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HASSAN MOHAMED ADHAN

Mandera

Summary

Analytic and results-oriented humanitarian professional with 15+ years experience supporting evidence-based programming in complex emergencies across Kenya and Somalia. Skilled in humanitarian needs assessments, response analysis, health systems strengthening, and multisectoral program oversight (health, sexual reproductive health and GBV, nutrition, WASH, food security, protection). Expert in translating field data into actionable insights to inform strategic decision-making, donor reporting, and advocacy. Proficient in project cycle management, stakeholder coordination, and managing multi-donor portfolios (USAID EU, FCDO, GIZ, ECHO, UN, SHF) with a strong focus on compliance and accountability. Committed to improving humanitarian effectiveness through data-driven analysis and context-sensitive approaches.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager Health/ASRH/GBV

Mercy-USA for Aid and Development
02.2023 - Current
  • Providing strategic analysis, coordination, and oversight for multisectoral humanitarian programs with a strong focus on Health, ASRH, and GBV, alongside TB, HIV, and WASH interventions funded by major donors (Global Fund, FCDO, ECHO, SHF, UNFPA).
  • Ensuring evidence-based implementation and technical coherence, contributing to effective and integrated responses aligned with humanitarian needs and sector-specific priorities.
  • Contributing analytical insights to program design and resource mobilization for Health, ASRH, and GBV initiatives, including proposal development and budgeting.
  • Aligning proposed interventions with identified humanitarian needs and donor priorities within these specific sectors that led to winning FCDO Better Lives project for Mercy-USA in Galmudug and Togdheer regions of Somalia.
  • Representing the organization in national Health, ASRH, GBV, and other relevant coordination platforms, providing critical analytical input to sector strategies, response plans, and advocating for integrated approaches addressing Health, ASRH, and GBV.
  • Conducting rigorous monitoring, evaluation, community feedback and response mechanisms (FRM), and program performance reviews with a specific lens on Health, ASRH, and GBV outcomes. Generated actionable analytical insights to inform adaptive programming and improve the effectiveness of interventions in these areas.
  • Supporting partner and stakeholder engagement in Health, ASRH, and GBV programming through structured mentorship, joint reviews, and transparent communication on program progress, challenges, and lessons learned.
  • Strengthening community governance mechanisms relevant to Health, ASRH, and GBV service delivery through the formation of community structures and facility management committees, enhancing accountability and co-ownership of these critical services.
  • Delivering capacity-building sessions with analytical components on gender mainstreaming, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) – particularly within Health and GBV contexts – and core humanitarian principles by capacity building 50 midwives on BEmNOC/ASRH at Jowhar and 50 on CMR/MPHSS at Beledweyne district of Hirshabelle Somalia.
  • Preparing high-quality analytical reports for donors (Global Fund, ECHO, FCDO, UN agencies) specifically capturing the impact, learning, and strategic recommendations related to Humanitarian aspects in Health, ASRH, and GBV interventions.
  • Identifying and analyzing programmatic risks with a focus on potential challenges impacting Health, ASRH, and GBV programming, implementing proactive mitigation measures to safeguard operations and improve the resilience of these vital services.
  • Led multisectoral humanitarian programs across Somalia including ECHO wash, Global fund TB, Malaria & HIV, FCDO Better lives project, UNFPA SRH and SHF Health projects.
  • Contributed to the winning FCDO Better lives project proposal in 2023 that led to the geographical expansion of Mercy USA’s humanitarian intervention to 2 new areas of Galmudug and Togdheer regions in Somalia and Somaliland respectfully.
  • Promoted community ownership through inclusion of health committees in program reviews.
  • Trained 50 health workers on GBV and MPHSS, engaged communities on adolescent SRHR in Beledweyne district of Somalia.
  • Supported BEmNOC training for 50 midwives BEmNOC and SRH awareness show at district of Hirshabelle state.
  • Built local partner capacity in data reporting and program analysis by capacity building of senior management staff of two local partner organizations on their reporting capacity development TOJ in Galmudug and SAS in Somaliland.
  • Mentored and trained 50 Health care workers on Clinical management of rape and mental and psychosocial support.
  • Sensitized over 200 community women leaders, religious leaders and community gatekeepers in Hiraan on sexual reproductive health rights of adolescent boys and girls.

Deputy Head RMNCAH

County Government Health Department
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Led RMNCAH program implementation through effective team coordination and problem-solving.
  • Enhanced stakeholder engagement and coordination at county level to streamline service delivery.
  • Reviewed program budgets to optimize resource utilization.
  • Monitored staff performance to ensure achievement of RMNCAH targets.
  • Oversaw inventory of RMNCAH equipment and supplies for efficiency and service continuity.
  • Collaborated with community organizations and government bodies to promote healthy lifestyles.
  • Engaged community governance structures (FHM/CCH/CHC) to support health service delivery.
  • Strengthened the RMNCAH supply chain through regular utilization of forecasting and timely ordering of stocks.
  • Strengthened the community governance structure of the health systems.

Project Manager

Mercy-USA for Aid and Development
09.2019 - 07.2021
  • Provided leadership in implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the FCDO UNICEF SHINE Lot 3 program.
  • Strengthened facility governance by engaging community and village health committees.
  • Conducted quarterly program reviews to track progress against targets.
  • Managed stakeholder relations with Health Poverty Action and government counterparts.
  • Led project budget execution and financial oversight.
  • Prepared and submitted timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to UNICEF/FCDO.

