Dr Kefah El Debek
Dubai
Summary
Career Objective
To secure a dual-role position as an Operating Room Manager and Assistant Professor of Nursing or Health Sciences at a reputable university or healthcare institution. I aim to utilize my clinical leadership and academic experience to enhance operational efficiency, improve patient care, and bridge the gap between theory and practice in nursing education.
Profile Summary
A highly motivated and dedicated professional with extensive experience in both clinical operations and academic teaching. Skilled Operating Room Manager with strong leadership in managing surgical services, ensuring quality patient care, and optimizing workflow. Experienced Assistant Professor with a passion for educating and mentoring students, linking real-world clinical practice with academic knowledge. Organized, adaptable, and capable of working independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team. Currently seeking a challenging dual-role opportunity to contribute to both healthcare excellence and academic growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Assistant Professor
Hamdan Bin Mohamad Smart University
01.2014 - Current
- Taught undergraduate and graduate-level nursing courses, including nursing ethics, nursing leadership, and advanced practice nursing
- Coordinated clinical experiences for students and supervised clinical instructors
- Conducted research on nursing education and patient care, publishing findings in scholarly journals
- Developed and implemented educational programs for nurses and other healthcare professionals
- Conducted needs assessments to identify knowledge gaps and areas for improvement
- Developed engaging course materials by incorporating diverse teaching strategies.
Assistant Professor
Colleges of Higher Technologies
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Teach undergraduate and graduate-level nursing courses, including fundamentals of nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and nursing research
- Serve as a mentor and advisor to students, providing guidance on academic and professional development
- Conduct research on nursing education and healthcare outcomes, publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals
- Serve on university committees and participate in community outreach initiatives
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and program evaluation
- Developed engaging course materials by incorporating diverse teaching strategies.
Operating Theater Manager
Dubai Academic Health Corporation
03.2023 - Current
- Managing the COVID unit since March 2020 and actively participating in the management and clinical decisions
- Enhanced surgical team performance through regular training sessions and skill assessments.
- Assessed staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth.
- Ensured the availability of advanced surgical technology, staying informed about industry innovations and advocating for the acquisition of appropriate tools to enhance patient care.
- Enhanced supplier relationships through effective communication and collaboration, resulting in better pricing and delivery terms.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives, driving innovation in materials management processes and tools.
- Analyzed data on patient outcomes, identifying areas for improvement and developing targeted strategies to address them.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying current on industry best practices and updating policies accordingly.
Nurse Manager
Dubai Health Authority
12.2018 - 03.2023
- Managed the delivery of nursing services and patient care to meet quality, clinical and utilization standards as well as performance measures
- Ensured patient care and quality standards were met and complied with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements as well as established departmental policies
- Supervised day-to-day activities of the unit, incl
- Monitoring quality of service and utilization standards, supervising shift activities, and delivery of patient care
- Developed and implemented action plans to improve staff development and the delivery of patient care
- Coordinated plans of treatment, customer-focused care, and cost-effective utilization of services
Senior Registered Nurse
Dubai Health Authority
11.2014 - 12.2018
- Supervised 60+ nurse and managing all their needs
- Involved in a variety of clinical operations such as Case Management, Disease Management and Utilization Management
- Hired, trained, conducted performance reviews, and ensured staff met and exceeded goals and initiatives
- Offered professional guidance, supervision, and leadership to staff
- Devised, evaluated, implemented, and streamlined protocols and standards of assigned units
Registered Nurse
Dubai Health Authority
11.2004 - 11.2014
- Provide direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating of medical conditions of up to 20 patients per day
- Developed and direct a rotational system in managing the care of patients in the department
- Coordinate workforce management objectives with a focus on individual, departmental, and hospital-wide initiatives
