I am a public health scientist and epidemiologist with over a decade of experience in global health research, teaching, and program leadership across Africa. My expertise spans molecular epidemiology of zoonotic diseases, humanitarian health, and health systems strengthening. As Director of the SIMAD Institute for Global Health, I have participated and led multidisciplinary teams implementing WHO- and CDC-funded projects on mortality surveillance, antimicrobial resistance, and WASH in crisis-affected settings. I am skilled in proposal development, capacity building, and cross-sectoral partnerships. My career objective is to advance evidence-driven policies and research capacity that improve population health and resilience in fragile contexts.

Male

25-11-1979

Nigerian

Mogadishu

Somalia

Executive (Director/Head of Department)

Accredited medical specialist

Clinical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health, Microbiology

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Director, SIMAD Institute for Global Health, SIMAD University Mogadishu, Somalia

Mogadishu

Somalia

Lecturer and Researcher

04-03-2021

10-01-2027

Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Public Health
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia – March 2018
Thesis: Development of a multivalent recombinant DNA vaccine against pathogenic leptospiral infection in a laboratory animal model.

Master of Veterinary Public Health (MVPH)
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria – March 2014
Dissertation: Serological prevalence of leptospires among sheep slaughtered at Sokoto metropolitan abattoir.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria – February 2006
Final Year Project: Effect of mastitis on some biochemical and haematological parameters of Red Sokoto goats.

English

Excellent

1. Epidemiological Research Design and Analysis: Advanced expertise in quantitative and qualitative epidemiology, including cross-sectional, cohort, and mixed-methods studies focused on infectious diseases and public health in humanitarian contexts.

2. Molecular Diagnostics and Laboratory Science: Proficient in DNA extraction, PCR/RT-qPCR, ELISA, molecular typing, and sequencing techniques for zoonotic and antimicrobial-resistant pathogens.

3. One Health and Zoonotic Disease Surveillance: Skilled in integrating veterinary, environmental, and human health data to study leptospirosis, AMR, and other zoonoses in tropical and crisis-affected regions.

4. Research Management and Grant Leadership: Experienced in leading multi-partner research consortia, proposal development, ethical review coordination, and donor reporting (WHO, CDC, UKHIH, UNICEF).

5. Data Management and Statistical Analysis: Competent in SPSS, Epi Info, and KoboToolbox for epidemiological data entry, cleaning, and analysis; trained in digital survey tools and geospatial mapping.

6. Teaching and Capacity Building: Over a decade of teaching and supervision experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in epidemiology, biostatistics, WASH, and public health research methods.

7. Qualitative and Participatory Research Methods: Experienced in conducting and training others in focus groups, in-depth interviews, thematic analysis, and participatory co-design in humanitarian health studies.
Scientific Writing and Publication: Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications in global health, zoonoses, AMR, and humanitarian epidemiology; skilled in manuscript preparation and academic editing.

8. Leadership and Institutional Development: Proven ability to establish and manage new research platforms and laboratories, foster inter-university collaborations, and mentor early-career scientists.

Training position, Research position, Laboratory position

Clinical Microbiology, InfectiousDiseases, Epidemiology, Public Health, Microbiology

Infectious diseases, humanitarian health research

Permanent, Temporary/contract/project, Short visit

Full-time, Part-time

17

Any where

12-12-2025

I seek a senior academic or research leadership position in public health, epidemiology, or global health research, where I can apply my expertise in molecular epidemiology, One Health, and humanitarian health systems. My ideal role would involve designing and leading multidisciplinary research programs, mentoring postgraduate researchers, and strengthening institutional capacity for disease surveillance and outbreak response in low-resource or crisis-affected settings.
I am particularly interested in roles that integrate evidence generation, policy translation, and capacity development, such as Director of Research, Principal Investigator, Senior Epidemiologist, or Global Health Program Lead within a university, public health agency, or international research consortium.