MED – HEALTH  

The MEDiterranean Public HEALTH Alliance  

Project No: 561748-EPP-1- 2015-1-PSEPPKA2-CBHE-JP   

Stakeholder Meeting   

Venue: Grand Millennium Hotel – Amman, Jordan  

05 July 2018   

 MED‐HEALTH is a project funded with the support of the ERASMUS+ Programme of the European Union. This publication reflects the views only of its authors. 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS  

1.0 The Event 3

2.0 Purpose 6

3.0 Outcome 6

4.0 Agenda 7

5.0 Attendances 8

6.0 Photos 10

                       

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1.0 The event

After the first stakeholder meeting on December 1st, 2016, EMPHNET organized

the second Stakeholder meeting in Amman-Jordan on 05 July 2018. Participants

included representatives from: Erasmus+ - Jordan Office, Mutah University,

Zarqa University, University of Jordan, Najah University, Ministry of Health (MOH)

and Ministry of Higher Education - Jordan, Royal Medical Services, Jordan Public

Health Association, Private Hospital Association, in addition to pronounced Public

Health figures from Jordan. The meeting aimed at providing a snapshot of the

perspectives and identifying challenges of stakeholders in Jordan regarding

public health management. The meeting also provided an update on the progress

of the Master Programme in Public Health Management.

Dr. Mohannad Al-Nsour, the Executive Director of EMPHNET, delivered the

opening remarks; whereby, he welcomed the attendees and reviewed outcomes

of the first stakeholder meeting with a brief on the follow up efforts. Keynotes of

Dr. Mohannad’s remarks also included the necessity to take a step back to see

where we are and whether our efforts are sustainable. He highlighted

EMPHNET’s role as a facilitator of this collaboration effort with universities,

remaining ready for any further support to ensure successful accomplishment of

its goals. “Even though our role in the project is relatively limited; yet, EMPHNET

takes pride in contributing to such efforts that target institutionalized, sustained

flow of public health professionals to the health sector in the region” he added. In

addition, he pointed out that Jordan, and the region at large, has an apparent gap

between health institutions; thus, this meeting bears a resemblance to the perfect

answer to this chronic challenge by providing and opportunity for intra-sector

networking.

Next, Dr. Reem Al-Khader started her presentation with a synopsis on the

Erasmus+ program in Jordan and its key achievements during 2002-2017. The

presentation mainly focused on ICM calls for university staff and students, results

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of 2015 closed ICM projects, Tempus and Erasmus+ projects’ impact on public

and private universities and organizations, factors of the project success and

challenges. Dr. Al-Khader also indicated that there are plans for a cluster meeting

to brainstorm on the health sector in Jordan; while encouraging all actors to

approach Erasmus+ with new ideas utilizing the project’s open-door policy.

Dr. Ahmad Abu Slayeh from Jordan’s Ministry of Health delivered a presentation

on the needs and challenges of the public health sector in the country. The

presentation included background on the history and structure of the 4-year

program of the Ministry for specializing in community medicine. He gave a special

focus on challenges like the burden of disease, demographic changes, lack of

water resources and population pressure over infrastructure. While presenting

the human resources challenge, Dr. Abu Slayeh iterated that the biggest

challenge for the sector is the above 60-average age of the Ministry’s community

medicine professionals. In conclusion, Dr. Abu Slayeh elaborated on efforts of the

Ministry of Health to overcome those challenges.

Another presentation was delivered by Dr. Ashraf Shaqadan from Zarqa

University. The presentation started by providing a background on the project

with aims and objectives, expected result and impact, project partners, and

achievements. Dr Ashraf also elaborated on the project’s work packages and

work plan as well as involvement of the public health community, the

dissemination strategy and the program status at the Mutah and Zarqa

universities.

Dr. Nedal Alnawaiseh from Mutah University presentation provided an update on

the progress of the master’s program in public health management offered by the

University. Dr. Alnawaiseh provided an overview of the curriculum and structure

of the program, target groups, admission requirements and the study plan. In his

presentation, he mentioned that the most significant challenge was the lack of

proper advocacy for the program among the community and the target groups. In

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addition, students are suffering from financial difficulties and if the situation of

enrolment remains at the current pace, the University will not be able to continue

offering the program.

Representative of An-Najah National University, Dr. Abdulsalam Khayyat,

delivered the last personation that highlighted the program experience in

Palestinian Universities. The personation also touched on the public health sector

in Palestine; emphasizing that the challenges there are similar to those faced by

the sector in Jordan and that such similarity requires further collaboration.

Students experience were presented by Aya Mhailan, a graduate student at

Mutah University. The student reflected a very positive experience given the

engage-the-student approach that the faculty adopts in teaching such a quality

program.

The meeting then engaged in an open discussion regarding all aspects to

promote the program and make it more attractive; ensuring its sustainability.

Among the discussion points, issues like addition of new courses to the

curriculum by Mutah University in response to the feedback received in the first

stakeholders’ meeting. The significance of effecting balance between theory and

practice; allowing to train students/ graduates in hospitals including RMS

facilities. As well, the coordination with organizations like EMPHNET so that

students will have the opportunity to be introduced to experiences of other

countries in the area of public health.

Different experiences were also mentioned in offering the public health

management through programs like economy or business management. Such

approach would have an impact on the program sustainability and increase

graduates’ employability.

