Dr. Mona Mohd Amin Fares Almalik
Professor- Midwifery
Educational Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Midwifery, 2011 – University of Aberdeen, Centre of Academic Primary Care, Aberdeen,
UK.
- Master of Science in Midwifery, 2005 – University of Aberdeen, Centre of Academic Primary Care, Aberdeen, UK.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2002 – University of Jordan, Faculty of Nursing, Amman, Jordan.
Experience
- Professor of Midwifery, College of Nursing, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University (September 2025 –
Present).
- Associate Professor, Maternal and Child Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mutah University, Jordan
(January 2018 – Present).
- Assistant Professor, Health Sciences Division/Nursing Program, Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE (September
2018 – July 2022).
- Vice Dean, Faculty of Nursing, Mutah University, Jordan (September 2016 – 2017).
- Head, Maternal and Child Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mutah University, Jordan (September 2013
– 2014).
- Assistant Professor, Maternal and Child Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mutah University, Jordan
(March 2011 – January 2018).
Courses Taught
Undergraduate Courses
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Reproductive System
- Obstetrics in Nursing – Clinical
- Selective Topics in Nursing
- Maternity and Newborn Health Nursing – Theory
- Maternity and Newborn Health Nursing – Clinical
- Health Education and Communication Skills
- Child Growth and Development
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Fundamentals of Nursing – Practical and Clinical
- Nursing Research
- Medical Terminology and Professional Documentation
- Work Health and Safety
- Child and Adolescent Health Nursing – Theory
- Child and Adolescent Health Nursing – Practice
- Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing
- History Taking and Physical Assessment
- Microbiology
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Capstone Research Project for Health Sciences
Postgraduate Courses
- Research Methodology
- Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing – Theory
- Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing – Clinical
Publications
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Algunmeeyn, A., Shudifat, R., Leimoon, H., Almalik, M., & Saifan, A. (2025) Challenges Encounter by Nursing Clinical Instructors During Clinical Training: A Qualitative Study. Sage Open, 1-14.
- Alnajar, M., Mosleh, S., Almalik, M., & Darawad, M. (2022) Psychological predictors of quality of life among Jordanian cancer patients' caregivers. Psycho-oncology, 31 (11), 1886-1894.
- Mosleh, S., Shudifat, R., Dalky, H., Almalik, M., & Alnajar, M. (2022) Mental Health, Learning Behaviour and Perceived Fatigue Among University Students During the COVID-19 Outbreak: a Cross-sectional Multicentric Study in the UAE. BMC Psychology, 10:47.
- Dalky, H., Ghader, N., Al Kuwari, M., Alnajar, M., Ismaile, S. Almalik, M. et al. (2021) Assessment of the Awareness, Perception, Attitudes, and Preparedness of Health-care Professionals Potentially Exposed to COVID-19 in the United Arab Emirates. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare,14, 91–102.
Mosleh, S., Alnajar, M., & Almalik M. (2021) Nurses' perceived knowledge and benefits of artificial nutrition and hydration for patients nearing death: A survey among
Jordanian nurses. European Journal of Cancer Care, 00:e13394.
- Alnuaimi, K, & Almalik M. (2021) Sexual educational needs of Jordanian women after giving birth. Birth, 48 (1), 52-60.
- Alnuaimi, K, Obeisat, S. Almalik M., Ali, R. & Alshraifeen, A. (2020) A Phenomenological Study of Jordanian Women’s Experience of Sexual Intercourse after Giving Birth. Midwifery, 88.
- Alnuaimi, K, Almalik M., Mrayan, L. Mohammed, K. Ali, R. & Alshraifeen, A. (2020) (2020) Resumption of Sexuality and Health Education in Postpartum Period: From Jordanian Health Care Professionals' Perspectives. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, 46 (7), 639-648.
- Al Tarawneh, T., Shoqirat, N. & Almalik, M. (2020) “Being relieved and puzzled”: A qualitative study of first-time fathers’ experiences postpartum in Jordan. Women and Birth, 33, e320-e325.
- Khresheh, R., Almalik, M., Owies, A. & Barclay, L. (2018) Implementation of a childbirth preparation program in the Maternal and Child Health centres in Jordan. Midwifery, 61, 1-7.
- Almalik, M. M.A., Mosleh, S.M., & Almasarweh, I.S. (2018) Are Users of Modern and Traditional Contraceptive Methods in Jordan Different?. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 24 (4), 377-384.
- Almalik, M. M.A. (2017). Understanding Maternal Postpartum Needs: A Descriptive Survey of Current Maternal Health Services. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 1-10.
- Almalik, M. M.A., & Mosleh, S. M. (2017). Pregnant Women: What Do They Need To Know During Pregnancy? A Descriptive Study. Women and Birth. 30, 100-106.
- Mosleh, S. M., Eshah N.F., & Almalik, M. M.A. (2017). Perceived Learning Needs According to Patients Who Have Undergone Major Coronary Interventions and Their Nurses. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 26 (3-4), 418-426.
- Mosleh, S. M., & Almalik, M. M.A. (2016). Illness Perception and Adherence to Healthy Behaviour in Jordanian Coronary Heart Disease Patients. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 15(4), 223-230.
- Almalik, M., Kiger, A. and Tucker, J. (2010) “What Did She Say? What Did She Say?” The Impact of Interpretation on Recruiting and Interviewing European Migrant Women in The United Kingdom. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 9 (3), 252-269.
Achievements
- Member, Technical Committee for Monitoring the Implementation of the Study “Discriminant Analysis of the
Characteristics of Users of Modern and Traditional Family Planning Methods and Those with Unmet Need for These
Methods,” Higher Population Council, Jordan (August 2025).
- Member, Oral Examination Committee for Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery Program, Al-Balqa Applied University (May
2025).
- Chair, Scientific Committee for Preparing the Midwifery Licensure Exam, Jordanian Nursing Council (JNC) (2024 –
Present).
- Member, Advisory Group for Identifying Research Priorities for Maternal Health in Jordan, Al-Ahliyya Amman
University (2024).
- Committee Member, Development of Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery Program, Application for Initial Program
Accreditation, Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), UAE (2020–2022).