Dr. Abdullahi Sharif Mustafa is a Pediatrician with experience in paediatrics, neonatology, public health, and medical education. His clinical background includes the care of infants and children, neonatal services, paediatric emergencies, and child-health programmes.

His work has included managing paediatric inpatient and outpatient services at Hanano Specialist Hospital, providing care in paediatric and maternity departments at Bay Regional Hospital, and leading paediatric, neonatal, and stabilization-centre services at SOS Baidoa District Hospital. His CV also describes experience in neonatal resuscitation, staff supervision, clinical protocols, hospital preparedness, and health-programme coordination.

In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Sharif has held teaching roles at Bay Region University, Al-Hayat Medical University, and Himilo University. His qualifications include an MBBS, a Master of Public Health, and a Master of Pediatrics. He is also undertaking further studies in research methodology and biostatistics, as well as English.