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Another feasible option would be the joint research projects or offering joint

programs between different universities either inside or outside the country. This

will allow for the transfer of knowledge and exposure to different contexts.

Strengthening communication between Erasmus+ project and universities in

Jordan was discussed along with a recommendation to conduct a cluster meeting

to have a holistic picture of the situation of public health education in the region

and identify areas for improvement.

2.0 Purpose

This stakeholder meeting forms part of WP2- Implementation of Master

Programme in Public Health Management.

This stakeholder meeting provided a snapshot of the perspectives and

identified challenges of stakeholders in Jordan regarding public health

management. The provided an update on the progress of the Masters

Programme in Public Health Management.

3.0 Outcome

As a result of the meeting, it is expected that project stakeholders have set the

ground for further coordination and have already engaged in collaborative efforts

to promote the program within their respective institutions and organizations.

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4.0 Agenda 

 MED – HEALTH Stakeholders Meeting Agenda 

 

I. Meeting Details 

Venue  Millennium Hotel, Shmeisani, Amman – Room: Diamond 2 

Date  July 05, 2018  Time  9:30 – 14:00 

Description  This is the second MED‐HEALTH stakeholders meeting to be held in Amman. This one‐day meeting organized by EMPHNET will provide a snapshot of the perspectives and identified challenges of stakeholders in Jordan regarding public health management. The meeting will provide an update on the progress of the Masters Programme in Public Health Management. 

  

I.                    July 5, 2018 

Time  Activity  Presenter 

09:30‐10:00  Registration and Coffee    

10:00‐10:10  Welcome Remarks  Dr. Mohannad Al‐Nsour EMPHNET 

10:10‐10:40 EU Funded Projects and their Impact on Higher Education in Jordan 

Dr. Reem AlKhader ERASMUS+ 

10:40‐11:00 Needs and Challenges in Public Health Management  

Dr. Ayoub Sayaydeh Ministry of Health 

11:00‐11:30  Project Introduction and Overview Dr. Ashraf Shaqadan  Zarqa University 

11:30‐12:00 Update and Progress on Master Programme in Public Health Management in Jordan 

Dr. Mohammed Sarayra Mutah University 

12:00 –12:15 MED‐HEALTH and its Development in the Palestinian Universities  

Dr. Abdulsalam Khayyat  An‐Najah National University 

12:15‐12:25  Student Experiences  Cohort One ‐ Students Representative  

12:25–12:50  Sustainability Opportunities  Open Discussion 

12:50‐13:00  Wrap‐up Dr. Adel Belbaisi EMPHNET 

13:00‐14:00  Lunch    

 

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5.0 Attendance 

 

No.  Full Name  Affiliation 

1  Dr. Ayoub Sayaydeh  MOH 

2  Hadeel AlSaaeh  MOH 

3  Dr. Daifallah Hesban  MOH ‐ Zarqaa 

4  Dr. Zakaryya Nawayseh  MOH ‐ Karak 

5  Dr. Mu'ad Ma'aytah /  Al Karak Hospital 

6  Dr. Nidal Fareed Aisheh  Zarqa University 

7  Dr. Hussein Abu Zaid  JRMS 

8  Rada Mdanat  Private Hospitals Association 

9  Dr. Wael Hayajneh  JUST 

10  Dr. Mohammad Tarawneh  MOH 

11  Dr. Madi Jaghbeer  University of Jordan 

12  Dr. Sawsan Majali  The Jordanian Senate 

13  Dr. Raeda Qutob  University of Jordan 

14  Dr. Ahmad Abu Slayeh  Public Health Association 

15  Dr. Ata Emad Ali  Zarqa University 

16  Dr. Reem Mahmoud Al Khader    ERASMUS+   

17  Dr. Yousef Al Khader  JUST 

18  Dr. Mohammad Sobou'  Mutah University 

19  Dr. Thafer Al Sarayra Mutah University 

20  Dr. Sadoun Al Majali  Mutah University 

21  Dr. Mohammad Al Sarayra  Mutah University 

22  Dean of Nursing College  Mutah University 

23  Dr. Nidal Nawayseh  Mutah University 

24  Dr. Nour Eddin Shqairat  Mutah University 

25  Dr. Omar Nafe'  Mutah University 

26  Dr. Ashraf Shaqdan  Zarqa University 

27  Dr. Hashem Ahmad  Zarqa University 

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28  Dr. Aiman Daifallah Ismaeel  Zarqa University 

29  Dr. Ahmad Hussein Rayyan  Zarqa University 

30  Malek Al Tarifi  Zarqa University 

31  Dr. Abdullah Al Habarneh  Ministry of Higher Education 

32  Dr. Ranad Nofal  Ministry of Higher Education 

34  Dr. Mohammad Yousef Saleh  MOH 

35  Dr. Abdul Salam Al Khayyat  Al Najah University 

36  Ibrahim Abd Almoniem  Mutah University 

37  Aya Mohilat  Mutah University / Student 

38  Dr. Mohannad Al Nsour  GHD/EMPHNET 

39  Dr. Adel Balbesi  GHD/EMPHNET 

40  Samar Abdelnour   GHD/EMPHNET 

41  Moha'd Zriqi  GHD/EMPHNET 

42  Fadia Al Faqir  GHD/EMPHNET 

43  Haneen Edwan  GHD/EMPHNET 

43  Mazen Abu Khadijeh  GHD/EMPHNET 

                      

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6.0 Photos 

 

 

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