Nida Sajid Ali Bangash
Pharmacist, Lecturer
Malaysia
Summary
Experienced academic professional with proven track record in delivering engaging and insightful lectures. Adept at curriculum development, research, and fostering inclusive learning environment. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving academic excellence. Reliable and adaptable, with skills in critical thinking, communication, and classroom management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Lecturer
Monash University
Petaling Jaya , Selangor
01.2019 - Current
- Course Coordinator for Comprehensive Acute Care Unit. Teaching areas include transplant medicine, Aki, peri-operative care, Oncology & chemotherapy, Hematological malignancies, palliative care, Interprofessional education with a primary focus on patient management plan
- Teaching courses covering pathogens, host defense, antimicrobial stewardship and the management of conditions like pneumonia, HIV, hepatitis, ear infections and opportunistic infections
- Also involved in teaching courses of pharmacy professional practice, educating pharmacy students on professionalism, health literacy, ethics, patient history taking, clinical assessment and their role in the primary to tertiary health care setting.
- Involved in teaching the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Course, covering scientific research ethics, statistics and data analysis.
- Key member of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) across all 4 years of Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) Program
- In 2024, represented Monash University, Malaysia as one of the facilitator in COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) program that connected students and educators (different health care backgrounds) from different countries.
- Since 2024 serving as a "University Contact" in a 4-week TeamWork Internship program co-hosted by Monash Australia, Monash Malaysia and the University of Warwick to work with real organisation's to tackle global health challenges
Lecturer, Pharmacy
Masha University
Petaling Jaya , Selangor
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development for clinical pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics and behavioral sciences by sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Guided pharmacy students as a university preceptor during their hospital, old folk homes and community pharmacy placements.
- Supervised undergraduate research projects on public health
Lecturer, Pharmacy
The University of Lahore
Islamabad, Pakistan
10.2010 - 08.2013
- Planned and conducted teaching and learning activities that catered to diverse teaching styles in the area of clinical pharmacy, clinical pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and biochemistry
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
Hospital Pharmacist
Al Ihsan Specialist Hospital
Rawalpindi , Pakistan
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
- Developed effective relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal communication and collaboration in patient care.
- Provided accurate drug information to healthcare providers on the safe use of medications within the hospital setting.
- Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations by implementing efficient workflow strategies and inventory control measures.
- Actively participated in hospital committees focused on enhancing patient safety through continuous performance improvement efforts.
Assistant Lecturer
Riphah International University
Islamabad, Pakistan
09.2009 - 10.2010
- Initiated and facilitated classroom discussions.
- Coordinated Bio-Pharmaceutics practical sessions ensuring efficient coordination and resource availability
- Part time involved in teaching clinical subjects and participating in the student's hospital placements;
Education
Masters in Clinical Pharmacy (Research Mode) - Pharmacy
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Malaysia 04.2001 -
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) - Pharmacy
Riphah International University
Pakistan 04.2001 -
Skills
- SPSS, R, and SAS
- Soft Skills (Problem Solving and Adaptability)
- Reference management software
- Scientific Writing & Presentation skills
- Data visualization software
- Qualtrics for survey design
- Qualitative data interpretation using Nvivo
- SPSS, R, and SAS
Research Interests
- Clinical Oncology: Patient-related treatment outcomes, side effects of chemotherapy, malnutrition and cachexia in cancer patients and their impact on survival.
- Community Pharmacy: The role of community pharmacists in cancer care, including their knowledge of cancer treatments and screening. Interest in involvement of community pharmacy in palliative care and the challenges associated with dispensing oral anti-cancer medications.
- Pharmacy Practice and Public Health: Includes areas such as antibiotic resistance, complementary medicine and supplements usage, medication adherence and communicable diseases. Explored community pharmacist's perceptions regarding prescription errors and their role in patient counselling.
- Pharmacy Education and Innovation: Current work focuses on developing innovative teaching and learning strategies for pharmacy courses. Exploring applications of AI and enhancing IPE through integrated data simulation in pharmacy automation to improve healthcare delivery.
Publications
- Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) towards antibiotic use and its resistance among general public in Klang Valley., Pharmacy & Pharmacology International Journal, 12, 4, 2024, 10.15406/ppij.2024.12.00447
- An overview of weight loss and G.I associated toxicities among cancer patients., Pharmacy & Pharmacology International Journal, 11, 4, 2023, 10.15406/ppij.2023.11.00414
- Timely identification of malnutrition and cachexia as a first step towards better clinical outcome in cancer patients: a mini review., Pharmacy & Pharmacology International Journal, 11, 5, 2023, 10.15406/ppij.2023.11.00415
- Mosunetuzumab-a newly emerged hope in relapse or refractory B-cell lymphomas., Pharmacy & Pharmacology International Journal, 11, 6, 2023, 10.15406/ppij.2023.11.00423
- Survival of Gefitinib treated advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients harboring EGFR mutations., https://medcraveonline.com/PPIJ/survival-of-gefitinib-treated-advanced-non-small-cell-lung-cancer-patients-harbouring-egfr-mutations.html
- The types and pattern of use of mobile health applications among the general population: A cross-sectional study from Selangor, Malaysia., https://www.dovepress.com/the-types-and-pattern-of-use-of-mobile-health-applications-among-the-g-peer-reviewed-full-text-article-PPA
- Medication non-adherence: Implications for patient health outcomes in Pharmacy Practice., https://jurnal.ugm.ac.id/v3/IJP/article/view/2236/1301
- Prevalence of non-small cell lung cancer on chemotherapy in Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: a descriptive study., 2018, International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1st International conference on Pharmacy Practice 2018.
- Prognosis in advanced non-small cell lung cancer - a retrospective study examining ECOG performance status (PS) scores of patients., 2017, Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical research, 10, 9, 409-411
- Smoking status affecting survival of adenocarcinoma lung cancer patients in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., 2017, Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 10, 9, 312-313
- Impact of platinum-based therapy and non-platinum-based therapy on survival in advanced Malaysian non-small cell lung cancer patients., 2017, Malaysian Journal of Pharmacy, 3, 1, pg 63, 13th MPS Pharmacy Scientific Conference 2017.
Certification
Registered Pharmacist (Pakistan)
Accomplishments
2024 Teaching & Leadership Excellence Award (Monash University, Australia)
2024 Teaching Excellence Award (School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences)
2024 Teaching & Leadership Excellence Awards, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Australia: Recognized by both the Associate Dean of Learning & Teaching and the Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, as well as by students in SEU surveys, for delivering outstanding, creative, and growth-oriented learning experiences.
Timeline
Lecturer
Monash University
01.2019 - Current
Lecturer, Pharmacy
Masha University
04.2017 - 06.2019
Hospital Pharmacist
Al Ihsan Specialist Hospital
01.2011 - 12.2012
Lecturer, Pharmacy
The University of Lahore
10.2010 - 08.2013
Assistant Lecturer
Riphah International University
09.2009 - 10.2010
Masters in Clinical Pharmacy (Research Mode) - Pharmacy
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
04.2001 -
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) - Pharmacy
Riphah International University
04.2001 -
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