NOUF ALZUHAYRI
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in diplomatic and intergovernmental structures, adept at managing complex, multicultural stakeholder environments. Proficient in developing objective measurement tools for indicators and fluent in both Arabic and English. Demonstrates strong capabilities in project management, strategic planning, and vision alignment, supported by data analysis skills using SPSS and JMP. Committed to evidence-based decision making and research, with a focus on achieving strategic goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Regional Programs Specialist
Gulf Health Council
Riyadh, Diplomatic Quarter
09.2023 - 01.2026
- Served as key liaison for smooth communication between states.
- Coordinated high-level diplomatic meetings for enhanced international relations.
- Facilitated conflict resolution strategies to improve bilateral ties.
- Increased cultural understanding and consensus by organizing exchange programs.
- Founded and established Research Section in alignment with Section’s Manager, creating its SOPs, strategy, objectives and vision.
- Developed comprehensive framework for regional research priorities.
- Conducted extensive research for informed decision-making in foreign affairs.
- Built partnerships with representatives from GCC authorities, universities, and international institutions (Ex: World Bank, WHO, UN...)
- Lead multi-country research projects within GCC, concluding on main health challenges and policy recommendations.
- Produced comprehensive reports, improved understanding of foreign policies.
Research Project Manager (Volunteer)
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC)
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline research processes.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing research findings to facilitate decision-making.
- Was assigned as project manager for multiple research projects, by coordinating as well as executing major milestones.
- Coordinated participant recruitment efforts, enhanced study sample size.
- Presented key findings at national conferences to promote knowledge sharing.
- Streamlined workflow with efficient time-management skills.
- Expedited research progress using advanced statistical software for data analysis.
Health Policy Analyst (Tamheer)
Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)
Riyadh
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed research projects in (pesticides and food additives) in collaboration with stakeholders to support public health policies.
- Worked on designing a tool for evaluating research impact assessment.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to promote transparency in decision-making processes.
- Advocated for evidence-based policies with well-structured arguments.
- Drafted policy briefs, impacting the direction of future initiatives.
Education
Master of Public Health - Health Systems Management
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
Riyadh 01.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Epidemiology - Public Health
Princess Nora Bint Abdulrahman University
Riyadh 07.2014 - 07.2018
Skills
- Key Competencies:
- Working within diplomatic and intergovernmental structure
- Ability to manage complex stakeholder multi-cultural environments
- Developing objective measurement tools for indicators
- Fluent in Arabic and English
- Project management
- Data Analysis in SPSS and JMP
- Evidence-based decision making and research
- Strategic planning and vision alignment
COURSES
Epidemiological Data Analysis Strategy – Swiss Tropical Institute of Public Health, Basel, Switzerland 5 Days – September, 2024
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
Accomplishments
Employee Star Award (2025) – Recognized for outstanding contributions and exceptional performance
Gulf Health Council, Saudi Arabia, December 2025
Certificate of Appreciation – Organizer, Youth Behavioral Risk Survey Workshop
Gulf Health Council, Saudi Arabia, September 2025
Certificate of Appreciation – Presenter, Bahrain International Public Health Conference
Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Bahrain, November 2025
Timeline
Regional Programs Specialist
Gulf Health Council
09.2023 - 01.2026
Health Policy Analyst (Tamheer)
Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)
04.2022 - 10.2022
Master of Public Health - Health Systems Management
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
01.2021 - 11.2022
Research Project Manager (Volunteer)
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC)
09.2019 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Epidemiology - Public Health
Princess Nora Bint Abdulrahman University
07.2014 - 07.2018