Curriculum Vitae
Hiwa Khidhir Saaed
PhD Pharmacology and Toxicology / Former Dean, Senior Lecturer and Licensed Pharmacist
Address:
Office: Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology College of Pharmacy, University of Sulaimani.
Home: Malik Mahmood St, German Village 2C, Villa 32, Sulaymaniyah-Iraq
Phone
Mobile Phone: +9647701530462, +9647501530462–
Home: +964-533370065 – Pharmacy: +964533201844
Date of birth
1965-08-15
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiwa-k-saaed/
University Website:
https://sites.google.com/a/univsul.edu.iq/hiwa-khidhir/
Certified Academic and registered Pharmacist with BSc in pharmacy (1988) and a Higher Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy from the College of Pharmacy and MSc and Ph.D. (1st Rank) in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology from the College of Medicine University of Baghdad, and 20+ years of experience in pharmacy practice education and profession / Hospital and Community settings.
I worked as a Hospital Pharmacist in Sulaymaniyah Teaching Hospital for 8 years (1988-1996) and transferred to University of Sulaimani/ College of Pharmacy Their I served in many academic positions; Dean, a Vice Dean, Head of Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology during 2007-2017. Currently a Senior Lecturer of Basic, Molecular, Clinical, and Advanced Pharmacology, Toxicology, besides teaching Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
I am a member of the Federal International Pharmacist, Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Syndicate of Iraqi Pharmacists and Kurdistan Pharmacists Associations and Faculty Affiliate of College of Pharmacy at Belmont University, Tennessee USA.
Skills:
Extensive experience in pharmacy practice, education and healthcare system ranging from clinical care to administrative responsibility.
Excellent strategic and analytical skills with good organization, planning, implementation, and problem resolution skills. Decisive judgment, critical thinking and delegation skills and ability to perform a task with minimal supervision. Ability to work in a dynamic and complex environment and take appropriate actions in emergency situations.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate in a tactful, diplomatic and effective manner, Leadership: teamwork, adaptability, Project and Time Management skills. improved workflow to increase productivity.
Seeking to leverage my teaching and professional expertise to learn and grow in the new role of Academic Pharmacist at your institution, research center and hospitals.
Experience
2006-09 present: Senior Lecturer
College of Pharmacy, University of Sulaimani
2010/10-2017/11: Dean:
College of Pharmacy, University of Sulaimani
– College of Pharmacy/ University of Sulaimani as Dean of the College of Pharmacy
2010-02 2010-10: Vice Dean
College of Pharmacy, University of Sulaimani
– Work as a Vice dean of the College of Pharmacy
2007/07-2017/11: Head of Department
College of Pharmacy, University of Sulaimani
– work as a Head of Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology remained in this position besides my appointment as vice dean and Dean of the college
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
– University of Sulaimani, Teaching of Basic, Molecular, Clinical & Advanced Pharmacology and Patient Assessments and Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice to:
College of Pharmacy:
2012-19 MSc Pharmacology and Toxicology students.
2013-19MSc Clinical Pharmacy students.
2013 MSc Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry students.
2012-16 High Diploma Clinical Pharmacy/ Ministry of Health students.
2007-2019Undergraduate studies; third- & fourth-year B.Sc. Pharmacy students.
College of Medicine:
2010 Gyn-Obstetrics Postgraduate- students.
2010-2011 3rd-year students.
1992-1993 Instructor in Chemistry Laboratory College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani.
College of Veterinary:
2008 Undergraduate Studies, Third-year students.
College of Dentistry:
2012 MSc (Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine …etc.) students.
2008 College of Dentistry, M.Sc. Pharmacology students.
College of Nursing:
2010 M.Sc. Psychiatric, Fundamental nursing, Medicine and Surgery College of Nursing University of Sulaimani.
2015 MSc Adult Pharmacology College of Nursing University of Raparin.
1988-1992 Teaching Pharmacy subject as an External Lecturers in both Nursing Preparatory and Midwifery and Delivery Schools/DOH in Sulaimani.
