Manager of Operations, Planning and Performance
Sahar has a Master's and Doctor Degree in Pediatrics from Alexandria University in Egypt. She has 25 years of clinical experience as a clinician, lecturer, and researcher at El-Shat by Pediatric University Hospital, Egypt During that time, she managed the Pediatric Intensive care and Renal Units. She then worked as a Pediatric Nephrology Specialist at Nottingham City Hospital, England.
Upon completion of her Master of Health Administration, University of Ottawa, Sahar led roles in quality improvement and patient experience, including building the hospital ‘s participation in the Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS) Program. Sahar built upon her experience in evaluating and documenting CHEO’s efforts to promote equity for its Syrian refugees, to co-design the development of N4. She now leads the N4 team in reaching their goals to create a national network aimed to improve the experience of newcomers in navigating Canada's complex health and social services.