IHAB NASER
Edmonton,AB
Summary
• With more than 10 years of experience in nutritional assessment and interventions,
- More than 15 years of experience in food analysis, food inspection, and food safety.
- Acknowledged for outstanding training in nutritional health, effectively empowering diverse audiences.
- Experienced in successfully leading complex projects with precision and timely completion.
- Effective in drafting persuasive proposals to secure funding for community health initiatives.
- Holding a valid driving license.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences
Al Azhar University-Gaza
Gaza, Palestine
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Develop policies, ensure quality teaching and research, and innovate the curriculum for 6 undergraduate programs and five postgraduate programs.
- Recruit, mentor, evaluate staff, and promote professional development in 6 academic departments.
- Address student concerns, enhance engagement, and support academic advising.
- Support research, facilitate grant applications
- Build more than 12 partnerships with healthcare organizations, foster community outreach, and engage with industry.
- Ensure continuous improvement and oversee accreditation processes.
Director, ECNAD
EU GRANT (ERASMUS +)
Gaza. Palestine
01.2020 - 06.2024
- Directing the overall strategic direction and implementation of the ECNAD project.
- Managing and coordinating project team activities, ensuring collaboration and efficiency.
- Overseeing the project's' budget allocation and financial management.
- Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, including partners and funders,.
- Monitoring project progress and evaluating outcomes against set objectives.
- Providing regular reports to stakeholders and funders on project milestones and achievements.
- Identifying and mitigating risks that may impact project delivery and success
- New Food and nutrition laboratories were founded
- The curriculum was updated and modified based on the EU benchmarking
Head of Clinical Nutrition Department
Al Azhar University-Gaza
Gaza, Palestine
09.2017 - 08.2022
- Develop and implement curriculum, ensure teaching quality, and promote innovative methods.
- Mentor, evaluate staff, and promote professional development.
- Address student concerns, support academic advising, and enhance student engagement and success.
- Support research initiatives, facilitate grant applications, and promote interdisciplinary collaborations.
Lecturer (Human Nutrition)
Faculty of Phramacy- Al Azhar University-Gaza
Gaza, Palestine
09.2013 - Current
- Teaching an advanced course in Clinical Nutrition to the student of Master Program in Clinical Nutrition
- Supervising master students in the Master Program in Clinical Nutrition in their research work.
Food Analyst and Food Inspector
Food Quality Labs, Ministry of National Economy
Gaza, Palestine
10.1998 - 08.2013
- Test hundreds of food samples for nutritional content, contaminants, and safety.
- Inspect food facilities for regulatory compliance and contamination.
- Interpret results, maintain records, and prepare reports.
- Ensure accuracy and reliability of tests, and adhere to quality procedures.
- Investigate foodborne illnesses and educate on food safety.
Education
Ph.D. - Community Nutrition
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Malaysia04.2013
Master of Science - Biochemistry (Clinical Biochemistry & Nutrition)
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University -BAMU
INDIA07.1997
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry -Honors'
Gujarat University
India07.1994
Skills
- Strong Bio-statistical skills (SPSS, STATA)
- Expert in academic writing
- Excellent skills in project management and project evaluation
- Good proposal writing and training skills
- Highly dependent , honest, motivated, hard-working
- Excellent attention to detail
Objective:
To obtain a suitable job where I can utilize my qualifications and experience.
Certification
- First Aid Training and CPR - Beyond Food Program
- Alberta Food Safety Basics for Special Events - Beyond Food Program
- Alberta Health and Safety Basics for Child Care Providers - Beyond Food Program
- Alberta Food Safety Basics for Meat Processors— Beyond Food Program
- -Alberta Food Safety Basics for Farmers Markets- Beyond Food Program
- Alberta Food Safety Basics: Beyond Food Program
- Global Public Health, University of North Carolina
- Mental Health, University of North Carolina
- Intermediate and Advanced Biostatistics - Universiti Sains Malaysia
- Scientific Participation in the INVEST IN NUTRITION-ACT NOW-at Nasser Medical Complex
- Basic statistics – Islamic University of Gaza
- Training course in Proposal Writing - UNRWA
- Training course in Cosmetic Manufacturing, Al Azhar University-Gaza
- Training course in Food Safety Assurance & HACCP - Bier Ziet University
- Training course in Health System Management - Galeli College - Israel
- The Palestinian Medical Technology Association (PTMA), Medical Laboratory Specialist
Accomplishments
- 32 Publications in SCOPUS and Peer-reviewed journals
- Supervision of 25 master students and three PhD students.
- Chairperson of the Second International Conference on Applied Medical Sciences and the ECNAD Conference of Clinical Nutrition
- Director of Erasmus + Project titled: Enhancement of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Practice in Palestine- ECNAD.
- Director of National Nutrition Month of Palestine in the , March 2022
- Responsible for the development of " Health Guidelines for Kindergarten Children" in project funded by the Islamic Relief
- Head of Nutrition theme at the 1st International Conference of Applied Medical Sciences (ICAMS-2017) Al Azhar –Gaza
- Participated in the Palestinian Standards committee for revising and editing Food Standards
- Conduct a seminar on HACCP
- Conduct a workshop on food sampling procedures
- An active member of the Medical Laboratories Technicians Association
- Getting funds for two projects to develop the food laboratories (JICA & Islamic Bank for Development)
- Training of university students and fresh graduates in our laboratories
- An active member of the National Committee of Food Fortification
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Dean of Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences
Al Azhar University-Gaza
09.2022 - 05.2024
Director, ECNAD
EU GRANT (ERASMUS +)
01.2020 - 06.2024
Head of Clinical Nutrition Department
Al Azhar University-Gaza
09.2017 - 08.2022
Lecturer (Human Nutrition)
Faculty of Phramacy- Al Azhar University-Gaza
09.2013 - Current
Food Analyst and Food Inspector
Food Quality Labs, Ministry of National Economy
10.1998 - 08.2013
Ph.D. - Community Nutrition
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Master of Science - Biochemistry (Clinical Biochemistry & Nutrition)
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University -BAMU
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry -Honors'
Gujarat University