Summary of Strategic Plan of Faculty of Pharmacy, Kabul University

(2023 – 2028)

1. Vision:

The Faculty of Pharmacy at Kabul University is determined to be recognized regionally and internationally as one of the most reputable faculties through high-quality teaching, targeted research, and the provision of excellent services.

2. Mission:

The Faculty of Pharmacy, Kabul University, provides accessible, appropriate, and high-standard educational opportunities in pharmacy so that the nation’s youth can attain the scientific knowledge and professional skills required to serve the country.

Core values:

• Integrity, equity, creativity, and innovation
• Commitment to resources and accountability
• Adherence to ethical, religious, and national standards

Goals and strategic Axes:

Goals	Strategic Axes
Goal 1 — Research Production and Development	Foster a research culture, support research infrastructure, and strengthen scientific publishing
Goal 2 — Administrative Reform	Promote transparency in administrative affairs and implement the HEMIS (Higher Education Management Information System).
Goal 3 — Curriculum Revision	Develop and update the curriculum in line with international standards and labor-market needs.
Goal 4 — Quality Assurance	Activate the Quality Assurance Committee and systematically evaluate academic and administrative activities.
Goal 5 — E-learning	Establish digital teaching systems and produce instructional video materials.
Goal 6 — Infrastructure Improvement	Establish an animal research facility (animal house), a medicinal plant garden, a teaching dispensary, and a Traditional Medicine Center.
Goal 7 — Capacity Building	Support faculty participation in Master’s and doctoral programs and in professional workshops.
Goal 8 — Document Review	Revise internal regulations and academic documents and align them with best practices.
Goal 9 — Relationship Development	Conclude memoranda of understanding with the Ministry of Public Health, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and hospitals.
Goal 10 — Equitable Access	Ensure gender equity and equip classrooms and laboratories to be accessible to all students.

SWOT Analysis:

Strengths:

• Existence of a PharmD curriculum and faculty members holding doctoral and master’s degrees.
• Well-equipped laboratories, an academic journal, and existing cooperation agreements.
• Revenue sources and an institutional focus on research and education.

Weaknesses:

• Insufficient infrastructure to support online teaching.
• Lack of a regular program for staff capacity development.
• Ineffective utilization of internal procedures.

Opportunities:

• Support from Kabul University.
• Existing memoranda of understanding with professional institutions.
• Potential to establish Master’s programs, short courses, and upgrade the teaching dispensary.

Threats:

• Lack of a firmly established role for pharmacists within the national health system.
• Risk of some faculty not returning after overseas study.
• Limitations in establishing an internationally indexed journal.

5-Year Operational Plan (Sample Activities)

• Organize scientific conferences and training workshops.
• Perform quality analysis of medicines and pharmaceutical products.
• Develop the Traditional Medicine Center, animal facility, and medicinal plant garden.
• Implement digital learning systems and produce instructional videos.
• Equip the library (budget: AFN 1.8 million) and laboratories (budget: AFN 18 million).
• Enhance faculty qualifications through domestic and international scholarships.

Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanism:

• Use input, output, outcome, efficiency, and quality indicators.
• Continuously monitor the progress of plan implementation.
• Conduct an annual review and update the strategic plan according to evolving needs and available resources.