Aga Khan University
Institute for Educational Development
IED-PDC, 1-5/B-VII, F. B. Area Karimabad
P. O. Box 13688
Karachi 75950
Pakistan

Tel: 92 21 634 7611 Ext. 3612
Fax: 92 21 634 7616
Email: shabnam.ahmed@aku.edu

Prior Experience

• General Physician, Children and Women Welfare Centre, MDS, Pakistan Army, Bhimber, Azad Kashmir (2001-2002)
• Taught in army public schools for short periods at both primary and secondary level (1987 and 2001-2002)
• One month consultancy assignment with the Health Action Schools Project (2000)
• General Physician, Children and Women Welfare Centre, EME, Pakistan Army, Quetta (1995-1997)
• Private Clinic for Women and Children, Bhimbher, Azad Kashmir (1990-1992)
• Private Clinic for Women and Children, Lahore (1989-1990)
• Residency Medical Officer in Paediatrics Ward, Charania Hospital Karachi (1985)
• Residency in Paediatrics Ward, National Institute for Child Health (August 28, 1983 - February 28, 1984)
• Residency in Gynaecology, Civil Hospital, Quetta (February 14, 1983 - August 13, 1983)

Qualification

• Masters in Education - International Development: Health Promotion from London University
• MBBS, Bolan Medical College, Quetta

Specialisation

• Health Education

Teaching

• Health Education
• Environmental/Inclusive Education

Research Interests

• Attitude of parents towards children participation in health promotion
• Gender and health

Professional Organisation(s)

• Founder member of Health Education Association for learners, teachers and health workers (HEALTH)