Ms. Maryam is a seasoned healthcare professional with 18+ years of experience in clinical care, hospital management, and public health. She currently serves as Promoter of GRAO and was appointed Director of Health in 2026 by the Board of Directors through a formal resolution.
She has worked across Pakistan and internationally in leading tertiary-care hospitals. She served as Head Nurse at:
In these roles, she managed nursing teams, patient care protocols, emergency response, and infection control. Her experience spans ICU, surgical wards, and community outreach units.
Beyond hospital care, Ms. Maryam is an active health promoter. She has delivered lectures and training workshops on healthcare best practices, clean drinking water, sanitation, and environmental protection. She represented registered local CBOs to educate rural and urban communities on disease prevention, waterborne illnesses, and climate-related health risks.
She has trained nurses, Lady Health Workers, and community volunteers on primary healthcare, maternal and child health, and emergency first aid. Her training sessions focus on translating hospital-level care into practical community action.
Her background in biology and health sciences strengthens her expertise in disease prevention, nutrition, and environmental health.
As Promoter & Director of Health, Ms. Maryam leads GRAO’s health, WASH, and community wellness programmes. She bridges hospital-level expertise with grassroots CBO work to deliver preventive healthcare, clean water projects, and health awareness campaigns across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Balochistan, and Punjab.
