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Rukia Omar Abdullahi
Midwife & Social Worker
Mogadishu ,Banadir
Summary
A compassionate and experienced BSc Midwife, GBV Nurse, and Social Worker with 12 years of hands-on experience in delivering high-quality healthcare services. Skilled in evidence-based care, complex case management, and team leadership. Proven ability to build strong patient relationships, promote health education, and advocate for patient rights. Committed to providing compassionate care and improving health outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
13
13
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Madina Hospital
Mogadishu, Banaadir
11.2017 - Current
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to advocate for the unique psychosocial needs of each patient within a holistic care approach.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience.
- Educated patients on available treatment options and assisted in informed decision-making regarding their healthcare plan.
- Prepared all required treatment records and reports.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Ensured continuity of care by coordinating seamless transitions from hospitalization to outpatient services or long-term care facilities.
- Increased awareness of mental health resources, guiding patients to appropriate services for additional support.
- Enhanced patient support systems with targeted community resource referrals.
- Enhanced patient education by creating informative materials on health conditions and available support services.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
Registered Midwife
Madina Hospital
Mogadishu , Banadir
01.2012 - 10.2017
- Supported birthing partners in their roles by providing education on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care.
- Provided culturally competent care to a diverse patient population, addressing unique needs and respecting cultural practices.
- Improved patient health outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments, identifying risk factors, and developing individualized care plans.
- Fostered strong relationships with community organizations to provide resources and support services for pregnant women in need of additional assistance.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on new research findings and best practices in midwifery care.
- Contributed to the reduction of maternal mortality rates by identifying high-risk pregnancies early and referring them for specialist intervention when necessary.
- Coordinated care with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals as needed during complex or high-risk births to ensure optimal outcomes for mother and baby.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing personalized and compassionate care throughout the prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods.
- Participated in over 1,313 successful births.
- Assisted in over 3,154 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Delivered over 1,896 newborns as qualified midwife.
- Trained under senior midwives for more than hours to 51840 obtain qualifications.
Education
Specialized Postgraduate - Medical Social Work
Mogadishu University
Mogadishu 10.2023 - 10.2023
Midwife - Health Science
Benadir University
Mogadishu 08.2018 - 08.2018
Skills
Domestic Violence Intervention
Psychosocial assessment
Stress reduction techniques
Family Support
Family Counseling
Assessing needs
Managing records
Substance Abuse Counseling
Discharge Planning
Social history intake procedures
Hospice Care
Sexual Assault Support
Admitting processes
Self-Harm Prevention
Human Trafficking Awareness
Improving Well-being
Caregiver Support
Patient Assistance
Educating Families
Conducting Assessments
Medical care counseling
Trauma-informed care
Active Listening
Infection Control
Intervention Planning
Software
Microsoft Office
Certification
National ToT /Mentors training
Timeline
National ToT /Mentors training
05-2024
Specialized Postgraduate - Medical Social Work
Mogadishu University
10.2023 - 10.2023
Training of postpartum FP
10-2023
Training on social norms
06-2023
Infection, prevention and control (IPC) for COVID19
06-2023
Training Family planning for health care providers
12-2022
Training for Psychosocial Support
10-2022
Training of GBV case management and Sexual exploitation abuse
08-2022
Training on neonatal resuscitation
03-2022
Training on Clinical rape management
03-2021
Training on Psychosocial support
09-2020
Refreshment training of child protection
04-2019
Midwife - Health Science
Benadir University
08.2018 - 08.2018
Training of Referral Mechanism Pathway for the GBV Survivors
03-2018
Triage mass casualty cases, Wound Management, Psychosocial support and Counselling.
02-2018
Medical Social Worker
Madina Hospital
11.2017 - Current
Registered Midwife
Madina Hospital
01.2012 - 10.2017
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