Kaaha Sabriye
Mogadishu,Somalia
Summary
Accomplished specialist in maternal child health and immunization with expertise in health system strengthening. Skilled in stakeholder coordination and mentoring, driving improvements in health service delivery for vulnerable populations. Proficient in quality assurance and compliance, leveraging analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize health outcomes and operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Maternal, Child Health, Immunization & FGM Specialist
IOM MIDA FINNSOM III Programme
Mogadishu
01.2025 - Current
- Supported programme planning, implementation and routine monitoring using results-based management (RBM) approaches of MNCH, immunisation and FGM-related activities, ensuring alignment with national strategies, donor priorities and humanitarian standards.
- Conducted facility-level assessments in public and private hospitals to identify service delivery gaps, access barriers and operational challenges affecting programme performance.
- Provided technical guidance and mentoring to frontline staff, supporting consistent implementation of SOPs, safeguarding standards and quality-improvement measures.
- Strengthened coordination and information-sharing mechanisms between public and private facilities across regions, supporting more coherent planning and reporting of programme activities.
- Enhanced documentation and use of qualitative programme data through structured tools, training follow-up, and facility engagement, supporting evidence-informed decision-making.
- Cultivated effective working relationships with national institutions and partners, facilitating improved programme monitoring, reporting, and follow-up across multiple thematic areas.
- Led and facilitated multi-agency and inter-regional workshops (including a 5-day multidisciplinary ToT in Garowe and activities in Baidoa), documenting outputs, lessons learned and agreed follow-up actions.
- Contributed to the development of SOPs, job aids, guidance notes and training materials, strengthening standardisation, accountability and institutional learning.
Bank/ Agency Staff Nurse – Accident & Emergency Department, Paediatric Ward & Neonatal Unit
North Middlesex University Hospital + Various NHS Trusts in London
01.2018 - Current
- Delivered acute care for paediatric, neonatal, and adult patients in A&E and neonatal units, ensuring timely intervention and support.
- Delivered high-quality care under pressure, improving patient outcomes.
- Facilitated neonatal resuscitation, stabilisation, and breastfeeding guidance, connecting mothers to specialist services for enhanced outcomes.
- Administered medications, managed wound care, and ensured adherence to safeguarding and infection control protocols.
- Worked across multiple NHS hospitals, adapting to diverse clinical settings.
- Participated in team-based initiatives to streamline care processes, contributing to overall efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
Whittington Health NHS Trust
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Led delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, supporting early childhood development, safeguarding and prevention through structured service delivery and follow-up.
- Collaborated with families, schools, and community partners to identify needs and track risks.
- Conducted safeguarding assessments, documented outcomes and coordinated multi-agency responses for vulnerable children and families.
- Delivered training sessions on child protection, GBV prevention and safeguarding policies for parents, school staff and community partners, enhancing community knowledge and response capabilities.
- Coordinated vaccination follow-up and early years services, tracking immunisation status and service uptake for children aged 0–5.
- Developed community-based immunisation outreach, supporting catch-up clinics for marginalised groups and improving vaccination uptake through targeted engagement.
- Designed and implemented child-friendly feedback mechanisms, improving service-user engagement and insight collection.
- Monitored programme performance through data collection, analysis and reporting, using service-level data to identify gaps, inform service improvements and contribute to policy recommendations.
- Developed leadership skills during a 1-year secondment as Team Lead, driving improvements in team performance and service delivery.
- Led advocacy initiatives to improve access to services for underserved communities, including the Somali community, fostering greater inclusion and service accessibility.
Health Promotion + Outreach Work
Madina Hospital
Mogadishu
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Facilitated health promotion workshops on immunisation awareness, maternal health, and child well-being for hospital staff and community health workers.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams on outreach initiatives to address vaccine hesitancy, FGM awareness, and preventative care.
- Strengthened staff capacity through delivery of training and awareness sessions on immunisation and maternal health.
- Strengthened community engagement strategies, supporting ongoing public health efforts in Somalia.
Staff Nurse: Neonatal Unit
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
07.2018 - 12.2019
Staff Nurse: Acute Assessment Unit
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
09.2017 - 07.2018
Staffing Coordinator
Delaware North
01.2013 - 01.2018
Education
Master of Public Health -
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, UK01.2023
PG Dip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing -
City University
London, UK01.2021
BSc (Hons) - Adult Nursing
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, UK01.2017
Skills
- MNCH
- Immunization
- Health system strengthening (HSS)
- PHC
- Results-Based Management (RBM)
- Monitoring & reporting
- Service quality assessments
- Data analysis
- Stakeholder coordination
- Project program planning
- Training
- Mentoring & capacity building
- Safeguarding
References
Available on request
Languages
- English
- Somali
Training And Professional Development
- Project Management for Digital and Technology, 03/01/25
- Institute of Health Visiting Leadership Course, 01/01/22
- Mental Health First Aid Course, 01/01/21
- Child Protection Level 3, 01/01/24
- Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) – UNICEF / UN Mandatory Training (Online), 01/01/25
- Safeguarding in Humanitarian Action – UNICEF / UN System (Online), 01/01/25
- Security Awareness in Field Operations – UN System Staff College (Online), 01/01/25
Earlier Career Appointments
- Staff Nurse: Neonatal Unit, North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, 07/01/18, 12/31/19
- Staff Nurse: Acute Assessment Unit, North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, 09/01/17, 07/01/18
- Staffing Coordinator, Delaware North, 01/01/13, 12/31/18
Timeline
Maternal, Child Health, Immunization & FGM Specialist
IOM MIDA FINNSOM III Programme
01.2025 - Current
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
Whittington Health NHS Trust
01.2020 - 01.2025
Staff Nurse: Neonatal Unit
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
07.2018 - 12.2019
Bank/ Agency Staff Nurse – Accident & Emergency Department, Paediatric Ward & Neonatal Unit
North Middlesex University Hospital + Various NHS Trusts in London
01.2018 - Current
Staff Nurse: Acute Assessment Unit
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
09.2017 - 07.2018
Health Promotion + Outreach Work
Madina Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2022
Staffing Coordinator
Delaware North
01.2013 - 01.2018
Master of Public Health -
University of Hertfordshire
PG Dip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing -
City University
BSc (Hons) - Adult Nursing
University of Hertfordshire