CURRICULUM VITAE. Maha Awwad (Fatho) Palestine. Telephone: (H): (02) (W):(02) Jerusalem

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE Maha Awwad (Fatho) Telephone: (H): (02) (W):(02) Jerusalem Palestine 1

2 Personal Information: Name: Maha Awwad (Fatho) Date of Birth: January 14, 1964 Marital Status: Married Telephone: (H): (02) (W)(02) (Mobile) Nationality: Palestinian CURRICULUM VITAE MAHA AWWAD (FATHO) Jerusalem Education Background: 2009-ongoing: PhD candidate at Glasgow Caledonian University/School of Nursing, Midwifery and Community Health/Glasgow/Scotland. 1996: Masters Degree in Mother and Child Health, Arab Colleges of Health Professions, Al-Quds University, Al-Bireh, Ramallah. 1993: Higher Diploma in Mother and Child Health, Arab Colleges of Health Professions, Al-Quds University, Al-Bireh, Ramallah. 1990: Higher Diploma in Midwifery, Al- Makassed Hospital, Jerusalem. 1986: Baccalaureate in Nursing Science: Al-Bireh, Palestine Arab Colleges of Health Professions, Al-Quds University, Ramallah. 1982: Tawjihi Literary Stream, Zababdeh Secondary Schools for Girls, Jenin. Professional Experience: 2011: Working with group of professionals (nurses and midwives) on making unified Midwifery curriculum in Palestine. 2011: Attended an international conference for two days entitled The Potential Role of Transitional Justice in Ongoing Conflicts, arranged in cooperation between The Minerva Center for Human Rights and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Held at Hebrew University/Jerusalem from November. 2011: Attended the International Conference for Midwives which held in Durban/ South Africa, and presented a paper about women s experiences towrds te cre offered to them by midwifery project midwives as an external evluator for thr project. 2

3 2010: Running a research course for midwifery and Nursing students and supervised them in proposal writing and developing their research papers for their seminar s presentations/bethlehem University. 2010: Advisor for group of seminar nursing students during their research implementation/bethlehem University : Running different courses during this academic year for both nursing and midwifery students. 2009: Running a research course for neonatal post graduate diploma students and supervise them in preparing their proposal to be continued as a research in the following semesters. Talk on behalf of the Palestinian Midwifery Committee about the development and aims of this committee. Talk on behalf of the Palestinian midwives in the International Midwifery Day about midwifery and its challenges in Palestine. Radio Ajyal and Angham present: Consultant for the Midwifery Care Project that established in collaboration with Palestinian Red Crescent Society Branch of Al-Bireh Hospital/ Ramallah and Palestinian committee of Norway present: Coordinator for the Bachelor degree midwifery program, Bethlehem University, Bethlehem : Running deferent new courses for the Bachelor degree midwifery students such as Pathophysiology and Health promotion, preceptership etc : Dean, Faculty of Nursing & Health Sciences, Bethlehem University, Bethlehem, Palestine Running a course for Midwifery Higher diploma students entitled Professional Issues, Health Policy & Midwifery Seminar. Ibin Sina College for Nursing & Midwifery. Ramallah : Coordinator for the Seminar course for the senior students, & follow them in conducting their research papers, Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Bethlehem University, Bethlehem, Palestine : Coordinator of the Midwifery post graduate diploma Program, Bethlehem University, Bethlehem, Palestine present: Lecturer for different courses in the midwifery program (Midwifery Research, Normal Child Birth, Scope of Professional Practice and supervise them at their clinical practice setting (Antenatal Labor, postnatal and at women s health centers). During this period I taught the Nursing Research twice for the senior undergraduate s students, Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Bethlehem University, Bethlehem, Palestine. 3