1988/09-1993/03;1993/12–1996/11: Hospital Pharmacist
Teaching Hospital/ Directorate of health Sulaymaniyah
Worked as a Head of Pharmacy and Therapeutic Unit which include Three Pharmacies (Inpatient, Outpatient, Duty Pharmacy), and Three Stores for Medicine, Dressing and intravenous Infusion with more than 30 personnel including pharmacist and technicians.
Skills: professional verbal and written communication skills, comfortable and courteous in interacting with patients and health care providers to provide drug information, advice, and counseling with Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address patient, reimbursement, and operations issues, ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail, especially in reviewing medical documentation and verifying large volumes of prescription orders.
1994-1996 Head of Pharmacy and Therapeutics Department/ Directorate of Health of Sulaimani/ Teaching Hospital.
1993 Head of Pharmacy and Therapeutics Department/ Directorate of health of Sulaimani/ Teaching Hospital.
1992 Directorate of Health of Sulaimani as a graduate pharmacist (1 year in rural district hospitals).
1989-1991 Head of Pharmacy and Medical Equipment/ Department in Military hospital.
1988 Trainer Pharmacist for one year in three main branches of Pharmacy Practice (4 months each) Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics/Teaching Hospital, Directorate of Health/ Central Laboratory Analysis Department, and Samarra Drug Industries (SDI)/ Department of Antibiotics.
1993/03-1993/12: Assistant Health officer, UNICEF
UN organization and Humanitarians NGOs:
– Assistant Health Officer (Grade 6 employee)/ UNICEF in Health Department Mar-Dec 1993.
– Working with Australian Humanitarian Nongovernmental Organization (NGO) “CARE” for two-month period after Golf War and Kurdish uprising in Mar 1991.
Evening Shift Job 1993/12-present: Manager
Hiwa Pharmacy
– Reviews prescriptions issued by Physician or other authorized prescriber to assure accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed.
– Compounds medications, using standard formulas and processes such as weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
– Directs pharmacy workers engaged in mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
– Answers questions and provides information to pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage or pharmaceuticals.
– Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, the security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
– Enters data such as patient name, prescribed medication, and cost, to maintain pharmacy files, charge system, and inventory.
– Assays medications to determine identity, purity, and strength.
– Instructs interns and other medical personnel on matters pertaining to pharmacy. 25+ years of experience.
Education and Academic Qualifications:
2002/11-2007/07 Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacology and toxicology
University of Baghdad College of Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology and toxicology, PhD
1999/10-2002/07 MSc Degree in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology
University of Baghdad College of Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology and toxicology, MSc
1996/10-1999/06 High Diploma (2years) in clinical Pharmacy
University of Baghdad College of Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, High Diploma
1983/09-1988/07 BSc Pharmacy
University of Baghdad College of Pharmacy, Pharmacy, BSc
Thesis and dissertations
2007 Ph.D. Thesis Title: In Vitro Scolicidal Activity of Tinidazole: Pharmacodynamic & Pharmacokinetic Studies. Department of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Medicine University of Baghdad.
2002 M.Sc. Thesis Title: Drugs Acting at the GABA-Benzodiazepine Receptor Complex Attenuate Ethanol-Induced Gastric Mucosal Damage In Vitro. Department of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad.
1999 Higher Diploma Thesis Title: The Effect of Prednisolone and Antibiotic Treatment on Sperm Function Test and Sperm Agglutination in Infertile Men. Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, University of Baghdad.
1988 Graduation Research Project Dissertation: Ultrasound examination in obstetrics and gynecology.
Supervised Thesis and Advising Activity
2019 Pharmacist collaborative care in heart failure management. MSc in Clinical Pharmacy, Harb Taha Yaseen. Ongoing study (Research Work Stage).
2017 Therapeutic Potential of Vitamin D3 As an Add on To Interferon beta in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. MSc In Pharmacology Lanja Ibrahim Saeed.
2017 Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Oral Cyclosporine After Kidney and Bone Marrow Transplantation in Sulaimaniyah KRG-Iraq. MSc In Pharmacology Khoshi Hameed Hamza.
