Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 17 years of experience in healthcare management and interventions, the expert has focused on community health program management, monitoring and evaluation, and project implementation. They have led initiatives in challenging environments, including conflict zones, and have collaborated with international donors. With strong skills in data collection, analysis, and team management, the expert has successfully overseen health programming and capacity building projects. Career highlights include receiving multiple awards for sales and performance in the pharmaceutical and medical equipment sectors and playing key roles in designing COVID-19 response strategies across Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as USAID, EU, DFID, and ECO, as well as private donors like Sesame Street, Mark Arthur, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson. Their involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in the health sector. The projects, which are regional and national in scope, have been conducted in Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon, focusing on community health program management and humanitarian response efforts in fragile and conflict zones.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked extensively in the health sector, focusing on healthcare management, community health programs, and humanitarian response. Previously held roles include Health Program Manager, Deputy Health Program Manager, and Community Health Officer. Responsibilities have included project implementation, capacity building, and monitoring and evaluation. The expert has also worked in pharmaceutical sales and medical equipment sectors. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes managing health initiatives in conflict zones and integrating community mobilization strategies across Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. The expert has extensive geographic experience in the Middle East, particularly in Jordan and Syria, with additional involvement in Lebanon, Turkey, Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Yemen, Iraq, India, and Kashmir. They possess a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, particularly in fragile and conflict zones. Their work includes long-term assignments and region-specific expertise in community health management and humanitarian response efforts.

Languages and education

With a background in both Arabic and English, the expert is fluent in these languages, with excellent reading and speaking abilities. These language skills have been utilized extensively in professional settings, including in-country work in Jordan and Syria, and in collaboration with multilingual teams for international health and humanitarian projects. The expert holds an MSc in International Public Health from Liverpool John Moores University, UK, currently in progress. They completed a Diploma course for the Certified Quality Healthcare Coordinator at HCAC, Jordan. Additionally, they earned a BA in Medical Radiologic Technology/Science from Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan. Their foundational education includes a Higher School Certificate of Nurse Assistant from Ali Kholqy Al-Shrairy School, Jordan.