4 1997-Present: Running the Midwifery Ethics course for the midwifery students. Bethlehem University, Midwifery Program : Teacher, coordinator & Clinical Instructor for the course (Community Nursing course) Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Bethlehem University, Bethlehem, Palestine present: Lecturer at Nursing & Health Sciences Department Bethlehem University present: Teacher & coordinator of the Maternity Nursing course for undergraduate level, Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Bethlehem University, Bethlehem, Palestine : In charge Nurse for four months in the Surgical Ward, the rest of the year worked as Head Nurse at Maternity Department, Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH), Jerusalem : Senior Staff Nurse, Medical Ward, Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH), Jerusalem : Staff Nurse, Surgical Ward, Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH), Jerusalem. Courses: / Joined a Yoga course for twelve days at the Peace Center/Bethlehem. From 14-25November. Joined a five days course about Publishing Research Articles in English-Language Publications arranged by Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning/Bethlehem University. Attended a six months Training Program Entitled Teaching and Learning with Oline Education Technologies. Arranged by Community Institute Partnership/Be University/Bethlehem. Participated in the Professional Development Program, six weeks program arrang the Public relation & fundraising/bethlehem University. Funded by NUFFIC. Bet University/Palestine. Attended a three intensive weeks a predoctoral research course which was a preparatory one for Phd, arranged by WHO with Caledonian University in Glasgow held in Ramallah June Attended two training courses arranged by the ICP at Bethlehem University: Internal Capacity Building Training Program & Tailored-Made Training Program entitled Training of Trainers and Consultants. One year project Computer Course-Statistical analysis Using SPSS version 12.0 for 24 hours during December

5 Gave a First Aid course for school age pupils (12-18 yrs) Coordinated by Institute of Community Partnership, Bethlehem University. Prepared 24hrs training course for group of women related to Family Health coordinated by Institute of Community Partnership, Bethlehem University, and SOS family-care Program. Participated in a continuing education course on Issues In Administration & Management In Nursing. (30hrs) Offered by Arab College Paramedical Professions Al-Quds University, Al-Bireh/ Palestine. Held at Al- Makassed Hospital, Jerusalem. Participated in a training course organized by Jordan Family Planning and Protection Association in cooperation with Arab Colleges of Medical Profession, include scientific studies and lectures in the field of Family Planning, Mother and Child Health & Nutrition. (16hrs) 1999 Computer course, on the Right Way To Use the Internet and Introduction to Web Page Design (20hrs), Birzeit University, Birzeit. Professional Activities & Consultancy: Participate with my colleagues at Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences in the evaluation process for the Nursing program/bethlehem University, to be submitted to Ministry of Education and Higher Education/Quality improvement unit/ramallah. Sharing the evaluation team from Ministry of Education and Higher Education in their visit to Al-Najah University as part of consultancy work to evaluate their direct entry midwifery program after two years of it s establishment and an evaluation report was submitted to quality assurance program committee at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education/Ramallah. Member of the committee responsible for the three days activities preparation for the International Women Day. Bethlehem University Evaluate the midwifery care project after one year of it s establishment. Ramallah Evaluate the midwifery care project after six months of it s establishment. Ramallah Member of the midwifery committee which is part of the nursing & midwifery union, the leader of this committee. Exploratory visit to Ireland visited the National Maternity Hospital 5

