Global Health Georgetown University
Resume:
Mohamed Abu Jafar
**** * ****** **, **********, DC 20036 Phone: 202-***-****
Email: ***************@*****.*** + ******@**********.*** LinkedIn: Mohamed Abu Jafar
Professional Summary
Highly accomplished healthcare professional with 13 years of experience in clinical nursing, public health leadership, and crisis management. Proven leader in driving infection control and patient safety initiatives, significantly improving care outcomes across 67 healthcare facilities. Expert in coordinating healthcare policies and training over 300 professionals in public health strategies. Currently completing a Master’s in Global Health at Georgetown University, specializing in healthcare delivery in complex and conflict-affected environments and applying data-driven insights to global health challenges. Passionate advocate for peacebuilding, engaging with 750 families through the Parents Circle – Families Forum (PCFF). Education
Master of Science in Global Health
Georgetown University Expected: Fall 2025
Focus Areas: Disease Prevention & Control
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Science
An-Najah National University, Palestine
Professional Experience
Graduate Research Assistant, Security Studies Program Georgetown University – Washington, DC May 25 – Aug 25
Conducted in-depth research on historical and contemporary case studies related to ethics in intelligence practices under Prof. Sandra Grady for a book project on Ethics in the Practice of Intelligence.
Analyzed intelligence operations, collection methods, and ethical implications, developing narratives to highlight ethical challenges, moral injury, and solutions within the intelligence field.
Global Health Student Fellow
Global Health Institute, Georgetown University – Washington, DC Oct 24 – July 25 Worked in 3 projects:
Spearheaded research on client satisfaction in HIV care, applying the CFIR framework to identify actionable insights for program improvement.
Played a key role in comprehensive Healthcare and Health Systems Needs Assessments for the Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and Republic of the Marshall Islands, informing strategic planning for health interventions.
Provided integral support to a scoping review identifying global health tracks within U.S. MD programs, contributing to curriculum development insights. 2
Graduate Research Assistant
Center for Public & Nonprofit Leadership (CPNL), Georgetown University Oct 24 – May 25 Directed the evaluation of PCFF summer camp's peacebuilding impact, synthesizing feedback from 50+ participants to quantify program effectiveness. Graduate Research Assistant
Arabic History Department, Georgetown University – Washington, DC Oct 24 – March 25
Coordinate research on translating historical Arabic text pages. Head of Quality Improvement Department
Palestinian Ministry of Health -Jenin Oct 2018 – Present
Led health systems strengthening initiatives, implementing 105+ evidence-based policies to enhance quality and patient care across 67 healthcare facilities.
Designed and coordinated training programs for 300+ healthcare professionals across 67 facilities, bolstering public health capacity and service delivery.
Conducted rigorous assessments of healthcare quality and implemented biennial beneficiary satisfaction surveys to inform continuous improvement in global health programming.
Oversaw annual operational plans and accreditation standards implementation.
Directed robust data collection, analysis, and review processes to drive evidence-based decision-making and continuous quality improvement in health systems. Additional Roles (Palestinian Ministry of Health):
Infection control Coordinator: Led infection prevention and patient safety protocols.
Judicial Officer: Engaged in supervision and field visits for health centers and hospitals.
Head of Continuous Education Committee: Directed health training programs for staff. ICU Senior Nurse – Part time / weekends
Palestinian Ministry of Health/ Jenin Governmental Hospital Jan 2019 – Aug 2024
ICU shift senior for managing 6 nurses in a 12-bed unit, managing critical care for trauma, medical, surgical, and pediatric critical patients. Clinical Nursing Instructor – Part time / Evenings Arab American University, Jenin Aug 2016 – Nov 2023
Taught and supervised more than 500 clinical nursing students in ICU, ER, and medical- surgical settings.
Intensive Care Nurse
Al Razi Hospital & Palestine Medical Complex – Ramallah Aug 2015 – Sep 2018
Managed critical care for trauma, respiratory failure, and post-operative patients. Head Nurse, Hematology & Oncology Department
Al Najah National Hospital – Nablus November 2013 – Jul 2015
Coordinated care for 500+ cancer patients, administering chemotherapy and designing personalized treatment plans with oncologists and multidisciplinary teams. 3
Medical Ward & Intermediate Unit Nurse
Nablus Specialty Hospital - Nablus June 2012 - November 2013
Provided comprehensive care to patients with acute and chronic conditions, including monitoring vital signs and administering medications. Radio Moderator, Sound Engineer, Presenter
Nas Radio - Jenin Aug 2008 – Jun 2012
Hosted weekly football analysis program.
Certifications
Primary Trauma Care, MSF & Primary Trauma Care Foundation 1-3 Aug 2024
COVID-19 Prevention & Control, Yunnan International Center, China Aug 24 – Sep 7, 2022
Palestinian Basic Life Support (PBLS), Palestinian Ministry of Health 1-3 April 2022
Advanced Research Methods (ARM 89), Palestinian Ministry of Health 30 Dec 2021
Trainer of Trainers (TOT) BLS, CPR, Ministry of Health + UNFPA 20 June 2021
Infection Control & Healthcare Ethics, WHO & Ministry of Health 17 Aug 2021
Ethics, Palestinian Ministry of Health 15 Aug 2021
Professionalism and Communication, Palestinian Ministry of Health 15 Aug 2021
Standard Precautions: Waste Management, World Health Organization 19 Aug 2020
COVID-19: How to Put On and Remove Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), World Health Organization 17 Aug 2020
Standard Precautions: Hand Hygiene, World Health Organization 14 June 2020
Basic Life Support BLS, Palestinian Ministry of Health 20 Feb 2019
Primary Trauma Care, Palestinian Ministry of Health Sep 2017
Ventilator Calibration and Management: Al-Razi Hospital Sep 2015
Clinical Preceptorship, Palestinian Nursing and Midwifery Association 5-7 Jan 2015
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), An-Najah National University 5-8 Oct 2014
Basic Life Support BLS, American Heart Association 18 Dec 2013
SPSS Training, An-Najah National University (30 hrs.) 18 Dec 2011
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), An-Najah National 3-6 April 2009 Languages:
• Arabic: Native
• English: Fluent
• Hebrew: Average -Learning
• German: A2 Level (June 2016)
Skills:
• Data Analysis & Software: SPSS, R, Stata, Data Collection & Analysis, Statistical Survey Development & Implementation, Quantitative & Qualitative Data Analysis, Microsoft Suite
(Word, Excel)
• Quality & Health Systems: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Health Policy Development, Quality Improvement, Accreditation Standards, Patient Safety, Infection Control
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• Clinical & Emergency Management: ICU Care (Sedation, Intubation, Extubation, Ventilator Calibration), Trauma Nursing, Basic/Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Emergency Preparedness
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