Ahmed M Hamad Quzah
Benghazi
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in project managment and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Health activity manager
Première Urgence Internationale
11.2022 - 10.2024
- I have represented PUI before and coordinated with partners, authorities, and local actors involved in the implementation of medical programs (particularly after Storm Daniel)
- As well as I supervised the implementation of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Activities across supported health facilities in Benghazi
- The supported activities include mentoring and capacity building of Department of Health Services staff, provision of medical supplies and equipment, and a social and behavioral change component implemented through community outreach activities in the catchment area of one of the targeted health facilities implementation and monitoring of the medical program
- Ensuring the proper functioning of the medical activities falling under my responsibility, and ensuring compliance with goals defined in the project proposal/s
- Oversee and ensure the quality of the technical activities of PUI's mentor team, outreach teams, and the emergency mobile health team activities, in the supported health facilities and respective areas of intervention
- In collaboration with the area coordinator and under the technical guidance of the Medical coordinator, ensuring the appropriateness of all clinical activities and that proper NCD clinical protocols are implemented in according to international and national recommendations and guidelines and PUI's health policy and framework of operations
- In collaboration with the MHPSS consultant, ensuring the appropriateness of all MHPSS activities that aim to integrate MHPSS into the supported primary health care centers
- Supervise the mentoring teamwork to ensure that patient care is optimal, and patients have appropriate NCD management plans
- Undertaking needs assessments in relation to medical equipment, drugs and medical consumables, in collaboration with the rest of the medical team
- Supervise the outreach activities implemented in the catchment area of the targeted health facility, ensuring proper referral follow-up
- Ensure coordination and integration of the social and behavioral change activities at the community and primary health care levels
- Ensure the implementation of monitoring and evaluation tools and procedures, according to the defined needs of the project/s
- Team Management
- Direct management: 3 Mentoring Health Team (Doctor, Nurse, and MHPSS officer), 2 outreach team members (2 nurses), 1 Pharmacist, 1 Mobile health team leader medical doctor
- Indirect management: 6 of the mobile health team's members, 20 community Mobilizers
- In addition to the aforementioned tasks, I headed the team responsible for the rapid needs assessment and disaster relief in the regions impacted by Storm Daniel
Community health officer
Première Urgence Internationale
06.2022 - 10.2022
- As a member of the Non-communicable diseases (NCD) team, and under the supervision of the health activity manager, I was tasked with overseeing the activities of the outreach team (NCD screening, awareness raising, and referrals) by supervising a team of two nurses and four community mobilizers
- Established a team by preparing the interviews and conducting training for nurses and community mobilizers
- Participated in the training delivered to the primary health care facility staff on the NCD guidelines
- I performed the community mapping activities
- I was leading and overseeing the day-to-day activities of the team
- Participated in reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of the project
Protection officer
ACTED
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Oversaw the protection activities of the protection team a team consisting of eight members
- Worked as an External liaison and representation of ACTED with local authorities and community members
- Organized and handled the key informant interviews, and focus group discussions with the external bodies, partners, and stakeholders, and reporting these activities in detailed reports
- Supported the team with the logistic needs and helped the project manager with the order form preparations
- Participated in the activities of the sub-grant including the call of interest announcement, application forms through Google form, contacting the applicants for information day, facilitating training of project proposals writing and budgeting training, participating in the selection panel with the donor, and the proposals revisions
- Weekly, and monthly, activities reporting
- Day-to-day activities supervision
Clinical Demonstrator, Teaching Assistance
Nursing Faculty University of Benghazi
09.2013 - Current
- Participate in all activities of the faculty of nursing and the University of Benghazi activities as needed
- Participate in preparing the scientific materials that are taught in the faculty of nursing
- Contact general hospitals and healthcare facilities to arrange the student's training programs in these institutions
- Supervise the students of nursing faculty in hospitals during their practical sessions
Mentor Nurse
Première Urgence Internationale
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Worked as a mentor in a non-communicable diseases project funded by EU delegation the following tasks were performed
- In collaboration and coordination with the Libyan Ministry of health Established non-communicable disease clinics in two target sites in the east of Libya
- Performed cascade training sessions for the Ministry of Health staff in care pathways and international guidelines of non-communicable disease management
- Established a referral and recall system in non-communicable clinics
- Ensured implementation and monitoring of non-communicable disease management protocols in the target sites through continuous training and supervision of the staff
- Ensured the quality of the technical activities of the supported Primary Health Care Clinics in Benghazi
- Performed assessment to estimate the needs of the target sites
- Trained clinic staff on how to detect the vulnerable groups in the Libyan community
Nurse
Première Urgence Internationale
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Worked in mobile health team giving full package primary health care service in more than 15 different target sites
- Participated in all humanitarian actions and activities of the organization including providing nonfood items for vulnerable groups
- Made health assessments, and treat the causes that need treatment (migrants at detention centres of all over east of Libya)
Teaching staff
Medical profession syndicate
01.2017 - 02.2017
- Worked as a Teaching staff in nursing competency elevation training course of Iben Sena hospital Benghazi 2017
- Participated in Coordination with the medical profession syndicate and Iben sena hospital to prepare the training course
- Prepared a timeline of the course
- Performed practical and theory lectures to the nurses of the hospital using teaching materials and teaching aids and interactive training sessions
- Conducted pre and post-tests and trainees' satisfaction surveys
- Prepared the outcome report in collaboration with the training department of the medical profession syndicate
Education
Diploma - Project Management
Development Dimensions Africa
05.2017 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Microbiology
The Libyan Academy For Postgraduate Studies
Benghazi 04.2001 -
Bachelor - nursing
University of Benghazi
10.2007 - 09.2012
Skills
ICDL
pack office
internet applications
SPSS
advanced excel
Team management
Proposal writing
reporting
Leadership
management skills
Written and spoken Arabic
Written and spoken English
Level A1 French
Personal Information
Nationality: Libyan
Contacts
+218915323427, ahmadmqazah1989@gmail.com
Timeline
Health activity manager
Première Urgence Internationale
11.2022 - 10.2024
Community health officer
Première Urgence Internationale
06.2022 - 10.2022
Protection officer
ACTED
02.2021 - 07.2021
Mentor Nurse
Première Urgence Internationale
06.2019 - 12.2020
Nurse
Première Urgence Internationale
04.2018 - 02.2019
Diploma - Project Management
Development Dimensions Africa
05.2017 - 09.2022
Teaching staff
Medical profession syndicate
01.2017 - 02.2017
Clinical Demonstrator, Teaching Assistance
Nursing Faculty University of Benghazi
09.2013 - Current
Bachelor - nursing
University of Benghazi
10.2007 - 09.2012
Master of Science - Microbiology
The Libyan Academy For Postgraduate Studies
04.2001 -