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Zar Shad

Zar Shad

MEng, BSc (Mech Eng), PMP
Consultant

Background

  • More than 20 years of diverse experience in Healthcare Facility Management, Project Management, Engineering Systems Design, Curriculum Development, Trainings/ Teaching, in Australia, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
  • Led/designed several healthcare infrastructure projects, applying ASHRAE guidelines, NFPA codes and Joint Commission Standards.
  • Currently working as a Chief Engineer at Shifa International Hospitals, a group of hospitals with flagship hospital with more than 600 bedded multidisciplinary JCI accreditation.

Mr. Zar Shad has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare, academia, project management, engineering systems design and maintenance management of hospitals buildings infrastructure with all engineering services. He is an experienced professional specializing in hospital infrastructure, regulatory requirements, operational efficiency, safety protocols and sustainability initiatives.

He has in-depth knowledge of Joint Commission standards, ISO 45001, ASHRAE guidelines and NFPA codes applicable to healthcare settings.

Previously, Mr. Zar Shad has worked in Australia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in various capacities.

Professional Experience

  • Chief Engineer, Shifa International Hospitals, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Chief Executive Officer, Shifa Development Services (Pvt.) Limited, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Faculty Member (Lecturer), Jubail Industrial College, Royal Commission for Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Faculty Member (Assistant Professor), University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan
  • General Manager, Facility Management and Safety, Shifa International Hospitals, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Mechanical Engineer – Building Services, Connell Wagner Pty Ltd, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Professional Affiliations & Certifications

  • Certified Project Management Professional, PMP, PMI, USA
  • International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, NEBOSH, UK
  • Professional Engineer registered with Institution of Engineers Australia (MIEAust)
  • Professional Engineer registered with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)

Education

  • Master of Engineering (Mechanical), University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
  • BSc (Mechanical Engineering) with HONOURS, University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan