Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
GOVERNANCE & REGULATORY FAMILIARITY
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Accomplishments
References
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Hassan Ahmad SHERIFF

Dublin,Ireland

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in service management and operational leadership, specialized in clinical governance and regulatory compliance. Proven commitment to quality improvement, risk management, and safeguarding. Proficient in financial planning, budget oversight, and procurement, with a strong record in workforce supervision, mentorship, and training. Skilled in infection prevention and control, outbreak investigation, and emergency coordination, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and strategic project management.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Programme Coordinator

Lifebox Foundation
Freetown , Sierra Leone
06.2024 - 08.2025
  • Led implementation of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist, achieving 95% compliance and reducing surgical site infections by 50% within six months.
  • Improve workflow and interdisciplinary collaboration, reducing average patient length of stay by 39% and increasing nursing documentation compliance from 70% to 95%.
  • Managed surgical supply chain systems, resource allocation, and supported budget planning to prevent stock-outs and maintain financial accountability.
  • Developed and executed project plans, conducted progress reviews, and ensured timely delivery of programme milestones.
  • Collaborated with Ministry of Health and international stakeholders to align national surgical safety priorities and strengthen programme outcomes.

Health Systems Leadership Experience

Government and Private Hospitals
Bo and Freetown, Sierra leone
10.2017 - 08.2025

Cannaught Teaching and Princess Christian Maternity Hospital, Freetown (October 2017– September 2018, horsemanship) | Bo Regional Government Hospital (Oct–Dec 2019, Part-time Surgical Officer, Doctor with Africa CUAMM) | Rokupa Government Hospital, Freetown (Jan 2020–Aug 2025, Ministry of Health Official Posting) | Browne Medical Clinic, Freetown (Feb 2022–Feb 2024, System Strengthening Consultancy) | Adventist Health System Hospital, Freetown (Mar 2022–Jun 2024 part-time surgical Officer) | Christ the King Children’s Hospital, Freetown (May 2023–Aug 2025, System Strengthening Consultancy)

  • Provided operational and clinical oversight across these hospitals, supervising multidisciplinary teams of clinical officers, nurses, midwives, public health workers, and administrative staff.
  • Provided operational and clinical oversight across these hospitals, supervising multidisciplinary teams including clinical officers, nurses, midwives, public health staff, and administrative personnel.
  • Managed service delivery performance, workforce management, governance, and compliance by implementing structured audits, mortality reviews, infection prevention protocols, and clinical documentation systems.
  • Managed budgets, procurement, payroll, and resource allocation to promote operational efficiency and uphold financial accountability.
  • Provided clinical mentorship and surgical training for over 10 years, developing high-performing teams, increasing staff retention, and fostering professional growth.
  • Led outbreak response, multi-agency coordination, and quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient safety, regulatory adherence, and overall health system performance.

Regional Clinical Training & Programme Officer

Marie Stopes International
Freetown, Sierra Leone
12.2018 - 10.2019
  • Provided regional clinical training, leadership, and supervision to more than 86 healthcare providers across multiple service sites, enhancing service quality and standards.
  • Increased service utilization from 58% to 89% within seven months by implementing structured performance monitoring and service improvement strategies.
  • Led procurement planning and resource management, including vehicles, digital systems, and clinical equipment, to enhance program delivery capacity.
  • Developed annual and activity-based budgets, coordinated national implementation meetings, and maintained financial accountability along with regulatory compliance.
  • Strengthened programme performance through safeguarding and infection prevention audits, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, and continuous staff support.

District Health Management Team Leader & Supervisor

Pujehun, Public Sector Health Authority
Pujehun, Sierra Leone
02.2012 - 09.2015
  • Improved monitoring and evaluation reporting compliance from 67% to 93% across 15 health facilities.
  • Conducted maternal mortality audits and service gap analyses, leading to 23% reduction in maternal mortality
  • Led outbreak investigations and containment for cholera, measles, polio, and Ebola, ensuring coordinated emergency response.
  • Led development post-Ebola recovery plan to improve hospital infrastructure and equipment.
  • Strengthened collaboration across WASH, maternal and child health, supply chain management, and staff training to improve service delivery.
  • Built and supported high-performing teams through supervision, training, performance reviews, and conflict resolution, leading to 27% increase in service utilization.

Education

MSc - Global Health

Trinity College Dublin
Ireland
09.2025 - 04.2026

BSc - Community Health & Clinical Studies

Njala University
Sierra Leone
01.2020 - 10.2023

Diploma - General Surgery & Obstetrics,

Surgical Training Program-Masanga
Sierra Leone
09.2015 - 10.2017

Higher Diploma - Clinical Studies

Njala University
Sierra Leone
11.2008 - 10.2011

Skills

  • Service Management & Operational Leadership
  • Clinical Governance & Regulatory Compliance
  • Quality Improvement & Audit Cycles
  • Risk Assessment, Management, and Safeguarding
  • Financial Planning, Budget Oversight, Procurement, and Logistical Coordination
  • Workforce Supervision, Training & Mentorship
  • Outbreak Investigation & Emergency Coordination
  • Stakeholder & Ministry-Level Engagement
  • Programme Coordination and Evaluation

Certification

  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
  • Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Master Trainer
  • Safeguarding Certification
  • GDPR & Data Protection Training
  • Psychosocial First Aid & Mental Health Support

GOVERNANCE & REGULATORY FAMILIARITY

  • Familiar with HIQA patient safety and governance standards.
  • Understanding of HSE clinical governance and risk management frameworks.
  • Knowledge of NHS clinical governance structures, including audit and safeguarding systems.
  • Awareness of Sláintecare reform and integrated community care transformation.

Languages

English
Fluent

Accomplishments

  • Received the Best Clinical Governance and Infection Prevention and Control Trainer award in 2015 for excellence in clinical standards and workforce development.
  • Received the Best New Staff Award from Marie Stopes International (2019) for outstanding performance and program impact.
  • Achieved 95% compliance with the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist, reducing surgical site infections by 50% within six months.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

MSc - Global Health

Trinity College Dublin
09.2025 - 04.2026

Programme Coordinator

Lifebox Foundation
06.2024 - 08.2025

BSc - Community Health & Clinical Studies

Njala University
01.2020 - 10.2023

Regional Clinical Training & Programme Officer

Marie Stopes International
12.2018 - 10.2019

Health Systems Leadership Experience

Government and Private Hospitals
10.2017 - 08.2025

Diploma - General Surgery & Obstetrics,

Surgical Training Program-Masanga
09.2015 - 10.2017

District Health Management Team Leader & Supervisor

Pujehun, Public Sector Health Authority
02.2012 - 09.2015

Higher Diploma - Clinical Studies

Njala University
11.2008 - 10.2011
Hassan Ahmad SHERIFF