Jawaad Arif
Derby,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional with a medical background and a Master of Public Health (MPH), bringing experience across clinical services, diagnostics, public health practice, and health-focused digital systems. Experienced in working closely with clinicians, healthcare professionals, and patients to support safe, timely diagnostics, quality-assured service delivery, and evidence-informed decision-making. Demonstrates strong understanding of the wider determinants of health, health systems, and service integration across clinical, community, and digital environments. Combines practical healthcare insight with expertise in health data, secure digital infrastructure, and cross-sector collaboration, applying public health principles, data analysis, and systems thinking to improve service efficiency, governance, population health outcomes, and the reduction of health inequalities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
CEO & Founder
Grid Hosting Limited
Derby, United Kingdom
12.2018 - 01.2026
- Founded and led a UK-based digital infrastructure and hosting company providing secure cloud hosting, managed servers, colocation, and data protection services to regulated sectors, including healthcare, research, and data-driven organisations.
- Built and maintained ISO 27001 and ISO 9001–aligned operational frameworks, ensuring robust information security, service quality, and business continuity for clients handling sensitive data.
- Delivered secure hosting and infrastructure environments supporting health research platforms, data analytics workloads, and compliance-driven applications requiring high availability and resilience.
- Led the design and management of high-availability infrastructure, achieving 99.9% uptime, supporting continuity of digital services used for research, reporting, and operational decision-making.
- Implemented GDPR-compliant data hosting practices, including access controls, encryption, monitoring, and incident response processes relevant to health and research data governance.
- Worked with technical teams and clients to translate operational and data requirements into scalable, compliant infrastructure solutions, supporting interoperability and secure data exchange.
- Oversaw service delivery, supplier management, and financial governance, ensuring sustainability of operations within a regulated technology environment.
- Developed organisational policies covering information governance, risk management, and service assurance, aligned with UK regulatory and best-practice standards.
CEO
Rj’s Developers & Infrastructure Company
Islamabad, Pakistan
02.2020 - 01.2026
- Led large-scale residential and commercial development projects valued at £8M+, integrating principles of healthy urban design, accessibility, and environmental sustainability.
- Oversaw planning, delivery, and governance of mixed-use developments, considering transport access, green spaces, housing quality, and community infrastructure as determinants of health.
- Collaborated with planners, architects, engineers, and local stakeholders to support inclusive and safe built environments.
- Conducted environmental and accessibility assessments to inform design decisions aligned with sustainable community development.
- Introduced performance monitoring systems to improve resource allocation, cost control, and project efficiency.
- Developed organisational policies to strengthen governance, ethical standards, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
- Led digital transformation initiatives, including implementation of ERP systems and data dashboards to support evidence-informed decision-making.
CEO
Fatima Medical Laboratories
Pakistan
10.2006 - 09.2018
- Directed an ISO 15189- and ISO 9001–certified diagnostic laboratory delivering radiology, hematology, microbiology, histopathology, and chemical pathology services.
- Led implementation of electronic health record and laboratory information systems, reducing turnaround times by 25% and improving data accuracy by 20%.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers and public health agencies to support screening programmes, serving 10,000+ patients annually and contributing to early disease detection.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory, quality, and accreditation standards, maintaining high-quality diagnostic services.
- Analysed service data to improve workflow efficiency, quality assurance, and patient safety outcomes.
- Developed organisational governance structures, workforce policies, and continuous improvement frameworks.
- Provided strategic and operational leadership across clinical, technical, and administrative teams.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Statistics, Research Analytics
University of Derby
Derby, United Kingdom 01.2025 -
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Medicine
Islamic International Medical College
Rawalpindi, Pakistan 01.2001 - 01.2006
Skills
- Public Health Practice & Health Improvement
- Health Informatics & Digital Health Systems
- Health Data Analysis & Evidence-Based Decision Making
- Epidemiology & Population Health (applied understanding)
- Systems Thinking & Service Improvement
- Quality Assurance, Governance & Risk Management
- Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Working
- Cross-Sector Collaboration (Health, Technology, Public Sector)
- Health Inequalities & Wider Determinants of Health
- Programme & Project Leadership
- Business Analysis for Health & Care Systems
- Digital Transformation in Healthcare Settings
- Secure Health Data Infrastructure (Information Governance awareness)
- Service Design & Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning & Organisational Leadership
Professional Memberships
- Affiliate Member, Faculty of Public Health (FPH)
- Member / Associate, Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Certification
- ISO 27001:2013 & ISO 9001:2015, Grid Hosting Limited, 01/19
- ISO 15189:2007 & ISO 9001:2008, Fatima Medical Laboratories, 01/08
- HIPAA & GDPR Compliance Training, Self-Directed, 01/20
Languages
English
Urdu
Punjabi
References
References available upon request.
Work availability
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Timeline
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Statistics, Research Analytics
University of Derby
01.2025 -
CEO
Rj’s Developers & Infrastructure Company
02.2020 - 01.2026
CEO & Founder
Grid Hosting Limited
12.2018 - 01.2026
CEO
Fatima Medical Laboratories
10.2006 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Medicine
Islamic International Medical College
01.2001 - 01.2006