RASHID ABDALLAH KHALFAN AL SHAMSI

Public Health & Food Safety Inspector

Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Profile summary

Public Health and Food Safety Inspector with 3 years of experience in regulatory enforcement and veterinary diagnostics. Managed municipal slaughterhouse operations and carcass inspections to ensure adherence to food safety standards. Executed quarantine procedures for imported animals and implemented biosecurity protocols across diverse clinical and field environments. Committed to maintaining public health service delivery through accurate documentation and the application of AI-driven inspection systems.

Career highlights

Regulatory Oversight: Supervised municipal slaughterhouse activities and conducted carcass inspections to ensure compliance with food safety regulations across 5 roles.

Public Health Compliance: Managed departmental operations and inspection workflows during management absence to maintain continuity of public health service delivery.

Biosecurity Implementation: Executed regulatory inspections on imported live animals and implemented quarantine procedures for veterinary products during 2022-04.

Technical Certification: Completed certification in AI-Driven Inspection Systems to support modern regulatory monitoring and data accuracy in public health operations.

Key skills

TechnicalBiosecurity & Disease Surveillance Biosecurity Protocol Coordination
ProfessionalFood Safety & Hygiene Standards Slaughterhouse Operations & Carcass Inspection Veterinary Public Health Inspection HACCP Compliance & Monitoring Regulatory Enforcement & Compliance Monitoring Municipal Food Control Operations Laboratory Diagnostics & Sample Analysis Corrective Action Management Inspection Reporting & Documentation Occupational Health & Safety Awareness Team Coordination & Operational Supervision Microsoft Office Suite Inspection Reporting Systems HACCP Documentation Systems Laboratory Diagnostic Equipment Compliance Tracking & Documentation Systems Departmental Operations Management Public Health Service Delivery Regulatory Compliance Oversight Operational Workflow Supervision Clinical Research Administration Pathogen Identification Biological Sample Analysis Veterinary Diagnostic Protocols Genetic Improvement Programs Livestock Health Monitoring Quarantine Compliance Checks

Professional experience

Public Health & Food Safety InspectorJan 2024 - Present
Al Buraimi Municipality

Shapes departmental operations and supervises inspection workflows to maintain regulatory continuity. Steers public health service delivery and operational compliance standards across municipal facilities.

  • Assigned to oversee departmental operations and supervise inspection workflows during management absence, ensuring continuity of regulatory activities, operational compliance, and public health service delivery.
  • Operated and supervised municipal slaughterhouse activities, conducting detailed carcass and meat inspections to ensure compliance with food safety and public health regulations.
  • Conducted regulatory inspections across food establishments, poultry farms, veterinary facilities, and related operations to evaluate hygiene standards, biosecurity implementation, and disease prevention measures.
  • Applied HACCP standards and monitored zoonotic and foodborne disease risks through routine inspection and surveillance activities.
  • Prepared monthly quality reports, inspection plans, sampling plans, and compliance documentation for food and water analysis operations.
  • Managed public complaints efficiently and implemented corrective actions to ensure regulatory compliance and operational improvement.
Veterinary Laboratory TechnicianJun 2022 - Jul 2022
Central Laboratory Sa'al

Executed diagnostic laboratory protocols within a clinical setting, focusing on the identification of pathogens in livestock and poultry. Managed the preparation and analysis of biological samples to support veterinary health assessments.

  • Conducted laboratory diagnostic procedures including ELISA, parasitology, immunology, and histopathology testing.
  • Supported the early detection and investigation of infectious diseases affecting livestock and poultry sectors.
Veterinary Quarantine TechnicianApr 2022 - Present
Muscat Airport

Coordinated biosecurity protocols for live animal and veterinary product transit at Muscat Airport. Managed compliance checks for international shipments to ensure adherence to national quarantine standards.

  • Executed regulatory inspections on imported and exported live animals to verify compliance with biosecurity regulations.
  • Implemented quarantine procedures for veterinary products arriving at the facility during 2022-04.
Veterinary Advisor & AI TechnicianMay 2022 - Present
Animal Production Research Center

Managed livestock research operations and animal health protocols within the production center. Oversaw the execution of genetic improvement programs and maintained health monitoring standards for the facility herd.

  • Implemented health monitoring protocols to track animal wellness and data accuracy.
  • Executed genetic improvement programs to support research objectives during 2022-05.
Veterinary Technician & NurseJul 2022 - Present
Al Qurm Veterinary Clinic

Supported clinical operations by providing direct assistance to veterinarians during medical procedures. Maintained sterile environments and handled essential diagnostic tasks to ensure patient care standards were met.

  • Administered prescribed medications and prepared surgical equipment for daily procedures.
  • Processed blood samples for laboratory analysis to support diagnostic workflows.

Education

Bachelor’s DegreeJan 2023
Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman

Veterinary Technology | Core Focus Areas: |

  • Veterinary Public Health |
  • Poultry Production Systems |
  • Animal Nutrition |
  • Biosecurity Strategies |
  • Disease Prevention & Control

Certifications

Certification in AI-Driven Inspection Systems2026-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Field Research LicenseAbu Dhabi Statistics Center (SCAD)

Languages

Arabic · Native

English · Professional