About Me
Health information systems and data management specialist with more than 25 years of experience in health statistics, information systems, data quality assurance, performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting, includin…
Health information systems and data management specialist with more than 25 years of experience in health statistics, information systems, data quality assurance, performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting, including over 20 years with UNRWA Headquarters in Amman. Experienced in strengthening routine health information systems, developing and monitoring health indicators, conducting data quality assessments, and translating complex health data into actionable information for programme management and decision-making.
Demonstrated expertise in Power BI dashboard development, health surveillance and early-warning reporting, results-based management, electronic medical records, and evidence-based performance monitoring across multiple operational settings. Experienced in providing technical guidance, coordinating with health teams and partners, and building staff capacity in data quality, reporting, and information use. Committed to improving the completeness, accuracy, consistency, and practical use of health information.
Experience
Health Information and Systems Officer
<p>Provided Agency-wide technical leadership and coordination for health information systems, data quality assurance, monitoring, evaluation, analysis, reporting, and digital health initiatives across UNRWA's five operational fields.</p><p></p><p>Supported the development and strengthening of health information systems, including electronic medical records, to improve the collection, validation, analysis, and dissemination of reliable health data. Coordinated data verification and quality-assurance activities, identified reporting gaps and inconsistencies, and worked with field teams to improve data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.</p><p></p><p>Contributed to Results-Based Management (RBM) and programme performance monitoring frameworks by developing and reviewing health indicators, KPIs, data sources, targets, reporting requirements, and verification methods. Analysed programme data and performance trends to monitor progress, identify gaps, and support evidence-based decision-making and programme improvement.</p><p></p><p>Led the development of an Agency-wide Power BI dashboard presenting core health indicators across five operational fields to support performance monitoring, comparative analysis, and management decisions. Used Excel, SPSS, and Power BI to analyse data, identify trends, and prepare clear reports and visualizations for technical teams and programme managers. Contributed to annual Health Department reports and other performance and results reports.</p><p></p><p>Supported health surveillance, early-warning, and emergency health information activities in Gaza, the West Bank, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan, including health data reporting and relevant coordination with WHO/EMRO. Provided technical guidance and capacity building to health staff and field teams on health information systems, data quality, indicator reporting, analysis, and interpretation.</p><p></p><p>Contributed to the implementation of ICD-11 within UNRWA's cloud-based electronic medical record system across approximately 140 health centres. Supported e-learning and assessment activities for approximately 400 medical officers, . Also applied the WHO Workload Indicators of Staffing Need (WISN) methodology across seven health staff categories Agency-wide to support evidence-based workforce planning.</p>
Statistics Technician and Quality Assurance Specialist
<p>Managed health statistics, data collection, analysis, validation, and reporting to support hospital management and service improvement.</p><p> Conducted quality reviews, data verification, and quality-assurance activities to identify gaps and improve the reliability of health information.</p><p> Developed and maintained statistical reports and monitoring tools to track service performance and quality indicators.</p><p> Worked with healthcare teams to strengthen reporting practices and support evidence-informed operational decisions.</p>
Statistics Technician — Vital and Health Statistics Department
<p>Collected, compiled, processed, and analysed health statistics to support public health monitoring and planning.</p><p> Prepared statistical summaries and reports for programme monitoring and decision-making.</p><p> Supported data validation and the production of reliable health statistics.</p>
PROJECTS
Agency-wide Power BI Health Dashboard
<p>Led the development of an Agency-wide Power BI dashboard presenting core health indicators across UNRWA's five operational fields. The dashboard supported health programme performance monitoring, comparison of results across fields, identification of trends and performance gaps, and evidence-based management decision-making. This work strengthened the accessibility and visualization of health information for programme monitoring and reporting.</p>