6 and University College of Dublin for possible exchange in the future Member of the recourse group as part of consultancy work for a new established midwifery project. Ramallah. 2007/2008 Prepared the direct entry midwifery catalogue & hand book to guide the students. Bethlehem University External examiner for master degree thesis student at Public Health Program/ Al-Quds University Member of the Health Committee responsible for health awareness among students & employees, editing the e.clinic topics. Bethlehem University Member of the ad-hoc Committee responsible to work on one of the women s health issues Unsafe Abortion it s Complications & Preventive Strategies. Arranged by Palestinian Family Planning Association, Jerusalem Consultancy work with Hanan Project (Mother, Child Health & Nutrition) prepared a training manual concerning clinical supervision to be implemented to all supervisors who work in the community clinics both governmental & private sectors. / Ramallah/Palestine Evaluated two midwifery program curriculums submitted to the Ministry of Education & Higher Education from two deferent nursing schools, one on behalf of Quality Improvement Fund & the other for the Ministry. 2004/2006 Member in Dar-Alkalama Health committee who will be responsible for increasing the community health awareness through arranging health activities, Bethlehem present Consultant to Ibdaa Health Committee/ Ibdaa/ Al- dehasheh camp present Member of Palestinian Midwifery committee at Bethlehem area aim to improve the midwifery profession in terms of practice & education, support midwives in their practice areas, come out with unified strategies, standards & policies that help midwives all over Palestine Self evaluation for the nursing program as part of program review project from Ministry of Higher Education Member of the committee responsible for maintaining a Child Birth Policy in Palestine, MARAM Project/Rammallah Member of Dialogue committee, Bethlehem University, Bethlehem. 6

7 Member of Disciplinary committee, Bethlehem University, Bethlehem Member of a committee responsible for reviewing the university code of conduct, Bethlehem University, Bethlehem Exploratory visit to Britain making link with Luton University with British Council coordination Leading student s midwives in their participation in a workshop about different topics related to child birth as part of their program requirements. Makassed Hospital, Jerusalem 2001 Member of Career Day committee, Bethlehem University, Bethlehem. July Worked with midwifery team on planning for the future midwifery strategy in relation to the Professional Scope of Practice. Human Resource Research team Gave lecture for group of mothers about Children s Behaviors & Management, Special Kinder garden School, Jerusalem Member of the safety committee responsible for the safety of the university students in emergency situations, Bethlehem University, Bethlehem A member of Ad- Hoc Committee worked on standards setting & protocols drafting for provision with reproductive health services in Palestine, (group work on Normal Ante Natal Care), Women s Health Development, Palestinian National Authority, and Ministry of Health Worked with a National Committee in drafting job descriptions for midwifery Practice in Palestine, Palestinian National Authority, Ministry of Health Worked with the strategic plan committee (Liaison with Business Industry and Ministries) Bethlehem University, Bethlehem Worked with two of the faculty members in modifying the Nursing Hand Book Presented a (4hrs) lecture about breast feeding for health 7

8 professionals from deferent institutions (doctors and nurses) as part of their training program for health professionals from private and government sectors coordinated by UNICEF held at Terre Des Hommes, Hebron, Palestine 1997 Women s Committee focusing on advocating women s reproductive health rights, Palestinian Family Planning Association Member with the Palestinian Coalition for Women s Health which is a professional platform composed of representatives of the major institutions working in the area of health in the country. Members include practitioners with expertise in the area of women s health, academics, researchers, and individuals working at the policy making level from governmental sector, and nongovernmental organizations. Their aim is to improve the Palestinian women s status. Community Health Center, Beirzeit University, Beirzeit 1997 Guided teachers who teach science at 4 different schools in Jerusalem and Ramalah on how to present the health topics stated in the school health education books. This work coordinated by the Education Department, Bethlehem University Coordinating the health day event which takes place yearly through the student s participation in Community Health Nursing course. Bethlehem University, Bethlehem Followed up group of midwives in their area of practice who were students in the Clinical Supervion post graduate diploma programme. Bethlehem University. Papers: 2006 Prepared a training manual with other colleagues concerning different educational topics for women in addition to educational video as part of assignment for the Internal Capacity Building Training Program & Tailored-Made Training Program Institute of Community Partnership, Bethlehem University Prepared the clinical supervision training program manual materials as part of consultancy work with Hanan Mother, Child Health & Nutrition Project/ Ramallah/Palestine. Co-author 2005 Prepared an academic proposal for Direct Entry Midwifery program (Bachelor degree) send to Ministry of Higher Education for accreditation. 8

