PROFESSIONAL Experience
Director QA, Patient Safety & Risk/Clinical Operation
(Consultant)
Director Operations
Director of Nursing Services, IPC & Education: - Altamash
General Hospital. (October 2020 to November 2022)
Head of Department, Wing of Clinical Services – Dr. Ziauddin
Hospital (Keamari Branch) – September 2019-October 2020)
Head of Department, Clinical Network – Sina Health Education
& Welfare Trust. (2017-2019)
SALIMAH SOHAIL DOSSA
Holding a PNC license for practice in Manager Operation & Projects – The Aman Foundation,
Pakistan. (2014-2017)
Former RGN, holding NMC license for
Head of Department Nursing Services & Infection Control,
practice in the United Kingdom
Patient Safety & Quality Mgmt, – Imam Hospital (2013-2015)
Passed the national council licensure
examination for registered nursing- Principal for School of Nursing, Female, School of Nursing
(NCLEX-RN) in Dallas, Texas, United Male, school of Midwifery & allied health care.
States Of America. Senior Manager Nursing Services & Education – Murshid
Hospital & Health Care, Karachi (2011-2013)
CAREER AT A GLANCE Senior Manager Nursing Services & Education - Burhani
Being the director at a different level for 25 Hospital, Karachi (2008-2011)
years, able to oversee the care of patients and
Deputy Manager - Beverley Lodge Nursing Home, Surrey, UK
makes important decisions within a health (2006-2008)
facility, which impacts the overall processes
and patient health outcomes. Registered General Nurse - Broad Oak Manor Nursing &
Residential Home, Hertford North, Hertfordshire, UK, (2006-
2008)
PROFILE Assistant Manager Nursing Services - Tabba Heart Institute,
I am a hardworking, professional, and Azizabad, (2004-2006)
dedicated person who translates efficiency &
quality into work. I am passionate about Manager Nursing & Operations - Heart Centre, Clifton,
Leadership, Management, and Continuous Karachi (2001-2003)
Quality Assurance and advancement in the
Community Health Nurse - Aga khan Health Service Pakistan
healthcare industry. Serving for 25 years in
(1998-2000)
this profession I found myself having an
undying interest in innovation, Audits, Quality Registered Nurse - Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi
Control, Patient Safety, and effective (1996-1998)
mentorship.
OBJECTIVE
Seek to work in an environment that will
challenge me further; while allowing me to
contribute to the continued growth and
success of the organization.
Leadership Education
Leadership skills supplemented with Masters in Hospital & Health care Mgmt, (HHCM) - 2017,
conceptual & analytical abilities have always Institute of Health Business Management, Karachi
helped me to be acquainted with an Post RN BScN- 2014, Jinnah College of Nursing, Affiliated with
organization’s system quickly. Interpersonal Ziauddin University, Karachi
skills added with communication skills Diploma in Midwifery (RM) – 2001, Aga khan hospital for
Women’s, Karachi
enhanced the directive leadership style.
Diploma in General Nursing (RN) – 1996, Aga Khan University,
School of Nursing & Midwifery, Karachi.
Skills & Abilities Intermediate (HSC) in (Humanities)- 1993, APWA College,
Communication Skills Karachi
Interpersonal Skills Matriculation (SSC) in (Humanities) 1991, Aga Khan 3rd
Foundation School, Karachi.
Teaching & Mentorship Skills
Excellent multitasking and organization
Key Responsibilities
skills
Directing the nursing program, including the formation &
Problem Solving & Decision making skill
implementation of new policies and procedures when
Teamwork skills
necessary
Compassionate Leadership Skills
Develop a business plan and conduct budget reviews &
Ability to work under pressure
report Findings.
Helping managers to set goals, manage employees, and
Core Competencies improve efficiency
Critical care & Operation mgmt. Improvise the cost efficiency of certain business operations
Time management through resource allocation
Conflict resolution Identifying more cost-efficient ways to do business, setting
Good command of MS Office and executing department and company-wide budgets, and
Good business sense and professional forecasting efforts
manners, Ensuring company operations meet financial goals and
Leads at front foot, ability to assume objectives
and delegate responsibility. Supporting the HR department in staff management, hiring,
Can identify & resolve problems with a termination, and disciplinary actions
proactive attitude Implementing new procedures and training on policies
Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and
Publication constructive.
