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CURRICULUM VITAE
SIREEN M. ALKHALDI
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date and place of birth : October 6th, 1972, in Cairo
Marital status: Married with four children
Nationality: Jordanian
Post mail address: POBox 13603, University of Jordan Post Office
Mobile: 079-6926399
Email address: s.alkhaldi@ju.edu.jo , sireenalkhaldi@hotmail.com
EDUCATION
2009 Board Certified in Public Health (CPH), USA
(2005-2008) University of Texas at Houston Health Science Center / School of
Public Health, Houston, Texas, USA
Doctor of Public Health Degree (DrPH) in Health Services Organization. Doctoral
Thesis Title “Maternal Health Services Utilization in Rural Jordanian Villages:
Patterns and Predictors”
(2001-2003) Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid-Jordan
Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine with
“Excellent” grade (Average 90.2%)
Master thesis title “Compliance with Infection Control Procedures in Private
Dental Practices in Jordan”
(1990-1995) Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid-Jordan
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Faculty of Dentistry, with “Very Good” grade
(Average 77.6%)
LANGUAGES
Arabic language (the mother tongue) & fluent in English language ( TOEFL= 260
Computer Based, equals 620 paper exam)
EXPERIENCE
(9/2014 - present): Assistant Professor, Dept. Family and Community
Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The University
of Jordan.
(3/2013 - 6/2014): Assistant Professor, Dept. Health Management and
Policy, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology
(JUST).
(16/12/2008 - 3/2013): Assistant Professor, Dept. Health Management,
Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of
Science and Technology (JUST).
(1/9/2008- 1/9/2012): Acting Chairman, Dept. of Health Management,
Faculty of Medicine, JUST
(30/6/2008-16/12/2008): Full time lecturer, Dept. of Health Management,
Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of
Science and Technology (JUST)
(4/2000- 10/2003): Private dental practice, Irbid, Jordan
(4/1997- 2/1998): Research Assistant, Dept. Obs.& Gyn. Hull Maternity
Hospital/UK
(3/1997- 3/1998): Training in Orthodontics in the Hull Royal Infirmary/ UK
(9/1995- 10/1996): Private dental practice, Irbid, Jordan
PUBLISHED REREARCH
1. Sireen M. Alkhaldi, Masar F. Almahmoud, Hashem Kanaan. Mother’s knowledge,
Attitudes, and Practices of Antibiotic Use for Children in Jordan. J Med J 2015; Vol
49 (4): 215- 226.
2. Sireen M. Alkhaldi, Moawia M. Khatatbeh, Vanja E.M. Berggren, Hana A. Taha
(2016) Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Mandatory Premarital Screening Among
University Students in North Jordan. Hemoglobin 40(2):1-7 · January 2016. DOI:
10.3109/03630269.2015.1135159
3. Sireen M. Alkhaldi. Predictors of Antenatal Care Utilization in: Findings from a
National Survey. J Med J 50(2):69-79 · January 2016. DOI: 10.12816/0030521.
4. Hana A. Taha, Madi Al Jaghbeer, Musa Shteiwi, Sireen Alkhaldi, Vanja Berggren
(2016). Knowledge and Perceptions about Colorectal Cancer in Jordan. Asian
Pacific journal of cancer prevention: APJCP 16(18):8479-8486 · January 2016. DOI:
10.7314/APJCP.2015.16.18.8479
5. Khatatbeh M., Alkhaldi S., Al-Omari O, and Khader Y (2015) Factors Impact on
Turnover of Jordanian Rural Physicians. Health Syst Policy Res. Vol 2 (1).
WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING COURSES
1. “Quality in health care” online course through Edraak and Health Care
Accreditation Council, 11/2017
2. Developing Educational Project Management Skills, 10/2017 through the
Accreditation and Quality Assurance Center (AQAC) in the University of
Jordan (JU).
3. Intended Learning Outcomes for Academic Programs, AQAC/ JU on
10/2017
4. Design of Educational Videos and Application to E-learning, AQAC/ JU in
9/2017
5. Certificate of Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training, from the
Jordanian Paramedic Association (JPA), 9 2017.
6. New Directions in University Teaching, AQAC / JU in 5/ 2017
7. Student Performance Assessment without exams, AQAC / JU in 3/ 2017
8. Open Educational Resources, AQAC / JU in 1/ 2017
9. Electronic Learning in the University of Jordan, in King Abdullah School of
Information Technology in 11/ 2016
10.Plagiarism in Research , AQAC / JU in 3/ 2016
11.Staff Development Workshops, AQAC / JU, 18-22 January/ 2015
12.Development of Curriculum and Study Plans, AQAC / JU in 1/2014.
13.Standardization Methods of Teaching and Assessment in Clinical Settings,
2/2010 in Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST).
14.Teaching and Assessment of Communication Skills, 1/2010 in JUST.
15.Strategic Planning using Balanced Score Card Method, 8/2009 in JUST.
16.Statistical Analysis of Examinations and Research Data, 5/ 2009 in JUST.
17.Modern University Instructional methods, 4/ 2009 in JUST.
18.Curriculum Design and Development in Health Sciences, 2/2009 in JUST.
19.Testing and Evaluation “University Examination”, 11/2008 in JUST.
TAUGHT COURSES (TEACHING EXPERIENCE)
1. Community Health for Medical Students, 2nd year MD
2. Biostatistics and Epidemiology for medical students, 4th year MD
3. Epidemiology and Biostatistics and Community Medicine, 3rd year dental
students.
