Ibrahim Ahmed Atia Abdalla

Medical Researcher | Data Management | Project Coordination | Global Health Leader

Omdurman, SD.

About

Highly motivated medical student with a proven track record in data management, project coordination, and international program leadership. Adept at driving operational efficiency, leading research initiatives, and fostering global health collaborations, demonstrating a strong commitment to community impact and strategic development. Eager to leverage a unique blend of medical knowledge, analytical skills, and leadership experience to contribute to impactful health and development initiatives.

Work

MedSIN-Sudan (Medical Students' International Network-Sudan)

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National Exchange Officer for Incomings Interim (NEO - IN)

Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan

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Summary

Supervised national and international medical student exchange programs, revitalizing infrastructure and maintaining active status despite challenging conditions.

Highlights

Re-established and refined committee infrastructure, appointing a national team post-armed conflict shutdown to resume operations.

Orchestrated 7 key activities, including transferable skills workshops and online mental health sessions, engaging over 350 students.

Preserved Sudan's active status within the International Federation, ensuring continued participation despite inability to host students due to conflict.

Oversaw the national medical student exchange program as Sudan's official IFMSA representative.

Represented Sudan's professional exchange committee at regional and international forums, fostering collaboration and signing exchange contracts.

EMINING & IT LTD

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Data Department Manager

Kampala, Kampala, Uganda

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Summary

Led data entry operations and system improvements, significantly boosting documentation efficiency and accuracy for sales agreements at the Uganda branch.

Highlights

Initiated and implemented the first product tracking system for the Uganda branch, enhancing operational oversight and data integrity.

Increased sales documentation efficiency by 40% within two months, streamlining sales processes and improving data flow.

Successfully submitted 4 critical claims for the UECCC Project with an error rate under 2%, demonstrating high accuracy in compliance.

Supervised daily operations of data entry staff, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of critical sales agreement forms.

MedSIN-Sudan (Medical Students' International Network-Sudan)

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LEOS' Support Assistant and National Team Member

Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan

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Summary

Facilitated medical student exchange programs, coordinating for over 500 students and managing 30 contracts, while delivering capacity-building activities.

Highlights

Coordinated exchange programs for more than 500 medical students, managing complex logistics and placements.

Successfully managed 30 exchange contracts, assigning them to students and ensuring smooth international opportunities.

Organized and led 3 national capacity-building activities for over 50 participants, focusing on global health, strategic planning, and soft skills.

Supported National Exchange Officers in supervising outgoing student exchanges, ensuring compliance and smooth transitions.

Evaluated monthly reports from Local Committees, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance and program quality.

Khartoum Medical Students` Association

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Head of the Research Team - Elmnagel Medical Day

Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan

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Summary

Led a research team for a medical outreach event, overseeing data collection, health education, and providing services to over 1000 residents.

Highlights

Provided medical services to 1000 residents and educated over 900 individuals on 4 critical health issues.

Developed and delivered a comprehensive training program for community leaders, fostering sustainable health education initiatives.

Trained over 50 participants in data collection, mobilizing them for interviews and acknowledging their contributions to the research project.

Conducted 309 interviews with women, covering the entire research population, and reported findings to local health authorities.

Authored and submitted the research manuscript for publication, contributing to scientific literature.

Supervised the execution of health services as part of the organizing committee, ensuring efficient delivery.

Students Association on Medical Education and Research (SAMER)

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Financial Office Coordinator

Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan

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Summary

Coordinated financial operations and fundraising for a student association, significantly increasing net income and expanding outreach to over 2700 students.

Highlights

Established a new site office within the faculty, expanding the association's physical presence and accessibility.

Generated a net income of $500, a significant increase from previous financial performance (less than $50), demonstrating effective financial management.

Coordinated 7 association offices, ensuring consistent mission delivery and developing research skills for over 2700 students.

Led an active financial team, developing and implementing fundraising strategies to enrich SAMER's resources and support association plans.

Produced detailed monthly financial reports, ensuring transparency and accountability for all monetary assets and properties.

MedSIN-Sudan (Medical Students' International Network-Sudan)

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Local Exchange Officer General Assistant

Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan

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Summary

Managed exchange operations, supported participant inquiries, and promoted IFMSA programs, contributing to program quality and sustainability.

Highlights

Supported over 30 students in completing exchange programs across 10+ countries, ensuring smooth international placements.

Hosted 15 international students for 3-month programs, organizing comprehensive scientific and social activities during their stay.

Executed 3 local capacity-building activities for students, focusing on transferable skills and exchange processes.

Managed day-to-day exchange operations in the absence of the Local Exchange Officer, supervising team tasks.

Promoted IFMSA programs, coordinated exchanges, and cultivated key partnerships to enhance program reach and sustainability.

Khartoum Medical Students` Association

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Legislative Council Member

Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan

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Summary

Served on the legislative council, overseeing activities and 5 student organizations while resolving a major student fees conflict through negotiation.

Highlights

Supervised over 10 community activities, impacting more than 20,000 beneficiaries and enhancing community engagement.

Successfully resolved a significant student fees conflict with university administration through strategic negotiation.

