Rasha Fattouh Rajab
Guadalajara
Summary
Dynamic Epidemiologist with a PhD in Epidemiology and Public Health, bringing extensive experience in public health initiatives and environmental education. Demonstrated expertise in training, research, and project coordination, complemented by strong leadership skills. A proven track record of successful program implementation and stakeholder engagement aimed at improving community health outcomes. Aspiring to leverage knowledge and skills to drive impactful public health strategies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Environmental and Health Education department
National and Moral Guidance
01.2010 - 08.2014
- Supporting the public health system by application of public health principles and standards, through society training and education
- Supervise and manage all the activities related to health and environmental issues in the department
- Evaluate different outputs according to the objectives
- Contribute to the health education programs in media to increase the society awareness
- Senior trainer in different health subjects such as nutritional issues related to mother and children, rationale drug use, communication skills, management and leadership, reproductive health and subjects related to sexually transmitted diseases especially HIV
External evaluator
MDM -France
12.2009 - 12.2009
- Evaluate the quality and management cycle of drug on MDM-F mission funded by ECHO in Gaza Strip
Technical Consultant
Palestinian Medical Relief Society
03.2009 - 07.2009
- Overall supervision of the implementation of the activities within the 'Aid and Development Program to Support the Health Sector in the Palestinian Territories (PAST)' Capacity building and research for primary and secondary care in MOH funded by the Italian Cooperation
- Carrying out the needed coordination
- Monitoring the progress of work and interfering when needed
- Follow up with consultants and making sure that work goes as planned
- Making sure that the training and research activities are carried out according to the plans
- Ensuring that the training sites and training activities are appropriate
- Preparing midterm and final reports
National Pharmaceutical Officer
WHO Gaza
03.2007 - 05.2008
- Participating in the bid assessment and analysis in WHO Eastern Mediterranean regional office in Cairo for pharmaceutical and laboratory supplies for the MOH, within the 'Strengthening Pharmaceuticals Supply and Management System in OPT'
- Review existing supply chain management arrangements and their monitoring and implementation in the MOH
- Responsible of the capacity building\Gaza within the 'Strengthening Pharmaceuticals Supply and Management System In OPT'
- Playing a wide role in supporting the public pharmaceutical sector in the oPt through pharmaceutical supply as well as system development and capacity building in the areas of pharmaceutical procurement and supply, district pharmacy management including rational drug use and product quality assurance
- Supporting the public health system by application of WHO principles and standards
- Assist the MoH in assessing training needs and developing a training plan
- Design training courses, as well as direct participation as trainer and facilitator
- Identify suitable institutions for fellowships abroad
- Assist the MoH in designing and implementing follow-up and supervision systems after the trainings
- Assist the MoH in designing and implementing information tools to improve the drug information system
- Design and implement information tools for the monitoring and evaluation activities of the project
Director of Environmental and Health Education department
Public Work Legation
06.2000 - 02.2007
- Assist in planning, implementing, monitor and evaluating different projects such as 'improvement of the adolescents’ life in Palestinian societies'
- Contribute to developing the national strategic and action plan of the Health Education programs
- Develop a monitoring system and a follow up process to ensure implementing different projects activities
- Liaison between the Public Work Ligation, ministry of health and the different ministries, Non-Governmental Organizations in the field of health education and maintain regular contacts with local and international agencies and partners
Technical Coordinator for Emergency Medical Education and Development course with Care International
Johns Hopkins University - Palestinian physicians and Nurses Syndicate
08.2003 - 03.2004
- Responsible for logistic preparation of the overall project plan of action
- Coordinating the work of the Technical Assistance in support of the Project
- Coordinating the work with the Palestinian physicians and nurses’ syndicates
- Supporting the projects' teams in the ongoing work
Manager of Youth Activities Department
Public Work Legation
04.1996 - 05.1999
- Coordinate the different youth related activities with partners
- Contribute to planning with community members and partners on the different development youth issues
- Planning and conducting workshops and training sessions for youth, some municipalities, non-governmental agencies, health educators and community committees
- Participate in the evaluation process for different projects
- Responsible for developing action plan and expected results and review that developed by the field staff
Education
PhD - epidemiology and public health
Alcala University
Spain01.2022
Master of Public Health -
Al-Quds University
Palestine01.2005
Bachelor’s degree - Pharmacy
Al-Azhar University
Palestine01.1998
Skills
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- SPSS
- STATA
- Internet use
- Multitasking Abilities
- Research
- Problem resolution
- Critical thinking
- Organization and time management
- Leadership
- Supervision and leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
Research
- Physicians' Compliance with the Palestinian Essential Drug List, 2004 - 2005
- Use Of Antidepressants and The Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction, 2016 - 2022
Publications
- Impact of using essential drug list: analysis of drug use indicators in Gaza Strip, EMHJ - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 16, 8, 886-892, 2010
- Differential effects of antidepressant subgroups on risk of acute myocardial infarction, Br J Clin Pharmacol, 86, 10, 2040-2050, 2020
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Risk of Noncardioembolic Ischemic Stroke, Stroke, 53, 5, 1560-1569, 2022
Complementarytraining
- Public education about STDs, Family Planning Organization, 01/01/97, 15 hours
- Training in Al-Naser hospital pharmacy, 01/01/98, 3 months
- Training in Al-Raafa pharmacy, 01/01/98, 2 months
- Medical representative and promotional skills course, 01/01/00, 48 hours
- Basic management course, Palestinian Physician Syndicate, 01/01/01, 36 hours
- Managerial communication skills course, Target Medical Services, 01/01/02, 15 hours
- Training in Ard El Enssan Association, 01/01/03, 4 months
- Pharmaceutical marketing and strategic planning course, 01/01/04, 20 hours
- Supervisory and leadership course, Target Medical Services, 01/01/04, 24 hours
- Training activities coordinated by the Doctoral School, 09/01/16 - 06/30/22
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/01/73
- Nationality: española
Languages
- Arabic
- English
- Spanish
Special Experience
- Teaching and training in various settings.
- Training teenagers and youth on health, economic, and social issues.
- Planning and evaluating health training courses.
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Director of Environmental and Health Education department
National and Moral Guidance
01.2010 - 08.2014
External evaluator
MDM -France
12.2009 - 12.2009
Technical Consultant
Palestinian Medical Relief Society
03.2009 - 07.2009
National Pharmaceutical Officer
WHO Gaza
03.2007 - 05.2008
Technical Coordinator for Emergency Medical Education and Development course with Care International
Johns Hopkins University - Palestinian physicians and Nurses Syndicate
08.2003 - 03.2004
Director of Environmental and Health Education department
Public Work Legation
06.2000 - 02.2007
Manager of Youth Activities Department
Public Work Legation
04.1996 - 05.1999
PhD - epidemiology and public health
Alcala University
Master of Public Health -
Al-Quds University
Bachelor’s degree - Pharmacy
Al-Azhar University
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