Born 1952, East Jerusalem
Post-Graduate Certificate in Health Economics, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, 1999
Masters in Health Management, City University of London, 1994
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Medical Microbiology Department, University of Birmingham, 1979–1984 
PhD in Medical Chemistry, Loughborough University, UK, 1978     
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry, American University of Beirut, 1973
Chief of Staff, Office of the President of the Palestinian National Authority, 2005–2010
Secretary General, Palestine Academy for Science and Technology, 1998-99
General Manager, Arabcare Medical Services, 1995-1998
Director General, Palestine Council of Health in the West Bank, 1994 
Co-founder, Medical Aid for Palestinians, 1984 Director General, 1984-1986, 1989-1994
Director, Laboratory Services, Palestine Hospital, Jordan, 1987-1989
Chair, Steering Committee, Jerusalem: Capital of Arab Culture, 2009
Director of Operations and Deputy Director General, Welfare Association, 1999–2005
Member, Commission for Accreditation and Quality in Palestinian Higher Education, 2001–2004 
Chair, Steering Committee, East Jerusalem Multi-Sector Review Project, 2001–2003
President, Palestinian Public Health Association, 1999–2000
Member, Executive Committee, Palestine Red Crescent Society, 1989–1996
Co-author of four books and numerous medical articles, reports and studies, including the first Palestinian National Health Plan, 1994