
ghoufran Naboulsi
Senior Health and Nutrition Coordinator
Salary / Daily rate
Mina, Lebanon
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Field Coordinator with 10+ years leading emergency & development response across health, nutrition, and WASH sectors. Currently CEO of Cardiac Care Unit managing private-public healthcare operations. Specialized in multi-donor project management (UNHCR, UNICEF), team leadership, and community engagement with proven expertise in crisis response and program implementation.
Work experience
Chief Executive Officer-Cath leb-SAL/Tripoli Govermental hospital
CathLeb-SAL/PRIME CARDIAC CARE
Oct 2024 - Present
2 years 1 month
Lebanon · On-site
CEO of the Catheterization,and Cardiac care Unit Services at CathLeb-SAl in coordination with Tripoli Govermental Hospital (Privately Managed Department) As the CEO at a newly established private department within the Tripoli Governmental Hospital, I lead an innovative cardiology unit on the hospital’s third floor, integrating the strengths of a governmental institution with the best practices of private management. In this role, I am responsible for setting strategic direction and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Key Responsibilities: • Operational Leadership: Overseeing daily operations within the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) and catheterization lab, ensuring seamless functionality and optimal patient care. • Strategic Development: Collaborating with a dedicated team to shape the vision of our cardiology services and align them with the hospital’s mission, leveraging the unique benefits of private management. • Team Building: Leading recruitment efforts to attract and retain skilled healthcare professionals committed to delivering exceptional cardiac care. • Quality Improvement: Implementing evidence-based practices that enhance clinical outcomes and elevate patient experience. • Community Engagement: Building partnerships with local health organizations to improve access to quality cardiac services and meet community needs. This role allows me to work at the intersection of clinical excellence and innovative healthcare management, dedicated to advancing cardiac care in our region.
Health and nutrition technical advisor
Mouvement Social
Aug 2023 - Oct 2024
1 year 3 months
South Governorate, Lebanon · On-site
Support the implementation of Makani project, a Multi-Service Community Centre (MSCC) Approach, through community centers and informal settlement. The project will provide comprehensive package of integrated services targeting marginalized and vulnerable children and youth aged 0-18 years and their caregivers in the Governorates of south and north Lebanon. The MSCCs are safe spaces that provide vulnerable children and their caregivers with a range of programs, including Education, Child Protection, Early Childhood Development (ECD), Life Skills and youth engagement support through a community-based approach, to reach both Syrian and Lebanese vulnerable children in both host communities, collective, and Informal Settlements.
Nutrition Consultant
American University of Beirut
Jul 2023 - Dec 2023
6 months
Akkar Governorate, Lebanon · On-site
The first micronutrient study in Lebanon, between July and October, 2023. gathering essential information through various methods, including enumerating households, administering questionnaires or conducting anthropometric measurements or collecting blood and urine samples. This study aims to assess the nutritional and health status of individuals across all regions of Lebanon, providing valuable insights into the micronutrient needs of the population.
