Trustworthy Head Nurse, Supervisor and Nursing Director and Infection Control Manager with 25 years of practical experience and dedicated work ethic. Selfmotivated to consistently provide firstclass results in line with stringent targets and deadlines. Accomplished Nursing Officer skilled in professional and system management for improved clinical governance. Beside implementing effective operational processes and frameworks to improve quality standards across diverse portfolios. Plus, collaborating with internal and external partners to negotiate positive outcomes aligned with key objectives.
Hi, I’m
Safia Galal Sharaf
Chief Nursing Officer
Cairo,Cairo
Summary
Overview
27
years of professional experience
9
Certifications
Work History
Alfa Cure Oncology Centers
Regional CNO & Infection Control Consultant
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Company Overview: Accredited by GAHAR Accreditation August 2024
- Develop policies and procedures for infection control situation in line with the Ministry of Health standards and international standards and their application and distribution of various departments at the hospital and updated from time to time
- Develop a system to monitor infection acquired in the centers and follow-up
- Develop an annual plan for infection control
- Develop job description of employees in the department (IC & nursing)
- Assess the required needs of all workers in the nursing administration & infection control
- Develop training and continuous education plans periodically
- Training all employees in the centers for infection Control measures
- Make the necessary assessment for new nurses before starting work and follow-up until the end of the probationary period
- Develop training programs based on competencies
- Follow-up of nursing performance within centers and roles
- Develop nursing policies and procedures
- Planning, organizing, directing and follow-up of all the activities and services of infection control department
- Oversee the follow-up application of infection control guidelines in the various sections of the hospital such as work and intensive sterilization and sponsorships and internal departments in line with infection control standards
- Accredited by GAHAR Accreditation August 2024
Military Medical Academy
Lecturer in Infection Control Module
01.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Deliver and participate in/contribute to, the development of modules/courses/study days with a focus on relevant Infection Prevention and Control knowledge and skills, across the academy's extensive portfolio
- Lead on the development of high-quality teaching and learning materials to support the delivery of the IPC modules and courses across all academic levels
- Deliver innovative teaching, learning and assessment strategies that enhance the student learning experience
- Support students throughout their course/modules in a variety of roles including as a course leader/personal tutor, monitoring their progression and supporting their key and academic skills development
- Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes
- Support and contribute to applied research, professional practice and other scholarly activity in support of the College's academic development program in relation to IPC
- Take responsibility for maintaining own academic and professional development within the relevant healthcare discipline and clinical healthcare
Ibn Sina Hospital
Chief Nursing Officer
09.2024 - 02.2025
Job overview
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Designed and implemented standards of care for nursing and patient care.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Coordinated patient care services and managed clinical cost control.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Assisted with preparation of budget and expense reports.
- Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Recruited new professional staff members and implemented comprehensive training programs.
- Implemented innovative solutions to address staffing challenges, reducing nurse turnover rates.
- Served on committees focused on improving healthcare delivery at both the organizational level as well as within the broader industry context.
- Supervised staff of Number registered nurses, Number licensed practical nurses and Number certified nursing assistants.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through regular audits, policy updates, and ongoing education for staff members.
- Developed strategic plans for nursing services, aligning with organizational goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of patient care across all departments.
- Enhanced staff development through comprehensive training programs and mentorship initiatives.
