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Wafaa Almarzouq

Dammam

Summary

A dedicated team player with 3 years of professional project management experience working alongside the Ministry of Health. My aim is to work and develop myself in the healthcare sector where my skills, analytical mindset, and educational background can add value. I am devoted to acquiring hands-on expertise from industry experts, driving healthcare excellence, streamlining workflows, upholding regulatory standards, and elevating the quality of healthcare services.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Coordinator

Ascend Solutions
03.2021 - Current

I have successfully led and supported many projects in the healthcare sector with MOH. My experience involves operational coordination, safety compliance, supply chain management, and program leadership, projects including:


Dammam BGI COVID-19 Lab & Mass Testing Program Manager (MOH):

  • Successfully coordinated all operational activities in the COVID-19 lab, providing support services to team members
  • Ensured that the laboratory adhered to strict safety standards in accordance with MOH policies and procedures
  • Oversaw and audited the COVID-19 lab's supply chain, effectively coordinating logistics, transportation, and delivery planning
  • Assisted in the preparation of reports and paperwork regarding waste management to meet COVID waste standards
  • Implemented follow-up activities to ensure that the lab capacity and sample trafficking were efficiently managed
  • Played a key role in preventing and minimizing protocol violations within the lab
  • Analyzed statistical data on a daily basis to measure performance and productivity, facilitating data-driven decisions
  • Analyzed business operations and identified customer needs to enhance service quality
  • Led training programs to equip staff with business continuity and crisis management plans
  • Documented and supervised the laboratory handover process from BGI to ELM to MOH, ensuring a seamless transition

Covid-19 national vaccine program (MOH): -

  • Successfully led the COVID-19 national vaccine program, effectively distributing responsibilities to Project
  • Management Officers (PMOs) across the kingdom

Labs & Blood Banks (MOH):

  • Conducted audits and evaluations of hospitals labs in Eastern Region to check their regulatory status based on predefined MOH guidelines
  • Provided in-depth analysis and reported findings to the MOH for resolution and action plans

Wasfaty program (NUPCO):

  • Conducted on-site visits and audits of pharmacies and maintained communication with Wasfaty representatives from the Cluster
  • Held a leadership role in program management by delegating responsibilities to other PMOs across the kingdom

Non-Covid Vaccine program (MOH):

  • Conducted visits and audits of Primary Healthcare Centers (PHC) for non-COVID vaccines, providing feedback to MOH for improvements

Compliance Department (MOH):

  • Led efforts to improve daily operations within the Compliance program
  • Provided daily reporting of performance data, identified and addressed operational issues, and managed program matters
  • Effectively coordinated the implementation of project plans, ensuring alignment with overall goals and long-term sustainability
  • Facilitated the daily PMO huddle, ensuring follow-up, setting up action plan execution and assigning responsibilities
  • Facilitated effective communication and collaboration among project stakeholders, ensuring clear expectations and project objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological and Medical Sciences

University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
06.2018

Foundation Certificate - Science And Engineering

Liverpool International School
Liverpool, United Kingdom
08.2014

Skills

  • Microsoft Skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Governance and Compliance
  • Project Planning and Execution
  • Operational Coordination
  • Audit and Evaluation
  • Providing Statistics
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Project Documentation and Reporting
  • Stakeholder Communication and Relationship Building
  • Quality Assurance
  • Issue Resolution
  • Change Management
  • Excellent Writing Skills (Arabic and English)
  • Experience in working for a professional consulting company
  • Project Lifecycle

Certification

Project Management Framework (2023) Ascend Academy

Presentation Skills Course (2023) Ascend Academy

Forward program (2023) McKinsey & Company

Time & Stress Management (2022) Ascend Academy

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Project Coordinator

Ascend Solutions
03.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biological and Medical Sciences

University of Liverpool

Foundation Certificate - Science And Engineering

Liverpool International School

Project Management Framework (2023) Ascend Academy

Presentation Skills Course (2023) Ascend Academy

Forward program (2023) McKinsey & Company

Time & Stress Management (2022) Ascend Academy

Wafaa Almarzouq