FUAD BASHIR MOHAMUD
Kismayo,Somalia
Summary
Results-oriented Public Health Specialist with over 10 years of experience in disease surveillance, immunization programs, and emergency health response across Somalia and Ethiopia. Proven track record in strengthening Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) systems and managing large-scale vaccination campaigns (SIAs). Expert in coordinating with Ministry of Health (MoH) and international partners (WHO, IOM) to improve health outcomes for IDPs and vulnerable populations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Specialist
Public Health Integrated, Jubaland Commission for Refugees & IDPs (JUCRI)
Kismayo, Somalia
01.2024 - Current
- Lead community-based public health interventions for IDPs and refugee returnees, focusing on disease prevention and health equity.
- Design and implement health education strategies and community engagement initiatives to increase vaccine uptake.
- Conduct epidemiological assessments to identify risk factors and health disparities within displaced populations.
Epidemiologist
Ministry of Health, Jubaland State
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Surveillance & Analysis: Tracked and analyzed disease patterns, managing the collection and reporting of data to prevent cross-border outbreaks.
- Response Coordination: Led rapid response teams during disease outbreaks, conducting case investigations and contact tracing.
- Capacity Building: Trained healthcare workers and community stakeholders on IDSR protocols and emergency response.
- Policy Support: Advised on evidence-based health planning and advocated for data-driven resource allocation.
Public Health Specialist (Communicable Disease Control)
Ministry of Health, Jubaland State
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed the implementation of communicable disease programs in alignment with WHO and National MoH guidelines.
- Strengthened the Early Warning, Alert and Response (EWAR) systems in emergency settings.
- Monitored routine immunization and SIAs performance using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Coordinated specimen collection and laboratory logistics to ensure timely diagnosis of priority diseases.
Technical Officer
Ministry of Health, Somali State, Ethiopia
, Ethiopia
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Provided high-level technical support to the State government via the Somalia Emergency Action Plan.
- Updated national surveillance guidelines for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (VPD).
- Guided the implementation and evaluation of Supplemental Immunization Activities (SIAs), ensuring robust campaign quality assessments.
- Established coordination mechanisms between GPEI partners and government health bureaus.
Education
Advanced PG Diploma - Tropical Medicine, Surveillance, and Immunization
James Lind Institute
SingaporeBachelor of Science - Public Health
Kea-Med University
EthiopiaSkills
- DHIS2
- Microsoft Excel
- Data Analysis
- ODK
- KoboToolbox
- Weekly Epidemiological Bulletins
- Monthly Epidemiological Bulletins
- Donor Reporting
- Situation Updates
Certification
- Senior Public Health Professional License (National Authority)
- Certified Public Health Professional (CPHP)
- Training Facilitator Certificate – BEmONC (IOM Somalia)
- Advanced Training in Polio Eradication Strategies
- Certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
References
- I. Noor Rashid Hussein, Program manager, Jubbaland Commission for Refugees & IDPs, nurani@gmail.com, +252-617110366
- II. Abshiro Hassan Adam, Health Dean, Kismayo University, abshirahassan@gmail.com, +252-618361860
Languages
- Somali
- Arabic
- English, Fluent
- Somali, Native
- Arabic, Proficient
Core Competencies
Immunization Program Management (GPEI), Polio Eradication, VPD Surveillance, Outbreak Investigation, Data Analysis & Reporting, EWARS, Cold Chain Monitoring, Capacity Building, Stakeholder Coordination, Health Policy Advocacy
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Public Health Specialist
Public Health Integrated, Jubaland Commission for Refugees & IDPs (JUCRI)
01.2024 - Current
Epidemiologist
Ministry of Health, Jubaland State
02.2021 - 12.2023
Public Health Specialist (Communicable Disease Control)
Ministry of Health, Jubaland State
03.2019 - 12.2020
Technical Officer
Ministry of Health, Somali State, Ethiopia
01.2013 - 01.2017
Advanced PG Diploma - Tropical Medicine, Surveillance, and Immunization
James Lind Institute
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Kea-Med University