9 2005 Shared in preparation of an academic proposal for Pediatric specialty (Bachelor degree) sends to Ministry of Higher Education for accreditation. Co-author 2005 Participated & coordinated the work on Credited by Examination proposal submitted to Academic Vice President of Bethlehem University Prepared & submitted a clinic proposal to Bethlehem University administration to establish a clinic which serves students & employees all the time they are in the campus. Bethlehem University Submitted a proposal concerning the possibilities of institutionalizes the Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy programs within the university to facilitate the sustainability of both programs Prepared a need assessment proposal submitted for Bethlehem University administration for all the funded programs (Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy& Neonatal & Midwifery program Assessing Reproductive Health Services in Hebron Clinic on behalf of the Palestinian Family Planning Association Prepared the Community Midwifery Proposal submitted to the Irish Participated in the Reproductive Health Services Manual (Normal Ante Natal Care) Shared midwifery group in preparing the National Strategic plan for midwifery, through the National Project for Human Resource Development and Education in Health. Human Resource Research team Four papers were prepared with coauthor: Family Planning and abortion Responsibility for Health Care Quality Improvement. Quality Service in Maternal Child Health Care. Strengthening Communication Skills of Women s Health. Researches: 2009 Conducted a research as part of project evaluation through which a qualitative research approach was used to assess the client s and midwives satisfaction towards the midwifery project. Different stakeholders shared were part of the evaluation process. 9

10 2003 Conducted a research as part of program review about Client Satisfaction Assessment of Reproductive Health Services Provided in Hebron Clinic. Palestinian Family Planning and Protection Association Conducted a Research with Coauthor about Transitions Into Professional Practice (Lived experiences of Palestinian Nurses and Midwives. Sponsored by the internal grant of Bethlehem University, Bethlehem Conducted a research on Mother Newborn Interaction aimed to identify the knowledge of Palestinian Primiparous about newborn capabilities and observe their behavior towards their babies. This research was conducted in fulfilling the requirements of the Post-graduate Diplama, Mother Child Health, Arab College, Al- Quds University, Ramallah. Textbooks and Publications: 2006 Transitional into Professional Practice: The Lived Experiences of Palestinian Nurses& Midwives. Was published as a proceeding in the conference manual of the 1 st International Conference arranged by Faculty of nursing at St Jousef University/Beirut Mother Newborn Interaction, a research was published in the Nursing Link, Newsletter, Nursing unit, Palestinian Council of Health Prepare specific Chapters in School Health which pounded in three text books for 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd preparatory classes in addition to teacher s manual textbook. This work was supervised by the Education Department, Bethlehem University. Conferences and Workshops: Attended a workshop entitled Critical Thinking arrange by Office of Teaching Excellence/ Bethlehem University. Held at Bethlehem University/Palestine Attended two workshops for the 4th year midwifery student that arranged as part of their management course requirements, one for mothers who accompanied their sick children at Caritas Baby hospital (two days). The other for midwives and doctors who work at Holy Family Hospital (two days). Different useful topics for both mothers and professionals were prepared and presented with our help Attended a workshop aimed to review the draft proposal related to Practicing the profession of Nursing and Midwifery laws. Arranged by Ministry of Health and held in Ramallah/Palestine. 10

11 Nov/2009 Nov/ 2009 Attended a two days conference entitled Academic Colloquium 2010 Building Partnership in Teaching Excellence, arranged by Palestinian Faculty Development Program, held at Grand Park Hotel/Ramallah. Paper presentation about the result of the evaluative research for the midwifery project. Arranged by Red Chrisent Hospital/Al-beireh and the project managers. Attended a workshop about improvement of Zsd Amsad epidemiology of sexual transmitted infection and AIDS, concerning (surveillance, etiological, syndromic and surveillance of HIV). Arranged by Palestinian National Authority, Ministry of Health and geld at City In hotel/ramallah. ( ). Attended a Scientific conference entitled Primary Health Care arranged by the faculty of nursing at Al-Najah university and held at Al-Najah university/nablus. I arranged for the 3 rd year midwifery studentsbethlehem University to attend this conference Visit to Norway, through which I attended the annual midwifery conference of the Norwegian and Midwifery Association, through which I presented a paper entitled Impact of Midwifery Care Project on the Midwives and Community as an external evaluator for the Project. Norway Shared in the arrangement for the second scientific day for midwives at Holly Family Hospital/Bethlehem Attended the meeting held at Women Center to discuss the possibilities of research implementation in different women's issue, Ramallah Attended a conference through which a Special Lancet Series on "Health in the Occupied Palestinian Territory" researches were presented. Arranged by Community Health Institute/ Birzeit University. 2008: Shared in the arrangement for the first scientific day for midwives at Holly Family Hospital/Bethlehem. Attended the WHO meeting concerning the WHO new strategy. Held at Ministry of Health/Ramallah. 11

