Dr. Sara Ahmed El Tigani Elhag Abdalla has over 15 years of experience in clinical microbiology and virology. She currently works as a Senior Technical Advisor for the National TB Control Program in Bangladesh, where she oversees laboratory strengthening activities. She has extensive experience developing and implementing training programs, assisting with new diagnostic technologies, and providing technical support to improve laboratory quality, management, and performance. She holds an MD in Microbiology and has trained in bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and virology techniques.

1. Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Sara Ahmed El Tigani Elhag Abdalla
MBBs, MD Clinical Microbiology
Date: 29th December 29, 2016
Personal information:
Name: SARA AHMED EL TIGANI ELHAG ABDALLA.
Date of birth: 5/17/1975.
Sex/ marital status: female/ married 3 children
Residence/ original country: Saudi Arabia/ Sudan
Languages: Arabic - English (fluent speaker & writer)
Telephone: +966542427738, +966542427754
Email: assarra5@gmail.com saelhag@moh.gov.sa
Saudi commission license No. 13-K-M-00416440483
Virology license
Current Job:
National TB Control and Prevention Program NTCPP Senior Technical Advisor Lab
Support
Summary of curriculum vitae:
Clinical Medical Doctorate in Microbiology with excellent experience in supervision of
laboratories serving molecular(Virology & Bacteriology), cell culture (Virology),
serological (Bacteriology& Mycology, Parasitology, Virology), conventional
Bacteriology& Mycology, Parasitology, Virology), and fully automated Microbiology
methods. Quality controland lab safety development of protocols and
implementation. Very good skills in leadership and management. Provide training
with high passion and interaction.
Job Description:
The Senior Technical Advisor, Laboratory Support, is a senior technical position
responsible for managing all laboratory strengthening activities of NTCPP.

2. The incumbent will provide technical support to NTP and implementing partners on
developing or updating lab strategy, and will take the lead on planning and
implementing activities to improve quality and performance of lab services. The
incumbent will work under the supervision and guidance of the Team Leader of the
NTCPP.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as project lead on implementation of activities to strengthen and improve
management and quality of lab services, which includes coordinating directly
with the National TB Control Program NTP), WHO, NGO partners and other
stakeholders to identify program priorities and develop implementation
strategies;
Assist in the introduction of new TB and MDR TB diagnostic technologies;
Develop and implement master trainers training programs covering new
technologies;
Work in teams to develop TB CARE II Bangladesh annual work plan, focusing on
identifying and incorporating appropriate lab related activities consistent with
project objectives and aligned with national program needs;
Assist the project to identify, plan and provide TA to expand culture and DST
services through National and Regional Reference Laboratories;
Support lab procurement activities, especially GeneXpert, LED microscopy, and
other related procurement, and coordinate training, workshops, etc related to
lab materials and procurements;
Assess and provide TA support to National and Regional Reference Laboratories
(RRLs) and smear
microscopy facilities to improve their capacity and quality in providing diagnosis
services for TB and MDR-TB;
Provide technical direction and support to NTP and sub-recipient NGO partners
in planning and implementing lab support activities including quality assurance
of sputum collection, processing, transportation, and testing;
Assist NTP and other collaborating partners on developing training strategies and
materials, and facilitate planning and conducting TOT and training of lab/health
care staff on lab management including AFB Microscopy, Florescence
Microscopy, TB culture (both liquid and solid), Drug Sensitivity Testing (DST)
(both liquid and solid) procedures;
Provide TA to strengthen and improve EQA and expand EQA coverage as
needed;
Take lead in developing infection control plans for lab including lab waste
management and assist NTP and NGO partners to implement IC plan at the
facilities;
Provide TA to improve recording, reporting and data analysis of diagnostic
services;

3. Provide technical support in developing systems, tools, job aids, IEC materials as
required for improving diagnosis of TB/MDR-TB, infection prevention,
monitoring and supervision;
Monitor implementation of planned activities through periodic consultations,
monthly progress review meetings, reports review, and field trips. Provide
written feedback for improving performance.
Monitor project deliverables and timeliness, notify the Team Leader when issues
arise, and take corrective actions, as needed;
Assist the Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader in developing quarterly and
semi-annual reports, and tracking budgets and expenditures
Educational Process:
 Prometric pass Saudi commission December 2014
 HAAD pass AGD88873 April 2014
 Had IELTS certificate with overall score of 6.5 in April 2010 and 8 score in
speaking.
 Medical doctorate (MD) - Microbiology Clinical MD fromSudan Medical
Specializations Board. Specialist in Clinical Microbiology – January 2012
 Selected for MD Pathology at University of Khartoum on May 2004 and trained
for about 3 years with a one year experience in microbiology laboratory
investigations.
 Houseman ship- April 2001 – september2002. In 4 major branches (obstetrics
and gynecology, surgery, pediatrics and medicine) and 2 minors (ENT,
orthopedics departments).
 MBBS – medicine and surgery from ELGezira University, Faculty of Medicine
December 2000
Researches, publishing, and training providing:
 Research contribution in Lower Respiratory Fungal infections among
patients living with HIV in Sudan, supervised by Professor Elshiekh
Mahgoub.
 Co-author of; Candidiasis chapter in conjunction with Professor Elshiekh in
the book of Tropical Diseases in Sudan under publishing at 2013.
 Waste management and laundry in hospitals –scientific paper as part of
infection control activities at the level of the Khartoum state.
 Provided Training in Theater room infection prevention and control for
doctors and technicians.
 Provided Training on patient safety and occupational health in health care

