Abdifatah Abdikadir
Summary
Accomplished Senior Officer with extensive experience in health administration and mental health programme management across diverse settings, including Somalia and Kenya. Demonstrates strong administrative leadership, health program management, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven track record in systems strengthening and capacity building. Notable achievements include leading the integration of mental health services into primary healthcare systems and developing tailored interventions to enhance service delivery. Committed to upholding ethical standards and compliance with donor regulations while fostering community-based mental health initiatives. Career goals include advancing strategic health programmes that improve access to comprehensive care in underserved regions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Nurse Officer,
IRC
, Kenya
07.2025 - Current
- Conduct mental health consultations in 3 clinics, supervise incentive staff, and ensure appropriate
assessment, treatment, and referrals.
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Complete documentation, work plans, and HIS reports accurately and on time.
Provide Psychological First Aid (PFA) and facilitate trainings, mentorship, and community awareness
campaigns.
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Oversee case management and maintain referral pathways with partners, agencies, and ministries.
• Represent IRC in MHPSS coordination meetings and lead the department in the officer's absence.
Senior Officer, Health Admin
International Medical Corps
Jowhar, Somalia
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Facilitated the execution of strategic plans and routine activities for health facilities within assigned areas.
- Led administrative and logistical coordination for health programme implementation.
- Oversaw staff performance, asset management, supply chain operations, and documentation.
- Collaborated with technical leads to ensure the integration of health systems with MHPSS, and nutrition services.
- Ensured compliance with donor, legal, and IMC internal policies across supported facilities.
- Participated in coordination forums, and prepared detailed donor and internal reports.
Snr Officer, MHPSS
International Medical Corps
Jowhar, Somalia
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Supervised and provided technical support to field teams delivering MHPSS services across multiple health facilities.
- Coordinated and participated in technical meetings to guide programme strategy and ensure service quality.
- Collaborated with IMC health, nutrition, and protection teams to integrate MHPSS into primary healthcare and emergency response services.
- Conducted facility-level needs assessments and led the development of tailored MHPSS interventions, including mental health case management systems.
- Designed and rolled out MHPSS strategies, annual work plans, and programme budgets in alignment with IMC and donor priorities.
- Led capacity building efforts through structured training, mentorship, and on-the-job supervision for both medical and non-medical staff.
- Established community-based referral pathways, promoted mental health messaging, and supported stigma reduction initiatives.
- Ensured availability and proper management of psychotropic medication, in coordination with the mission pharmacist.
- Oversaw reporting, documentation, and M&E activities; contributed to donor reports, and internal performance reviews.
- Ensured compliance with donor regulations, internal policies, and national mental health standards.
- Uphold ethical service delivery, including confidentiality, consent, and rights-based approaches in MHPSS programming.
Mental health nurse officer
KENYA RED CROSS SOCIETY
Dadaab, Kenya
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Conducted mental health assessments, diagnosed, and managed individual cases of psychiatric patients in the Ifo camp and surrounding community.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans for psychiatric patients, coordinating with medical officers, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provided training and created manuals for mental health assistants, staff, and community health workers, focusing on mental health care and awareness.
- Managed outpatient and in-patient psychiatric care, providing support through counselling and psychotherapy sessions.
- Educated and created awareness in the community to foster participation, and improve mental health care as part of the PHC approach.
- Designed mental health guidelines in line with DSM V and Ministry of Health policies, and ensured the availability of necessary tools and equipment.
- Liaised with traditional healers, religious leaders, and colleagues; completed monthly activity reports; and performed additional duties as assigned.
Head Nurse (mental health)
MUSTAKIM REHABILITATION CENTRE
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Actively participated in hospital-level planning and evaluation.
- Led mental health training programs, including planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Oversaw inventory management, quality control, nursing staff, and hospital kitchen operations to ensure best practices in patient care and hygiene.
- Supervised nursing personnel, ensuring ethical behavior, proper usage of medical equipment and effective staff scheduling.
MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
IRSHAD REHABILITATION CENTRE
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Assessed patients' mental and physical health, social situation, and potential risks.
- Developed and implemented psychiatric treatment plans involving medical, psychological, and social interventions, and prescribed medication.
- Worked closely with or lead a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatric nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists.
- Monitored and reviewed treatments, provide counseling, and exercise patience and care toward patients and their families.
MENTAL HEALTH NURSE (ON A VOLUNTEER BASIS)
GARISSA COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' mental and physical health, social background, and risk factors.
- Implemented psychiatric treatment plans, involving medical, psychological, and social interventions, and prescribe medication when needed.
- Worked closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care.
- Provided continuous monitoring, counseling, and support to patients and their families.
- MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC
Education
BA - Couselling Psychology
GLUK
01-2028
Bachelor of Science - BSc. health records management and information
JKUAT
Nairobi2026
Higher National Diploma - health system management
Nairobi KMTC
Nairobi2023
Diploma - Kenya Registered in Mental health and psychiatric Nursing (KRN/MHP)
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC Mathare)
Nairobi01-2019
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Leheley Secondary School
01-2015
Kenya certificate of primary education -
Boystown Primary school
01-2011
Skills
- Administrative Leadership
- Health Program Management
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Capacity Building & Training
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Mental Health Technical Expertise
- Systems Strengthening
Short Courses
- CHW MHPSS (Training Of Trainers) (IMC HQ, USA- online training)November 4, 2024 to January 20, 2025.
- Short course/Training (online PAHO learning platform) MhGAP Humanitarian, May 18th, 2024.
- Short course/Training (online IMC learning platform) Ethical work practice, September 16th,2023.
- Short course/Training (online IMC learning platform) Safeguarding and respectful workplace, September 16th, 2023.
- Short course/Training (Kenya Red Cross)-Protection, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Primary Health Care Providers, 6th-9th June 2022.
- Short course/Training (online IFRC learning)- Corruption Prevention, 20th May 2022.
Hobbies and Interests
- Advancing humanitarian mental health programming.
- Strengthening health systems for resilient service delivery.
- Applying evidence-based practices and learning innovation.
References
- Bishara Hashi Ali, Manager, GBV, IMC, +252612450738, bishara99hashi@gmail.com
- Abdi Hassan, SO, Logistics, IMC, +252770828036, nasirbile2015@gmail.com
- Fardowsa Hirsi, HR/Admin/Finance Manager, IMC, +252619043482, fardowsohirsi14@gmail.com
Timeline
Mental Health Nurse Officer,
IRC
07.2025 - Current
Senior Officer, Health Admin
International Medical Corps
07.2024 - 07.2025
Snr Officer, MHPSS
International Medical Corps
10.2023 - 06.2024
Mental health nurse officer
KENYA RED CROSS SOCIETY
02.2022 - 09.2023
Head Nurse (mental health)
MUSTAKIM REHABILITATION CENTRE
06.2021 - 01.2022
MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
IRSHAD REHABILITATION CENTRE
11.2020 - 05.2021
MENTAL HEALTH NURSE (ON A VOLUNTEER BASIS)
GARISSA COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
05.2020 - 10.2020
BA - Couselling Psychology
GLUK
Bachelor of Science - BSc. health records management and information
JKUAT
Higher National Diploma - health system management
Nairobi KMTC
Diploma - Kenya Registered in Mental health and psychiatric Nursing (KRN/MHP)
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC Mathare)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Leheley Secondary School
Kenya certificate of primary education -
Boystown Primary school