12 Attended one of the monthly series workshops entitled Women Empowerment arranged by the Midwifery Project coordinator for project midwives and Ministry of Health nurses working at different MOH clinics in six villages, through which a focus group data collection method was implemented for the benefit of the evaluation report. Ramallah. Attended a meeting arranged by Faculty of Education with guest from Friberg University/ Germany, to discuss ideas of possible integration of special need children within the school system, Bethlehem University. Attended the meeting which was held at Ibin Sina College for Nursing and Midwifery "Professional improvement" arranged by nursing Faculty at the same college. Attended the International Research Conference which had a title of "Facing the Challenge of Health Care Systems in Trasition" held in Jerusalem. Attended the annual celebration for Nursing and Midwifery day through which I had a speech on behalf of the Palestinian midwives, arranged by Palestinian Nursing & Midwifery Counsel, held in Ramallah. Participated in the five days training program on the National Protocols for Normal, Abnormal, Emergency deliveries and Newborn care arranged by Ibin College for Nursing and Midwifery studies, held in Ramallah. Attended one of the meeting sessions arranged to review the draft which prepared as a guide for school health committees. Bethlehem. Attended the graduation ceremony from ALSO program through which different scientific cases were presented. Arranged by Foundation for Health & Social Development, held in Al-Beireh. 2007: Attended the training workshop entitled Pap Smear Test arranged by Palestinian Family Planning Association & held in Medipal Center/Ramallah. Attended a workshop entitled Gender Issues arranged by women coalition in Palestine held in Ramallah. Arranged different health awareness sessions with different institutions at Bethlehem area for a purpose of improving women s health knowledge. Presented a paper about Quality of Maternity Services for midwives during the workshop arranged by Red Crescent Hospital / Al-Beireh and held there, June/2007. Attended the Nursing Conference entitled Empowerment & Continuation arranged in cooperation with Alqus university, Arab American university & Ibda a institute, held in Ramallah. Shared in the appeal and discussion about Arab/Palestinian Women 12

13 in Human Arab Development report. Held in Ramallah. Attended the third conference entitled Breast Cancer Prevention arranged by Ibda a institute & Palestinian Family Planning Association held at Ibda a institute/bethlehem. 2006: Attended the 1st international conference which was arranged by St Joseph University in Beirut. Presented a research paper about Transitional into Professional Practice: The Lived Experiences of Palestinian Nurses & Midwives. This paper was published as a proceeding in the conference manual. Attended the preparatory workshop for the 3rd National Strategic Health Plan arranged by Ministry of Health & held in Jericho. Attended the Annual meeting for Arab Scientific Nursing Society. Held at Alexandria University in Egypt. Arranged with Ibda a institute a training program about Domestic Violence for four weeks, held at Bethlehem university given to a group of professionals social workers nurses, doctors & midwives from deferent institutions. Attended a three days training about Academic Leadership Development for the deans, chairpersons & coordinators of programs, arranged by BU & held their. 2005: Attended two days conference entitle Mother & Child Health Conference on Natural Birth coordinated by CISEPO (Canadian institution Scientific Exchange Program). Held at St Andrew institute/ Jerusalem in March I was the facilitator for the group who were discussed the educational need in Palestine in the aspects of mother & child health & presented the group recommendation. Attended & arranged as part of cooperation with our department & Ibdaa Health Committee a workshop entitle Women s Health in Palestine it was held at Ibdaa in March I presented a paper about (Safe motherhood as a Matter of Human Right & Social Justice). Participated in the meeting that arranged through JUZOOR to discuss a paper entitle Midwifery in Palestine this paper submitted from JUZOOR included the gathering data related to midwifery, recommendation for midwifery policy & possible strategies to adopt. 13

