — 14 Oct 2022Jalalabad, Nangarhar, Afghanistan
- Spearheaded the establishment of youth clubs, significantly boosting health awareness and community engagement
- Organized and executed cooking demonstrations, effectively educating malnourished children on essential nutritious habits
- Facilitated targeted awareness sessions that directly addressed the health needs of pregnant and lactating women
- Conducted strategic meetings with stakeholders, elders, and community leaders to enhance project execution
- Championed innovative community-led healthcare initiatives through effective participatory engagement strategies
- Documented and analyzed project progress and challenges, delivering critical insights for informed stakeholder decisions
- Engineered comprehensive activity plans and submitted them for timely review and approval to the project coordinator
The Balanced Score card and HMIS National trainer (TPM )and Laghman, Nangarhar Monitor
KIT/PARTICIP
20 Dec 2019 — 13 Aug 2020Kabul, Afghanistan
- Engineered comprehensive monitoring plans to ensure systematic oversight of surveys and field activities
- Executed post-monitoring evaluations of surveys to validate and enhance implementation quality
- Conducted on-site monitoring during surveys to guarantee strict adherence to established protocols
- Collected data utilizing ODK (Open Data Kit) tools to enhance accuracy and operational efficiency
- Validated collected data through community-based verification and meticulous cross-checking
Mental Health and cluster supervisor
Agency for Assistance and Development of Afghanistan (AADA)
Nov 2017 — Dec 2018Jalalabad, Nangarhar, Afghanistan
- Elevated health facility staff competencies through comprehensive on-the-job training
- Supervised BPHS health facility staff with rigorous oversight and performance evaluations
- Executed regular monitoring and supervision to uphold service quality and address performance deficiencies
- Facilitated impactful orientation sessions on IEC for health facility staff and community health supervisors
- Distributed essential awareness and information packages from MoPH to health facilities
- Compiled and submitted monthly and quarterly reports efficiently to department head
- Planned, managed, and directed project activities to ensure successful implementation
- Championed mental health and disability communication initiatives to enhance community awareness
- Organized strategic meetings with organizations supplying crutches, walking aids, and assistive devices
Medical Doctor / Health Facility Manager
AADA & AKHS
May 2013 — Oct 2017Afghanistan
- Spearheaded clinical and administrative operations across multiple health facilities, enhancing overall efficiency
- Secured uninterrupted availability of medicines and medical supplies, ensuring optimal patient care
- Ensured strict adherence to healthcare standards and donor requirements, maintaining operational integrity
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients in the outpatient department, delivering high-quality care
- Managed and provided critical care for severely ill patients in the inpatient department with expertise
- Evaluated and monitored mental health and TB patients consistently, ensuring precision in treatment outcomes
- Optimized the referral system from district hospitals to Jalalabad NRH, streamlining patient flow
- Facilitated hospital meetings and morning reports, demonstrating exemplary professionalism and leadership
- Executed comprehensive on-the-job training programs for health workers, enhancing their skills and competencies
Projects
BPHS
BPHS stands for Basic Package of Health Services,
TPM
Third-Party Monitoring (TPM)
(CBHIRA)
Community Based Healthcare for IDP and Returnees project (CBHIRA)
OSP
Orphan Sponsorship Program
Skills
Clinical & Public Health SkillsData collection tools (Kobo Toolbox, ODK, surveys, focus groups)Strategic PlanningHealth Program EvaluationTeam LeadershipCommunity EngagementTraining & Capacity BuildingBudget ManagementStakeholder CollaborationMicrosoft ExcelRisk AssessmentQuality ImprovementPublic Health ResearchProgram MonitoringCultural CompetencyHealth Informatics
Education
Medical Doctor, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Community Medicine/Public Health
Paktia Medical University
Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS)
Zia Institute of Computer Science, Jalalabad, Afghanistan
Diploma in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
SMART Afghan International Trainings & Consultancy, Kabul
Languages
Pashto
Native
Dari
Native
English
Advanced
Urdu
Advanced
Training
Training on mental health legislation, ethical practice, and integration into BPHS
GIZ, MoPH, European Union
22-25 Jan 2018 (4 days)
Management Training
AADA
15-19 Oct 2017 (5 days)
Focused on health facility management, leadership, and supervision skills.
Mental Health Basic Training Course
AADA
28 Aug – 07 Sep 2016 (11 days)
Fundamentals of mental health care, counseling, and integration into primary health services.
References available upon request.