Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
LANGUAGES
REFERENCES
VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY HEALTH CONTRIBUTIONS
SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
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Hani A. Al-Bassri

Hani A. Al-Bassri

Al-Ahsa,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Senior Public Health Leader and Pharmacist with over 20 years of experience spanning pharmaceutical governance, healthcare administration, and Border Health supervision. Currently serving as Director of Ports Administration at the Public Health Authority (Weqaya) – Al-Ahsa, leading strategic oversight of preventive health implementation, compliance monitoring, and public health emergency preparedness at the port of entry. Specialized in integrating medical and pharmaceutical expertise with operational planning, Risk Assessment, regulatory Compliance, and Health Security frameworks. Proven ability to elevate performance indicators, strengthen interagency coordination, and ensure alignment with national regulations and international public health standards.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Pharmacist

King Fahad Hospital – Al-Hofuf
01.2003

· Completed a training program for 17 weeks in pharmaceutical service

· Working as Pharmacist in in-patient & out-patient pharmacies, I.V. Room, Lab pharmacy, clinical & control drugs.

Technical Manager

MONTAJAT Company
03.2003 - 07.2004

Managed technical regulatory processes, including pharmaceutical product registration, documentation review, and compliance with national regulatory requirements.

Deputy Director of Pharmaceutical Care

01.2004 - 01.2011
  • Supervised outpatient pharmaceutical services and professional development programs and training leader.

Director of Pharmaceutical Care Department

Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2022
  • Led pharmacy governance framework achieving CBAHI accreditation for three consecutive cycles.
  • Implemented pharmacy automation systems improving compliance, workflow integrity, and medication safety monitoring.
  • Chaired Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee overseeing formulary governance and medication policy compliance.

Director, Specialized Centers & Visiting Physicians Department

Al-Ahsa Health
01.2017 - 02.2020
  • Contributed to the establishment of a Type 1 Diabetes Center to enhance specialized service accessibility.
  • Reduced external referrals through structured localization of visiting consultant services.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary medical services during the COVID-19 period to ensure service continuity.
  • Supervised governance of cardiology, nephrology, and diabetes centers.

Director of Ports Administration

Al-Ahsa Health Branch & Public Health Authority
Al Ahsaa
03.2021 - Current
  • Provide strategic supervisory oversight for Border Health operations at Al-Ahsa International Airport, ensuring full compliance with national Public Health regulations and international standards.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Elevated Port Health KPI performance to 95% in 2025, reflecting high compliance across preventive health implementation, environmental health monitoring, vector surveillance, operational governance, and emergency preparedness domains.
  • Strengthened compliance systems through structured performance monitoring, audit review cycles, and corrective action frameworks.
  • Supervised implementation of preventive health measures applied to travelers and transport carriers in accordance with national Border Health regulations.
  • Directed environmental health inspection and vector control monitoring systems within the port jurisdiction.
  • Oversaw readiness and response protocols for Public Health emergency scenarios, ensuring procedural alignment and operational preparedness.
  • Activated the national “Hason” surveillance system to enhance disease notification and reporting compliance.
  • Enhanced coordination with airport management and relevant governmental entities to streamline regulatory alignment and response efficiency.
  • Supervisory Programs:
  • Traveler Clinic Supervision: Governance oversight of preventive services, vaccination compliance, and travel-related health risk mitigation.
  • Tobacco Control Program Supervision: Monitoring performance of smoking cessation services and ensuring alignment with national tobacco control strategy.

Education

Bachelor - Pharmaceutical Sciences

King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Skills

Excellent communication and leadership skills

  • Performance Management & KPI Governance
  • Technical Skills
  • Public Health Compliance Frameworks
  • Pharmaceutical Policy & Medication Safety Governance
  • Policy Interpretation & Advisory

Certification

  • Saudi Commission for Health Specialties – Licensed Pharmacist
  • Member – Saudi Pharmaceutical Society
  • ISPOR HEOR Budget Impact Analysis Certification
  • ASHP Medication Reconciliation Certification
  • Certified VTE Officer
  • Intensive English Program – Vancouver, Canada

LANGUAGES

Arabic – Native
English – Professional Proficiency

REFERENCES

Available upon request

VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY HEALTH CONTRIBUTIONS

Active participant in multiple public health volunteer initiatives focused on health awareness, preventive campaigns, and community engagement programs supporting national health objectives.

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

  • Co-author of peer-reviewed scientific publications in internationally indexed medical journals, including:
  • Impact of a Comprehensive Clinical Pharmacist Intervention on Medication Safety in Patients on High-Risk Prescription Drugs Following Hospitalization
  • International Journal of Medical Toxicology & Legal Medicine, Volume 27, No. 4, 2024.
  • (Additional publications available upon request.)

Timeline

Director of Ports Administration

Al-Ahsa Health Branch & Public Health Authority
03.2021 - Current

Director, Specialized Centers & Visiting Physicians Department

Al-Ahsa Health
01.2017 - 02.2020

Director of Pharmaceutical Care Department

Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2022

Deputy Director of Pharmaceutical Care

01.2004 - 01.2011

Technical Manager

MONTAJAT Company
03.2003 - 07.2004

Pharmacist

King Fahad Hospital – Al-Hofuf
01.2003

Bachelor - Pharmaceutical Sciences

King Saud University
Hani A. Al-Bassri