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Djibril Moussa

Djibril Moussa

Public health and mental health
Minneapolis,Minnesota

Summary


Diligent Public health specialist with solid background in public health education. Known for developing and implementing comprehensive health programs that positively impact community well-being. Demonstrates expertise in health communication and program evaluation to facilitate informed health decisions.

Work History

Outreach officer

Somali Health Action Committee
Rochester, Minnesota
10.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with 3 local organizations to promote public health initiatives, increasing community involvement and support.
  • Participated in 2 community outreach activities to promote health education initiatives.
  • Coordinated 3 volunteer recruitment efforts, expanding reach of public health programming and services within the community.
  • Organized 2 community events promoting healthy lifestyles, resulting in increased engagement from local residents in improving their wellbeing.

Adult volunteer

M Health Fairview
11.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners, leading to increased collaboration and resource sharing.
  • Support and run library and resource center at East Bank Fairview hospital.
  • Weekly 1-3 sessions for 3 hours shifts to support patrons visiting library including support to pet therapy, printing, using computer and internet access.

Senior fellow at Global Brain Health Institute

UCSF
San Francisco, CA
08.2023 - Current
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Psychiatrist

Amoud University
Borama, Somaliland
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Prescribed, directed and administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders.
  • Analyzed and evaluated patients' data and tests and examined findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorders.
  • Observed therapists and identified areas for improvement.
  • Gathered and maintained patient information and social and medical history obtained from relatives, patients and other professionals.
  • Reviewed and evaluated treatment procedures and outcomes in order to present accurate case reports.
  • Counseled outpatients and other patients during office visits and designed individualized care plans.

Trainee Committee chair

Consortium of Universities of Global Health(CUGH)
Washington DC, DC
01.2022 - 04.2024

-Managed 25 young global health specialists, public health trainees and medical students
-Set up agenda and leadership of trainee section of the CUGH
-Organized, designed and conducted 10 global and regional educational webinars of the CUGH TAC group
-One year membership of the CUGH board 2023-2024 setting the global health agenda of CUGH with the leadership
-Managed 25 young global health specialists, public health trainees and medical students -Set up agenda and leadership of trainee section of the CUGH -Organized, designed and conducted 10 global and regional educational webinars of the CUGH TAC group -One year membership of the CUGH board 2023-2024 setting the global health agenda of CUGH with the leadership
Skills: Leadership · Project Management · Supervision

Psychiatry Resident

Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College
10.2019 - 07.2023

- Psychiatry resident training as a psychiatrist.

- Assessment under supervision of patients with mental health disorders.

- Training in assessing patients at primary care, outpatient, inpatient, specialized clinics and in general medical and other specialist settings.

Public Health faculty

Amoud University
Borama, Somaliland
10.2017 - 10.2019

- Training public health professionals on public health foundations.

- Set up coarse on global health in Somaliland

Doctors without Borders

Public Health Manager
Borno, Nigeria
03.2017 - 10.2017

pecifically added at project level infectious disease/non communicable disease and nutritional epidemiological surveillance in May 2017 to address risk of malnutrition and outbreak potentiality in Gwoza,
-Define and update the HP/IEC strategy and related activities through annual project and budget plan (objectives, target population, campaigns, messages, activities, specific actions, etc.)
-Identify indicators in order to monitor HP activities results, achievement and use the concrete tools to measure and follow up those activities;
-Supervise the HP/IEC team and their activities, in and outside health facilities, reporting difficulties and progress as well as adapting format and content when necessary ;
-Assess, develop and adapt HP/IEC materials according to the needs of the project. En-sure content and format have been pre-tested with target groups in order to ensure the adequacy, relevance, full understanding of the messages;
-Liaise with other relevant actors (national and International NGO’s , authorities) also in-volved in prevention activities, analyzing interventions and building cooperative relation-ships and advocacy, in order to enhance the influence of the campaigns and messages and to improve awareness among the targeted population;
-Plan and supervise the HR associated processes (recruitment, training, evaluation, devel-opment and internal communication) of the IEC / HP staff of the project.
-Ensure regular collaboration and coordination with the MSF medical team, to guarantee that the HP is part of medical activities and contribute to the medical objectives of the project.
-For OCBA: Knows protocol(s) for Sexually Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and ensure its application. Identifies possible victims of SGBV and refers them to the medical team for treatment according to protocol(s).
-Participates in the monthly reports according to guidelines (SitReps, statistical reports, etc.)
-Specifically added at project level infectious disease/non communicable disease and nutritional epidemiological surveillance in May 2017 to address risk of malnutrition and outbreak potentiality in Gwoza, -Define and update the HP/IEC strategy and related activities through annual project and budget plan (objectives, target population, campaigns, messages, activities, specific actions, etc.) -Identify indicators in order to monitor HP activities results, achievement and use the concrete tools to measure and follow up those activities; -Supervise the HP/IEC team and their activities, in and outside health facilities, reporting difficulties and progress as well as adapting format and content when necessary ; -Assess, develop and adapt HP/IEC materials according to the needs of the project. En-sure content and format have been pre-tested with target groups in order to ensure the adequacy, relevance, full understanding of the messages; -Liaise with other relevant actors (national and International NGO’s , authorities) also in-volved in prevention activities, analyzing interventions and building cooperative relation-ships and advocacy, in order to enhance the influence of the campaigns and messages and to improve awareness among the targeted population; -Plan and supervise the HR associated processes (recruitment, training, evaluation, devel-opment and internal communication) of the IEC / HP staff of the project. -Ensure regular collaboration and coordination with the MSF medical team, to guarantee that the HP is part of medical activities and contribute to the medical objectives of the project. -For OCBA: Knows protocol(s) for Sexually Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and ensure its application. Identifies possible victims of SGBV and refers them to the medical team for treatment according to protocol(s). -Participates in the monthly reports according to guidelines (SitReps, statistical reports, etc.)
Skills: Public Health Education · Epidemiology · Preventive Medicine

