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Dr. Halima

Meet Our Founder

Dr. Halima Mo'alim Salad Iman is a distinguished Somali medical doctor, academic leader, and humanitarian dedicated to strengthening healthcare and education across Somalia.

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Meet Our Founder

Dr. Halima Mo'alim Salad Iman is a distinguished Somali medical doctor, academic leader, and humanitarian dedicated to strengthening healthcare and education across Somalia. As the Founder and current Rector of African University, and Founder of the OB/GYN, Fertility & Nutrition Center, she has played a pivotal role in advancing medical services, empowering women, and expanding access to higher education.

With decades of service in both urban and remote communities, Dr. Halima embodies excellence, compassion, and visionary leadership.

Her work extends far beyond administrative leadership-she has led mobile medical teams, conducted fieldwork in rural regions, and supported thousands of Somali families during crises.

Professional Leadership

Founder & Health Director - African OB/GYN, Fertility & Nutrition Center
Founder, African University (2014)
Rector - African University (2014-2021, 2024-present)
Vice Chancellor of the African University Board (2021-2024)
Former Dean - SABO University & SIPHAD Institute
Director, Al-Ma'aali Al-Kheyreya for Developing Mothers & Girls
Founder & Dean, International Institute of Africa for Developing Women & Girls
Health Advisor & OB/GYN Specialist, Sooya'al Medical Mobile Team (2013-Present)
Senior OB/GYN Specialist in major Somali hospitals, with expertise in rural and remote areas.

Education

  • Master of Obstetrics & Gynecology Surgery - Banadir University
  • PhD Candidate - Nutrition & Food Science
  • Master of Nutrition - Stafford University, Uganda
  • MBBS - Plasma University
  • Bachelor of Nursing & Midwifery - Plasma University
  • Diploma in General Nursing - Mogadishu University
  • Certificate in Ultrasound - Wisdom Training Center
  • Islamic Studies Certificate - Al-Amaal Center

Medical Expertise

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Fertility & Reproductive Medicine
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Maternal & Child Health
  • Medical Ultrasound
  • Mobile health & community outreach
  • Emergency obstetrics

Leadership & Academic Expertise

  • University Management & Academic Governance
  • Curriculum Development and Health Education
  • Training of Health Professionals
  • Community Development & Humanitarian Response
  • Research Supervision and Project Management

University & Institute Teaching Positions

  1. 2014-Present: Lecturer of African University (Senior Lecturer)
  2. 2017-2025: Lecturer - Plasma International University (PIU)
  3. 2021-2023: Lecturer - Plasma University (PU)
  4. 2014-present: Lecturer, All Health Science Departments - African University
  5. 2015-2016: Dean & Lecturer, Health Science - SABO University
  6. 2013-2015: Dean & Lecturer, Department of Midwifery & Nursing - SABO University
  7. 2013-2014: Dean & Lecturer, Health Science - SIPHAD Institute
  8. 2014-2015: Head of Practical Training & Lecturer - Somali Institute of Training and Educational Services
  9. 2010-2013: Lecturer Al-Amaal Center

Trainer Roles

  1. 2020: Trainer - STD Prevention (Guricel Region), OB/GYN & Nutrition Center
  2. 2018: Trainer - Environmental Hygiene
  3. 2017: Trainer - Disaster Management, African University
  4. 2017: Trainer - Supporting Vulnerable & Poor Families, African University
  5. 2015: Trainer - D&C Training (10-day program), SITES
  6. 2015: Trainer - Graduation Project Guidance & Survey Methodology, SABO University
  7. 2014: Trainer - Rural Community Development, GASDO
  8. 2014: Trainer - Treatment of Common Maternal & Child Diseases, GASDO
  9. 2013: Trainer - Traditional Birth Attendants (TBA) Training, Mogadishu Institute of Health Science

Health & Community Training Themes

  • PID and STD prevention and Treatment
  • Family and reproductive Counselling
  • Awareness Factors Promoting Infertility in Somalia
  • Maternal & Child Health
  • Prevention & Management of Common Diseases
  • Nutrition & Food Safety
  • STD/HIV Awareness
  • Disaster Preparedness
  • Community Hygiene & Sanitation
  • Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Awareness
  • Malaria Prevention & Control
  • Emergency Response & Outreach Health Services

Impact of Her Teaching & Training

  • Successfully trained hundreds of health professionals, midwives, and community health workers
  • Enhanced clinical skills and emergency response capacity in remote communities
  • Strengthened public health knowledge in vulnerable regions
  • Improved academic quality in multiple Somali universities
  • Mentored graduating medical and nursing students through research and clinical practice

Personal Values

Humanitarian service Women's empowerment Community development Education & mentorship Faith, compassion, and integrity