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Khalisa Mohamed

Khalisa Mohamed

Gn. Fuvahmulah

Summary

Accomplished Food Quality Assurance Coordinator at Maldives Food and Drug Authority, adept in food safety management and risk assessment. Spearheaded compliance initiatives with WHO and FAO, enhancing local practices to meet international standards. Proven leadership and problem-solving skills contributed to effective policy development and quality control in food safety programs.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Quality Assurance Coordinator

Maldives Food and Drug Authority
05.2023 - Current
  • Formulated food safety regulations and standards
  • National codex contact point of Maldives.
  • Managing Food Regulatory Program section to ensure compliance with established guidelines.
  • Coordinated initiatives with WHO and FAO to align local practices with international standards.
  • Monitored food safety risk assessment processes.
  • Participated as member of scientific panels within MFDA, contributing to policy development.

Scientific Officer

Maldives Food and Drug Authority
08.2015 - Current
  • Formulated food safety regulations and standards
  • Member of National Halaal committee
  • Managing Food Regulatory Program Unit to ensure compliance with established guidelines.
  • Coordinated initiatives with WHO and FAO to align local practices with international standards.
  • Participated as member of scientific panels within MFDA, contributing to policy development.

Laboratory Technologist

Maldives Food and Drug Authority
01.2011 - 08.2015
  • Conducted inspections of food establishments nationwide to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Monitored food safety systems for food producers exporting to EU markets.
  • Served as designated authorized officer for approving export shipments and issuing health clearances.

Clinical Assistant Trainee

Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Interacted closely with practitioners, nurses and patients and used effective interpersonal, active listening and communication skills.

Education

Masters - Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Universiti Putra Malaysia
Selangor, Malaysia
01.2020

Bsc. - Biotechnology, Chemistry, Botany

Mount Carmel College
Bangalore, India
01.2011

Skills

  • Food safety management
  • Risk assessment
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Policy development
  • Quality control
  • Project management
  • Leadership
  • Interpersonal communication

Training

  • ISO 22000 Lead Auditor Training, Male', Maldives, 01/01/12
  • ISO/ IEC 17065:2012 Training, New Delhi, India, 01/01/13
  • Designing Systems for Implementation of GMP/GHP/HACCP for SAARC, Islamabad, Pakistan, 01/01/15
  • The Administration of National Halal Certification Body, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 01/01/16
  • Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES), Male', Maldives, 01/01/16
  • Pilot Training on Good Codex Practices, Seoul, South Korea, 01/01/22

References

  • Mariyam Shabeena Ahmed, Head of Food Control Division, The Maldives National University, Shabyna@gmail.com, mariyam.shabeena@mnu.edu.mv, +960 7948666, 01/01/09, 06/30/14
  • Satheesh Moosa, Deputy Director General, Food Control Division, Maldives Food and Drug Authority, satish@health.gov.mv, +960 7970933

Languages

  • English
  • Dhivehi

Timeline

Food Quality Assurance Coordinator

Maldives Food and Drug Authority
05.2023 - Current

Scientific Officer

Maldives Food and Drug Authority
08.2015 - Current

Laboratory Technologist

Maldives Food and Drug Authority
01.2011 - 08.2015

Clinical Assistant Trainee

Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2008

Masters - Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Bsc. - Biotechnology, Chemistry, Botany

Mount Carmel College
Khalisa Mohamed