Professor Noshad A Shaikh here on Tuesday assumed his responsibility as Vice Chancellor of Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS). The appointment of Dr Shaikh against the given post has been made for a period of four years. According to a notification, the Sindh Governor has appointed Dr Noshad A Shaikh on the advice of Government (Sindh Chief Minister), as in exercise of powers vested under Section 12 (1) of Dow University of Health Act 2004 (as amended).
Professor Shaikh previously also held the responsibility of provincial health secretary as well as vice chancellor of Liaqut University of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad. He also remained associated with Dow Medical College and Sindh Medical College respectively for quite long prior to the establishment of DUHS. Professor Shaikh has replaced Professor Masood Hameed Khan, the founder vice chancellor of the university who retired after realising his responsibilities a few months ago.