Health and nutrition area coordinator
International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC)
Oct 2019 - Dec 2022
3 years 3 months
North lebanon-Akkar
Lead focal person for IOCC health activities in the north of Lebanon Managing and supervising IOCC health activities under UNHCR and UNICEF funding and support in the north which are: 2 Primary healthcare centers in T5 area Mobile clinic North borders vaccination activities Education and lactation specialists Midwives -promoting mother and baby health by encouraging breast feeding and complementary feeding activities COVID-19 activities (Rapid Response Team , Epidemiological Surveillance Unit and Tal Hayet Isolation Center) Supervising social worker for individuals referrals to UNHCR and other partners. supervising Pss activities in both Akar and T5 area Monthly and annual budgeting and planning of Medical equipment, Personal Protective Equipment and activities for all projects Project progress monitoring and evaluation Working towards achievement of set targets in a given deadline. Working closely with UNHCR health, and protection management in the North In all related matters. Working closely with UNICEF in all vaccination and Pcr activities Referral of protection cases to concerned partners for further follow up. Quarterly and monthly reporting to IOCC and UNHCR top management Inter agency coordination with various Protection, Health, SHELTER,WASH partners, and building a close strong relationship with all partners. Hiring and training of employees for IOCC in the north Managing around 10 team leaders
Senior community mobilizer
COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale
Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
1 year 1 month
Majdal, Lebanon
Sustainable solid waste management development project
Hygiene promotion officer
Norwegian Refugee Council
Jun 2016 - Oct 2018
2 years 5 months
Akkar District, Lebanon
Programming, coordinating and advising fellow colleagues and beneficiaries for the promotion of sanitation and hygiene practices. ❖ Implement Hygiene promotion in Lebanese public schools ❖ Create new IEC Materials such as info -graphic videos and booklets related to hygiene and health sessions. ❖ Organizing and coordinating community participation for hygiene health promotion sessions, water analyses, water quality, bore-hole drilling, vector control and associated WASH technologies. ❖ Evaluating the relevance and appropriateness of current and future promotion programming. ❖ Advising on mainstreaming gender, protection, and DRR in project and program activities ❖ Analyzing the baseline study data to determine the underlining needs of the beneficiaries ❖ Distribution of information to stakeholders and community consultations. ❖ Completing qualitative behavior surveys among beneficiaries using “Knowledge, Attitude and Practice” ❖ Distributing kits (hygiene and sanitation) to beneficiaries
WASH officer/social worker
Première Urgence Internationale
May 2015 - May 2016
1 year 1 month
Halba, Lebanon
Organized and coordinated community participation sessions in hygiene health promotion, water analyses, water quality, bore-hole drilling and vector control. ❖ Coordinates activities of counseling services and updating the service Mapping with other INGO’S and liaises with the local counterparts (like MoPH,MEHE,MOSA and NGO), including referral services ❖ Engaged in various field activities that supported the distribution of hygiene and sanitation kits to Syrian refugees. ❖ Developed recreational activities for children, cleaning campaigns and completing important qualitative behavior surveys using “Knowledge, Attitude and Practice” (KAP) ❖ Negotiating key agreements with landowners through memorandum of understanding (MoUs). ❖ Provided operational and technical guidance to hired daily workers, volunteers and community members.
Assesment assitant ( shelter - education)
Save the Children International
Nov 2013 - May 2015
1 year 7 months
Qoubaiyat, Lebanon
❖ Developed initial needs assessments of school communities’ capacity. ❖ Led focus group discussion with parents, teachers and children. ❖ Prepared and coordinated delivery of promotion programs to new schools. ❖ Completed technical visits and assessments to define rehabilitation needs. ❖ Collected, evaluated and reported information regarding the new arrivals of Syrian refugees in Akkar. ❖ Developed positive relationships with Shawishes, municipalities, focal points, and local community representatives as the agencies key point person. ❖ Reported daily situational and important issues around various camps to superiors.
Sales Coordinator
Viva Naturals
Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
2 years
Mina, Lebanon
Promoted health food store's products through direct marketing to consumers, health institutions, nutritionists, organic food shops, and restaurants. Coordinated sales in all three store branches and trained staff in health food knowledge, proper nutrition, sales techniques, and billing. Planned publicity strategies and campaigns. Wrote and produced presentations and press releases. Dealt with enquiries from the public, the press, and related organisationsnising promotional events such as open days, exhibitions, tours and visits. Provided clients with information about new promotional opportunities and current PR campaigns progress. Completed relevant market research. Liaisoned with clients, managerial and journalistic staff about budgets, timescales and objectives
Education
American University of Beirut
Higher National Diploma
2024 - 2025
1 year 2 months
Art, science and technology University
Bachelor of Arts - BA
2016 - 2018
3 years
Golden Gate University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2017 - 2017
1 year
University of Balamand
Health/Health Care Administration/Management