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ALYA KHALID ALSUBAI

Summary

Bilingual professional with extensive experience in reviewing safety and occupational health guidelines, demonstrating a proven ability to deliver impactful reports and communicate effectively while organizing complex processes. Dissertation research established a critical link between clinician well-being, patient safety, and high-quality care. Currently serving as Senior Governance Coordinator at the Ministry of Public Health, providing proactive support to the national healthcare quality committee, leading risk management procedures, and ensuring alignment with patient safety standards through strategic cross-sector collaboration. Committed to contributing to the Quality and Safety Department by developing and implementing policies that ensure compliance and promote a safe working environment, with a strong focus on enhancing the healthcare infrastructure in Qatar.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR GOVERNANCE COORDINATOR

Ministry of Public Health
10.2024 - Current
  • Coordinate governance processes to ensure committees and working groups operate in alignment with national patient safety standards and healthcare quality frameworks.
  • Support the development and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to patient safety and clinical governance.
  • Facilitate risk identification and escalation processes for clinical and operational incidents, ensuring timely review by relevant committees.
  • Liaise with Quality & Patient Safety teams to integrate lessons learned from incident reports, audits, and emergency preparedness drills into governance documents and procedures.
  • Monitor compliance with Major Incident Preparedness and Resilience Committee recommendations, particularly in relation to patient safety during crises.
  • Maintain governance records to meet accreditation requirements (ISO standards) and support audit readiness.
  • Conduct comparative reviews of international patient safety best practices to inform national strategies and committee decisions.
  • Research international healthcare bodies and best practice frameworks to inform governance processes and agenda development for the NHQ Committee.
  • Provide governance support for key committees/command groups, including agenda setting, minute-taking, decision tracking, and escalation of key risks. The key Committees / Command Groups supported:
  • Health Executive Board
  • Major Incident Preparedness and Resilience Committee (MIPRC)
  • National Healthcare Quality (NHQ) Committee
  • National Health Strategy (NHS) Committee
  • Dengue & Mpox Command Group

SUPERVISOR OF PROOFREADING

Ministry of Public Health
11.2020 - 09.2024

· Proofread and edited high-level medical, legal, administrative, and financial documents, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with Ministry standards.

· Created and maintained tracking systems to manage translation and proofreading requests across multiple departments, improving workflow efficiency.

· Coordinated with cross-functional teams (medical, legal, communications, events) to prepare agendas, attend meetings, and produce clear, actionable minutes.

· Developed and implemented structured workflows, schedules, and reporting templates, enhancing team productivity and accountability.

· Maintained accurate personnel and project records to support traceability and audit readiness.

· Resolved staff issues, diffused conflict, and fostered a collaborative, high-performance work environment.

· Reviewed and evaluated tender documents, budgets, and vendor contracts, contributing to transparent procurement processes.

· Managed documentation for completion certificates, invoices, and Goods Received Notes, supporting financial accuracy and compliance.


Key Achievement:

· Streamlined multi-department communication channels, reducing turnaround time for high-priority Ministry publications and reports.

Translator III

Ministry of Public Health
12.2018 - 11.2020


· Translate medical reports, memorandums, medical articles, and United Nations, and Human Rights Special Rapporteur reports.

· Translation of legal documents, contracts, and administrative and financial regulations.

Translation of publications, announcements, and invitations to activities organized by the Ministry of Public Health.

Education

Master of Science - Quality & Safety in Healthcare Management

Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI)
Ireland
11-2023

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Minor Business Adminstrat

QATAR UNIVERSITY
Doha
05-2018

Skills

  • Fluent in English (native language)
  • Basic Level fluency in Spanish
  • Meticulous to detail
  • Medical terminology
  • Proficiency
  • Agile leadership skills
  • Team building
  • Public relations
  • Strategic planning
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Conducting risk assessments
  • Performing business impact analyses and classifying sensitive data
  • Developing governance policies, procedures, and compliance documents
  • Reviewing compliance documentation and maintaining version control systems
  • Researching and benchmarking against international best practices
  • Evaluating tenders and reviewing vendor contracts for compliance
  • Leading cross-functional stakeholder engagement
  • Providing secretariat and governance support to committees

Hobbies and Interests

1. Attending functional fight classes at our local gym., 2. Passionate about health and safety compliance, 3. Photography, 4. Seeking to continuously self-develop., 5. Reading books and scientific journals

Accomplishments

  • Regulatory Compliance Specialization Certificate – University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School (Jan 2025 – Jun 2025)
    Skills: Legal compliance, HIPAA, SEC, risk management, GDPR
  • Effective Compliance Programs – University of Pennsylvania (2025)
    Skills: Policy development, internal controls, compliance training, ethical leadership
  • Privacy Law and Data Protection – University of Pennsylvania (2025)
    Skills: Data privacy, GDPR
  • Using Public Policy for Social Change – University of Michigan (2025)
    Focus: Leveraging policy-making processes to drive governance reform and community impact
  • Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Boards & Governance Processes – State University of New York (2025)
    Skills: Strategic thinking, governance, board recruitment, performance evaluation
  • Accredited Mentoring & Coaching Program – Certificate of Completion – Coach Transformation Academy (Jul 2025)
  • Recognized by SHRM as a Recertification Provider – earned 60 Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification.
  • Approved by the International Mentoring Center (IMC) – 35 hours of accredited mentor training under Dr. Haris Syed, Ph.D., MCC.
  • Master Life Coach Certification – Liberty University (2022)
  • Certified Government Trainer License – Authorised to train government employees in any field (2022)
  • International Certified Trainer – Trainer the Trainer Course – Cambridge (2022)
  • 7th Edition of the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) – Qatar Foundation (Nov 2024)
    Focus: Strategic policy development, health innovation, crisis management
  • Middle East Forum for Quality and Safety in Healthcare – Hamad Medical Corporation & Institute for Healthcare Improvement (Mar 2023) – Delegate
    Focus: Patient safety, healthcare quality improvement, international best practices

Training

  • Participated in the “Awareness Training Course on ISO 9001:2015” (2019)
  • Training workshop on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. (2019)
  • Training workshop on Managerial skills (2019)
  • Training workshop on Creativity & Career Excellence (2020)
  • Training workshop on Implementation planning and execution (2021)
  • Training – SMAX Service Management System (2022)
  • Training – Business Etiquette (2022)
  • Training workshop on Presentation Skills (2022)
  • Training workshop on The Mental Candy program (2022)
  • Business Etiquette training (2022)
  • Train the trainer (TOT) (2022)
  • Attended ICF Level I Life coach (2023)
  • Attended ICF Level II Life Coach (2023)
  • Attended ICF Level III Life Coach (2023)
  • Attended Project Management course (2024)

Timeline

SENIOR GOVERNANCE COORDINATOR

Ministry of Public Health
10.2024 - Current

SUPERVISOR OF PROOFREADING

Ministry of Public Health
11.2020 - 09.2024

Translator III

Ministry of Public Health
12.2018 - 11.2020

Master of Science - Quality & Safety in Healthcare Management

Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI)

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Minor Business Adminstrat

QATAR UNIVERSITY

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