2014 Real-Time PCR Analysis of Bcl-2 And P53 Genes Expression in Leukemic Cells and Their Relationships with Chemosensitivity. MSc Thesis in Pharmacology Matin Adil Mahmood.
2015 Effectiveness of Thrombolytic Therapy Door-To-Needle Time in The Management of Acute Myocardial Infarction. HD in Clinical Pharmacy by Fadya E. Ahmed May.
2015 The Efficacy of Vildagliptin Add on To Insulin in Improving Glycaemic Control in Type 2- Diabetes. HD In Clinical Pharmacy Harb Taha Yassin.
2015 Association Between Hypoglycemia and Oral Antidiabetic Therapy in Type 2 Diabetic Patients Fasting During Ramadan. HD in Clinical Pharmacy by Sinan Ridha Khadem.
2012 Comparison of Topical Metronidazole, Ciprofloxacin, Cimetidine, and Meloxicam Gel Treatment in Plaque-Induced Gingivitis. College of Dentistry University of Sulaimani. Sara A Muhammad.
2013 Efficacy Comparison of Escitalopram and Citalopram in The Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) In KRG-Iraq. Higher Diploma (2 years) Clinical Pharmacy Dissertations. Ali Talib Galib
2013 Thrombosis Risk Factor Assessment in Al Sulaimaniyah Teaching Hospitals. Higher Diploma (2 Years) Clinical Pharmacy Dissertations. Noor Alhuda.
advising Graduation Research Projects of 5th year students:
2019 Medications and Pregnancy: The Role of Pharmacists.
2018 Evaluation of Patient Satisfaction with Postoperative Pain Management in Orthopedic Wards in Shar And Surgical Teaching Hospitals in Sulaimani City.
2017 Self-Medication Practices among Medical Students in University of Sulaimani.
2017 Antibiotic treatment in patients with community-acquired pneumonia during 1st 72 hrs. after admission to the hospital.
2015 Determination of Adherence to the Antihypertensive Medications.
2015 Antibiotic Therapy in Intensive Care Unit Setting.
2015 Thrombolytic Therapy in Acute Myocardial Infarction.
2014 Chronopharmacology of Antihypertensive Agents.
2014 Medicine Used in IVF.
2014 Drugs Used During Ramadan.
2011 Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension (Preeclampsia).
Publications
2019 Utility of animal gastrointestinal motility and transit models in functional gastrointestinal disorders. Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology. Ahmad A-Saffar; Shota Takemi; Hiwa K. Saeed; Ichiro Sakata; Takafumi Sakai. Available online 26 July 2019, 101633 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bpg.2019.101633
2017 Quantitative Real-Time PCR Analysis of Apoptotic Gene Expression in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patients and Their Relationships with Chemosensitivity. Accepted for publication in Applied Cancer Research Journal. Applied Cancer Research http://www.ajpe.org/doi/pdf/10.5688/ajpe81589
2017 Exploring Electronic Communication Modes between Faculty Members and Students of Iraqi Colleges of Pharmacy Using Technology Acceptance Model. Accepted for publication in American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education www.ajpe.org
2016 Comparison of Topical Metronidazole, Ciprofloxacin, Cimetidine, and Meloxicam Treatment in Plaque-Induced Gingivitis Hiwa K. Saaed1 and Sara A. Muhammad2 https://docs.google.com/a/univsul.edu.iq/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dW5pdnN1bC5lZHUuaXF8c3VsYWltYW5pLWRlbnRhbC1qb3VybmFsfGd4OjUzMzg2MDcxOGU0OGRiZjQ
2003-03 Drugs acting at the GABA-benzodiazepine receptor complex attenuates ethanol-induced gastric mucosal damage in vitro. Blackwell-Synergy Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Physiology vol. (30):495-500. (2003).