4. facilities.
 Provided training in Infection prevention and control with 15 CME
accredited.
 Provided training in Medical Bacteriology methods and procedures,
Virology serological diagnosis, Mycology methods and procedures in
ophthalmology fungal infections.
 Provided training in Malaria diagnosis.
 MERS CoV training for physicians and nurses infection prevention and
control, case definition, laboratory diagnosis, and management.
Training Process:
 Special course in microbiology theory and introduction to practical was
received, part one “A” examination after the course on June 2008 with
success.
 Extensive and specific training in BACTERIOLOGY lab. For 2 years
collectively, performing processing samples and interpretation of results
and identification (conventional methods and new advanced techniques) in
National Public Health Laboratory Bacteriology Dept.
 Well trained in Mycobacteriology laboratory diagnosis, direct smear
testing by ZN, Kenyon, and Auramine staining techniques. Culture and
sensitivity manual and automated techniques. PCR testing and sequencing
laboratory supervision.
 Training in VIROLOGY in National Health Laboratory in ELISA, trained on
fluorescence techniques sample preparation, reading slides and
interpretation for different respiratory viruses and ARBO viruses including
Yellow fever for more than 5 months.
 Tissue culture training in polio WHO sponsored lab in Sudan for 2 months
performing culture on RD and L20B cell lines for polio virus according to
WHO guidelines. To monitor preservation of cell lines in liquid N2 and to
utilize viral media and maintenance media and perform proper measures
to prevent contamination. To perform viral neutralizing tests to confirm
the serotype of poli 1,2, 3. Viral media preparation process supervising and
performing. Training on Virology structure, setup, and management.
Reading confluence of well grown monolayer cell line growth, and
interpreting positive CPE for viral replication in cell lines. Monitoring and
supervising deferent dilution methods for maintain cell line monolayer
confluence. Familiar with methods of preservation of cell lines from growth
to preservation in cryo-tubes in liquid N2.

5.  Concentrated training in PARASITOLOGY lab for 5 months received training
in malaria diagnosis, leishmania and helminthes and clinical training in
medical Entomolgy.
 Training in MEDICAL MYCOLOGY department at University of Khartoum,
taking samples processing direct examination from patients with several
mycosis (skin scrapings, hair nail, aspirates and swabs from patients with
mycetoma, sputum cultures and identification processes) during the period
February 2009 to July 2009. Interpretation of results and providing
counseling service for treating doctors.
 Training in Bacteriology clinical laboratory at Khartoum Teaching Hospital
and was responsible of performing identification techniques and
interpretation of results of systemic bacteriology samples over a period of
6 months. Consulted by clinicians in appropriate sampling techniques.
Proposed an infection control set up and regular meeting attendance of
the infection control committee.
 Training in private sectors, as a tutor in two private collages (6 and 3
months), performing different tests, stain preparation and tutorials as a
part of the scheduled training.
 Received several practical courses collectively in flow cytometer, PCR,
automated blood culture systems, MIGT for extra pulmonary tuberculosis,
sequencing and multiple ELISA and rapid tests, research methodology &
biomedical statistics crash course, in AlFayoum University Egypt fully
sponsored by JICA 2010.
 Trained in immuno-fluorescence techniques course in National Public
Health Laboratory 2010 to diagnose immunological diseases patterns.
 Received Course in research methodology at SMSB 2011.
 Received training in planning, laboratory management, communication
skills, and leadership provided by federal Ministry of health Sudan at
National Public Health Laboratory.
 Received PCR and cell line culture techniques in Influenza virus laboratory
diagnosis course by World Health Organization in Sudan National Public
Health Laboratory 2012.
 Laboratory management and leadership training with certificate on 2013
Public Health laboratory Sudan.
Previous Jobs:
 General Practioner – Health Care Centers (2003-2005)
 Laboratory supervisor – ClinicalMicrobiology Department in Omdurman

