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Lujain Abdulaziz Samarkandi
Assistant Professor
Dr. Lujain Samarkandi is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Health Management Program at Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Samarkandi earned her Ph.D. in Professional Leadership in Health Science from Seton Hall University, the Department of Interprofessional Health Sciences and Health Administration, and Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from the University of New Haven. Dr. Samarkandi’s experience relies on all aspects of health management including health leadership, strategic management, digital health, and healthcare financial management
Research interest
· Health information management.
· Electronic and personal health records.
· Healthcare quality.
· Public health informatics.
· Health policies.
· Administrative-level leadership issues.
· Improving the quality of healthcare outcomes from the organizational level to the focus of the patient-centered care model.
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Mohammad Adel Ghandour AL-Bsheish
Assistant professor
Assistant Professor in the Health Management department at Batterjee Medical College (BMC). Al-Bsheish's experience has been extended in both practical and academic fields for 16 years. During this period, he worked as nurse’s supervisor, deputy manager, program head, and faculty member. Currently, he is teaching several courses in the health Management department in BMC. Al-Bsheish completed his Ph.D. in Healthcare Management from the University Utara Malaysia (UUM) and his undergraduate studies at Mu’tah University and Al-Yarmouk University in Jordan. He has been working as a reviewer in several international journals such as JNM and Inquiries. Lastly, Al-Bsheish is registered as a member of professional entities such as the Jordanian Association for Hospitals, the Saudi Commission for Health Specialists, and the Jordanian Nurses & Midwives Council.
Research interest
· Healthcare management.
· Ranging from safety performance theory to practical implementation.
· Collaborated actively with researchers in several other disciplines of healthcare management.
· Healthcare informatics
· Quality of care.
· Patient safety
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Dr Rana Al Jaroudi
Assistant Professor
Dr. Rana earned her Ph.D. in Public Health & Health Systems | Applied Human Nutrition | Biochemistry An experienced academic and public health professional with over 8 years of expertise in Canada and Saudi Arabia. Holds a Ph.D. in Public Health & Health Systems from the University of Waterloo, a Master’s in Applied Human Nutrition from Mount Saint Vincent University, and a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry from King Abdulaziz University. Expertise includes public health program design, health system management, and health promotion, with a focus on improving health outcomes through effective public health strategies. As an Assistant Professor, taught courses in public health, health management, nutrition, and wellness, with a focus on public health program design and health system management
Research interest
· Addressing health challenges in immigrant populations.
· exploring social determinants of health.
· evaluating community health initiatives.
· Investigates the impact of acculturation on health behaviors.
· Quality control practices in health systems.
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Rafat Alhindi
Lecturer
Current Role: Lecturer and Program Coordinator, Health Management Department, BMC Education: Master’s in Health Administration, University of Southern Indiana Expertise: Health information systems, patient affairs, and clinical coding Industry Experience: Over two years in academia, with prior roles in healthcare administration at Saudi German Hospital
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Maha Abdullah Daffa
Lecturer
Ms. Maha earned a master’s degree in health services and Hospital Administration Faculty of Economics and Administration, King Abdul-Aziz University. Ms. Maha, a seasoned professional with a master's degree in health services and Hospital Administration from King Abdul-Aziz University, and extensive experience in healthcare administration, clinical coding, and quality management. Over two decades of progressive roles at leading institutions, including King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital University Dental Hospital and King Fahd General Hospital, demonstrated expertise in health information systems, patient affairs, and leadership management affairs, and leadership management. Recognized with multiple awards for excellence and contributions to healthcare and education.
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Ghadeer Alshanbari
Lecturer
Ms. Ghadeer Alshanbari holds a master’s degree in healthcare policy and management from the University of Birmingham, specializing in managing quality and service improvement. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in medical physics from Umm Al-Qura University. Her academic interests include healthcare policy, health service management, and healthcare quality, ranging from measuring and assuring to quality improvement and innovation.
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