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Our Team

Meet the dedicated professionals who lead and implement Mercy Health Initiative's programs in Somalia.

Board of Directors

Dr. Ahmed Hassan

Dr. Ahmed Hassan

Board Chairperson

Dr. Ahmed has over 15 years of experience in healthcare management and policy development in Somalia. He leads the board in strategic decision-making and organizational oversight.

Fatima Mohamed

Fatima Mohamed

Board Secretary

Fatima brings extensive experience in community health programs and has been instrumental in developing MHI's maternal and child health initiatives.

Ibrahim Ali

Ibrahim Ali

Board Treasurer

Ibrahim has a background in finance and has been crucial in ensuring financial accountability and sustainability for MHI's operations.

Amina Abdi

Amina Abdi

Board Member

Amina specializes in community engagement and has helped strengthen MHI's relationships with local communities across Lower Juba.

Omar Yusuf

Omar Yusuf

Board Member

Omar brings expertise in humanitarian logistics and emergency response, helping MHI effectively deliver services in challenging environments.

Executive Leadership

Dr. Mohamed Abdirahman

Dr. Mohamed Abdirahman

Executive Director

Dr. Mohamed leads MHI's overall operations and strategic direction. With a background in public health and humanitarian work, he has been with the organization since its founding in 2015.

Halima Sheikh

Halima Sheikh

Programs Director

Halima oversees all MHI programs across the four operational districts, ensuring effective implementation and monitoring of healthcare initiatives.

Abdikarim Hussein

Abdikarim Hussein

Finance Manager

Abdikarim manages MHI's financial operations, ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance with donor requirements.

Dr. Fawzia Ali

Dr. Fawzia Ali

Medical Director

Dr. Fawzia leads MHI's medical team and oversees the quality of healthcare services provided across all facilities and mobile clinics.

Field Team

Abdullahi Mohamed

Abdullahi Mohamed

Kismayo Field Coordinator

Kismayo Office
Sahra Ahmed

Sahra Ahmed

Afmadow Field Coordinator

Afmadow Office
Hassan Ali

Hassan Ali

Dobley Field Coordinator

Dobley Office
Asha Omar

Asha Omar

Badhaadhe Field Coordinator

Badhaadhe Office
Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim

Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim

Senior Medical Officer

Kismayo Office
Amina Hassan

Amina Hassan

Community Outreach Manager

Kismayo Office
Abdi Nur

Abdi Nur

WASH Program Manager

Kismayo Office
Faduma Sheikh

Faduma Sheikh

Maternal Health Coordinator

Kismayo Office

Our Team in Numbers

Mercy Health Initiative has a dedicated team working across Somalia to implement our programs.

20
Permanent Staff
40+
Contractual Staff
4
Office Locations