MSc.
Muharrem Arifi
Professional Biography
Muharrem Arifi was born on November 24, 1970, in the village of Brainë and resides in Prishtina. He is a dedicated nursing professional with over three decades of experience at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo (UCCK) – Clinic of Dermatology and Venerology, where he has served as Head Nurse since 2000. His career reflects long-standing expertise in health care management, nurse education, and leadership in professional associations.
Education
- Master’s in Health Management (MA) – Iliria University College, Prishtina (2012–2014)
- Bachelor in General Nursing (BSc) – AAB College, Prishtina (2019–2022)
- Bachelor in Human Resources (BSc) – Pjeter Budi University College, Prishtina (2007–2010)
- Medical High School – General Nursing Direction, Prishtina (1984–1988)
Professional Experience
- Assistant in Nursing, AAB College, Prishtina (2023–present)
- Clinical Mentor, AAB College (2021) and Universi College (2019)
- Head Nurse, Clinic of Dermatology and Venerology – UCCK (2000–present)
- Head Nurse, Male Ward “C” – KDV (1999–2000)
- Nurse, UCCK (1989–1999)
Professional Leadership and Roles
- President, Health Sector Workers’ Union of Kosovo – BSLSHK (2013–present)
- Chair of the Governing Council, Kosovo Nurses’ Chamber – OIK (2019–present)
- Deputy Chair, OIK (2015–2019)
- President, SHSKD (2003–2013)
- Chair of the Commission for the Publication of the Nurses’ Journal “Health and Nursing Care”, OIK (2023–present)
Research and Conference Participation
- Co-author of research: Management of UCCK and the Impact of Various Factors on Service Quality, Iliria University College, 2015
- Regular participant and contributor in national and international conferences and symposia in areas including palliative care, dermatology, clinical communication, nursing supervision, patient rights, and continuing professional education
- Presenter in collaborative scientific conferences between AAB College and Dokuz Eylul University (2024–2025), with topics such as:
- Therapeutic Touch in Nursing Practices
- Evidence-Based Approaches in Enteral Nutrition
- Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness
- Nursing Care for Patients Undergoing Carotid Endarterectomy
- Smoking Prevention Program in Secondary School Students
Key Trainings and Certifications
Participated in over 60 professional development activities in fields including:
- Health management and clinical communication
- Information technology and digital tools
- Workplace safety and oncology care
- Trainings conducted by the U.S. Army at UCCK
- “Training of Trainers” and SPSS analysis seminars
Special Skills
- Languages:
- Serbo-Croatian: very good (reading, writing, speaking)
- English: satisfactory
- Computer Skills:
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint – advanced
- CorelDraw and Adobe Photoshop – basic
- SPSS – regular user
- Driver’s License: Category B and C (since 1997)
Personal Interests
Passionate about sports, especially volleyball and football.