6. Teaching Hospital 2012.
 Laboratory manager -Omdurman Teaching Hospital during the year 2012
for 3 months and in the year 2013.
 Infection control physician – Omdurman Teaching Hospital. 2012-2013
 Head department bacteriology – National Public Health Laboratory
Sudan.2012
 Head dept. Parasitology -National Public Health Laboratory Sudan 2013
 Lab coordinator- National Influenza Center (NIC) WHO supported 2012 – 2014
 Head Department Clinical Microbiology – Karary Military University medical
college for 4 months. Activities teaching full Virology course, supervising in
setting up practical sessions with technicians, coordinating lectures with part
time teachers, assessment of students in the form of written and practical exam.
Attending board meetings. 2014
 Assistant professor – University of Science & Technology medical college for 2
years. Teaching bacteriology, full course Virology, Mycology, Medical
Entomology, and Parasitology to medical students and dentists undergraduates.
Assessment of students through written, practical, and oral exams.2012- 2014.
Oriented with American curriculum and British curriculum. Problem based
learning oriented.
 Member of the Clinical Microbiology MD Examination board since 2012.
Activities in terms of the structure of the practical exam attending score
evaluation meetings to estimate the MPI. 2012 – 2014
 Laboratory manager, infection control doctor, and QC manager ARRAZI
CLINICS Jubail KSA. 2014-2015
 Assistant medical director at Prince Mohamed Bin Nasser Hospital Jazan.
 Head department Clinical Microbiology and Virology Laboratory at Prince
Mohamed Bin Nasser Hospital Jazan KSA:
1. Provided patient care within the parameters of their professional
competence as reflected in the scope of their clinical privileges for both
in-patients and out-patients.
2. Practiced within the framework of clinically relevant and scientifically
valid standards, guidelines and criteria present in the facility.
3. Conducted regular ward rounds on his own and/or as a team to
formulate a multi-disciplinary treatment plan.
4. Performed diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on patients within the
range of the specialty.
5. Provided consultation services to clinicians and provide follow up
patients with critical results.
6. Interpreted laboratory results and finalizing comments to be added.
7. Interpreted sensitivity reports as per patient clinical situation.
8. Performs sample collection for specific tests that requires the attention
of the physician involvement for microbiology.

7. 9. Introduction and emphasizing new techniques with the appropriate SOPs
ensure Microbiology laboratory safety and quality control measures.
10. Assessment and referral of appropriate patients under medical care to
other appropriate medical facilities as well as accepting referrals of
patients with medical problems in his/her field of specialty.
11. Provided technical consultation services to local Public health
practitioners and infection prevention and control staff.
12. Development of plans for infection prevention and control services
annual plans and action plans.
13. Involved in public health investigations in foodborne outbreak laboratory
investigations.
14. Monitoring and evaluation of Microbiology laboratory performance and
quality control.
15. Participate in the on-call Rota of the department for patient care and
admission if any is available.
16. Observes and upholds the patients' rights of security, confidentiality and
privacy.
17. Supervision of duties of assigned junior staff. Monitoring the
performance of medical microbiology laboratory technologists’
performance and inputs.
18. Setting action plans for department.
19. Development of laboratory guidelines and SOPs.
20. Assessment of staff annually for re-contracting and general evaluation.
21. Active participation in Continued Medical Education (C.M.E.) through
educational hospital activities. Also, through National and International
meetings, conferences and symposia.
22. Active participation in training program related to the field and
organization within the hospital for training of junior medical staff and in-
service training for nursing staff and technicians.
23. Continuous update of his knowledge in the medical field as well as
continuously upgrading level of skill in his/her field of profession.
24. Participation in committee meetings assigned (Quality Improvement,
Clinical review and Infection Control).
25. To carry out any other assignments as directed by Hospital
Administration and/or the department head and within the realm of his
knowledge, skills and abilities.
 Director of quality at Prince Mohamed Bin Nasser Hospital Jazan KSA.
SKILLS:
 Excellent Teaching ability
 Motivator and team leader
 Honesty with willingness to serve humanity
 Dedication with commitment to tasks

8.  Problem solving and planning
 Creative yet feasibility and use of available resources
 Flexibility and positive energy
 Management skills
The desired Post manager level with training, research, and clinical roles and
responsibilities.
REFERENCES:
 Professor ABDALMAGEED KAMBAL
King SAUD university head department microbiology
Email: kambalamg6@gmail.com, kambalamg@hotmail.com
Mobile Phone: +966-5032022913 +966-503202291
 Prof. Elsheikh Mahgoub, MD, PHD, FRCPath, Dept. of Microbiology
&Parasitology Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum.
Dean of Clinical MD Microbiology specialization
Tel: 00249912385088 00249912323936 Email: mahgoubsh@gmail.com
 Dr Najeeb Saeed. MD, MRCPath.
HeadDepartmentof Microbiology&ParasitologyFacultyof Medicine,University of Khartoum.
Tel: 00249912390379 00249123393392
Email: nagebsaeed@yahoo.com nagebsaeed@gmail.com
 Dr IBRAHIM BANI MD PhD
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, Scientific Research, and Community
Service
Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University
PO Box 161, Jizan 45142, KSA
Adjucant Profesor Rollins School of Public Health
Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
Email: ibani@emory.edu + 966555897210