Mohamed Jama Mohamed
Summary
Accomplished and visionary Public Health and Development Leader with over five years of progressive experience in health systems management, nutrition governance, and humanitarian program coordination across Somalia. Demonstrated success in designing and leading large-scale public health and nutrition interventions under complex and resource-limited environments. Combines technical expertise in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) with strong leadership in policy development, institutional capacity building, and inter-sectoral coordination. Proven ability to align national and donor-funded health initiatives with strategic development goals, ensuring accountability, transparency, and measurable impact. Dedicated to strengthening Somalia’s health systems through evidence-based decision-making, efficient service delivery, and equitable access to quality healthcare for all citizens.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Monitoring Associate (Nutrition Focal Point)
DANDOR
Garowe, Puntland
06.2024 - Current
- Lead monitoring of Doner-supported nutrition interventions across seven districts, ensuring program compliance, efficiency, and accountability.
- Develop analytical monitoring reports with policy-level recommendations to strengthen service delivery.
- Collaborate with local authorities, community structures, and implementing partners to enhance transparency and community ownership.
- Support field-level capacity-building of health workers and ensure effective data flow into decision-making processes.
- Liaise with partners, communities, and local authorities to strengthen accountability and feedback mechanisms.
- Coverage areas: Garowe, Galkacyo, Jirriban, Laascaanod, Ceerigaabo, Badhan and Laasqoray.
Monitoring Assistant
World Food Program (WFP)
Bossaso, Puntland
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Served as regional nutrition lead for Bari and Sanaag, ensuring alignment of field activities with WFP’s strategic nutrition objectives.
- Oversaw the implementation of TSFP, BSFP, and resilience programs, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely reporting.
- Coordinated strategic partner meetings and facilitated cross-sector collaboration between WFP, MoH, and NGOs.
- Served as Focal Point for Nutrition Activities in Bari and Sanaag, ensuring high-quality implementation of TSFP, BSFP, and other WFP-supported nutrition programs.
- Conducted regular monitoring visits, verifying food distributions and ensuring compliance with WFP standards.
- Coordinated monthly meetings with Cooperating Partners (CPs) to review progress, resolve challenges, and improve collaboration.
- Organized and delivered capacity-building sessions for partner staff on WFP operational practices, monitoring tools, and reporting systems.
- Collated and analyzed program data to support reviews, decision-making, and evidence-based reporting.
- Gathered and documented beneficiary and partner feedback to improve service delivery and accountability.
- Prepared monitoring reports, success stories, and impact documentation for programme visibility.
- Followed up on field-level risk issues and shared timely feedback with M&E officers and program leads.
Nutrition Specialist
Ministry of Health of Puntland
Bossaso
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Supervised and coordinated nutrition interventions across multiple MCH and outreach sites, ensuring adherence to SPHERE and national standards.
- Conducted epidemiological monitoring, disease surveillance, and data-driven analysis to inform health policy.
- Facilitated capacity-building sessions for health staff on IMAM, CMAM, IYCF, and NHHP.
- Led community-based health education campaigns focusing on sanitation, maternal health, and family nutrition.
- Supported the Ministry’s coordination role with UN agencies, donors, and regional health authorities.
- Collected and compiled data on various target populations, conducting analysis and interpretation to support program decision-making.
- Managed information systems and disseminated timely updates through reports and other communication channels.
- Monitored epidemic-prone diseases and public health threats, providing recommendations for response and preparedness.
- Delivered health and nutrition education sessions for caregivers, focusing on family health, sanitation, hygiene, nutrition, and counseling.
- Supervised nutrition activities at fixed and outreach sites in line with SPHERE standards and national guidelines.
- Identified training needs for MCH staff and organized capacity building sessions on IMAM, CMAM, IYCF, and NHHP.
- Assessed underlying causes of malnutrition and formulated appropriate programmatic responses.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Lincoln University College
01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Horn International University
08.2018
Skills
- Field Monitoring & Program Evaluation
- Maternal, Infant & Young Child Nutrition (MIYCAN)
- Nutrition Assessment & Reporting
- Digital Nutrition Tools MODA
- Digital Nutrition Tools ODK
- Digital Nutrition Tools Tubules
- Nutrition Supply Monitoring & Stock Management
- Community Health Worker Training & Capacity Building
- Rapid Response & Emergency Nutrition Interventions
- Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Evidence-based Report Writing
Languages
Somali
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Advanced (C1)
Core Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Leadership & Institutional Governance
- Policy Design, Health System Strengthening & Reform
- Program Management & Performance Evaluation
- Budget Planning, Financial Oversight & Resource Optimization
- Public Health & Nutrition Systems Management
- Emergency Preparedness & Epidemic Response
- Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Coordination
- Human Resource Development & Mentorship
- Advocacy, Communication & Change Management
- Data-Driven Decision-Making & Research Analysis
Key Competencies And Skills
- Field Monitoring & Program Evaluation
- Maternal, Infant & Young Child Nutrition (MIYCAN)
- Nutrition Assessment & Reporting
- Digital Nutrition Tools MODA, ODK, and Tubules
- Nutrition Supply Monitoring & Stock Management
- Community Health Worker Training & Capacity Building
- Rapid Response & Emergency Nutrition Interventions
- Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Evidence-based Report Writing
Certificates Training And Development
- Advanced Certificate of Project Management, Dpro, Philanthropy University
- Certificate of Managing Project Budget
- Certificate of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, Philanthropy University
- Advanced Certificate of Essentials of Nonprofit Strategy, Philanthropy University
- Certificate of Education in Emergency, Kaya Humantrain Learning Platform
- Advanced Certificate of Humantrain Need Assessment, Save the Children
- Certificate of Sphere
Timeline
Monitoring Associate (Nutrition Focal Point)
DANDOR
06.2024 - Current
Monitoring Assistant
World Food Program (WFP)
01.2023 - 05.2024
Nutrition Specialist
Ministry of Health of Puntland
01.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Public Health
Lincoln University College
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Horn International University