Hashmat Safi, M.D., MA, Dr.PH
West Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dynamic public health leader with over 15 years of experience in healthcare management, specializing in health equity initiatives for underserved populations. Proven track record in strategic program development, data analysis, and cross-departmental coordination to drive systemic change and reduce health disparities. Strong advocate for diversity and inclusion within the workforce, with comprehensive knowledge of health policies and social determinants of health
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Liaison
Washington Unified School District
West Sacramento, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Developed culturally-sensitive outreach programs to foster a sense of belonging for families from diverse backgrounds.
- Contributed to the development of curriculum materials that incorporated diverse perspectives and experiences, enriching classroom discussions and promoting inclusivity.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Conducted home visits for newly-enrolled ELL families, providing valuable information about school resources and expectations while establishing trustful relationships.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive program to increase and improve family involvement in support of student education.
- Liaised with student services team to support engaged, multilingual school climate, positive student behavior and regular attendance with family support.
- Led professional development workshops on best practices in bilingual education for school staff, fostering continuous growth and improvement in instructional strategies.
- Played a key role in organizing multicultural events at the school, celebrating various cultures represented within the student body.
- Enhanced communication between diverse communities by providing accurate and timely interpretation services.
- Served as a cultural bridge for non-English speaking families, helping them navigate the American educational system with ease.
- Understood different learning styles, cultures and languages among students and procured support needed to address individual needs.
- Organized, implemented, coordinated and presented family education workshops, training sessions, and language proficiency tutoring.
- Supported the school''s vision for bilingual education by collaborating with educators and administrators to promote an inclusive learning environment.
- Spearheaded initiatives to recruit bilingual staff members, contributing to a more diverse and culturally-aware workforce within the school.
- Empowered parents with limited English proficiency by providing them tools necessary to support their child''s academic growth at home effectively.
- Maintained supportive and open communication with guests, wrote guest reports and offered special support to guests needing language help.
- Provided translation services during conferences, meetings, and events to ensure seamless communication between all parties involved.
- Facilitated workshops on cultural diversity for both staff and students, fostering a greater understanding of the value of multiculturalism in education.
- Built strong relationships with community organizations, contributing to a network of support for bilingual families within the school district.
- Worked closely with administrators to develop policies that promoted equity and inclusion for all students within the school community.
- Increased parent engagement by creating accessible forums and materials in multiple languages, improving communication and understanding between parents and staff.
- Collaborated with school counselors to address the social-emotional needs of bilingual students, ensuring their academic success alongside emotional wellbeing.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Public Health Officer/Specialist
Canadian Red Cross
Toronto, Canada (Traveled Throughout Canada)
10.2021 - 01.2024
- Provided technical advice on Epidemic Prevention and Control (EPC) through infection, prevention and control measures and protocols, in order to provide safe healthcare environment.
- Supported overall strategy for design of zones (red, yellow, green) and donning and doffing stations, from planning through implementation
- Shared evidence-based epidemic/ pandemic resources to operations team and support operations to ensure overall health and safety of clients and staff, partners and community members, as required
- Participated in Daily Case / Contact Tracing teams: provide all specified activities identified for daily case and/or contact tracing including, but not limited to, notifying close contacts of their potential exposure, referring close contacts to testing, monitoring close contacts for COVID-19 symptoms, and connecting contacts to resources to support self-quarantine
- Evaluated program effectiveness by analyzing key performance indicators, making adjustments as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to improve access to quality medical services for underserved populations
- Analyzed epidemiological data to identify trends in disease prevalence, guiding prevention efforts accordingly.
Senior Health Advisor
His Exc. Ashraf Ghani, President Of Afghanistan
Presidential Palace, Kabul, Afghanistan
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Position of Senior Health Advisor was located in presidential palace, provided strategic oversight on entire health sector, national and international organizations.
- Senior health advisor led 78 employees in implementation of strategic public health plans throughout country, as well as developed new initiative to improve three decades of broken health system efficiency, visibility, and organization wide leadership development in providing health services throughout nationally.
- Attended Cabinet meetings, accompanied president overseas; represented Afghanistan in international health conferences sharing health achievements and challenges.
