Hassen Olad Isman
Jijga,05
Summary
I am an experienced international mobile staff member with a strong background working in challenging environments, such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Papua New Guinea, Sudan, and Malawi. With long-term missions, I have a proven track record in managing emergency situations, handling refugee crises, and providing primary healthcare in hospital settings. I am skilled at adapting to various contexts and ensuring the delivery of high-quality health services, even in resource-limited and high-pressure environments, all while promoting peaceful and inclusive societies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Activity Manager (EA)
MSF
Blantyre
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: Cervical Cancer Project and PAVE-Study in Blantyre, Malawi
- Collaborated with the research PI to ensure adherence to the study protocol and timelines, maintained availability of study materials, and provided regular updates on project progress
- Managed cervical cancer screening activities in Blantyre and Chiradzulu districts, ensuring continuous service provision while maintaining high-quality standards
- Represented MSF externally alongside the Project Coordinator (PC) or independently when delegated, negotiated on behalf of project coordination in alignment with agreed messaging, and contributed to safeguarding and promoting MSF’s external image
- Cervical Cancer Project and PAVE-Study in Blantyre, Malawi
Medical Activity Manager (EA)
MSF
El-Fasheer
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: North Darfur El-Fasheer project in Sudan
- Ensured the organization and implementation of medical activities, overseeing quality triage processes to prioritize medical care for the most severe cases in the OPD and hospital
- Coordinated, assessed, and supervised the effective functioning of external medical activities in accordance with MSF protocols and procedures, ensuring accurate compilation and analysis of medical data
- North Darfur El-Fasheer project in Sudan
Medical Activity Manager (EA)
MSF
Cox's Bazar
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Cox’s Bazar Refugee Project in Bangladesh
- Ensuring efficient pharmacy management and monitoring the rational use of medications
- In collaboration with the project biomedical team, I supervised the proper use of medical devices and anticipated future needs
- I also prepared medical orders to support the implementation of medical activities, while identifying and reporting non-medical support needs (such as materials, infrastructure, and transport) to the line manager
- Contributing to the development of the annual planning and budget for the project and monitoring the progress of medical programs and activities
- I also supervised medical activities to ensure their proper execution
- Ensuring all administrative procedures related to patient follow-up (such as individual card filling, registers, EMR (electronic medical records), paper exit, discharge, and transfers) were carried out accurately and in compliance with established standards
- Cox’s Bazar Refugee Project in Bangladesh
Nursing Activity Manager
MSF
Herat
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: Herat project in Afghanistan
- To Assess health needs/gaps and develop IPD activities in kahdestan and Shaidayee camps
- To Provide access to primary health services for vulnerable populations through community/decentralized health care as well as through home visits
- Security & Safety Management: I ensured the safety and security of the team by organizing regular security briefings and training for the assessment team, drivers, and guards, in coordination with the Project Coordinator
- This helped maintain safe operations during all field activities
- To Implement Covid Outreach activities for health promotion and home base care
- Herat project in Afghanistan
Decentralization Nursing Activity Manager
MSF
Kerema
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: Kerema project in Papua New Guinea
- Stakeholder Coordination & Networking: I took the lead in maintaining strong relationships with local stakeholders, including NGOs, UN agencies, local health authorities, and media, to enhance the TB/MDR project
- I was accountable for updating and managing all field contacts and correspondence, ensuring that all information sources were kept accurate and readily accessible
- Health Promotion & Community Engagement: I was responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing all Health Promotion and Community Engagement (HPCE) activities related to TB/MDR in the project area
- My work focused on increasing community awareness of TB risks, improving treatment adherence, promoting MSF services, and supporting preventive health measures in close collaboration with the local community
- Monitoring IPD Activity: I was in charge of monitoring TB patient admissions and discharges in the IPD, as well as managing the nurse roster and overseeing annual leave schedules to ensure smooth staffing operations
- Kerema project in Papua New Guinea
Neonatal & Paediatric Head Nurse
Karamara General Hospital
Karamara
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Ensured that all administrative procedures and documents (such as individual patient cards, registration books, discharge forms, transfer forms, etc.) and data management tools were used correctly
- Monitored adherence to hygiene procedures for materials (including sterilization and waste disposal), rooms, and equipment
- Oversaw the correct use of data management tools, ensuring the accurate collection and analysis of patient and laboratory data
- Coordinated the duty roster, shifts, and on-call schedules for nursing staff
- Contributed to the preparation of monthly reports in accordance with established guidelines
Education
Master of Tropical Infection Disease -
Jigjiga University
Jigjiga, Somali Region, Ethiopia07.2016
Degree - Public Health Officer (Clinical Officer)
Horn International University Collage
Jigjiga, Somali Regional State, Ethiopia07.2016
Certificate - Professional Project Planning & Management
Ilyas International Collage Center
Jigjiga, Somali Regional State, Ethiopia05.2016
Diploma - Clinical Nurse
Horn International university Collage
Jigjiga, Somali Regional State, Ethiopia12.2011
Languages
- Somali (Mother tongue)
- English (Fluent)
- Amharic (Fluent)
- Arabic (Reading)
References
- Nasteh Shugri Mahamud, MSF OCBA, nasteh12@hotmail.com, Project Coordinator, Former Employee
- Robert Saini, MSF OCP, docscaini@gmail.com, Medical Team Leader/Field Coordinator, Former Employee
- An Meersss, MSF Belgium, Anmeers1@yahoo.fr, Career Manager, Former Employee
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/12/91
- Nationality: Ethiopian
Timeline
Medical Activity Manager (EA)
MSF
07.2023 - 01.2025
Medical Activity Manager (EA)
MSF
01.2023 - 04.2023
Medical Activity Manager (EA)
MSF
12.2021 - 12.2022
Nursing Activity Manager
MSF
01.2021 - 09.2021
Decentralization Nursing Activity Manager
MSF
12.2019 - 12.2020
Neonatal & Paediatric Head Nurse
Karamara General Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Tropical Infection Disease -
Jigjiga University
Degree - Public Health Officer (Clinical Officer)
Horn International University Collage
Certificate - Professional Project Planning & Management
Ilyas International Collage Center
Diploma - Clinical Nurse
Horn International university Collage