Abdullah Almarhabi

Head of Infection Control Unit | Rapid Response Team Leader @ Public Health Authority of Saudi Arabia

About

I am part of the Public Health Authority (Weqaya), contributing to national initiatives aimed at strengthening infection prevention and control, emergency preparedness, and community health resilience. I support healthcare systems in enhancing outbreak readiness and developing sustainable, evidence-based public health programs. With a strong background in public health program implementation, my core competencies include outbreak preparedness, rapid response coordination, infection prevention strategies, stakeholder engagement, and health promotion planning. Proud alumnus of the Queensland University of Technology, with a focus on practical, community-centered public health solutions. Improving community health is complex — let’s connect and explore how we can make it smarter, safer, and more effective.

Country

Saudi Arabia

City

Al Qunfidhah

Industry

Hospital & Health Care

Skill

Business Continuity Management (BCM), Incident Management and Emergency Response, Organizational Resilience, Health Promotion Program Design, Behavior Change Communication (BCC), Cultural Competency in Indigenous Health, Qualitative and Quantitative Public Health Research, Policy and Advocacy in Public Health, Health Policy and Management, Epidemiology, Community Health Assessment, Biostatistics, Public Health Surveillance

Experience

Head of Infection Control Unit | Rapid Response Team Leader

Public Health Authority of Saudi Arabia

2025 - Present · 1 yr

Al Qunfidhah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

-Coordinate the development, implementation, and enforcement of infection prevention and control (IPC) policies aligned with national and international standards. -Oversee outbreak investigations, lead root cause analysis, and implement evidence-based containment strategies. -Lead the activation and management of rapid response teams during infectious disease outbreaks and public health emergencies. -Serve as a core member of the Command and Control Center for public health emergencies Preparedness and Response during Hajj 1446. -Contribute to national reporting and strategic planning during mass gathering Hajj 1446.

Director of Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare facilities

Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia

2013-2 - 2024-12 · 11 yrs 11 mos

Al Qunfidhah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

-Lead data-driven IPC decisions by analyzing HAI trends and coordinating root cause investigations. -Oversee outbreak response and guide the implementation of rapid containment measures. -Ensure quality and compliance through review and validation of IPC reports and improvement plans. -Foster cross-department collaboration to strengthen IPC practices across all units. -Drive continuous improvement by monitoring infection risks and evaluating performance. -Communicate key outcomes and strategic recommendations to senior health authorities. 🏅 Awards and Achievements: -Outstanding Performance Award – 2022, 2023, and 2024. Granted by the Ministry of Health for exceptional leadership and consistent excellence in infection prevention and public health.