Meet our Team

Dr. Uroosa Talib

COO Caravan of Life Pakistan Trust

Dr. Uroosa Talib, MBBS, MCPS, ICAP3, PGD-HCM, Fellow of the European Board, is a seasoned Consultant and Clinical Psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience in mental healthcare. She has been at the forefront of improving access to quality psychiatric services, leading initiatives that bring care to underserved communities.

As a published researcher, master trainer, and strong advocate for mental health policy and quality standards, Dr. Uroosa combines clinical expertise with strategic leadership.

Her commitment to patient-centred care and system-wide improvements makes her an invaluable leader as our Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Caravan of Life Pakistan Trust.

Dr. Uzma Ambareen

MEDICAL DIRECTOR & CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST

Dr. Uzma Ambareen is currently serving as the Medical Director at The Recovery House. She is also associated with the Pakistan Association for Mental Health since returning from the US after completing her residency. Previously she has served as Clinical Director at the Institute of Behavior Sciences and subsequently at the Free Mental Health Clinic. Apart from Psychiatric Rehabilitation, her areas of interest include community psychiatry, public mental health awareness, individual psychotherapy and family therapy.

Dr. Sana H. Azhar

CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN INTERNAL MEDICINE

An internist who believes in integrated and managed healthcare. Dr. Azhar is an American board certified internist who was trained in a multicultural environment in NY-USA where she was exposed to a vast variety of diseases and conditions. She then joined a multi-disciplinary group practice in NJ-USA where she provided primary care and urgent care services.

She has had the pleasure of being a professor at Mandl College of Allied Health-NY where she taught medical assistants, and has also worked as a physician advisor.

She currently provides health management services at TRH and has her own private internal medicine practice at DHA clinics.

Shabana Irfan

SENIOR PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION SPECIALIST

I am a dedicated and compassionate social worker with over 15 years of experience in mental health and psychosocial rehabilitation. My passion lies in supporting individuals in need, empowering them to overcome challenges, and helping them lead fulfilling lives.

My professional expertise includes monitoring and evaluation, case management, psychiatric rehabilitation, community services, social; welfare services and psycho education, which allow me to design, assess, and improve interventions for vulnerable communities. I am committed to promoting mental health awareness, advocating for the rights of marginalized groups, and fostering sustainable rehabilitation programs.

With a strong belief in social change and community empowerment, I strive to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of those I serve.

Nida Shah

NURSING MANAGER

With over 10 years of experience in psychiatric rehabilitation and addiction recovery, Nida Shah is a dedicated healthcare professional specializing in nursing leadership and quality care management. Currently serving as the Nursing Manager at The Recovery House, Nida oversees nursing operations, staff development, and policy implementation to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.

Her previous roles include Nursing Supervisor and Acting Nursing Manager at Karwan-e-Hayat Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Shift Incharge at Benazir Model Addiction Rehab (ANF MATRC). Holding a Post RN BScN, Nida excels in staff management, roster planning, incident resolution, and continuous improvement of patient care services.