14 Attended two days conference arranged by MARAM entitle Safe Maternity Homes held in Jordan March 2005, it is an evaluative conference for the Maternity homes that were established in three Palestinian villages to decrease the burden of transportation for pregnant mothers & decrease the mortality & morbidity rate, I was the coordinator for the conference meeting in the second day. Attended one day of the PEACE Conference that took place at Bethlehem University. Attended & involved in the steering committee of the First Emergency Conference which was held at Bethlehem University coordinated by Care International & Bethlehem University (Nursing Faculty). Attended & coordinated two workshops in cooperation with Bieir Ziet university(institute of Community & Public Health), Holy Family Hospital & two members from Swedish Nursing Association entitle Implementing Evidence Based Maternity Care The first one held at Institute of Community & Public Health/ Ramallah in Feb 22nd 2005 & the other at Holy Family Hospital in Feb 24th 2005 both were aimed to gather the midwives from all over West Bank to come out with a committee that support & empower Palestinian Midwives. I presented a paper related to (Midwifery Strategies in Palestine) that I worked on with the National plan for Human Recourse Development Committee. 2004: Participated in a workshop concerning Health Realities at Bethlehem area Challenges & future plan. I shared the group who were come out with recommendations for the effective ways in improving the health care facilities at Bethlehem area. This workshop arranged by Ibdaa Health Committee & held at Ibdaa. Attended & coordinated the training workshop on the Role of Community Midwives which was held at B.U in cooperation with Foundation For Health & Social Development (JUZOOR) 4 British Midwives were gave the training sessions, our student midwives share in this training. Participated in the meeting which was arranged by Al-Sabile institute to discuss some Palestinian women s issues, it was a useful meeting as real situation from the participant was presented for discussion. Al- Sabile/Jerusalem, Arranged with the student midwives a workshop entitled Midwifery As a Profession. I presented a topic related to Midwifery Scope of Professional Practice. Coordinated by Student s Midwives and held at Holy Family Hospital. Attended the Nursing conference entitled Nursing Reality and Challenges coordinated by Ibda institution and Bethlehem University Faculty of 14

15 nursing. May 18th Attended a workshop entitled First Neonatal Health Gathering coordinated by Neonatal students Bethlehem University Faculty of Nursing. Attended the workshop entitled e- learning held at Bethlehem University. Attended a health day entitled Hepatitis and I presented a topic about Transmission of Hepatitis from the mother to fetus. It was held at Dar Al- Kalema Health and Wellness Center. 2003: Attended a workshop entitled osteoporosis coordinated by Palestinian Osteoporosis Prevention Society and Bethlehem University (Nursing Faculty). Attended a workshop about assessing the Health Services offered for the Palestinian People, Italian Consulate, Ramallah. Attended the meeting of Ministry of Higher Education which was arranged to discuss the external evaluation feedback on the occupational therapy and Physiotherapy Program. Attended a the Diabetic Health open day arranged by xtracu of the nursing faculty with the coordination of Diabetic Patient Friend Society in Bethlehem. Attended a health day related to infectious diseases arranged by a faculty member. Attended a workshop related to Managing and Designing Instructional Changes in an uncertain time. Bethlehem University, Bethlehem. Attended the Annual meeting for Arab Scientific Nursing Society. Held at Alzitoona University in Jordan. I had a presentation about Nursing Programs in Palestine in general and at Bethlehem University in particular Attended a workshop about program self evaluation at Al-Quds university, Abu Dies. Attended a workshop about Emergency Protocols, MARAM Project, Ramallah. Attended a workshop about The Role of Oncology Nurse and the Israeli Breast Cancer Coalition, Patient s Friends Society, Jerusalem. 2002: Attended a workshop related to Managing and Designing Instructional Changes in an uncertain time. Bethlehem University, Bethlehem. Participated in a workshop related to the Evaluation Methods, held at Bethlehem 15

