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Dr. Hisham Ibrahim Al-Khashshan

Current Position:

Assistant Deputy Minister for Primary Health Care at the Ministry of Health (MOH)

Personal Details:

Date of Birth : 06/ 10/ 1392H
Nationality : Saudi
Marital Status : Married
Profession : Consultant of Family and Community Medicine

Experiences:

Assistant Deputy Minister for Primary Health Care at the MOH (since October 2015 to Present)
Director of Family & Community Medicine Administration, Medical Services Directorate, Ministry of Defense, Riyadh, KSA (2012-2015).

Duties covered: Technical supervision of all health centers under the Ministry of Defense.

Director of Family & Community Medicine Department, Prince Sultan Medical Military City, KSA (2006-2015).

Duties covered: Technical and administrative supervision of all health centers in Riyadh under the Ministry of Defense, in addition to home health care, health education and preventive medicine.

Education and Qualification:

JCI Diploma in Health Quality, KSA - 2014
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA), King Abdulaziz University, KSA - 2011
MSc. in Epidemiology, UK – 2005
Diploma of London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK - 2005
Arab Board in Family Medicine – 2004
Saudi Board in Family Medicine, KSA – 2003
MBBS, King Abdulaziz University, KSA – 1998

Achievements:

Leading transformation in military primary health care services through:

Improving quality (JCI Accreditation).
Expansion in training (Largest training center in KSA).
Opening new health centers.

Establishing JCI Accredited Home Health Care with 2000 patient’s capacity.
New Military Medical salary scale (Ministry of Defense Team Leader).

Medical Conferences and Scientific Sessions:

"Six Sigma Green Belt" Workshop in Riyadh – 2014.
International Forum on Health Care Quality and Patient Safety held in Qatar – 2014.
40th Military Medicine International Conference in Jeddah – December 2013.
International forum on Quality and Safety in Health Care in Holland – 2011.
The 2nd International Conference in Home Health Care in Jeddah – 2011.
The 2nd International Congress of the Pan Arab Regional Group of Military Medicine in Jeddah – 2010.
JCI Accreditation Workshop in Jordan – 2009.
International Forum on Health Care Quality and Patient Safety held in Berlin – 2009.
Conference on Diabetes in Emirates – 2009.
The 7th Congress of the Lebanese Society of Family Medicine in Lebanon - October, 2008.
National Conference on Patient Centered Health Education in Hafr Al-Batin, Saudi Arabia – March, 2008.
The 4th Pan Arab Osteoporosis Conference in Dubai – March, 2008.
Family Doctors (WONCA) in Paris - 2007.
International Gathering of Family Medicine in Beirut - 2006.
Medical Services Conference - 2006.
Aviation Medicine Course in Dhahran – April, 2004.
Preventive medicine and Environmental Health Course in Dhahran - April, 2004.
Field of Medicine, Dhahran Military College - 2003.
Several Sessions on Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2002.

Committees:

Member in the Scientific Council of Family Medicine, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS).
Clinical Asst. Professor, King Saud University.
Team Leader of the Joint Commission International Accreditation.
Member of Strategic Committee for Commission Primary Care Standard, CBAHI.
Team Leader of Commissioning the Standards and Policies for Home Medical Care at the Level of Military Medical Services.
Member of Committee to Develop Curriculum for the Program of Preventive Medicine for Military Ground Troops.
Member of Committee to Study the Economic Feasibility of Proton – Center for the Treatment of Cancer under the High Council for Health Services.
Deputy Chairman of Long Stay Patients committee, PSMMC.
Chairman of Preventive Medicine Committee, MSD.
Chairman of Vaccine Sub Task Force Committee, PSMMC.
Member of the Common Disease Committee for Military Personnel.
Team Leader of Executive Health Education Committee, MSD.
Member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, PSMMC.
Member of the Scientific Committee of Community Medicine Board in Saudi Council, Riyadh.

Researches: ( as a main author/ co-author )

Patients’ Satisfaction with Primary Health Care Services in Riyadh, published in the Saudi Medical Journal, page 432 – 436 – March, 2008 (Vol.29 No.3.).
Home Caregivers' Satisfaction with the Services, provided by Riyadh Military Hospital's Home Support Program in Riyadh, published in the Saudi Medical Journal (page 591–597) – 2011, Nov. - Dec. (Vol. 31 No. 6).
Prevalence of Obesity among Military Personnel in Saudi Arabia and Associated Risk Factors, published in the Saudi Medical Journal – 25/12/2015.
Meningitis and Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Coverage among Military Personnel in Central Saudi Arabia (page 159 – 165) – Jan., 2011 (Vol. 32 No. 6).
Knowledge and Attitudes of Primary Health Care Physicians towards Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Riyadh region, KSA (19, No. 1, 2012).
The Safety of H1N1 Vaccine in Children in Saudi Arabia, published Drug Safety – July, 2012 (Volume 35, Issue 7, pp 555-56).
Impact of Integrated Care Program on Glycemic Control and Cardiovascular Risk in Adult Patients with Type 2 Diabetes, published JCOM – August, 2013 (Vol. 20 No. 85).
Physicians' Awareness of Bisphosphonates - Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw, published in the Saudi Medical Journal (Page 830-831 Vol. 32 No. 8).
Assessment of Framingham Cardiovascular Disease Risk Among Militaries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Publisher: AMSUS - Association of Military Surgeons of the U.S. Military Medicine, Volume 178, Number 3, March 2013, pp. 299-305(7).
Gender Differences in Health Education Needs and Preferences of Saudis Attending Riyadh Military Hospital in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, J Family Community Med. - 2012 Sep-Dec; 19(3) 172–177.
Quality of Care for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Military Primary Care Setting Articles, published in JCOM - 2012 Dec; 19(12):551-556.

Awards:

Best Trainee Doctor in 2001 (Certificate from His Excellency Chief of Military Staff).
Second in the Field Medicine Course.
Reward of Excellence from the Cultural Attaché in London on a Master's and Diploma in Epidemiology.
Administrative (twice), Perfection (twice), Teacher Medal (Military Section).
Merits Award from King Abdulaziz University (MHA).
Many Certificates from the High Commanders of Military Sections (e.g. Land forces, Air forces, Naval, etc.)

Skills:

Proficiency in English language and computer skills
Teaching (medical and scientific)
Scientific Research
Strategic Planning

Hobbies:

Reading (History)
Swimming
Playing football

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