Valentina Demaj was born on 29.04.1985 and she is Head of Service at the Gastroenterology with Hepatology Clinic – University Clinical Center – Pristina.
She is a licensed nurse with over 14 years of experience in the public health sector and university education. Throughout her career, she has been guided by a commitment to high quality healthcare, empathy for patients, and a commitment to continuous professional improvement. She currently serves as the Head Nurse at the Gastroenterology Clinic at the University Clinical Center, a position that has allowed her to develop excellent leadership and organizational skills, contributing to the improvement of clinical services and the training of the new generation of nurses.
2024 – ongoing – Master in Clinical Psychology, University of Tetovo – Macedonia
2021 – 2023 – Master of Medical Sciences in Nursing, “Ismail Qemali” University, Vlora
2008 – 2014 – Bachelor in Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Pristina
2003 – 2006 – Bachelor in Nursing and Midwife, Faculty of Medicine, UP (in collaboration with Glasgow Caledonian University)
1999 – 2003 – Medical High School “Dr. Ali Sokoli”, Prishtina – Diploma in Nursing field
2020 – Today – Head Nurse at the Gastroenterology Clinic – University Clinical Center
2010 – 2020 – Nurse at the Gastroenterology Clinic – University Clinical Center
2018 – Today – Mentor at AAB College
2019 – 2020 – Mentor at UBT College
2019 – Today – Assistant at AAB College
Active participant in the First Congress of Health Professionals – December 2019
Training on Theories and Clinical Practices in Nursing – QKUK, 2016
TOEIC – English Certificate (2023)
Scientific presentations in Albania and Kosovo on the care of patients with acute pancreatitis, stress in the workplace, and the impact of technology on children’s mental health
Strong communication skills, empathy, and active listening
Leadership and successful organization of nursing staff
Use of technology and digital medical documentation
Language: Albanian – native, English – level B1, German – level A2
Her long-term goal is to contribute to raising the standards of nursing care in Kosovo through continuing education, mentoring, and active involvement in research and clinical projects. In the future, she also aims to engage in domestic health policies that include increasing the role of nurses in the public system.