RMNCAH Project coordinator/County coordinator

Kenya Red Cross Society
09.2015 - 06.2019
  • Led the design and implementation of humanitarian programs focused on RMNCAH in Mandera County funded by the RMNCAH Trust Fund (UNICEF, UN Women, UNAIDS/UNFPA/WHO, World Bank).
  • Coordinated multi-agency disaster response, including cholera outbreak control (2007) and drought relief interventions supporting over 6,000 households through cash transfers and livestock off-take.
  • Contributed to the development and operationalization of Accountability to Affected Population (AAP) systems.
  • Strengthened stakeholder mapping, coordination, and partnership engagement at the county level.
  • Managed donor reporting, delivering timely and accurate programmatic and financial reports.
  • Represented Kenya Red Cross in County Steering Group (CSG) meetings to align interventions with county priorities.
  • Coordinated the activities of UNH6 partners, ensuring alignment with the Ministry of Health calendar and strategies.
  • Contributed to the successful delivery of Kenya interagency rapid assessment training (KIRA) for rapid onset disaster to 50 participants in Mandera.

Clinical improvement specialist, care and treatment

Maryland Global Initiative Corporation
09.2014 - 08.2015
  • Supported the implementation and quality improvement of the APHI Plus HIV program in collaboration with the County Health Management Team of Mandera County.
  • Conducted training needs assessments and facilitated capacity building for healthcare providers for Mandera County healthcare workers.
  • Strengthened GBV services through mentorship of frontline healthcare workers on post-rape care and improved referral systems for legal redress.
  • Supported HIV/TB integration by ensuring TB screening, diagnosis, and treatment for HIV clients at ART clinics.
  • Participated in HIV/TB Technical Working Groups (TWGs) to align program activities with county strategies.
  • Prepared and submitted timely financial and programmatic donor reports.
  • Mentored about 50 healthcare workers on care and treatment guidelines of HIV/Aids.
  • Conducted successful tracing of cross border clients at Bute District hospital and link them back to the program.

Technical Officer Care and Treatment Mentor

Family Health International 360
07.2012 - 08.2014
  • Led implementation of HIV care and treatment using community health strategy work plans and budgets at annual, quarterly, and monthly levels.
  • Provided ongoing mentorship and coaching to service providers on MNCH, FP, RH, HIV, and TB services.
  • Strengthened community engagement and governance structures to improve default tracing and service uptake.
  • Facilitated programmatic support through active stakeholder engagement and coordination with HIV service partners.
  • Enhanced collaboration between district health management teams and community health governance committees to improve service delivery outcomes.
  • Successful piloting of Model motorbike outreach that resulted in increased uptake of facility services.

District facility coordinator

Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
07.2010 - 06.2012
  • Supported the implementation of the APHI Plus HIV program in Wajir County providing mentorship, supervision, and performance monitoring to ensure effective service delivery.
  • Oversaw program reporting and contributed to tracking HIV program outcomes in alignment with donor and county targets.

Health Officer

BMZ/GIZ
04.2009 - 06.2010
  • Supported health service provision at Dagaley and IFO hospitals of Dadaab refugee camp.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Project Management

Kenyatta University
01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Health Systems Management

Kenya Methodist University
01.2015

Diploma - Registered Community Health Nursing

Kenya Medical Training College
01.2003

Skills

  • Humanitarian needs assessment and response analysis
  • Data collection, interpretation, and analytical reporting
  • Program planning, coordination, and monitoring
  • Budget oversight and donor proposal development
  • Stakeholder engagement and inter-agency collaboration
  • Evidence-based decision-making and advocacy support
  • Conflict sensitivity and community engagement
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and data analysis tools

LANGUAGE

English - Fluent
Kiswahili - Fluent
Borana - Fluent
Somali (Rahaweyn Maay Dialect) - Native

Accomplishments

  • Led multisectoral humanitarian programs across Somalia including ECHO wash, Global fund TB, Malaria & HIV, FCDO Better lives project, UNFPA SRH and SHF Health projects.
  • Contributed to the winning FCDO Better lives project proposal in 2023 that led to the geographical expansion of Mercy USA’s humanitarian intervention to 2 new areas of Galmudug and Togdheer regions in Somalia and Somaliland respectfully.
  • Promoted community ownership through inclusion of health committees in program reviews.
  • Trained 50 health workers on GBV and MPHSS, engaged communities on adolescent SRHR in Beledweyne district of Somalia.
  • Supported BEmNOC training for 50 midwives BEmNOC and SRH awareness show at district of Hirshabelle state.
  • Built local partner capacity in data reporting and program analysis by capacity building of senior management staff of two local partner organizations on their reporting capacity development TOJ in Galmudug and SAS in Somaliland.
  • Mentored and trained 50 Health care workers on Clinical management of rape and mental and psychosocial support.
  • Sensitized over 200 community women leaders, religious leaders and community gatekeepers in Hiraan on sexual reproductive health rights of adolescent boys and girls.

Timeline

Program Manager Health/ASRH/GBV

Mercy-USA for Aid and Development
02.2023 - Current

Deputy Head RMNCAH

County Government Health Department
08.2021 - 01.2023

Project Manager

Mercy-USA for Aid and Development
09.2019 - 07.2021

RMNCAH Project coordinator/County coordinator

Kenya Red Cross Society
09.2015 - 06.2019

Clinical improvement specialist, care and treatment

Maryland Global Initiative Corporation
09.2014 - 08.2015

Technical Officer Care and Treatment Mentor

Family Health International 360
07.2012 - 08.2014

District facility coordinator

Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
07.2010 - 06.2012

Health Officer

BMZ/GIZ
04.2009 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Science - Health Systems Management

Kenya Methodist University

Diploma - Registered Community Health Nursing

Kenya Medical Training College

Master of Business Administration - Project Management

Kenyatta University

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