Career Journey

A career built on care & growth

From pediatric physiotherapy to innovation leadership and executive coaching — one direction: helping people grow. Every role below is written as it happened, with the numbers that can be counted.

01 · Apr 2026 – Present

A design thinking workshop with a healthcare team

Head of Innovation Department

Aziziah Children's Hospital

Lead the innovation function at Aziziah Children's Hospital, integrating design thinking and structured innovation systems into capability development programs that enhance creativity, problem-solving, and strategic execution across clinical teams.

Key Achievements

Established the hospital's innovation department from the ground up.
Designed the innovation strategy and annual roadmap.
Led design thinking workshops for multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

02 · Mar 2023 – Present

A pediatric physiotherapy session in a bright clinic

Head of Physiotherapy Department

Aziziah Children's Hospital (Ministry of Health), Jeddah

Lead pediatric physiotherapy services, overseeing clinical operations, workforce development, and quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient care delivery.

Key Achievements

Redesigned the patient referral workflow, reducing waiting time from 14 days to same-day service across 2 clinical units.
Developed a centralized database managing 500+ pediatric cases to support clinical tracking and research activities.
Implemented 3 strategic programs (Tamkeen, Tayseer, Namaa) to improve workforce capability and service coordination.

03 · Dec 2017 – Present

A one-to-one coaching conversation in a warm office

Innovation & Leadership Coach

Freelance

Coach professionals and entrepreneurs in leadership, emotional intelligence, and innovation, strengthening capability building and professional growth.

Key Achievements

Coached 80+ professionals and entrepreneurs across structured development coaching programs.
Facilitated 20+ group coaching workshops that empowered participants to strengthen self-leadership, self-awareness, communication, and personal accountability.
Applied Birkman Assessment, positive psychology, and design thinking in every coaching engagement.

04 · Jan 2018 – Present

A quiet study desk with research papers and a laptop

Research Manuscript Reviewer

Frontiers in Pediatrics

Review pediatric research manuscripts, ensuring methodological rigor, scientific accuracy, and publication readiness for international peer-reviewed journals.

Key Achievements

Critiqued and evaluated 1,200+ research studies through research teaching, supervision, and academic mentoring.
Assisted 4 PhD and 7 MSc students in research concept development, methodology design, thesis writing, and academic publication.
Evaluated manuscripts for compliance with academic publishing standards.

05 · Jul 2011 – Mar 2023

Pediatric physical therapy through play in a bright clinic

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Aziziah Children's Hospital

Provided specialized pediatric physiotherapy care while contributing to clinical training, quality improvement, and service development initiatives.

Key Achievements

Assessed and treated 2,000+ pediatric and orthopedic patients across neurological, developmental, and musculoskeletal conditions.
Designed 5+ clinical training programs for staff and trainees to strengthen professional capability and clinical practice.
Led 20+ workplace engagement initiatives to support team collaboration and morale.

06 · 2006 – 2011

A young healthcare professional walking a hospital corridor with a mentor

Clinical Internships

Five leading Saudi hospitals

Completed clinical training across five leading Saudi hospitals, building hands-on foundations in physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and patient care.

Key Achievements

Trained as a physiotherapy intern at MNG-HA and King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre.
Supported patient care at King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, the Disabled Children's Association, and King Abdullah University Hospital.
Built clinical foundations in pediatric, orthopedic, and rehabilitation care.

Advocacy

Living the message

Multiple Sclerosis Patient Advocate & Educator

Since 2016, I have provided educational and psychosocial support to individuals living with multiple sclerosis — through Moeen, Wasm, and King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, as well as digital platforms. My own journey with MS is why I believe so deeply that every person carries limitless potential.

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