General Medical practice in Somatic Medicine

Amoud University
Borama, Somaliland
10.2016 - 03.2017

- Conducted clinical assessment of 20 patients per day.
- Clinical management of inpatient and outpatient patients of a 26 bed unit 4 days/week.
-Supervision and support of all mental health workers in Borama hospital. 2 Physicians, 4 nurses and 12 community health workers
-I led and conducted hospital liaison physician covering mental health patients, 5 days a week of up to 5 patients per day.
- Conducted clinical assessment of 20 patients per day. - Clinical management of inpatient and outpatient patients of a 26 bed unit 4 days/week. -Supervision and support of all mental health workers in Borama hospital. 2 Physicians, 4 nurses and 12 community health workers -I led and conducted hospital liaison physician covering mental health patients, 5 days a week of up to 5 patients per day.
Skills: Clinical Supervision · Clinical assessment

General physician in mental health care

Amoud University
Borama, Somaliland
01.2011 - 07.2015

Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
-Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
-Created weekly schedules and supervised for 2 physicians, 4 nurses and 12 community health workers taking into account sick days and vacation time.
-Devised and implemented clinical protocols to ensure high-quality patient care.
-Upheld quality assurance procedures to maintain patient safety and satisfaction.
-Setting up paper and OSCEs in Somaliland under supervision of Kings College London
-Coordination and facilitation of undergraduate mental health training in Somaliland medical schools
-Clinical Supervisor on mental health education at undergraduate level worked with medical students, nursing/midwives and public health students Setting up paper and OSCEs in Somaliland under supervision of Kings College London
-Co-delivered MhGap training for Somaliland students with our KCL partners Coordination and facilitation of undergraduate mental health training in Somaliland medical schools.
-Conducted final year paper and Clinical Objective Structured Examinations (OSCEs) 2010-2015
-Conducted Bed side teaching in mental health in Somaliland Hospitals Hargeisa and Borama.
-Developed first mental health clinical curriculum and added it into existing clinical rotations for medical students in Somaliland 2013
-Worked with students in the community field as supervisor Around 10 UK Psychiatrists supervised me on project management, clinical teaching, exam setting, clinical psychiatry, leadership, audit in clinical setting and research.
-Co-published over 20 papers and conference papers with KCL colleagues
-Run two successful mental health projects with Amoud University 2011-2015
-Taught medical students and nursing on mental health Conducted final year paper and Clinical Objective Structured Examinations (OSCEs) 2010-2015
Key Skills:
Leadership
Clinical Supervision
Community Health
Bedside teaching
-Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes. -Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities. -Created weekly schedules and supervised for 2 physicians, 4 nurses and 12 community health workers taking into account sick days and vacation time. -Devised and implemented clinical protocols to ensure high-quality patient care. -Upheld quality assurance procedures to maintain patient safety and satisfaction. -Setting up paper and OSCEs in Somaliland under supervision of Kings College London -Coordination and facilitation of undergraduate mental health training in Somaliland medical schools -Clinical Supervisor on mental health education at undergraduate level worked with medical students, nursing/midwives and public health students Setting up paper and OSCEs in Somaliland under supervision of Kings College London -Co-delivered MhGap training for Somaliland students with our KCL partners Coordination and facilitation of undergraduate mental health training in Somaliland medical schools. -Conducted final year paper and Clinical Objective Structured Examinations (OSCEs) 2010-2015 -Conducted Bed side teaching in mental health in Somaliland Hospitals Hargeisa and Borama. -Developed first mental health clinical curriculum and added it into existing clinical rotations for medical students in Somaliland 2013 -Worked with students in the community field as supervisor Around 10 UK Psychiatrists supervised me on project management, clinical teaching, exam setting, clinical psychiatry, leadership, audit in clinical setting and research. -Co-published over 20 papers and conference papers with KCL colleagues -Run two successful mental health projects with Amoud University 2011-2015 -Taught medical students and nursing on mental health Conducted final year paper and Clinical Objective Structured Examinations (OSCEs) 2010-2015 Key Skills: Leadership Clinical Supervision Community Health Bedside teaching
Skills: Leadership · Clinical Supervision · Community Health · Bedside teaching

