SAMA and Project ECHO
In 2021, the Sudanese American Medical Association (SAMA) became a Project ECHO hub, joining a global network dedicated to democratizing knowledge and improving outcomes in underserved regions. Since then, SAMA has actively used the Project ECHO model to train healthcare providers in Sudan across a range of critical specialties, including Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, Diarrheal Diseases, Trauma, and Nutrition
This model has empowered local professionals, built local capacity, and connected frontline workers with global experts through virtual communities of practice.
In 2025, SAMA was recognized for its outstanding contribution and officially designated as a Superhub, enabling it to recruit, train, and mentor new ECHO partners.
Our Mission as a Superhub
SAMA’s Superhub aims to expand Project ECHO throughout Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. We are committed to:
- Supporting and mentoring emerging ECHO hubs
- Transferring expertise in the ECHO model.
- Strengthening healthcare systems across the region by fostering collaborative learning and innovation
Our vision is a region where locally led, globally supported health education bridges the gap in service delivery and improves health outcomes for all.
SuperHub Leadership Team
- Dr. Salaheldin Abusin, Director of SAMA’s Project ECHO Superhub
- Dr. Mohamed Almahal, Executive Director
- Mr. Abdulmajid Osman, Director of IT, HR
- Dr. Salih MohamedKhair, Bushra Ibnauf Fellowship in Humanitarian Response
Join Our Superhub team
The Sudanese American Medical Association (SAMA) is excited to invite two passionate young professionals based in the US to join our Emerging Leaders Program as part of the SAMA Superhub team. This is a unique volunteer opportunity to become part of the global Project ECHO movement, helping democratize knowledge and expand access to quality healthcare and education across underserved communities. Click here to learn more about Project ECHO
Available roles
We are recruiting two volunteer leaders to serve in the following roles:
1. Partner Launch Training (PLT) Coordinator
You will support new organizations in their onboarding process to join the ECHO network. This includes organizing PLT sessions, developing training schedules and agenedas, and coordinating with learners and subject matter experts
2. Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Coordinator
You will be responsible for tracking and improving the impact of the SAMA Superhub and its supported partners. Your role includes supporting new ECHO partners in building their own M&E capacity, desining M&E framework, and traking PLTs and the IECHO analytic center
Eligibility
Essential:
- Age: 18–30 years
- U.S.-based legal status
- Open to all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, or national origin
- Willing and able to collaborate virtually with global peers
- willing to mentor and support research projects
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Aligns with SAMA’s values of excellence, integrity and kindness
- Pleasant and easy to work with
- Keeps a deadline
- Professional
Desirable:
- Previous Project ECHO experience
- Previous publication experience
More details
To learn more about the roles, please download the document here
