محمد لافي

Public health professional with over 20 years of experience in humanitarian health, access to care, and health advocacy, including 12+ years with WHO in the occupied Palestinian territory. Strong background in emergency response, health systems support, public information, and evidence based reporting. Skilled in coordinating with ministries of health, UN agencies, and NGOs to improve service delivery and access to essential care in complex and high risk environments.

Holds an MPH in International Health & Development from Tulane University and extensive clinical experience as a registered nurse.

World Health Organization (WHO), Gaza Sub Office

Public Information & Advocacy Officer | May 2012 – Present

• Lead public health reporting on access to care, patient referrals, and health system challenges.
• Produce monthly and ad hoc analytical reports used by UN agencies, donors, and humanitarian partners.
• Support emergency response operations through information management, field updates, and coordination with health actors.
• Contribute to strategic advocacy materials, situation reports, and thematic briefs.
• Engage with MoH, NGOs, and UN partners to monitor service availability and barriers to care.

CARE International, West Bank & Gaza

Health Field Coordinator – Gaza Strip | Apr 2009 – Apr 2012

• Coordinated health programs, including emergency response, gender equity, and community health initiatives.
• Led field assessments, partner engagement, and monitoring activities.
• Supported program design, reporting, and donor communication.

Tulane University – School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, New Orleans

Program Manager Assistant, Global AIDS Program | Jan 2007 – May 2008

• Supported program implementation, data management, and academic coordination.
• Assisted with research activities and training logistics.

European Gaza Hospital, Gaza

Emergency & Recovery Nurse | Nov 2000 – Jun 2005

• Provided emergency and post operative care in high volume settings.
• Served as clinical instructor for nursing students (part time).

Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem

Senior RN & Shift Manager | May 1989 – Oct 2000

• Managed shifts across multiple departments including ICU, ER, cardiology, neurology, and geriatrics.
• Delivered specialized care and supervised junior staff.

Master of Public Health (International Health & Development) Tulane University, USA | 2007

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Al Quds University, Palestine | 1999

Diploma in Nursing Qualified School of Nursing, Gaza | 1987