Oversaw all activities and 5 student organizations within the association, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and administrative efficiency.

Refined and built 7 secretary offices and their teams, strengthening the executive body of the association.

Khartoum Medical Students` Association

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Research Team Member - North Kordofan Mission

Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan

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Summary

Conducted qualitative and quantitative health research in rural villages, assessing antenatal care, mental health, and immunization for evidence-based solutions.

Highlights

Assessed Antenatal care services across 20 rural villages, identifying challenges and proposing recommendations for improvement.

Evaluated mental health perceptions and health-seeking behaviors in targeted villages using validated qualitative data collection tools.

Assessed immunization program efficiency in targeted villages using validated qualitative data collection methods.

Reported on health situations and convoy work in targeted areas, utilizing a scientific evidence-based approach.

Conducted focused studies on prioritized health problems, disseminating results to key health actors to inform evidence-based solutions.

Volunteer

Committee Member / Program Lead

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Sudan Exchange program committee (IFMSA)

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Led a team of 14 colleagues to organize over 40 international exchange programs, managing all aspects from accommodation to social activities.

Highlights

Led a team of 14 colleagues to organize over 40 international exchange programs hosted by MedSIN-Sudan over 5 years.

Managed all aspects of international exchange programs, including accommodation, travel, internships, social, and tourist activities.

Served as Head of Program for the September exchange program 2021 and August exchange program 2022, overseeing program execution.

Contributed to social committees for July and August exchange programs in 2021 and July 2022.

Research Team Member (North Kordofan Medical Mission)

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Khartoum Medical Students Association

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Participated in a medical mission research team, employing qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate health challenges and programs.

Highlights

Utilized research methods for pre-mission assessment and project evaluation, focusing on reported health challenges.

Contributed to health research topics related to 2-3 reported health challenges in the area.

Pre-Mission Delegate (OM Ruaba, North Kordofan Medical Day)

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Khartoum Medical Students Association

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Conducted pre-mission assessments for medical days, focusing on health education and community engagement in rural areas.

Highlights

Assessed health challenges and conducted pre-mission surveys for a medical day targeting over 10,000 rural residents.

Focused health education sessions on endemic diseases and healthy practices to encourage positive attitudes.

Contributed to community leader training for sustainable health education action.

Education

University of Khartoum - Faculty of Medicine

Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Medicine

Imperial College London (via Coursera)

Online, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Online Specialization Public Health

Courses

Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach

Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Toolkit

Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change

Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection

Google (via Coursera)

Online, California, United States of America
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Online Course Project Management

Google (via Coursera)

Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan
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Online Course Project Management

Johns Hopkins University (via Coursera)

Online, Maryland, United States of America
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Online Course Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Cochrane Crowd

Unknown, Unknown, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Student Pathway Health and Welfare

Cochrane Crowd

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Micro Learning Module Health and Welfare

SAS4/ SIMS 2023 educational event

Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan
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Workshop Medicine

Emory University (via Coursera)

Online, Georgia, United States of America
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Online Specialization Public Health

Courses

Qualitative Research Design

Qualitative Data Collection Methods

Qualitative Data Analysis with MAXQDA Software

Stanford University (via Coursera)

Online, California, United States of America
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Online Course Statistics

University of Cape Town (via Coursera)

Online, Western Cape, South Africa
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Online Course Clinical Research

University of Khartoum - Faculty of Medicine

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Certificate Medical Student Activities

Stanford University (via Coursera)

Online, California, United States of America
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Online Course Scientific Writing

Publications

The burden of end-stage renal disease in Khartoum, Sudan: cost of illness study

Journal of Medical Economics, 27:1, 455-462

Measured direct and indirect costs of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) in Khartoum, investigating associated factors and financial consequences to inform healthcare policy.

Readiness of managers and health care workers for e-Health: a cross-sectional study in Khartoum primary health care centers, Sudan

BMC Health Serv Res 23, 1399 (2023)

Studied the readiness of managers and healthcare workers for e-health application in PHC centers in Khartoum State, identifying factors influencing their preparedness.

Languages

Arabic

English

Certificates

Google Project Management: Professional Certificate

Google Career Certificates

Young African Leaders Initiative Program Graduate

Young African Leaders Initiative

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People for Young Professionals

FranklinCovey

Skills

Office Software

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Forms.

Project Management

Trello, Hive, Project Initiation, Strategic Planning, Program Coordination, Google Project Management.

Data & Research

Data Collection, Data Cleaning, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, MAXQDA, Research Proposal Development, Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistics.

Communication & Presentation

Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, Webex, PowerPoint, Prezi, Canva, Public Speaking, Scientific Writing.

Leadership & Management

Team Leadership, Program Management, Financial Coordination, Fundraising, Stakeholder Management, International Exchange Management, Community Engagement, Negotiation, Report Writing, Health Education, Operational Efficiency.

Projects

ICAI Sudan Review

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Summary

Consultant and Data collector for FCDO review for Sudan.

GIZ WEE&PVA Project

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Summary

Data Collector with GIZ- Sudan and VOLUNTAS.