Dr. Mazin Gadir in the United Arab Emirates
In this new blog series, I’d like to ask four questions to people from different countries, backgrounds, professions, and genders who have all one thing in common: volunteering. I hope you’ll get inspired by their journeys and take the leap into volunteering.
Notice: The positions, views and information contained published here are those of the interviewee and do not necessarily represent my views or opinions.
Dr. Mazin Gadir is the director of Outreach and partnerships in PMI UAE Chapter since April 2020. In parallel to that, he was leading the volunteers engagement program for PMI UAE chapter as a board member since Jan 2018 after being a volunteers coordinator since Jan 2017.
Moreover, Dr. Mazin Gadir is the Director of Partnerships, Client Relationships and Bid Management at IQVIA Payer Provider Government Group and an External Advisor for healthcare government ministries and authorities with responsibility for Health strategy development, implementation, execution and Transformation. Currently, he is working on a Post Doctorate research on Value Based Care and Digital Health Transformation in collaboration with the University of North Florida and Angel Kids Pediatrics. This program is part of CMS Transforming Clinical Practice initiative TCPi.
How did you begin to volunteer?
I begin volunteering when I was in Leeds university in the UK supporting the make of films about Iraqi refugees in Europe. I also volunteered to support international students coming to the UK and joining Leeds University.
I was referred to PMI UAE Chapter by one of my mentors and great friends in 2016. I enjoyed it a lot and I learn so much. It was a great feeling to learn and give back to the community.
Why did you continue volunteering?
Hunger for learning and networking is what keeps me going. Also, volunteering in great educational institutes with huge network of great professionals allow me to grow.
How has volunteering helped you in your career?
It opened a lot of doors to meet new people and learn about new organizations. I also learned new skills and competencies which allowed me access to conferences, forums and events.
Would you encourage other people to take up volunteering, and if so, why?
Absolutely, it is a mind-opening experience and it allows every person to grow and learn about different cultures, skills, competences and to gather more knowledge and experience.
