SARAH M. ALHAJERI
Kuwait City,Kuwait
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in health policy analysis, risk assessment, and strategic planning. Demonstrates strong leadership and management skills, with a proven track record in workforce development and service improvement. Proficient in laboratory sciences, including clinical biochemistry and haematology, with extensive experience in laboratory operations management and quality assurance. Skilled in data analysis and research design, utilising health information systems to drive decision making. Committed to advancing healthcare quality through innovative solutions and continuous improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of Biochemistry, Haematology & Hormone Unit
Ministry of Health, Kuwait
Kuwait City, Kuwait
2018.09 - Current
- Lead and manage daily operations across Biochemistry, Haematology and Hormone laboratories.
- Supervise technical and professional laboratory staff.
- Ensure compliance with quality assurance, quality control and patient safety standards.
- Monitor laboratory performance and operational efficiency.
- Support workforce planning and professional development.
- Coordinate implementation of laboratory policies and procedures.
- Participate in healthcare service improvement initiatives.
- Key Achievements
- Successfully supervised multiple specialised laboratory units.
- Enhanced laboratory workflow efficiency and service quality.
- Supported continuous quality improvement activities and workforce development.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) -
University of West London
United KingdomBachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences - Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Kuwait University
KuwaitSkills
- Health Policy Analysis
- Health Needs Assessment
- Risk Assessment
- Leadership & Management
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
- Workforce Development
- Quality Management
- Service Improvement
- Decision Making
- Laboratory Sciences
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Haematology
- Hormone Analysis
- Laboratory Operations Management
- Quality Assurance
- Laboratory Accreditation
- Equipment Validation
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data Analysis
- Research Design
- Health Information Systems
Certification
- NHS England / e-Learning for Healthcare
- Public Health Intelligence Programme
- Public Health Intelligence
- Introduction to Public Health Intelligence
- Understanding and Measuring Populations
- Public Health Ethics Programme
- Basic Theoretical Foundations in Public Health
- Ethical Frameworks and Case Studies
- Population Health Management Programme
- Assessing Population Health Needs
- Risk Stratification
- Introduction to Hospital Episode Statistics (HES)
LANGUAGES
Arabic – Native Proficiency
English – Professional Working Proficiency
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Public Health Policy, Population Health Management, Health Inequalities, Environmental Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Promotion, Healthcare Leadership.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Pilot Public Health Project on Reducing Road Traffic Injuries among Teenagers in Kuwait City, Kuwait, Developed a public health business case targeting adolescent road traffic injuries. Applied evidence-based public health and health promotion principles. Designed a mixed-methods public health research proposal., Investigated prevalence, risk factors .Applied epidemiological and qualitative research methodologies.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Laboratory Quality Management
- Health Information Systems
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Medical Mycology Training
ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION
- Bell English
- London, United Kingdom
- 2025
- General English for Life Programme
- Kaplan International Languages
- London, United Kingdom
- 2024
- Intensive English Programme
Timeline
Head of Biochemistry, Haematology & Hormone Unit
Ministry of Health, Kuwait
2018.09 - Current
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences - Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Kuwait University
Master of Public Health (MPH) -
University of West London