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Dr. Salma Abdi Mahmoud is a Medical Doctor specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology, with a sub-specialty in lymphatic tumor metastasis. She completed her MD degree (Medical Doctor) in 2007 and, in 2014, earned a Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Mmed in Obs & Gyn). She later obtained her PhD in Medical Sciences, specializing in Lymphatic Tumor Metastasis, from Dalian Medical University, China, in 2017. Currently, Dr. Salma is an employee of The State University of Zanzibar (SUZA), where she actively engages in research, teaching, outreach services, and consultancy at Mnazi Mmoja Referral Hospital. In recognition of her leadership and academic contributions, she was appointed Dean of the School of Health and Medical Sciences at SUZA in December 2022, a position she continues to hold to date.

Work Experience

  • Clinical Care & Specialized ConsultationManages high-risk pregnancies, performs obstetric and gynecological surgeries, and provides expert consultations, particularly in lymphatic tumor metastasis.
  • Medical Training & Supervision Trains and mentors medical interns, residents, and midwives, conducting bedside teaching and clinical rounds.
  • Research & Evidence-Based PracticeEngages in clinical research on maternal health and gynecologic oncology, ensuring the application of evidence-based medical practices.
  • Public Health & Community EngagementLeads maternal and neonatal health initiatives, cancer screening programs, and advocates for women's health awareness.
  • Leadership & AdministrationOversees hospital programs related to maternal health, ensures compliance with medical guidelines, and strengthens collaboration between the hospital and The State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) for training and research.

Dr. SALMA ABDI MAHMOUD

Dean of the School of Health and Medical Sciences

Academic Qualification

  • Doctor of Medicine Hubert Kairuki Memorial University [ 09/2001 – 07/2007 ]
  • Master of Medicine in Obstetrics & Gynaelogy Dalian Medical University [ 09/2010 – 02/2014 ]
  • PhD in Tumor Metastasis Dalian Medical University [ 09/2014 – 07/2017 ]

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MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS

  • 2022 to date: Dean, School of Health and Medical Sciences, The State University of Zanzibar
  • 2019- to date: Member of Senate, The State University of Zanzibar
  • 2023-2024: Chair of Finance and Planning Committee- Zanzibar Health Research Institute (ZAHRI)
  • 2023-2024: Member of the Auditing Committee- Zanzibar Health Research Institute (ZAHRI)
  • 2020-2024: Member of the the Board of Directors of the Zanzibar Health Research Institute (ZAHRI)
  • 2020 to date: Member of Executive Committee of Tanzania Education and Research Network - TERNET
  • 2020-2023: Member of the Tender Board of the State University of Zanzibar
  • 2021 to date: Member of the Industry Advisory Committee for the Higher Education for Economic Transformation (IAC)-Tanzania
  • 2019 to date: Head of Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology-School of Health and Medical Sciences, The State University of Zanzibar
  • 2017-2018: Head of Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology- Mnazi Mmoja Referral Hospital

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