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Biography

An accomplished and well-qualified Project Management & Stem Cell Specialist with a PhD in Project Management and Cord Blood donor recruitment. Impressive track record of success managing complex healthcare projects from concept to successful execution as well as the ongoing management of operations, staffing, and budgets.
With polished communication skills and natural authority, a strong, influential leader, who develops respectful, trusting relationships with all stakeholders utilizing excellent interpersonal skills, and leads from the front to build, empower and motivate multi-cultural, cross-functional teams through training, coaching and mentoring.
Demonstrating excellent negotiation skills and a wealth of experience successfully establishing new ventures as well as managing existing operations and executing projects, an honest and trustworthy individual with integrity who will quickly become an asset to any forward-thinking organization

Career Highlights

Hortman Stem Cell Laboratory
2023 Present

Director

Hortman Healthcare Investment
2021 December 2022

Head of Clinical Project & Stem Cell Specialist

Lead the project to build a brand-new stem cell facility in Dubai with advance latest technology including preparation of business case, design layout, budgets, laboratory setup/clean rooms, and selection of Cord blood laboratory equipment.
G42 Healthcare
August 2020 November 2020

Senior Clinical Project Manager

Led the project to build a new cord blood stem cell facility for this subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi-based technology company, Group 42, including preparation of business case, setting OpEx and CapEx budgets required for laboratory setup, and selection of Cord blood laboratory equipment.
Dubai Health Authority
July 2011 July 2020

Head of Cord Blood Donor Recruitment Unit & Senior Clinical Scientist

Managed the project to establish the first cord blood donor recruitment unit in the DCRC and operated as certified cord blood collector in training nurses and doctors on the optimal method to collect cord blood stem cell after delivery of a baby.

Education

PHD in Project Management
2013 2018
The British University in Dubai (BUID), Dubai International Academic City
MSc in Healthcare Management
2011 2013
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University, Dubai Healthcare City
M. Res – Biomedical & Life Sciences (Molecular Genetics)
2006 2007
University of Glasgow
B.Sc. (Hons) – Medical Genetics
2003 2006
Swansea University

Achievements

Appreciation Award - Sharjah University

Appreciation Award from Sharjah University for delivering an annual lecture for medical students on the importance of cord blood stem cells

Treasure of Life

Launched the “Treasure of Life” project to increase awareness of the importance of donating cord blood stem cells, benefiting 600 participants from 12 different governmental entities in 2019

First value co-creation model

Created the first value co-creation model for recruiting cord blood donors in Latifa Hospital to increase the number of cord blood donations in UAE – a model now used in DHA hospitals and public healthcare clinics.

First Emirati to lead cord blood collection training

First Emirati to lead cord blood collection training for healthcare providers in government & private hospitals.

first cord blood mobile application

Initiated the first cord blood mobile application to recruit and register cord blood donors online.

Appreciation award - Latifa Women & Children Hospital

Appreciation award for continued support to nursing department in Latifa Women & Children Hospital in 2017

Skills

Project Management

PhD in Project Management the case of Cord Blood Donor Recruitment in Hospitals; with the proven ability to manage complex healthcare projects.

Operations Management

Meticulous planning and organization to ensure smooth running of operations.

Stakeholder Engagement

Naturally builds and develops trusting, respectful relationships with stakeholders

Partnership Creation

Establishes trusting partnerships with service providers, suppliers & authorities.

People Management

Strong, collaborative leadership of multi-cultural & cross-functional project teams.

Leadership Development

Pro-active coaching, training and mentoring to develop strong leadership teams.

Strategic Planning

Defines and directs the execution of highly successful business strategies.

Contact

Dr. Fatma Alhashimi
[email protected]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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