Research Article published at International Creating and overseeing employee evaluation metrics and
Journal, American Journal for Pharmaceutical methods
Science (IAJPS) on “Needle stick Injuries Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed
among health care professionals working in a and in accordance with a standard policy.
tertiary care hospital, Karachi.” Oversees manufacturing, purchasing, and sales departments,
ensuring each is reaching goals set by departmental and
company leadership.
Professional Achievements
Projects a positive image of the organization to employees,
Appreciation for Partnership with Aman
customers, and the community.
Telehealth & SUKH, under
Dealing with public and private organizations
AMANHEALTH care service, Aman
Foundation.
Champion Leader in Reproductive
Health & Family Planning, 2012 at AKU-
CHS
Master Trainer of Reproductive Health,
Family Planning & Leadership PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
management
(INTERNATIONAL)
Post-Surgical Care, Online; From North Texas Best Home
Awards Health Care.
Enabling Successful Living at home independently, online;
Received Best HOD/Leadership award,
From North Texas Best Home Health Care.
from Sina Health Education & welfare Managing Yourself & Leading Others for Healthcare
trust 2017-2018. Professionals (0nline); From Harvard, Division of Continuing
Best Deputy & Nursing adaptation Nurse Education. Part of Professional Development.
in 2006 from the UK International Certification on Scalability & Sustainability with
Best Academic Award, 2002 in Expand Net in Dubai.
Midwifery from Aga Khan Hospital for Quality Management, TQM & CQI, the Lean Six Sigma
Company.
Women.
Introductory & Advance in Palliative Care for Oncology from
Achievement Award from Aga Khan the Royal College of Nursing, UK.
Education Board in 2002 securing a Infection Control in Health Care Setting from Broad Oak
position in AKDN Manor Nursing Home, Hertfordshire, UK.
Secured second Position, 2001-2002 in Register General Nurse (Adaptation) from Thames Valley
Sind Nursing Examination Board, Pakistan University, has NMC License.
for Nursing Midwifery
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS (NATIONAL)
Breast Feeding & Quality Life of Mother & Child, Organized in
Personal
collaboration with dietician society & AKUH.
Date of Birth: 19th October, 1975 Diabetic Management & Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes,
Languages: English, Urdu Organized by IDF Diabetic School
(Excellence). & Sindhi, Gujrati, Covid-19 infection prevention & Control online, organized by
AKUH.
Punjabi (Beginner level)
Covid-19, Management for nurse leader, online organized by
Religion: Islam AKUH.
Nationality: Pakistani Risk Assessment & Patent Safety, Organized by Ziauddin
University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
Vital Patient Safety, on the Occasion of World Patient Safety Day,
Organized by Sina Health Education and Welfare Trust,
K5-002, Karimabad Housing
Karachi, Pakistan.
Co-operative Society, Block# 3
Basic Life Support Certification organized by Aman Health
F.B. Area Karachi Care Service. Valid till March 2019 (Recertification)
Call: 03000348390 Essence of Care, Leadership & Horizon, Organized by Sina
Email: [email protected] Health Education and Welfare Trust, Karachi, Pakistan (10
Days Hands-on Training Workshop)
Risk Assessment & proposed Mitigation for Business as per ISO
by Adco Technologies
Project Management (Prince 2) Beginner by Aman Foundation
Internal Quality Management System, ISO 9001-2015;
Certified Internal Lead Auditor by Adco Technologies
Introduction to Health Professions Education (part of Faculty
Program, Pre Requisite in AKUSONAM) from Aga Khan
University, Department of Education, Karachi.
Internal Quality Management, ISO 9001-2008; Certified
Auditor by Adco Technologies
Leadership & Management with Reproductive Health & Family
Planning, AKU-Community Health Science
Leadership & Management from LUMS (Lahore University of
Mgmt. Science, Punjab, PK, (2011).
