Mohammad El Firikh

Mohammad El Firikh has extensive work experience in the healthcare industry. Mohammad is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Health Assurance Hospitals Company - DHAMAN. Prior to this, they held the same position at Abu Dhabi Health Services Company- SEHA, where they managed corporate operations, strategic planning, and performance management for multiple hospitals and medical centers. Mohammad also played a key role in the expansion and commissioning of new hospitals. Before joining SEHA, Mohammad held leadership positions at Al Bustan Medical Center and AlAman Health Care. Mohammad'scareer began at Makassed General Hospital in Lebanon, where they served as the Hospital Director and successfully transformed it into a leading teaching tertiary care medical center. Throughout their tenure, they achieved significant financial growth, improved staff morale, and enhanced overall performance.

Mohammad El Firikh has a diverse educational background in the healthcare field. In 1976, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from the American University of Beirut. Following this, from 1981 to 1982, they pursued a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree at Tulane University in the USA, specializing in Hospital Administration, Nursing Administration, and International Health. Later, from 1992 to 1993, they were a Doctor of Public Health (DR PH) candidate at John Hopkins University in the USA, studying Hospital Administration and Health Finance. Lastly, in 1996, they participated in a 4-month certificate program in Financing Healthcare at Boston University in the USA. Through their various educational experiences, Mohammad El Firikh has acquired a strong foundation in nursing, healthcare administration, and finance.