4. Quantitative research for medical students, 4th year MD
5. Qualitative research for medical students, 5th year MD
6. Health Care Management, PH 7309, Public Health/Master level
7. Planning and Evaluation of Health Care Programs, PH 732, Public Health/
Master level in JUST
8. Health Economics, PH 734, Public Health /Master level in JUST
9. Health Policy, PH 731, Public Health/ Master level in JUST
10.Practical Training Courses, 4011, 4012, 4013, Bachelor level in Health
Services Administration (HAS) in Jordan University of Science and
Technology (JUST).
11.Graduation Project, HSA 402, Bachelor level HAS in JUST
12.Rural Health Services, HSA 406, Bachelor level HAS in JUST
13.Medical Terminology, HSA 305, Bachelor level HAS in JUST
14.Advanced Health Care Management, HSA 409, Bachelor level HAS in
JUST
15.Applied Skills in Health Care Management, HSA 408, Bachelor level HSA
16.Health Care Systems, HMP 152, Bachelor level HAS in JUST.
Conferences
1. Attended the ‘First Scientific Day of Jerash Hospital” on January 25, 2018.
2. Attended The Second Global Mental Health Conference, 5-7 October,
2017, at The University of Jordan, Amman.
3. Attended The 25th Jordanian International Dental Conference, 3-5
October, 2017, Amman, Jordan.
4. Oral presentation “Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Mandatory
Premarital Screening Among University Students in North Jordan” at The
World Congress on Public Health and Health Management, 3-5 April, 2017 in
Dubai, UAE.
5. Oral presentation “Predictors of Antenatal Care Utilization in: Findings
from a National Survey” at The 6th International Congress of Irbid Medical
Association, 22-24 March, 2017 in Irbid, Jordan.
6. Attended the Sixth International Congress of Irbid Medical Association,
22-24 March, 2017 in Irbid, Jordan.
Advisor and Examiner for PhD and Masters Dissertation
External examiner for a master student in nursing (D. Alhawamdeh) in the
University of Jordanian December 2017. Thesis titled……
Advisor for master student Razan Al Safadi, thesis title “Factors that
Infleunce Wiillingness to Danate Organs among University Students at the
University of Jordan”. Graduated July 2017.
Advisor for master student Shatha Elbeik, thesis titled “Perceptions about
the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among Jordan University
Students”. Will be examined in April 2018.
Advisor for master student Yousef Alemad, thesis titled “The Effect of
Health Insurance on the Utilization of Health Services and on the Perceived
Health Status among Employees in the Yemeni Public Sectors, Sana’a”. Will
be examined in July 2018.
External examiner for a PhD dissertation for Ahmad Alzahrani in Curtin
University/ Auistralia. The thesis is entitled: 'Clinicians' Attitudes Toward
Patient Safety: A Sequential Explanatory Mixed Methods Study in Saudi
Armed Forces Hospitals (Eastern Region)'. Graduated 2015.
External examiner for a PhD dissertation in Curtin University/ Auistralia.
Thesis title: “Factors Associated with High Turnover of Jordanian Physicians
in Rural Areas: A Sequential Explanatory Mixed Method Study”. Graduated
2012
Co-advisor for master thesis in the Department of Public Health
titled: “Mother’s Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices related to Antibiotic
Use in the North of Jordan”, by Masar Faisal. Graduated 2012.
Member of examination committee for master thesis in the Department of
Public Health for five master students in Jordan University of Science and
Technology between 2009 and 2014.
REVIEWER FOR
INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL JOURNALS
Reviewer for Maternal and Child Health Journal
Reviewer for Social Sciences and Medicine
Reviewer for the Journal of the Royal Medical Services
EVALUATOR FOR ACADEMIC HEALTH
MANAGEMENTS PROGRAMS
1. Member of the committee for evaluation of Hospital Management program
in Philadelphia University / Higher Education and Accreditation Commission
from 2010 to present.
2. External evaluator for the Health Management Bachelor degree program in
the Palestinian Polytechnic college for Applied Technology.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
1. Presentation of an awareness and educational lecture in Qumaim
Elementary School in Irbid titled: “The Effect of Human Activity on the
Environment”, in November 2017.
2. Presentation of an awareness and educational lecture in Qumaim
Secondary School in Irbid titled: “Diabetes: Prevention and Control”, in
November 2017.
3. Participation in Bel Arabi initiative with the University of Jordan students in
2016 and 2017. I supervised groups of students in translating some of the
medical internet content into Arabic.
4. Planning and participation in assessing the health situation (in addition to
education) in some communities in Amman: Ein Al Basha in 2015, Abu Nusair
in 2016, and Sweileh in 2017. That was as part of the medical student students
in the University of Jordan.
5. Active participation in the “Medical Students Research Club” workshops by
providing lectures and training sessions during the years 2015, 2016, and 2017.
6. Participation in the “Medical Student Research Training Program: Sixth
Annual Summer Research Workshop” during the period 29 May and 2nd June,
2016.
7. Active participation in the Free Open Day held in Qumaim Health Center in
2003, by providing dental treatment to members of the community.
REFERENCES
1. Prof. Dr. Azmi Darwazeh, Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery
Faculty of Dentistry, Jordan University of Science & Technology
Irbid/ Jordan. Phone: 079 5885271
Email: darwazeh@just.edu.jo
2. Prof. Dr. Anwar Bateiha, Department of Public Health
Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science & Technology
Phone: 079 6400624
Email batieha@just.edu.jo
3. Prof. Kamal Bani Hani
President, Hashemite University
Formerly Dean of Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science & Technology,
Phone: 079 5500014 Email: banihani60@yahoo.com
I, Sireen Alkhaldi, hereby attest that all the foregoing statements made by me
above are true, and that I bear complete legal responsibility.
Achievements and Awards
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