Mohammed Elzaki
Sharjah,United Arab Emirates - (UAE)
Summary
Highly motivated Senior Epidemiologist, professional with expertise in Public Health Programming and interventions in both development and humanitarian contexts, with high skills of Projects Management, Communication and negotiation skills, Team building, leadership and management, Problem solving and conflict resolution. Demonstrates a strong ability to lead teams effectively while ensuring high-quality outcomes. Adept at strategic planning and innovative problem-solving to drive organizational success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Programme Analyst - HIV/AIDS
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Khartoum, Sudan
05.2017 - 03.2025
- Provided leadership and guidance for Reproductive Health (RH) and HIV/ AIDS prevention programme interventions at Federal Ministry of Health targeting key population at highest risk, PLHIV (People Living with HIV), vulnerable groups, youth and women at reproductive age including capacity building and technical support for CSOs at federal and states level.
- Led the operationalization of the integration of the RH/ FP/ HIV/STIs and GBV components within the health system and contributed to starting the task sharing of the Family Planning and GBV services by the Service Providers running the HIV and STIs services (99 service providers were trained and currently providing the integrated services).
- Led the development of the New Modality for provision of the integrated SRH / HIV/ FP and GBV service package to Key and vulnerable population (Peer-Driven Intervention).
- Provided technical support to the Government and CSOs to implement the new modality for service prevision 11 state out of 18 in Sudan.
- Initiated the monthly HIV Prevention coordination forum countrywide between the Federal Ministry of Health, other Governmental Entities and the Civil Society Organizations.
- Led the development of the SOPs, Guidelines and M&E tools for the project implementation for the Integrated SRH/HIV/STIs/FP/ GBV.
- Led the Capacity Building of the Civil Society Organizations on the HIV Prevention response among Key and Vulnerable Population, 480 Health Care providers and 106 CSOs personnel were trained.
- Managed 5 Implementing Partners (3 NGOs, 1 Government, One academia institution) those were implementing the UNFPA-supported SRH/GBV interventions.
- Provided technical support to the
Health Consultant
UNICEF
Khartoum , Sudan
05.2013 - 11.2013
- Provide Technical Support to Ministry of Health in 7 States (namely Blue Nile, South Kordofan, North Darfur, South Darfur, East Darfur, West Darfur and Central Darfur States) to plan and implement in-service training of Village Midwives.
- Led the Capacity building of 225 Midwives in 7 States of the country.
HIV/AIDS Program Officer
UNICEF
Elfashir, Sudan
05.2011 - 04.2013
- Provided technical support to government and other counterparts in program planning, implementation of the HIV/AIDS .
- Strengthened the coordination between the Health Partners and the stakeholders
- Improved M&E for the Planned interventions.
- Integrated peace building and promoted peace culture as cross-cutting issue throughout the implementation of HIV/AIDS activities.
- Acted as M&E focal person for the HIV Programme in Darfur Zone (Three states North, South and West Darfur States).
- Provided Technical and operational support to Ministry of Education to apply the newly-developed life skills curriculum for basic and secondary schools (600 teachers were trained on the implementation of the Life skills curriculum).
- Provided Technical support to Government in Youth and Adolescents Programme in South Darfur State (from November 2012 to April 2013).
- Provided Technical and operational support to Government and NGOs in Health Programme planning and implementation & emergency response in South and East Darfur States (from November 2012 to April 2013).
- Provided of support to Government and NGOs in Nutrition programme planning and implementation in South Darfur state (for two Months).
- Succeeded to build a strong network of GOs & NGOs to support Youth and Adolescents & HIV/AIDS Programs.
- Succeeded to initiate HIV/AIDS Working group and created integrated coordination between NGOs working in Health programme in South Darfur State.
Lecturer (Epidemiologist)
University of El Fasher
El Fasher, Sudan
09.2007 - 04.2011
- Lectured on Public Health Subjects including General Public Health, Epidemiology, Primary Health Care, Health Management and Health Education for better student understanding.
- Participated actively in faculty training programmes to enhance teaching skills.
- Managed administrative tasks related to coursework, streamlined evaluation process.
- Developed comprehensive courses curriculum by aligning with university standards.
- Mentored students during their final year project, ensured successful completion.
- Organized educational activities and events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.
- Acted as Head of Examination’s operations committee.
- Member of the Faculty Educational Planning committee.
- Member of the faculty research committee.
- Assisted the Dean of Faculty in the external relations and some managerial matters.
HIV/AIDS Consultant
UNICEF
Eddamazin, Sudan
10.2007 - 05.2010
- Conducted the HIV/AIDS situation Analysis for the Blue Nile Region in the border of Sudan and Ethiopia.
- Conducted an in-depth mapping of the potential partners to work in HIV/AIDS intervention in Bule Nile.
- Assessed the capacity of partners against the projects.
- Identified gaps and obstacles in implementation and recommended corrective actions to partners at the local and central levels for effective sectoral coordination.
- Built the capacity of the sector partners in sector programming.
- Provided technical support to the Ministry of Health to develop and implement HIV Prevention intervention in Blue Nile State.
- Follow up the implementation process of the Annual Work Plan activities and monitor UNICEF inputs.
Medical Coordinator
Kuwaiti Patients Helping Fund (KPHF)
El Fasher, Sudan
02.2006 - 10.2006
- Supervised the Health sector team and activities of the sector in the organization.
- Managed the Health interventions in the organization including 2 clinics in the IDPs settings and the Field mobile teams.
- Ensured Technical support for the staff of the health sector in the organization.
- Coordinated within the health forum to meet the health needs of the war affected people in the IDPs settings in North Darfur..
HIV/AIDS & Advocacy Field Coordinator
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
El Fasher, Sudan
08.2004 - 08.2005
- Provided support to the State Ministry of Health and the State AIDS council on sensitizing the community, mobilize resources and support the HIV interventions among the General Population and the vulnerable groups.
- Provided technical support to the State AIDS Program and the RH directorate in planning integrated response for HIV, RH and GBV interventions.
- Improved coordination for the HIV/AIDS response programming within the sector in North Darfur.
- Led and supported the capacity building of the partners and audiences in HIV/AIDS programming and response especially the Civil Society Organizations, youth-led and Women organizations.
- Mobilized resources to support the HIV/AIDS programming parts.
Education
Master of Science - Epidemiology
University of Gezira
Wad Medani - Sudan 07.2005 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Health and Environmental Sciences
University of Gezira
Wad Medani - Sudan 08.1998 - 12.2002
Skills
- Programming and Projects Management
- Communication and negotiation skills
- Team building, leadership and management
- Problem solving and conflict resolution
- Computer skills including all Microsoft applications and analytical tools
- Strategic planning
- Creative innovation
- Quality Assurance
Languages
English
Native
Arabic
Native
Timeline
Programme Analyst - HIV/AIDS
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
05.2017 - 03.2025
Health Consultant
UNICEF
05.2013 - 11.2013
HIV/AIDS Program Officer
UNICEF
05.2011 - 04.2013
HIV/AIDS Consultant
UNICEF
10.2007 - 05.2010
Lecturer (Epidemiologist)
University of El Fasher
09.2007 - 04.2011
Medical Coordinator
Kuwaiti Patients Helping Fund (KPHF)
02.2006 - 10.2006
Master of Science - Epidemiology
University of Gezira
07.2005 - 06.2007
HIV/AIDS & Advocacy Field Coordinator
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
08.2004 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Health and Environmental Sciences
University of Gezira
08.1998 - 12.2002
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