Prof. Dr. Shah Monir Hossain

Prof. Hossain Graduated in Medicine (MBBS) from Dhaka University. He completed FCPS from Bangladesh College of Physician and Surgeons, and Post Doctorate certificate course from University of Edinburgh, UK. Prof Hossain did M.Phil. from Dhaka University and MPH from North South University, Bangladesh. He retired from Government service in November13, 2010 as Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfares, Government of Bangladesh. He worked in different position in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare from 1996 to 2010. He worked as Professor of Pathology in Public Medical Colleges from 1983 to 1996. He worked as Lecturer in Public Medical Colleges from 1978 to 1983. Prof. Hossain worked as a Senior Consultant, Programme Preparation Cell (PPC) of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, supported by USAID, from March 2011 to December 2011. He is working as Senior National Advisor, FAO-UN, Bangladesh from January 2012. He is a visiting Professor of Public Health at North South University. Prof. Hossain has extensive experience of effectively planning, implementation, management and coordination of public health research and programmes.