Forumsyd-SSRA project

Amoud University
Borama, Somaliland
01.2013 - 03.2015

-Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness.
-Planned, implemented and evaluated safety goals and objectives for entire hospital facility.
-Implemented drug-free workplace plan to reduce worker's compensation premiums 30%.
-Determined nature of code violations and issued written notices of violation.
-Developed, organized and trained 12 community health workers
-Integrated non-communicable and mental health practice in health care in Somaliland
-Integrated mental health and other non-communicable diseases
-Developed and conducted outreach home and primary health care treatment for patients with mental health disorders in Borama.
-Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness. -Planned, implemented and evaluated safety goals and objectives for entire hospital facility. -Implemented drug-free workplace plan to reduce worker's compensation premiums 30%. -Determined nature of code violations and issued written notices of violation. -Developed, organized and trained 12 community health workers -Integrated non-communicable and mental health practice in health care in Somaliland -Integrated mental health and other non-communicable diseases -Developed and conducted outreach home and primary health care treatment for patients with mental health disorders in Borama.
Skills: Project Management · Grants · Proposal Writing · Scientific Writing

Digital Health project Manager

King's College London Somaliland Partnership
Borama, Somaliland
01.2010 - 07.2015

-Coordinate medical education in Somaliland with King's College London teams as was part of health system strengthening approach with DFID Support.
-Train medical students on clinical skills. 50 students/year received 100 hours of clinical supervision online through website medicineafrica.
-Conduct and coordinate local training with visiting King's College London teams teaching medicine in Somaliland
-Strategic planning of medical education onli work ne with colleagues at Kings' College London
-Coordinate medical education in Somaliland with King's College London teams as was part of health system strengthening approach with DFID Support. -Train medical students on clinical skills. 50 students/year received 100 hours of clinical supervision online through website medicineafrica. -Conduct and coordinate local training with visiting King's College London teams teaching medicine in Somaliland -Strategic planning of medical education onli work ne with colleagues at Kings' College London
Skills: Global Health · Digital Health · Health Professionals Education

Student Volunteer

Amoud University
Borama, Somaliland
01.2005 - 07.2009

-Conducted training of 200 community members on vaccination awareness
-Trained 400 community members on childhood illnesses and access to maternal care services like prenatal care
-Trained 50 community leaders on communicable and non-communicable diseases.
-Conducted training of 200 community members on vaccination awareness -Trained 400 community members on childhood illnesses and access to maternal care services like prenatal care -Trained 50 community leaders on communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Skills: Student Leadership · Community Health · Public Health Education

Skills

  • Health promotion
  • Health literacy
  • Partnership development
  • Health education
  • Substance abuse prevention
  • Injury prevention
  • Mental health awareness
  • Chronic disease prevention
  • Health disparities
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Behavior change theories
  • Geriatric health

Overview

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12
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience

Languages

English
Full Professional
Arabic
Professional Working
Somali
Native or Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Global Brain Health Institute, UCSF, San Francisco, CA, USA

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork-life balance401k match

Quote

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire

Software

Microsoft

Interests

Travelling

Accomplishments

Trained 50 community health workers in public health, health education, public mental health and social work

Work Availability

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Certification

U.S. Medical Licensure (In Progress)
- USMLE Step 1 & Step 2 CK passed; Step 3 in preparation

Mental Health First Aid Certification — Expected 2025

Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification — Planned 2025, MN Pathway

Travel, walking, volunteering

I like to volunteer in my free time to serve my community

Education

Graduate Degree in Brain Health - Brain Health

University of California
CA
08.2023 - 08.2024

M.D. - Psychiatry Residency

Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College
Ethiopia
10.2019 - 07.2023

Master of Science - Public Health

Ruprecht Karl Heidelberg Universitat
Germany
09.2015 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Science - Medicine And Surgery

Amoud University
Somaliland
10.2003 - 07.2009

Timeline

Adult volunteer

M Health Fairview
11.2024 - Current

Outreach officer

Somali Health Action Committee
10.2024 - Current

Graduate Degree in Brain Health - Brain Health

University of California
08.2023 - 08.2024

Senior fellow at Global Brain Health Institute

UCSF
08.2023 - Current

Psychiatrist

Amoud University
03.2023 - 08.2023

Trainee Committee chair

Consortium of Universities of Global Health(CUGH)
01.2022 - 04.2024

M.D. - Psychiatry Residency

Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College
10.2019 - 07.2023

Psychiatry Resident

Saint Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College
10.2019 - 07.2023

Public Health faculty

Amoud University
10.2017 - 10.2019

Doctors without Borders

Public Health Manager
03.2017 - 10.2017

General Medical practice in Somatic Medicine

Amoud University
10.2016 - 03.2017

Master of Science - Public Health

Ruprecht Karl Heidelberg Universitat
09.2015 - 09.2016

Forumsyd-SSRA project

Amoud University
01.2013 - 03.2015

General physician in mental health care

Amoud University
01.2011 - 07.2015

Digital Health project Manager

King's College London Somaliland Partnership
01.2010 - 07.2015

Student Volunteer

Amoud University
01.2005 - 07.2009

Bachelor of Science - Medicine And Surgery

Amoud University
10.2003 - 07.2009
Djibril MoussaPublic health and mental health