Hi, I’m
Ahmad El Solh
Al Bateen
Summary
To position myself strategically within a dynamic organization, where hard work and sincerity are appreciated, and where personal development, and continued education opportunities are encouraged. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
International SOS
General Manager
2023.07 - Current (1 year & 2 months)
Job overview
- Responsible for initiating and overseeing the exposure to International SOS with the UAE Government as a primary goal, alongside the Intl SOS partners, and stakeholders i.e., IQARUS, Air Rescue, Air Med, Life Saver
- Leading projects related to Government affairs with the UAE Military, Abu Dhabi Police, and Health Authority
- Working with internal stakeholders on mapping similarity of utilization of products and solutions that can be used among UAE partners, and clients
- Launched and initiated several high-level projects including the internal activation for a hospital ship capability within the UAE Government, and a crisis response team for the UAE MOFAIC
- Facilitation of Medical Training courses for the UAE Ministry of Defense, and the National Guard.
NMC Healthcare
Senior Manager Corporate Relations
2022.02 - 2023.07 (1 year & 5 months)
Job overview
- Responsible for managing external relationships between NMC Healthcare, and various governmental institutions and private companies across the United Arab Emirates
- Spearheaded a large project in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates Government (NCEMA), and the United States Government (State Department), responsible of all aspects of the mentioned project
- Oversight of accounts receivable in relation to payables due by corporate partners, I also work closely with the AR team internally to maintain and ensure a healthy AR
- Work closely with governmental entities to ensure that all requirements requested for the business are met, this function contains a large emphasis on advocacy, and negotiation
- Responsible for the Community Based Doctor program at the NMC Royal Cluster, this initiative results in a 3M AED monthly income for the hospital.
NMC Royal
Senior Manager of Marketing Business Development, and Communications
2019.10 - 2022.02 (2 years & 4 months)
Job overview
- Responsible for managing the international visiting physician program between NMC & Boston Children’s Hospital, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
- Launch of an Adult Visiting Physician Program with U.S hospital on an ad-hoc basis
- Work with our hospital administration on external expansion needs (specified business development initiatives), this includes new ventures, and specified requests from governmental, and private entities such as (MOPA, ZHO, Etihad, ADNOC)
- Oversight of day-to-day operations for three marketing department(s) including CRM for patients and families
- (NMC Royal Khalifa City, NMC MBZ, NMC NMC Royal Brightpoint)
- Responsible for activating the child development department, expansion of ICU & PICU beds, along with working with various departments across the hospital on external, and internal needs to promote expansion, and growth
- Management of associated social media accounts within the NMC Royal Cluster, NMC Khalifa City, Brightpoint, and NMC MBZ, including all digital marketing, CME events, and text messages/communications released both externally, and internally (internal memos).
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Managing Director, Global Patient Services, and Director of Remote Second Opinion
2018.01 - 2020.01 (2 years)
Job overview
- Responsible for launching International Operations, and connecting the hospital with various Governmental entities, and Embassies within Washington, DC
- Work with Embassies from Washington, DC to host patients, collect payments, and launch programs to update healthcare infrastructure within any given country i.e
- (visiting consulting programs)
- Oversight of all operations, and constant contact with Embassy partners, and Governmental offices abroad (Ministry of Health, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs) to treat & transfer patients in a timely manner
- Continuous oversight of remote second opinion program, contact with both internal and external stakeholders including longevity and expansion of the mentioned program.
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
International Business Development Specialist, Middle East Region, and North Africa
2014.08 - 2017.12 (3 years & 4 months)
Job overview
- Responsible for the initiation, and implementation of projects pertaining to the Middle East region, including all marketing, and business development initiatives
- Work with Embassies from the Middle East based in Washington, DC to streamline communication, and coordinate administrative, financial, and medical requests involving healthcare of the patients
- Work with the Vice President of International Services, to identify the immediate needs for the Middle East market and offer International Physicians and healthcare leaders the opportunity to participate in CME events organized by our center
- Create and provide programs that can serve patients from the region
- Assist as member of a 30-person team in streamlining processes and procedures for International Patients, in order to insure patient satisfaction, and positive clinical outcomes for the 3,000 International patients we see yearly at our center.
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Internship
2013.10 - 2014.02 (4 months)
Job overview
- Fulltime International Operations Internship
- Dedicated to assisting the team in completing on-going projects related to the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
- Worked with numerous departments within the enterprise to complete projects related to process mapping, marketing, and business operations
- Direct collaboration to support team members within our department to ensure that all projects are completed in a timely manner, including business plans, official letters, and legal documents
- I worked with the General Manager of Business Development to identify educational program in collaboration with Cleveland State University.
Education
Cleveland State University , Cleveland, OH
MBA
2013
Cleveland State University , Cleveland, OH
International Business Degree
05.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio
- EPIC, ACT, Insta HMS
- Leadership and team building
- Problem Resolution
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Team Player
- Efficient multi-tasker
Affiliations
American College for Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
Languages
Arabic
English
Citizenship
U.S Citizen
Study Abroad Programs 2010 - 2013
- Paris, France, 10 days, Publicis, Grand Marnier, G.H. Mumm, Taittinger
- Milano, Italy, 10 days, Cometa, Gi Group, Brembo, Lombarida Informatica
- Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10 days, The Chamber of Commerce AD, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Mubadala holding group
References
Available upon request
Timeline
General Manager
International SOS
2023.07 - Current (1 year & 2 months)
Senior Manager Corporate Relations
NMC Healthcare
2022.02 - 2023.07 (1 year & 5 months)
Senior Manager of Marketing Business Development, and Communications
NMC Royal
2019.10 - 2022.02 (2 years & 4 months)
Managing Director, Global Patient Services, and Director of Remote Second Opinion
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
2018.01 - 2020.01 (2 years)
International Business Development Specialist, Middle East Region, and North Africa
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
2014.08 - 2017.12 (3 years & 4 months)
Internship
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
2013.10 - 2014.02 (4 months)
Cleveland State University
MBA
Cleveland State University
International Business Degree
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