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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.