Books
2011 Drugs acting at the GABA-Benzodiazepine Receptor Complex: Attenuate Ethanol-Induced Gastric Mucosal Damage In vitro Hiwa K. Saaed (Author). available online: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Drugs-Acting-Gaba-Benzodiazepine-Receptor-Complex/dp/3846511234/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330070256&sr=8-1
2011 In Vitro Scolicidal Activity of Tinidazole: Pharmacodynamic and Pharmacokinetic studies Hiwa K. Saaed (Author). Available online: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vitro-Scolicidal-Activity-TinidazolePharmacodynamic/dp/3845443405/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330070468&sr=1-1
Conferences and Educational activities
Participating as a speaker at:
2019 1st International Nursing Conference “the theme of our conference Toward Best Nursing Practices: Current Reality and Future Ideals” at the University of Raparin, on April 10 & 11 2019.
2017 2nd Annual Congress of Eastern Mediterranean University Pharmacy Students Society – (Emupss to EMUPSS's 2nd Annual Congress) mental health 11-16 May 2017
2016 5th Annual European Pharma Congress at Berlin, Germany July 18-20, 2016.
2015 Pain Course Workshop as a Chairman, organized by doulerurs sans frontiers, 20-21 October 2015. 2014 Establishment of Poison Control Centre 10 April 2014 Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy University of Sulaimani.
2013 World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 31 Aug-5 Sep 13, FIP 2013 Dublin Ireland.
2013 Smoking cessation Symposium, My Lecture was entitled an update of Pharmacotherapy of Smoking Cessation. Held on May 30, 2013, by School of Medicine Faculty of Medical Sciences University of Sulaimani and Academic Association.
2010 Cochairman of the session in the conference held in Erbil by Ministry of Health to develop the Health Service in Kurdistan on 22-24 Jan 2010.
2002 The Second Scientific Conference of Kurdistan Medical Syndicate, Sulaimani Iraq 2002.
2002 The Eleventh-Scientific Conference of Iraqi Pharmacist Syndicate, Baghdad Iraq 2002.
2001 Fecundity and infertility Conference, Baghdad University, Iraq, 2001.
1993 Arrange a course for three days on Drug Abuse funded by Lower Saxony Children Relief Association (CRI) NGO in Sulaimani Teaching Hospital, 1993.
1993 Seminars on World breastfeeding week (1-7 Aug) to the ladies from Kurdistan women union, workers in factories 1993.
Training and Workshop:
2017 Pharmacy Curriculum Assessment and Development, in Hawler Medical University, College of Pharmacy.
2015 Pain Course Workshop as a Chairman, organized by doulerurs sans frontiers, 20-21 October 2015.
2015 Friedrich-AlExander University Erlangen-Nurnberg; Fall Course 2015 (September 13-October 04) of the CIS Intensive Training Program, organized by CIS FAU Erlangen-Nurnberg.
2015 European Association of Hospital Pharmacist Congress (EAHP) Mar 2015 Hamburg Germany:
– Improving patient safety through multidisciplinary teamwork. by J. Martin.
– Inspired by STOPP/START: a new prescription-screening tool for adult patients by B. Guignard et al
– Patient engagement and communication skills. By M.Kinnear et al
– The art of writing an abstract. by T. Hoppe-Tichy; LJ Kjeldsen
2015 Stem Cell Technology and its Application in Medicine Kurdistan Institute for Strategic Studies and Scientific Research (KISSSR) 16 Apr 15
2014 Advanced Trauma life-Saving ATLS by DOH/ Shar Hospital Sulaimaniyah 19 and 26 April 2014.
2014 Training course on high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) Research Lab, School of Pharmacy University of Sulaimani by Al Qifaf Company 17 April 2014.
2013 Train the Trainer 4-8 2013, American University Beirut (AUB)
2013 Training course on Dermatology for pharmacist/ 2days in DOH 4 June 2013
2012 Faculty Development Program; Pharmacy Curriculum and teaching of Pharm D subject “Patient Assessments and Communication Skills” 3rd Sep-25th Sep 2012.
2012 The use of Power Labs in Advanced Physiology Education and Research, held at Department of Biology-university of Sulaimani in Collaboration with University of Zakho, May 23rd and 24th 2012.
