Dana Hag Hamed
Washington,USA
Summary
Results-oriented Project Manager with over 11 years of experience in international development, research, policy, and M&E across Sub-Saharan Africa. Expertise in strategic planning and risk management has led to the successful execution of complex projects, achieving significant cost savings and improved operational efficiency. Exceptional stakeholder communication skills further enhance team collaboration and project success. Career aspirations include leveraging extensive experience to drive impactful development initiatives on a larger scale.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Georgetown University - Center for Global Health Science and Security
Washington, USA
03.2022 - Current
- Managed and oversaw eleven federally funded grant portfolios with a collective budget of $7M USD (DTRA, CTR, NDF), and managed their day-to-day activities.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
- Tracked budgets and ensured the timely submission of project progress reports, federal financial reports (SF-425), and other reporting documentation, where applicable.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Projects included biosafety legislation, transboundary disease prevention, improving the Government of Iraq’s compliance with International Health Regulations, reducing the threat of high-risk pathogens in Guinea, and building a consortium of biosafety and biosecurity laboratories, among others.
Independent Consultant
Ideas42
New York, USA
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted a comprehensive review of strategies for shifting health behaviors and norms with community-based interventions, with a particular focus on social behavioral change approaches, and the scalability of these interventions.
- Reviewed existing policies, procedures, systems, and processes in order to recommend changes or improvements.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
Policy Research Intern
Kintampo Health Research Centre
Kintampo, Ghana
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Conducted research on adherence to COVID-19 prevention policies in public schools within the Kintampo North Municipality, Ghana.
- Assessed adherence to COVID-19 protocols within educational settings using qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Researched, analyzed, and synthesized data from a variety of sources.
Monitoring and Evaluation Intern
Clear Outcomes (currently known as Bixal)
Washington, USA
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Created a Health and Gender Inequality Index (HGII) to track gender inequality at the intersection of health and rights, to measure the societal-level context of health and gender inequality, and its change over time.
- Applied HGII framework in assessing gender inequalities across multiple LMIC nations.
- Created graphs and charts that illustrate key findings from evaluations.
Teaching Assistant
Georgetown University
Washington, USA
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with instructor on test administration in Global Health Promotion, Gender, Health and Development, and Maternal and Child Health courses.
- Graded exams, assignments and essays and recorded grades.
- Acted as a liaison between students and faculty, facilitating communication and understanding.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
Program Coordinator/Teaching Assistant
Ahfad University for Women
Omdurman, Sudan
10.2010 - 07.2012
- Oversaw daily operations of the Physiotherapy practicum module in the Department of Health Sciences.
- Served as main point of contact for coordinating among departmental, internal, and external program stakeholders.
- Planned and managed workshops related to AUW's Physiotherapy curriculum.
- Developed comprehensive framework for overseeing dispatched physiotherapy trainee programs.
- Instructed students in core principles and methodologies of evidence-based approaches.
Independent Consultant/Assistant
Ministry of Welfare and Social Security
Khartoum, Sudan
05.2005 - 07.2009
- Collaborated with policy and social development teams on proposal writing.
- Handled project communications focused on mental health, FGM, gender equality, women's rights, and HIV/AIDS.
- Analyzed data from multiple sources to develop actionable solutions.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Identified areas of potential risk associated with proposed solutions and strategies.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
Information and Communication Department Assistant
UNICEF
Khartoum, Sudan
09.2000 - 11.2000
- Supported creation of advocacy materials and dissemination efforts for campaign activities.
- Contributed to creating media outreach strategies promoting polio vaccination campaign.
- Facilitated planning and execution of workshops and events.
- Prepared agendas for meetings and took minutes during sessions.
- Received and distributed mail, letters and packages.
Education
MSc - Global Health
Georgetown University
Washington, DC01.2021
MPhil - Health Promotion
University of Bergen
Norway01.2014
BSc - Counseling and Health Psychology
Ahfad University for Women
Omdurman, Sudan01.2009
Skills
- Microsoft Suite
- Excel
- Dedoose
- Nvivo
- Stata 16
- KoboToolbox
- Redcap
Certification
Prince2 Foundation in Project Management, to be completed
Publications
The Influence of fatalistic beliefs on health beliefs among Diabetics in Khartoum, Sudan: A comparison between Coptic Christians and Sunni Muslims, 2017, Journal of Global Health Promotion, Sage Publications, July Edition
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Arabic, Fluent
- French, Beginner
Languages
English
Professional
Arabic
Professional
French
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
Georgetown University - Center for Global Health Science and Security
03.2022 - Current
Independent Consultant
Ideas42
10.2021 - 12.2021
Policy Research Intern
Kintampo Health Research Centre
01.2021 - 05.2021
Monitoring and Evaluation Intern
Clear Outcomes (currently known as Bixal)
05.2020 - 08.2020
Teaching Assistant
Georgetown University
08.2019 - 05.2020
Program Coordinator/Teaching Assistant
Ahfad University for Women
10.2010 - 07.2012
Independent Consultant/Assistant
Ministry of Welfare and Social Security
05.2005 - 07.2009
Information and Communication Department Assistant
UNICEF
09.2000 - 11.2000
Prince2 Foundation in Project Management, to be completed
MSc - Global Health
Georgetown University
MPhil - Health Promotion
University of Bergen
BSc - Counseling and Health Psychology
Ahfad University for Women
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