Belal Hijji | Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award
Assist. Prof. Dr. Belal Hijji, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
Assistant Professor Dr. Belal Hijji is a distinguished nursing academic with a Ph.D. in Adult Health Nursing from the University of Ulster, UK. He has served in academic and clinical roles across Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Libya, and the UAE. With a strong focus on blood transfusion safety, he has authored books and peer-reviewed articles, including in Journal of Clinical Nursing and Nursing Reports. Dr. Hijji is passionate about nursing education, patient safety, and ethical research, and is fluent in both Arabic and English. He currently teaches at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, KSA.
Publication Profile
Education
Assist. Prof. Dr. Belal Hijji is a distinguished academic with a robust background in nursing education and research. He earned his Bachelor of Nursing from Yarmouk University, Jordan (1983β1987), followed by an MSc in Nursing Studies from the University of Manchester, UK (1999β2001), where he conducted a thesis on studentsβ perceptions of nursing as a career. He later achieved a Ph.D. in Adult Health Nursing from the University of Ulster, UK (2003β2007), focusing on blood transfusion practices among nurses in Abu Dhabi. π§ In 2017, he also earned certification in human research participant protection from the NIH.
Awards
Assist. Prof. Dr. Belal Hijji has enriched his professional journey through a variety of specialized training courses. His early learning included managing hypertension and heart failure (1987) and infection control in London (1996). π₯ He attended the 2nd GCC Seminar on Gerontology in Abu Dhabi (1997) and gained critical appraisal skills in Oxford (2000). He also participated in conferences on healthcare ethics (2002), medical statistics (2004), and qualitative research at the University of Ulster. π His continuous learning extended through webinars on learning psychology (2022) and contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (2022). π Lifelong learning remains his driving force.
Experience
Assist. Prof. Dr. Belal Hijji has held numerous academic and clinical roles across the Arab world. Since September 2019, he has served as Assistant Professor of Nursing at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, KSA. πΈπ¦ Previously, he taught at Al Ghad International Colleges (2015β2019), Benghazi University, Libya (2012β2015), and the University of Haβil (2011β2012). π« Earlier roles include Assistant Professor at Philadelphia University, Jordan (2008β2010). From 1987 to 2005, he worked in diverse clinical and administrative positions within regional ministries of health. π₯ His leadership also included overseeing scientific affairs and curriculum development. π His dedication to nursing education spans decades.
Research Focus
Assistant Professor Dr. Belal Hijji’s research primarily centers on blood transfusion knowledge and safety among nurses, with a strong emphasis on nursing education, clinical practice, and assessment tools. His studies span diverse healthcare settings in Jordan and the UAE, investigating nursesβ competencies, transfusion practices, and educational gaps. Additionally, he explores the effectiveness of assessment tools like multiple-choice questions and mathematical skills in dosage calculation, highlighting critical aspects of nursing proficiency. Through observational studies and survey research, Dr. Hijji contributes valuable insights into improving patient safety and enhancing nursing curricula.
Publication Top Notes
Knowledge of blood transfusion among nurses
Measuring knowledge of blood transfusion: A survey of Jordanian nurses
Nursesβ practice of blood transfusion in the United Arab Emirates: an observational study
Item Analysis of the Modified Version of the Routine Blood Transfusion Knowledge Questionnaire
Knowledge and practice of blood transfusion: A survey of nurses in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates