Umulkhair Abukar
Kismayo
Summary
A public health professional with over five years of experience in immunization, social behavior change (SBC), and program management. Skilled in vaccine introduction, cold chain management, and health system strengthening, working closely with government agencies, NGOs, and local stakeholders to improve immunization coverage and health outcomes.
Strong communication and leadership abilities, excelling in training, workshops, and community outreach to promote vaccination uptake. Results-oriented, consistently meeting program objectives through evidence-based strategies and teamwork, with the ability to adapt to multicultural settings and provide comprehensive technical support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Advisor – Immunization
Ministry of Health - Jubaland State of Somalia
05.2024 - Current
- Provide technical leadership in developing and implementing immunization strategies aligned with WHO, national and global standards.
- Leading cross-sector collaboration with UNICEF, WHO, and NGOs for vaccine program funding and implementation.
- Train and mentor 100+ healthcare providers and program managers to enhance immunization service delivery, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Oversee immunization data collection, analysis, and reporting to monitor coverage, identify gaps, and respond to outbreaks.
- Guide vaccine forecasting, procurement, distribution, and cold chain management to ensure vaccine availability and potency.
- Collaborate with governments, NGOs, and donors to advocate for equitable access to vaccines and secure funding for immunization programs.
State Cold Chain Manager
Ministry of Health - Jubaland State of Somalia
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Ensure proper operation and maintenance of cold chain equipment.
- Develop contingency plans to address cold chain disruptions.
- Managed vaccine distribution for 500k+ beneficiaries, ensuring proper cold chain maintenance.
- Supervised temperature monitoring and logistics for 50+ storage facilities.
- Led emergency vaccination campaigns during disease outbreaks, increasing coverage by 25%.
- Trained district health officers on cold chain equipment handling & maintenance.
State Health Promotion Manager
Ministry of Health - Jubaland State of Somalia
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Develop and implement state-level health promotion strategies and policies.
- Coordinate health promotion activities across districts to align with national and state health goals.
- Coordinated donor-funded projects with Gavi, UNICEF & WHO, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
- Led community engagement campaigns that increased immunization uptake by 40%.
- Organize training sessions to build the capacity of health workers and district teams in health promotion.
- Design and oversee monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact of health promotion initiatives.
District Surveillance Officer- Kismayo
Ministry of Health - Jubaland State of Somalia
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Collect and analyze health data using DHIS2 to monitor disease trends and identify potential outbreaks within the district.
- Implement and maintain surveillance systems to ensure timely reporting and response to public health threats.
- Coordinate with healthcare facilities, local authorities, and community stakeholders to strengthen disease surveillance and control efforts.
- Conduct field investigations and provide technical support during disease outbreaks and emergencies.
- Prepare detailed reports and communicate findings to regional and national health authorities for effective decision-making.
General Practitioner
Shaafi Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Conducting patient consultations to diagnose and manage various medical conditions.
- Prescribing medication, treatment plans, and preventive care strategies.
- Monitoring patients' progress and adjusting treatments as necessary.
- Referring patients to specialists for advanced care or further investigation.
- Educating patients on health promotion, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Plasma University
Mogadishu, Somalia 12-2019
High School Diploma -
Hoyga Hamar
Mogadishu, Somalia 08-2013
Skills
- Immunization Knowledge
- Cold Chain Management
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Field Support & Supervision
- SBC Skills
- Emergency Response
- Training & Capacity Building
- Program Monitoring & Evaluation
- Good Communication
- Result-Oriented
Accomplishments
- Increased immunization coverage in Jubaland from 60% to 85% through strategic public health interventions.
- Managed a $500,000 UNICEF-funded immunization project, ensuring compliance and timely execution.
- Coordinated emergency polio campaigns that reached 200,000+ children in high-risk areas.
- Trained and mentored 100+ healthcare workers in vaccine logistics, administration, and monitoring.
- Developed state-wide SBC strategies that improved vaccine acceptance rates by 30%.
Languages
somali
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Intermediate
B1
Certification
Certificate of Food and Health at Surad
institute and Professional Study
Certificate of Training in Diabetes Mellitus Management
Vaccination during Humanitarian Emergencies - Issued by: UNICEF Agora
Webinar on Vaccine Acceptance & Behavior Change Messaging - Issued by: UNICEF Agora
Building Resilient Health Systems - Issued by: World Health Organization (OpenWHO)
Timeline
Technical Advisor – Immunization
Ministry of Health - Jubaland State of Somalia
05.2024 - Current
State Cold Chain Manager
Ministry of Health - Jubaland State of Somalia
03.2022 - 04.2024
District Surveillance Officer- Kismayo
Ministry of Health - Jubaland State of Somalia
07.2020 - 01.2021
State Health Promotion Manager
Ministry of Health - Jubaland State of Somalia
02.2020 - 04.2022
General Practitioner
Shaafi Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2020
M.D. - Medicine
Plasma University
High School Diploma -
Hoyga Hamar
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