2012 Joint Board program (http://www.jpbsoutheast.org/contact/) Collaboration program between the School of Pharmacy/University College of London and University of Sulaimani (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/pharmacy/) (www.univsul.net), aimed the development of pharmacy practice and curriculum 10-21 January 2012.
2011 Good Governance for Medicines Program and Pharmaceutical Sector Country Profile Survey, organized by the WHO Iraq Country Office in Collaboration with the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government 13-16 June 2011, Erbil, Iraq.
2011 Development Skills in Research Methodology organized by Koya University/ Faculty of Science & Health presented by Professor Dr. Mohammed Al-Rubeai 12-13 Oct 2011.
2010 DelPHe –Iraq Project, Collaboration program between the School of Pharmacy/University of London and College of Pharmacy/ University of Sulaimani, aimed the development of pharmacy practice and curriculum 10-20 Oct 2010.
2009 Comprehensive course in Pharmaceutical Science including toxicology, drug design, tissue culture and nanotechnology techniques in Tabriz University of Medical Science (TUOMS) for 10 days in August 2009.
2009 Course in high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), College of Pharmacy, University of Sulaimani, Sulaimani, Iraq.
2007 University of Sulaimani; Communication and Teaching Skills course.
2006 Course and Certificate in HPLC given by Research Center lecturers, College of Medicine, University of Al-Nahrain Baghdad, Iraq.
1997 Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and reproductive pharmacology, Baghdad IVF Center.
1997 Computer software program 80 hrs. in Iraqi National Computer Center (INCC).
1993 UNICEF Primary Health Care (PHC) programs, EPI, Malaria, ARI…etc.:
– Cold-chain system technique and Extended Program of Immunization (EPI),
– Malnutrition (kwashiorkor and marasmus) Evaluation and Management.
– Maternal health and disease, e.g., anemia and its management.
– Management of acute respiratory infection (ARI) in children below 5 years holds in Sulaimani Pediatrics Hospital.
– Children diarrhea and oral rehydration salt (ORS).
– Goiter and iodine deficiency, and malaria control program.
– Satellite-communication (Satcom).
Software
Ability to learn and master a variety of computer systems and other technology for/assisting with daily functions: Experience with Salesforce, and Microsoft Office expert knowledge of the entire suite, MS Excel (tables, data visualization) MS Word (styles, templates, version control), – Excellent in Application of the SPSS
Languages: Kurdish, Arabic and English
Honors and Awards:
2019 Thanks-letter from the President of University of Sulaimani.
2018 Thanks-letter from the Deputy Prime Minister.
2017 Thanks-letter from the President of University of Mosul 2017.
2017 Thanks-letter from the Dean of Eastern Mediterranean University & Pharmacy Students Society.
2016 Thanks-letter from the Eastern Mediterranean University Pharmacy Students Society.
2016 Thanks-letter from the Minister of Higher Education and President of University of Sulaimani.
Interests:
Peace of mind, the art of communicating, teamwork, listening and playing music, drawing, swimming, pets’ adoption, traveling and knowing about other cultures, reading, watching movies.
References
1. Ahmad Al-Saffar, PhD. Associate Professor Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University Hospital, Ing 40 plan5 Uppsala University, SE-751 85 Uppsala, SWEDEN +46 736378463 www.medsci.uu.se ahmad.al-saffar@medsci.uu.se
2. Shwan Kamal Rachid Post: Vice President for the Scientific Affairs Qualification: BSc, MSc, and PhD Academic Title: Professor Specialty: Molecular Biology +964 770 149 4344 e-mail: shwan.rachid@charmouniversity.org Academic Profile link: charmouniversity.org/shwan-rachid/
3. Alaadin M Naqishbandi Post: Dean of College of Pharmacy Qualifications: B.Sc. pharm, M.Sc., Ph.D. Academic Title: Assist. Prof. in Pharmacognosy +964 750 4482788 e-mail: alaadinmn@pha.hmu.edu.iq
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