Rasha Alfawaz

MISK 2030 Leader | Executive Director of Public Health Programs and policies at the Gulf Center For Disease Prevention and Control

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

Visionary leader in the Healthcare sector with 20 years of high caliber experience, holding strategic positions across the KSA government mainly with the Ministry of Health and Saudi Public Health Athurity (Saudi CDC). Multidisciplinary experience in the fields of clinical nutrition, public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, and research. Proven success record in setting and activating impactful policies, strategies, and programs in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030. Unique skillset that effectively combines technical expertise, and strategic and operational management. An inspirational people manager who leads from the front to foster a highly productive work environment and achieve challenging outcomes. Determined to drive improvements across the system and to promote and advance the health of the Saudi nation.

Experience

  • Executive Director of Public Health Programs and policies at Gulf Center For Disease Prevention and Control
    Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • Chief Officer For Health Improvement & Promotion at Public Health Authority of Saudi Arabia
    Jun 2019 - Dec 2022 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Consultant at Gulf Health Council
    Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr

    Member at the Gulf CDC Project Steering Committee

  • Adjunct Professor at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
    Dec 2018 - May 2019 · 6 mos

    Advanced Epidemiology and Biostatistics Course Instructor

  • Support And Development Director at Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia
    Jun 2017 - May 2019 · 2 yrs