- Gathering demographic data, providing education, report preparation, collaborating on policy initiative, managing public health programs, assessing and evaluating public health programs, and providing needed assistance to all level of governments nationally in disease control and investigation.
- Developed emergency response plans to ensure adequate preparedness for potential incidents, enhancing organizational resilience.
- Optimized company-wide adherence to OSHA standards by auditing facilities regularly, identifying areas for improvement, and providing guidance on corrective actions.
Professor of Public Health, Medical Ethic and Epid
Alberoni University, Faculty Of Medicine
Kapisa Province, Afghanistan
03.2010 - 08.2021
- Enhanced over 1500 hundred students understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Raised awareness of public health issues through organizing workshops, seminars, and presentations.
- Provided technical assistance to other professionals working on public health initiatives, sharing best practices and evidence-based strategies.
President | CEO
AfCan Logistics & Construction Services Co.
U.S. Embassy, Department Of State, Kabul, AF
02.2007 - 08.2021
- Enhanced company performance 100% by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Navigated complex regulatory environments while maintaining compliance across all aspects of organization's operations.
- Developed high-performance executive team for improved productivity and efficiency.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
Senior Health Advisor
Hon. Minister | Ministry Of Public Health
Ministry Of Public Health, Kabul, Afghanistan
02.2014 - 05.2018
- Utilized data analysis to identify trends in community health needs, informing future program planning and resource allocation decisions.
- Implemented culturally competent interventions that addressed unique barriers faced by underserved communities when accessing healthcare services or adopting healthier behaviors.
- Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to determine gaps in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to various public health topics among target populations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in public health, evidence-based interventions, and innovative educational strategies to ensure ongoing relevance and effectiveness of all programs delivered.
- Managed risk by conducting periodic portfolio reviews and making appropriate adjustments based on market conditions and client objectives.
- Complied with legal and ethical standards to meet regulatory requirements.
Education
Ph.D. - Public Health
Atlantic International University (AIU)
Honolulu, HIMaster of Arts - International Relations And Affairs
Atlantic International University (AIU)
Honolulu, HIM.D. - Medicine
St. Mary's School of Medicine
Cooks Island, NZBachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Albironi Instutite of Health Sciences
Kabul, AFSkills
- Planing & Implementing Public Health Program
- Health Promotion Strategies
- Health Policy Development
- Emergency Preparedness
- Population Health Management
- Healthcare Systems Management
- Global Health Issues
- Managed multiple projects and programs concurrently
- Vaccine-preventable diseases
- Develop and implement strategies
- Disease Control
- Community Engagement
- Cross-cultural communication
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Prevention strategies
- Training Coordination
- Cooperation and Coordination with International Organizations
- Program Development & Support
- Outbreak investigation
- Environmental Health Monitoring
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of thirty-three employees in the development of Public Health COVID-19 Policy and Implementation Nationally.
- Achieved 99% by completing and implementing the newly designed Public Health COVID-19 Policy with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved Pandemic by newly deigned COVID-19 policy which led to recognition by His Exc. The President of Afghanistan and The Hon. Minister of Public Health.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Dari
Native or Bilingual
Pashtu
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Full Professional
Arabic
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
- Association for Project Management (APM), Toronto, Canada
- Time Management Certification, Berlin, Germany
- Problem Solving Skills Certificates, Berlin, Germany
- Principles of Economics Certificates, Berlin, Germany
- Marketing Essentials Certificates, Berlin, Germany
Timeline
Bilingual Liaison
Washington Unified School District
07.2024 - Current
Public Health Officer/Specialist
Canadian Red Cross
10.2021 - 01.2024
Senior Health Advisor
His Exc. Ashraf Ghani, President Of Afghanistan
05.2018 - 08.2021
Senior Health Advisor
Hon. Minister | Ministry Of Public Health
02.2014 - 05.2018
Professor of Public Health, Medical Ethic and Epid
Alberoni University, Faculty Of Medicine
03.2010 - 08.2021
President | CEO
AfCan Logistics & Construction Services Co.
02.2007 - 08.2021
Ph.D. - Public Health
Atlantic International University (AIU)
Master of Arts - International Relations And Affairs
Atlantic International University (AIU)
M.D. - Medicine
St. Mary's School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Albironi Instutite of Health Sciences