Sara Alghafri
Public Health
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven professional with over three years of experience in Public Health - Communicable Diseases Field. With leadership and organizational skills, I am seeking to leverage my expertise and passion in a collaborative environment. Committed to serving the community and making a positive impact.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Reference Laboratory Officer
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre
06.2021 - Current
Leadership and Management:
Mentored team members of my assigned tasks, fostering a collaborative and high achieving work environment.
Emergency Preparedness:
Effectively participated in participating rapid response plans for various scenarios, including Omicron wave of SARS-CoV2.
Communication:
Maintained effective communication with relevant stakeholders.
Strategic and logistics Planning:
Contributed to creating a seamlessly integrated response efforts within various entities, aiding to an effectiveness of infectious diseases management.
Finance & Media Liaison:
Served as the primary liaison for finance and media activities within the department, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to senior management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Omama Bint Al Harith High School
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology & Genetics
University of Sharjah
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates 04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Humanitarian Action & Development
Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy
Abu Dhabi, Untied Arab Emirates 04.2001 -
Skills
Productive, motivated, and reliable
Task-oriented, action driven, and able to work under pressure
Very good computer skills: Microsoft Word, PPT, & Excel
Organized and able to work with precision on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Internship
Genomics & Proteomics Divisions of Princess Haya Biotechnology Centre, Irbid, Jordan, 2019
King Abdulla Al Husain Hospital, Irbid, Jordan, 2019
Affiliations
UAE Volunteers
Participated in several events with a total of 3,010 volunteering hours.
Served the community during COVID-19 pandemic among the first volunteer's team created by Department of Health of Abu Dhabi as a leader of transfer to isolation facilities team in Medical Operational Command Center.
Research & Publications
- 2019, Regenerative and Anticancer Effect of Natural Plant Extracts on Normal and Cancer Cells, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
- 2023, Acknowledgement of 'Combined Epidemiology and Genetic Sequencing Surveillance in The Era of COVID-19 Pandemic; Abu Dhabi Experience, United Arab Emirates', Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Participations
International:
Pasteur Institute Scientific Visit in Paris.
Humanitarian:
Representative of Abu Dhabi Public Health Center in Emirates Humanitarian City.
Infectious Diseases Screening Lead for Gaza guests.
Community:
Seasonal Influenza Campaign.
Measles Campaign.
Ongoing Awareness Sessions for Public on the Importance of Vaccinations.
Public Health Ambassador Refreshing Courses.
Organizational:
Participant in GITEX Dubai 2021.
Moderator during the scientific discussion of the French delegates of Pasteur Institute.
Organizer in ISPAH Congress Abu Dhabi.
Lecturer in Influenza Awareness targeting ADPHC - DoH Staff, NCEMA Staff and the Community (Abu Dhabi Family Forum).
Master of Ceremony:
Honoring Ceremony of COVID-19 Field Champions.
Department's Introductory Meeting of COVID-19 Tracers with the Executive Director.
Infectious Diseases Scientific Symposium of Pasture Institute hosted in Abu Dhabi.
ISO 20159001 Honoring Ceremony.
MBZU Hosting Event of Digital Health.
WHO Meeting on Advancing GISRS.
IFEM Launching Ceremony.
2024 Emirati Women Day.
Languages
Native Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English: ILTETS 7
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Reference Laboratory Officer
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre
06.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Omama Bint Al Harith High School
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology & Genetics
University of Sharjah
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Humanitarian Action & Development
Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy
04.2001 -
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