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Shafi Mohammed, Global Director, Quality Health & Safety Compliance

Shafi Mohammed

Global Director, Quality Health & Safety Compliance·International SOS,

United Arab Emirates

Doctorate, Public Health

Work experience

Total years of experience: 23 years, 5 months

Global Director, Quality Health & Safety Compliance

January 2022 - Present

International SOS,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2022 - Present

Provide strategic leadership for enterprise-wide Quality Management Systems (QMS), risk
governance, and regulatory compliance across multi-country healthcare operations,
ensuring alignment with international standards and best practices.
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of integrated quality and risk
management frameworks, including internal audit programs, performance monitoring, and
corrective action processes.
Oversee accreditation readiness and regulatory compliance initiatives, including alignment
with international standards such as JCI, CBAHI, and ISO frameworks, ensuring sustained
organizational readiness for external assessments.
Establish and monitor enterprise risk management processes, identifying operational,
clinical, and regulatory risks while implementing mitigation strategies to strengthen
organizational resilience.
Direct internal audit and quality assurance programs, ensuring effective documentation
control, policy governance, and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Advise executive leadership and governing bodies through board-level reporting on quality,
safety, compliance, and risk performance, enabling data-driven decision-making and
continuous improvement.
Lead multidisciplinary teams to promote a culture of quality, patient safety, and
accountability, while developing staff competencies in quality improvement, risk
management, and accreditation standards

Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services

Director/Chairman, Infection Prevention & Control

January 2013 - January 2023

Cleveland Clinic

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 2013 - January 2023

Orchestrated American Joint Commission International Accreditation cycles and regulatory
inspections.
Provide strategic leadership for the enterprise Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) program,
establishing governance frameworks, policies, and surveillance systems to prevent
healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) across multi-site healthcare operations.
Lead the development and implementation of evidence-based infection prevention
strategies, including HAI surveillance, outbreak investigation, antimicrobial stewardship
collaboration, and infection risk mitigation programs.
Ensure organizational compliance with international accreditation and regulatory standards,
including JCI, CBAHI, and national health authority requirements, maintaining continuous
readiness for inspections and accreditation surveys.
Oversee infection surveillance systems and epidemiological analysis, utilizing data to identify
trends, monitor infection rates (e.g., CLABSI, CAUTI, VAP, SSI), and implement targeted
quality improvement interventions.
Provide executive oversight of outbreak preparedness and response planning, including
pandemic preparedness, emerging infectious disease management, and coordination with
public health authorities.
Lead multidisciplinary collaboration with clinical, operational, and environmental services
teams to strengthen infection prevention practices, hand hygiene compliance, and
environmental safety standards.
Develop and implement education and competency programs

Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services

Head of Department, Infection Prevention & Control

January 2009 - December 2012

National Health Service Ealing,

London, United Kingdom

January 2009 - December 2012

Provide strategic leadership for the enterprise Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) program,
establishing governance frameworks, policies, and surveillance systems to prevent
healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) across multi-site healthcare operations.
Lead the development and implementation of evidence-based infection prevention
strategies, including HAI surveillance, outbreak investigation, antimicrobial stewardship
collaboration, and infection risk mitigation programs.
Ensure organizational compliance with international accreditation and regulatory standards,
CQC requirements, maintaining continuous readiness for inspections and accreditation
surveys.
Oversee infection surveillance systems and epidemiological analysis, utilizing data to identify
trends, monitor infection rates (e.g., CLABSI, CAUTI, VAP, SSI), and implement targeted
quality improvement interventions.
Provide executive oversight of outbreak preparedness and response planning, including
pandemic preparedness, emerging infectious disease management, and coordination with
public health authorities.
Lead multidisciplinary collaboration with clinical, operational, and environmental services
teams to strengthen infection prevention practices, hand hygiene compliance, and
environmental safety standards.
Develop and implement education and competency programs for healthcare personnel,
strengthening institutional IPC culture and ensuring adherence to internati

Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services

Nursing Operations Manager

January 2004 - December 2007

Royal Berkshire NHS,

London, United Kingdom

January 2004 - December 2007

Provide operational leadership for nursing services, overseeing staffing, patient flow, and
resource utilization to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care delivery.
Manage multidisciplinary teams to maintain compliance with clinical governance, patient
safety standards, and regulatory requirements, supporting continuous readiness for
accreditation and inspections.
Lead the implementation of quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, monitoring key
performance indicators to improve clinical outcomes, patient experience, and operational
performance.
Oversee workforce planning, staff development, and competency programs to strengthen
nursing capabilities, promote professional growth, and maintain high standards of clinical
practice.
Collaborate with clinical and administrative leadership to optimize care pathways,
operational processes, and service delivery models, ensuring alignment with organizational
strategic objectives.

Company industry:
Medical Hospital

Manager, Clinical Operations

January 2007 - January 2007

North Hampshire NHS Hospital,

London, United Kingdom

January 2007 - January 2007

Provide operational leadership for nursing services, overseeing staffing, patient flow, and
resource utilization to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care delivery.
Manage multidisciplinary teams to maintain compliance with clinical governance, patient
safety standards, and regulatory requirements, supporting continuous readiness for
accreditation and inspections.
Lead the implementation of quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, monitoring key
performance indicators to improve clinical outcomes, patient experience, and operational
performance.
Oversee workforce planning, staff development, and competency programs to strengthen
nursing capabilities, promote professional growth, and maintain high standards of clinical
practice.
Collaborate with clinical and administrative leadership to optimize care pathways,
operational processes, and service delivery models, ensuring alignment with organizational
strategic objectives.

Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services

Orthopedic Nursing

January 2002 - December 2003

Royal Berkshire NHS,

London, United Kingdom

January 2002 - December 2003

Delivered specialized nursing care to patients undergoing orthopaedic and musculoskeletal
treatments, including pre-operative, post-operative, and rehabilitation phases.
Monitored patients recovering from fractures, joint replacements, and orthopaedic surgeries,
ensuring effective pain management, wound care, and early mobilization.
Collaborated with orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, and multidisciplinary teams to
support comprehensive care planning and rehabilitation outcomes.
Educated patients and families on post-operative care, mobility techniques, and injury
prevention, promoting safe recovery and improved functional outcomes.
Maintained strict adherence to infection prevention protocols, patient safety standards, and
clinical documentation requirements within surgical and inpatient care environments.

Company industry:
Medical Hospital

Education

Case Western Reserve University

December 2019

December 2019

Doctorate, Public Health

United States

Oxford Brookes University

September 2009

September 2009

High school or equivalent, Health

United Kingdom

Skills

AUDITING
Intermediate
AUDITING
Intermediate
CERTIFICATION IN HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
CERTIFICATION IN HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
HEALTHCARE QUALITY
Intermediate
HEALTHCARE QUALITY
Intermediate
INFECTION CONTROL
Intermediate
INFECTION CONTROL
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
PATIENT SAFETY
Intermediate
PATIENT SAFETY
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Intermediate
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Intermediate
REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Intermediate
REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Intermediate

Languages

English

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Risk Management Certification
ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
Certified Chief Quality Officer (IHI)
Executive Leadership
PGCert, Infection Prevention and Control
PGCert, Research