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Ashraf Ismail MD, MPH, CPHQ
Key QualificationsDr. Ismail is a physician with 20 years of international experience in reproductive health, maternal and child health, and primary care. With his extensive experience in the development and management of reproductive health and population projects, he brings a broad familiarity with the dynamics between collaborating agencies, including public-private partnerships; nongovernmental organizations; community-based organizations; cooperating agencies; and donor agencies (e.g. UNFPA, UNICEF, USAID, European Union). Dr. Ismail has worked in the areas of primary health care, maternal and child health, family planning, and reproductive health in 14 countries in Asia and the Middle East. As a director for Asia/Near East/Europe region, Dr. Ismail significantly expanded the organization’s scope and reach in programming in ANE countries, making it the fastest growing region in the organization. Dr. Ismail’s technical managerial specialty focuses on quality management in the healthcare setting. As a certified instructor in healthcare quality, he teaches graduate courses for professionals seeking certification in the field of quality and also guides health facilities through the accreditation process. As an affiliate Faculty, George Mason University, he teaches a variety of quality courses for the quality certificate. As a native of Egypt and fluent in Arabic and English, Dr. Ismail has intimate understanding of Middle Eastern cultural sensitivities. Before joining JHPIEGO, Dr. Ismail was a quality assurance healthcare consultant and Chair of the Task Force for Education in Healthcare Quality Management for Inova Health System. Dr. Ismail’s experience with quality reproductive health care extends over two decades. Earlier in his professional life, as Population Advisor for the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP), Dr. Ismail was contracted by the World Bank to design a health sector reform plan for the Government of Egypt and to develop a strategy for improving standards of care in reproductive health. As the CEO of Development Systems International, he led several quality improvement projects throughout Egypt and the Middle East. While he was employed with USAID in Cairo, Egypt, he implemented the first National Quality Improvement Program in the Family Planning Clinics in Egypt and collaborated with JHPIEGO to establish the Regional Center for Training and Reproductive Health at Ain Shams University in Cairo. Additionally, with Pathfinder International, Dr. Ismail designed and implemented reproductive health programs in Turkey, Yemen, and Lebanon. Education
Relevant ExperienceDirector of the
Human Resources for Health Center of Excellence. In this capacity led the center to support the organization’s global efforts in developing human capacity in the field of health care . This includes work in the area of Performance and Quality improvement, Standard Based Management, Pre-service Education, In-service training and Training Information Monitoring System Director, ANE
Regional Office, JHPIEGO, Baltimore, Provided executive management and programmatic leadership to the ANE Regional Office. Oversaw program activities in 14 countries, with combined budgets of over $15M. Initiated new country programs in Pakistan and Afghanistan; resumed work in India and Philippines; identified new donors in the private sector. Oversaw model $1.5 million Health Workforce Development project in Egypt Adjunct Professor, Quality Management, George Mason University, Washington, DC, 2001-present Healthcare Quality Consultant, Inova Health System (IHS), Quality Consultant for Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (IFOH), Fairfax, Virginia 1999 – 2003 Successfully led accreditation process for IFOH, resulting in higher-than-average rating for all facilities in northern Virginia. Designed, implemented, monitored and evaluated Quality Plans. Supported ongoing and new quality initiatives such as moving quality into the hands of everyone, Patient Safety, Service Excellence and Outcomes Driven Care Chair, Inova Task Force for Education in Healthcare Quality Management, Inova Health Systems, (HIS), Fair Oaks Hospital (IFOH), Fairfax, Virginia 1999 – 2003Developed significant hands-on experience through conducting Training Needs Assessments. Lead Task Force in planning training programs for Inova Staff and Physicians. Coordinated courses with George Mason University’s Certificate in Performance Improvement /Outcomes Management offered to Inova staff during 2001. Lead efforts to design tailored quality courses for Inova staff and physiciansQuality Consultant, Operation Stroke (A joint project between Inova Health System and American Heart Association) 2000-2003 Lead strategic planning and project monitoring. Provided technical support to Stroke Clinical Effectiveness Teams at Inova Hospitals. Collaborated with the American Heart Association in execution of the project. Population Advisor for the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP), 1996 – 1999(Contracted by the World Bank Project in Egypt) - As Advisor, represented the MOHP in multi-organizational task force that developed the original design of the Health Sector Reform for the Government of Egypt. Drafted the first population strategy for Egypt. Implemented and evaluated a training program for more than 4000 employees. Successfully designed and negotiated several health projects funded by World Bank, UN and EU.Advisor to the Egyptian Ministry of Population and Family Welfare (MOP), 1993 – 1996 (Contracted by United Nations Population Fund UNFPA) - Organization and Management of the International Conference on Population and Development. Working with NGOs and the private sector, founded the Egyptian Society of Quality in Health Care and organized the first national conference on health care quality in 1995. Liaison between UNFPA and the Government of Egypt. Designed and implemented Capacity Building Program for the MOP
CEO, Development Systems International (DSI), (A Consulting firm established in Washington D.C. and Cairo/Egypt) 1993 – 1999
Project leader for several Quality improvement projects in Egypt and the Middle East.
Regional Program Officer in Istanbul, Turkey, for the Family Health Training Project. Pathfinder International, 1992 – 1993 Designed and implemented several successful training programs in Turkey, Yemen, Lebanon and Egypt. Senior Medical Program Specialist, US Agency for International Development (USAID), Cairo/ Egypt, 1988 - 1992 Managed $35M project portfolio, with the following selected achievements: Established Regional Center for Training in Reproductive Health Ain Shams University in Cairo in collaboration with JHPIEGO. Implemented and monitored the first National Quality Improvement Program in Family Planning Clinics in Egypt. Established the Research Management Unit at the National Population Council. Contributed to the establishment of a nationwide network of reproductive health clinics in the Ministry of Health, teaching hospitals and the private sector. Pediatric Intensive Care Specialist, private practice, 1986 – 1988Pediatric Intensive Care Resident, Cairo University, 1982 – 1985Language AbilityArabic – S5; R5 English – S5; R5 Geographic ExperienceAfghanistan, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Tajikistan, Ghana, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates. Citizenship: USA |
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