Dr. Safa ELGASSIM

SAFA MOHAMMED ELGASSIM MOHAMMED ABDO, MBBS, MPH (Candidate)
???? Khartoum, Sudan | ???? +249 912 175 380 | +20 114 619 4360
✉️ safagassim@alfaisalhospital.com | safamgassim@gmail.com | ???? linkedin.com/in/myname
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished Medical General Manager with over 19 years of progressive leadership across hospital networks, clinical governance, and healthcare management. Proven expertise in strategic planning, operational optimization, financial stewardship, and regulatory compliance. Recognized for leading multidisciplinary teams, achieving sustainable growth, and driving digital and quality transformation initiatives. Currently serving as Vice Chair of the Global Fund Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) Sudan, contributing to national health governance and grant oversight.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Strategic Hospital & Healthcare Management
• Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement (ISO, JCI)
• Financial Planning & Operational Oversight
• Leadership & Organizational Development
• Digital Health Transformation (EHR / HIS Implementation)
• Stakeholder Engagement & Public-Private Partnerships
• Crisis & Risk Management
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Group Medical General Manager
Alfaisal Group of Hospitals – Khartoum, Sudan | September 2013 – Present
• Lead strategic and operational management across multi-site hospital and clinic networks.
• Achieved 10–15% annual growth in patient volume and significant improvements in service efficiency.
• Directed implementation of Electronic Health Records (EHR) and centralized procurement systems.
• Oversaw group-wide ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality improvement.
• Managed multi-million-dollar budgets, vendor negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Supervised over 500 multidisciplinary staff across medical, administrative, and technical departments.
Assistant Medical Manager / Project Manager
Alfaisal Specialized Hospital & Alfaisal Eye Center – Khartoum, Sudan | October 2011 – August 2013
• Oversaw daily hospital clinical operations, ensuring compliance with clinical protocols and quality standards.
• Led project planning and execution of Alfaisal Eye Center, including facility design, budgeting, and commissioning.
• Supervised procurement of advanced ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical equipment.
• Developed SOPs and quality control systems, aligning with national accreditation standards.
• Led HIS implementation and staff training, enhancing workflow efficiency and clinical competency.
Chief Medical Director
Alfaisal Specialized Hospital – Khartoum, Sudan | 2009 – 2011
• Directed all hospital operations, including medical, nursing, and administrative functions.
• Established performance dashboards and KPI monitoring systems, improving accountability and efficiency.
• Spearheaded quality improvement and patient safety programs.
• Introduced staff development and training programs, improving retention and service delivery.
Medical Director
Alfaisal Specialized Hospital – Khartoum, Sudan | April 2006 – 2008
• Managed day-to-day clinical operations and physician performance.
• Supported expansion of specialized departments and enhancement of patient experience.
General Practitioner
Military Hospital – Khartoum, Sudan | May 2005 – April 2006
Intern (House Officer)
Federal Ministry of Health – Khartoum, Sudan | Nov 2003 – Apr 2005
EDUCATION
Master of Public Health (MPH) – Health Services Management (Candidate)
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine – United Kingdom
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBBS) – University of Kordofan – Sudan, 2003
PUBLIC & PROFESSIONAL PARTICIPATION
• Member, Advisory Board to the Federal Minister of Health – Sudan (Oct 2025 – Present)
• Secretary General, Chamber of Healthcare, Education & Training Services, Sudanese Union of Chambers of Commerce (2018 – Present)
• Vice Chair, Global Fund – Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) Sudan (2021 – Present)
• Member, CCM Sudan (Private Sector Constituency) (2017 – 2020)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CONFERENCES
• Healthcare Marketplace Specialization – University of Minnesota (2021)
• Leadership for Healthcare Improvement and Innovation – University of Warwick (2020)
• Quality Improvement in Healthcare – University of Bath (2019)
• Arab Health Conference – Dubai (Multiple years, last in 2022)
• Vision X Conference – Dubai (2014, 2016, 2017, 2021)
• MIDO International Exhibition – Milan (2015)
• Digestive Disease Week – San Diego, USA (2016)
• Building Healthcare Middle East – Dubai (2017)
LANGUAGES
Arabic – Native
English – Fluent
REFERENCES
Available upon request.