Khawla Mohammed

Infection Prevention and Control Professional, ASCP Specialist in Microbiology, and Certified Infection Control professional with experience in infection prevention and control, healthcare epidemiology, microbiology, patient safety, quality improvement, surveillance, staff education, and healthcare-associated infection prevention. Skilled in conducting risk assessments, IPC audits, outbreak investigations, hand hygiene compliance monitoring, isolation precautions, policy development, and competency-based training. Strong background in hospital, outpatient, and academic settings with a focus on improving compliance, reducing infection risks, and supporting safe patient care.

Medical Laboratory Technologist (Microbiology) at Pure Lab, Tawam Hospital (2022-01 – Present)

• Supported microbiology and laboratory operations in a healthcare environment with close collaboration across clinical and quality-focused teams. Contributed to safe specimen handling, accurate laboratory workflows, and infection prevention awareness.

Infection Control Lecturer at National University (2019-01 – 2023-12)

• Delivered infection prevention and control education to students and healthcare learners. Developed course content and reinforced evidence-based IPC practices, surveillance principles, and patient safety concepts.

Infection Control Officer at Homeclinic (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Participated in infection prevention activities, surveillance, and compliance monitoring. Supported implementation of IPC measures, staff awareness, and safe clinical practice in outpatient care.

Medical Laboratory Specialist, Microbiology at Dream Specialized Hospital (2017-01 – 2021-12)

• Performed microbiology laboratory work supporting diagnosis, specimen processing, and infection-related reporting. Collaborated with clinical teams on infection-related findings and laboratory support.

Infection Control Officer at Ibrahim Malik Teaching Hospital (2020-06 – 2020-12)

• Assisted with infection prevention activities, surveillance support, and adherence to infection control measures in a teaching hospital setting.

Infection Control Officer at Abnaai Pediatric Center (2019-01 – 2020-12)

• Supported infection prevention practices, staff education, and compliance monitoring in a pediatric healthcare setting.

Microbiologist at Mawada Specialized Hospital (2019-01 – 2020-12)

• Handled microbiology laboratory responsibilities, contributing to specimen analysis, reporting, and infection-related laboratory support.

Professional Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control – Arab Institute for Continuous Professional Development (2020-12)

Master of Medical Microbiology and Immunology in Medical Microbiology and Immunology – Al Zaiem Al Azhari University (2019-12)

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences – National Ribat University (2015-08)