16 University, and presented the nursing faculty methods of evaluation and outlines preparations as an example follows in each course for both theory and practice. Bethlehem University, Bethlehem. Arranged and attended the workshop related to Mother and Baby the Journey from Conception to Weaning. Coordinated by Foundation for Health and Social Development, held at Makassed Hospital Participated in a workshop about Ante Natal Care coordinated by Makassed Hospital and Bethlehem University, Held at Makassed Hospital, Jerusalem. 2000: Attended a four days conference related to Birth, the Beginning of Developmental Freedom Jerusalem Jubilee Symposium.Pontifical Institution, Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center Jerusalem. Attended a Conference about Genetic of Hearing Loss, Bethlehem University, Bethlehem. Attended a workshop about Developing Human Resources, Ramallah. 1999: Attended a workshop about certain statistical issues related to Maternal & Child health related to Maternal and Child Health in Palestine coordinated by Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, Ramallah. Attended workshop about Breast Cancer and the effect of Diet, Makassed Hospital, Jerusalem. Attended two lecture: the first about Family Abuse and the second about How to Understand your Child, St. Joseph School, Jerusalem. Attended a workshop about Child Abuse with the coordination of Faculty of Nursing, Bethlehem University/Bethlehem. Attended a 3 days Conference related Women s Health in Palestine, Gaza Community Mental Health Program, and Gaza. 1998: Attended a workshop about Issues in Women s Health, Bethlehem University, Bethlehem. Attended a conference coordinated by Family Planning Association, Bethlehem Area, Beit Jala Orthodox Club. Reproductive Health Research was presented for evaluation from audience. Attended three days conference coordinated by Women s Health and Development, Ministry of Health, Ramallah to plan for unified strategy for all 16

17 Palestinian institutions that care for women Participated in a workshop related to Palestinian Council of Health, Distances and Objectives, held at Red Crescent Society,Ramallah. 1996: Participated in a two days workshop about School Health coordinated by Ministry of Health, Aziz Shahin Girls School, Ramallah. Attended a workshop about Breast Cancer held at Community and Public Health Department, Birziet University, Birzeit. 1995: Attended one day workshop about Women s Health Assessment, Community and Public Health Department,Birziet University, Birzeit. Attended one day workshop about Womem s Health, Al-Bireh, Palestine Arab Colleges of Health Professions, Al-Quds University, Ramallah. Attended a workshop about High Risk Pregnancy held at Arab Colleges of Health Professions, Al-Quds University, Ramallah. 1994: Participated in a workshop about Palestinian Dayas Coordinated by UNICEF held at Ramallah, Palestine Attended a conference about Extending Boundaries of Nursing, Bethlehem University, Bethlehem, Palestine. Attended a workshop about Identifying Training Needs Priorities in Women s Health Birzeit University, Community Health Development. 1987: Participated in the Annual Nursing Seminar about Management of Patients with renal Disorders. Arab College of Medical Professions Ramallah. Participated in the Annual Nursing Seminar about Management of Patients with Hypertension and Congestive Heart Failure. Arab College of Medical Professions Ramallah Professional Licenses: Registered Staff Nurse License. Qualified Midwife License. Languages: Excellent English: Reading, Speaking, Writing. Arabic: Mother Tongue Other skills: Word processing Windows 95. Internet browsing References: Available upon request. 17