Clinical Instructor
University of Sharjah
01.2010 - 01.2013
Education
Master - Public Health: Excellence in Health Care Management Evaluation
Hamdan Bin Mohamed Smart University
PhD - Healthcare Management Evaluation
Hamdan Bin Mohamed Smart University
01.2013
Bachelor - Nursing Evaluation
University of Sharjah
01.2010
Diploma - General Nursing Evaluation
Institute of Nursing Dubai
01.2003
Skills
- Online teaching proficiency
- Analytical decision-making
- Flexible problem-solving
- Proficient project manager
- Experience with simulation-based training
- Strategic audience interaction
- Operational facility management
- Team-oriented collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- Certified Simulation Instructor fro Mohamed Bin Mohamed University
- Certified NRP Instructor from American Pediatric Association
- Certified BLS Instructor from American Heart Association
- Certified ACLS / PALS Provider
- Certified K2 Fetal Monitoring Training Provider
- Train the Trainer Course (Bizz-Ability Company)
- Management Appreciation Program
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Operating Theater Manager
Dubai Academic Health Corporation
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Professor
Colleges of Higher Technologies
03.2020 - 03.2023
Nurse Manager
Dubai Health Authority
12.2018 - 03.2023
Senior Registered Nurse
Dubai Health Authority
11.2014 - 12.2018
Assistant Professor
Hamdan Bin Mohamad Smart University
01.2014 - Current
Clinical Instructor
University of Sharjah
01.2010 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
Dubai Health Authority
11.2004 - 11.2014
Master - Public Health: Excellence in Health Care Management Evaluation
Hamdan Bin Mohamed Smart University
Bachelor - Nursing Evaluation
University of Sharjah
Diploma - General Nursing Evaluation
Institute of Nursing Dubai
PhD - Healthcare Management Evaluation
Hamdan Bin Mohamed Smart University
Clinical Audits
- Hearing screening Program for infants born in Latifa Hospital
- Compliance to Hypotension Management Protocol among NICU Staff
Clinical Work Experience
- OT Manager, Dubai Academic Health Corporation, Dubai Health, Latifa Hospital, 03/01/23, Present
- Nurse Manager, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, UAE, 12/01/18, 03/01/23
- Senior Registered Nurse, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, UAE, 11/01/14, 12/31/18
- Registered Nurse, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, UAE, 11/01/04, 11/01/14
Academic Work Experience
- Assistant Professor, Hamdan Bin Mohamad Smart University, Dubai, UAE, 01/01/14, Present
- Associate Faculty, Colleges of Higher Technologies - College of Nursing and College of Health Science, Dubai, UAE, 03/01/20, Present
- Clinical Instructor, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE, 01/01/10, 12/31/13
Publications
- Covid Infection and Variables Affecting its Severity Among Pregnant Women in Dubai, American Journal of Chemistry and Pharmacy, 2, 1, 32-37, 2023, 10.54536/ajcp.v2i1.1397
- Clinical profile of neonates delivered from mothers with confirmed COVID-19 infection: An experience from a Tertiary Perinatal Care Center in Dubai, UAE, Journal of Pediatrics & Neonatal Care, 10, 4, 142-146, 2020, 10.15406/jpnc.2020.10.00427
- Cholera, Migration, and Global Health A Critical Review, International Journal of Travel Medicine and Global Health, 6, 3, 92-99, 2018, 10.15171/ijtmgh.2018.19
- Estimating the Cost of Prescribed Medicines & Adherence to Treatment for Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease, Innovation Arabia 9, 2016, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Survey of Occupational Health and Safety Practices at Latifa Hospital, UAE - Staff Nurses' Perspectives, Innovation Arabia 8, 2015, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Perception of Pain: Patients versus Attending Nurses, HBMSU Congress 2014, 2014, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Conferences Presented
- El Debek, K. (2025, February). Nurse-Led Innovations in Preoperative and Postoperative Care. Presented at ENDO DUBAI 10th Edition, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- El Debek, K. (2024, November). Covid Infection and Variables Affecting its Severity Among Pregnant Women in Dubai. Presented at 1st UAE International Midwifery Conference , Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- El Debek, K. (2016, March). Estimating the Cost of Prescribed Medicines & Adherence to Treatment for Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease. Presented at Innovation Arabia 9, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- El Debek, K. (2015, March). Survey of Occupational Health and Safety Practices at Latifa Hospital, UAE – Staff Nurses' Perspectives. Presented at Innovation Arabia 8, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- El Debek, K. (2014, March). Perception of Pain: Patients versus Attending Nurses. Presented at HBMSU Congress 2014, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Hobbies
- Swimming
- Reading
- Traveling
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