Biography

Dr. Zaher Nazzal: Consultant in Community Medicine.

In 1999, Dr. Nazzal earned his Bachelor's degree in Medicine from Istanbul University, Turkey. Subsequently, he dedicated five years to working in various facilities under the Palestinian Ministry of Health. In Sept 2005, Dr. Nazzal was awarded a scholarship by the Qatar Red Crescent to pursue specialization in community medicine at Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar. Following this, he obtained the Arab Board certificate in community medicine. In 2011, he joined An-Najah National University as an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Dr. Nazzal played an essential part in establishing the Al-Najah Child Institute, and he continued to manage the institute until 2018. In addition, for several years, he was responsible for coordinating scientific research at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Dr. Nazzal is a highly accomplished Palestinian researcher in the field of health, having published over 70 peer-reviewed scientific research papers in international journals. He actively manages numerous research projects and leads research groups in Palestine. Additionally, he has supervised and evaluated numerous master's theses within the country.

Dr. Nazzal is deeply engaged in promoting scientific research at the local and Arab levels, supervising the design and execution of various workshops and courses in this field. He also serves as a research reviewer for numerous international journals and has received several research awards at the university and national levels.

Dr. Nazzal is a member of the Palestinian Medical Council and the Arab Council for Medical Specializations, specifically the Scientific Council for Community Medicine.

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Education
Institution
Hamad Medical Coprporation
Country
Qatar
Degree
PhD
Faculty
Hamad Medical Coprporation
Department
Arab Board training in Community Medicine
Thesis
Measles surveillance in Qatar, 2008: Quality of surveillance data and timeliness of notification
Speciality
Community Medine
Sub speciality
Duration
2005 - 2009
Institution
Istanbul University
Country
Turkey
Degree
BSc
Faculty
Cerrah Pasha Faculty of Medicine
Department
General Medicine
Thesis
Not applicable
Speciality
Sub speciality
Duration
1992 - 1999
Institution
Sabastia Secondary School
Country
Palestine
Degree
High School
Faculty
Department
Thesis
Speciality
Sub speciality
Duration
1987 - 1990
Employment History
Country
Palestine
Institution
An-Najah National University
Position/Job Description
Assistant Professor in Community Medicine
Period
Aug. 23, 2020 - Until Now
Country
Qatar
Institution
Qatar Supreme Council of Health
Position/Job Description
Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control
Period
Aug. 23, 2020 - Aug. 23, 2020
Country
Qatar
Institution
Hamad Medical Corporation
Position/Job Description
Resident Doctor in Community Medicine
Period
Aug. 23, 2020 - Aug. 23, 2020
Country
Palestine
Institution
Ministry of health
Position/Job Description
General Practitioner
Period
Aug. 23, 2020 - Aug. 23, 2020
Publications