- Evaluated clinical performance data to identify areas for improvement and develop targeted action plans.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other stakeholders for effective communication and collaboration.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging open communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
Egyptian Armed Forces (Military Hospitals)
Head Nurse, Nursing Supervisor and Nursing Director
01.1998 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Supervised work of employees to deliver work on schedule
- Developed ongoing programs using good team communication and collaboration
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to expand service offerings and improve program results
- Monitored and tracked resources against requirements to determine needs for increases in staff, equipment or services
- Created and implemented policies and procedures for successful healthcare management
- Evaluated healthcare personnel work against regulatory standards and industry best practices benchmarks
- Monitored use of supplies, equipment and services to identify and correct overspend
- Collaborated cross-functionally on healthcare resource allocation and service provision
- Planned healthcare budgets and tracked expenditure against targets, reporting on results and optimizing strategies to meet goals
- Coordinated training to build and maintain qualified healthcare services team
- Trained and mentored employees to maximize team performance
- Maintaining high standards of care
- Participate in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss patient status, census changes, personnel, or patient complaints or concerns
- Coordinate nursing services with all other departments
- Oversee nursing schedules to assure they meet patients' needs and regulatory and budgetary standards
- Participate in the recruitment and selection of nursing personnel and assures sufficient staff are hired
- Oversee and supervises development and delivery of in-service education to nursing staff with sufficient knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, quality care and respect for patient rights
- Proactively develop positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs
- Promote teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication
- Perform rounds to observe care and to interview staff, patients, families or other interested parties
- Participate in budget development for the nursing department, and for medical, nursing, and central supplies
Galaa Militar Medical Complex
Infection Control Manager
07.2015 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Put policies and procedures for infection control situation in line with the Ministry of Health standards and international standards and their application and distribution of various departments at the hospital and updated from time to time
- Organization and Management Department activities in accordance with the regulations of the hospital
- Develop a system to monitor infection acquired in the hospital and follow-up
- Participating as a member of the Medical Council in the general policy of the hospital and to express an opinion on technical infection control in which mode
- Supervise the training of hospital staff on the rules of infection control on a continuous basis
- Review the performance of doctors within the department and assessed in terms of the application of the rules of infection control
- Develop an annual plan for infection control within the hospital
- Performance measurement to combat hospital infections and raise on results reporting and statistics so indicators with suggestions for solutions or opportunities for improvement of performance
- Develop training and educational plan for employees to systematically and continuously throughout the year on all aspects of infection control and supervision of the implementation of the plan
- Supervise the preparation of the monthly statistics for the fight against hospital infection rates
- Display of periodic reports and monthly statistics on the director of the hospital and infection control committee and leaders of hospitals
- Post the hospital management and nursing services in the application of infection control rules
- Develop job description of employees in the department
- An active member in the specialized committees at the hospital (or his representative)
- Propose operating supplies budget and the plan for the department
- Prepare and coordinate leave program for workers department
- Preparation work schedule for all personnel department
- Ensure the availability of supplies needed to fight infection and equipment with reporting hospital infection control committee director of the hospital in case of any shortfall
- Provide the necessary advice staff in all aspects of the fight against infection
- Supervise the technical and administrative workers at the department and follow-up their own business
- Planning, organizing, directing and follow-up of all the activities and services of infection control department
- Supervision of investigations during the outbreak of epidemics in collaboration with the medical team and the nursing staff at the hospital and inform the concerned authorities
- Oversee the follow-up application of infection control guidelines in the various sections of the hospital such as work and intensive sterilization and sponsorships and internal departments in line with infection control standards
Education
Faculty of Nursing - Tanta UniversityCairo
Bachelor of Nursing Science from Nursing Science BSN
University Overview
Military Medical AcademyCairo
PhD from Hospital Management and Nursing Administration
University Overview
KASHCairo
Course from CPHQ
05.2021
University Overview
AUCCairo
Course from Risk Assessment
06.2016
University Overview
USAUSA
CIC from Infection Control
06.2016
University Overview
Skills
Team Work
Certification
PhD, Hospital Management and Nursing Administration, Military Medical Academy, 06/2014
Timeline
Chief Nursing Officer
Ibn Sina Hospital
09.2024 - 02.2025
Regional CNO & Infection Control Consultant
Alfa Cure Oncology Centers
04.2023 - Current
Lecturer in Infection Control Module
Military Medical Academy
01.2019 - Current
Infection Control Manager
Galaa Militar Medical Complex
07.2015 - 01.2017
Head Nurse, Nursing Supervisor and Nursing Director
Egyptian Armed Forces (Military Hospitals)
01.1998 - 01.2019
Faculty of Nursing - Tanta University
Bachelor of Nursing Science from Nursing Science BSN
04.1996
Military Medical Academy
PhD from Hospital Management and Nursing Administration
04.2014
KASH
Course from CPHQ
AUC
Course from Risk Assessment
USA
CIC from Infection Control
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