M.Phil Public Health | Doctor of Optometry | Lecturer | Medical Content Reviewer
Safina Tariq is a highly dedicated healthcare professional with dual expertise in clinical optometry and public health leadership. With a passion for eye care, disease prevention, and health education, she has served both in clinical and academic roles, combining hands on patient care with strategic health awareness initiatives.
Currently working as Lecturer in the Department of Public Health at the University of Lahore, Safina Tariq brings over a year of teaching experience and years of fieldwork in reputable hospitals. As a medical article reviewer at Health Education House, she ensures every piece of content is accurate, research based, and aligned with global health standards.
Qualifications
- M.Phil in Public Health
University Institute of Public Health (2019–2021)- Coursework: Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Education, Demography
- Doctor of Optometry (OD)
The University of Lahore (2014–2019)- Coursework: Clinical Optometry, Vision Sciences, Ocular Pathology, Community Eye Health
Professional Experience
- Optometrist, Muhammadi Eye Trust Hospital, Shad bagh
October 2020 – Present- Conducted comprehensive eye exams, managed patient care, and promoted vision health in underserved communities.
- Optometrist, The University of Lahore Teaching Hospital
September 2019 – September 2020- Delivered outpatient and inpatient optometry services in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Lecturer University of Lahore – Public Health Department
More than 1 year of teaching experience- Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in public health, epidemiology, and health promotion.
- Mentored students in research projects and academic development.
Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) – WHO
- Certified Training in Vision Screening and Eye Health Promotion
- Workshop on Evidence Based Public Health Practices
- Research Ethics & Methodology
- Digital Training on Health Education Strategies
- Optometric Clinical Skills (Refraction, Slit-lamp Biomicroscopy, Fundoscopy)
Affiliations
- Lecturer, University of Lahore – Public Health Department
- Clinical Staff, Muhammadi Eye Trust Hospital
- Contributor & Medical Reviewer, Health Education House
Areas of Expertise
- Optometry & Vision Health
- Preventive & Community Health
- Patient Education & Counseling
- Health Program Evaluation
- Research Design & Methodology
- Academic Instruction & Content Review
- Eye Health Promotion in Low Resource Settings