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Certificate IV in Leadership & Management WSLHD Training and Development Service l People and Culture NSW Health |
2013 |
PhD, Faculty of Health Science, Curtin University, Western Australia |
2008 |
MSc, Clinical Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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1999 |
BSc, Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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1995 |
Associate's degree, Midwifery, Shahrood University of Medical Sciences, Shahrood, Iran
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Adjunct Assoc Professor | University of New South Wales
Clinical Midwifery Consultant, Department of Women’s and Newborn Health | Westmead Hospital
Dr Marjan Khajehei holds Bachelor's and Master's degree in Midwifery and a PhD in Public Health. She is a passionate researcher, clinician and academic, committed to ongoing enhancement of healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. She owns in-depth understanding of relevant research regulations guidelines (ie. ICH/GCP, TGA) and has contributed to the establishment, implementation and progress management (ie. designing, planning, budgeting, ethics approvals, managing the research team and outcomes delivery) of both quantitative and qualitative research (ie. randomised clinical trials, retrospective file reviews, surveys and interviews).
She possess strong leadership, mentoring and training skills, and ishighly capable of motivating and integrating teams. Her strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills as well as solid understanding of change management principles have enabled her to efficiently conduct research in multicultural matrix organisations in Australia, across government hospitals, NGOs, Universities, not-for-profit organisations, research institutes and private sector.
She holds a track record of publications and creating an exceptional learning experience through speaking at national and international congresses, seminars and workshops. Her expertise in delivering innovative, learner-centred education is of the highest professional standards.
WSLHD Kickstarter Grant. Research title: “Mothers' psychological experience of childbirth fear and trauma: a qualitative study”. Westmead hospital. Western Sydney Local Health District, NSW, Australia. HPRM. 17/80935. 2022-2024
Australian National Blood Authority Grant. Research title: “Comparison of the efficacy of intravenous iron infusion versus red blood cell transfusion in the management of acute postpartum anaemia: a randomised controlled trial (RCT)”. Australian National Blood Authority (Ref No. D17/21017). 2017-2020
Western Sydney Local Health District Board Bursary. Research title: “Effect of length of postnatal hospital stay on maternal mental health during the first few weeks after birth”. Westmead hospital. Western Sydney Local Health District, NSW, Australia. Ref No: HPRM 17/80935. 2017-2018
Deputy of Research Grant – Bojnurd University of Medical Sciences. Research title: “Effect of ginger on heavy menstrual bleeding”. Deputy of Research of Bojnurd University of Medical Sciences (Grant No. 89-162). 2011-2013
Merit-based Curtin International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (CIPRS). Research title: “Sexual function of women during the first year after childbirth: Effect of parity (giving birth after the 20th week of pregnancy), depression and relationship satisfaction”. Curtin University, Western Australia 2010-2013. Full-time PhD tuition fees plus annual stipend
Deputy of Research Grant – Bojnurd University of Medical Sciences. Research title: “Effect of ginger and zinc sulfate on primary dysmenorrhea”. Deputy of Research of Bojnurd University of Medical Science (Grant No. 89-162). 2010-2011
Deputy of Research Grant – Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Research title: “Comparison of the quality of Pap smears with both Anatomical spatula method and convenience method (spatula-cytobrush)”. Deputy of Research of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (Grant No. 88-4157). 2008-2010
Students Research Council Grant – Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Research title: “Effect of St John's Wort on menopausal symptoms”. Students Research Council, Deputy of Research of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (Grant No. 87-4288). 2007-2008
Talented Students Council – Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Research title: “Effect of vitamin C on dyspareunia and vaginal discharge in women receiving doxycycline and triple sulfa for chlamydial cervicitis”. Talented Students Council, Deputy of Research of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (Grant No. 87-4349). 2007-2008
Deputy of Research Grant – Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Research title: “Knowledge on and attitudes towards sexual and reproductive health in adults”. Deputy of Research of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (Grant No. 87-3976). 2007
Deputy of Research Grant – Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Research title: “Effect of acupressure at the Sanyinjiao point on women's general health”. Deputy of Research of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (Grant No. 86-3652). 2007-2008
Deputy of Research Grant – Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Research title: “Effect of dydrogesterone and calcium plus vitamin D on premenstrual syndrome and general health of women”. Deputy of Research of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (Grant No. 86-3812). 2006-2007
Deputy of Research Grant – Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Research title: “The association between high-risk pregnancy and postpartum anxiety and depression”. Deputy of Research of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (Grant No. 83-2264). 2006
From Midwifery, Elsevier, 2015, 2018 & 2020
From Phytotherapy Research, Wiley, 2019
From BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2017
From Journal of Herbal Medicine, Elsevier 2017
From Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Elsevier 2016
From the Publons Board, Top 10 percent of reviewers 2016
Four years’ full-time PhD tuition fees ($120,000) plus a stipend of $ 22,500 per annum
Curtin University, Western Australia 2010-2013
For ‘Best Clinical Research Article from a Low/Middle Income Country in 2009’
From International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
BOOK CHAPTER
Khajehei M. Endorphins, sexuality and reproduction. In Kerr, PL., Birbu, C., & Gregg, JM. (Eds), Endorphins: From Molecular Science to Modern Medicine (In Press)
EDITORIAL POSITIONS
Editorial Board Member, World Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (WJOG), Jan 2012 – Present
http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-6220/SearchMembers?siteName=2218-6220&pageNumber=1&type=1&text=australia
Editorial Board Member, Austin Pain & Relief, June 2016 – Present
http://austinpublishinggroup.com/austin-pain-relief/editorialBoard.php
REFEREED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Royal Hospital For Women Annual Midwifery Conference
Sydney, 1 April 2022
XXIII World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) https://www.figo.org/
Virtual Congress, 21 – 28 October 2021
The Sutherland and St George Hospitals Maternity and Breastfeeding
Virtual Conference, 14 – 15 October 2021
CPC Westmead Obesity workshop
Westmead Institute for Medical Research, The University of Sydney at Westmead hospital, May 2020
Midwifery Professional Development Day
Childbirth and Parenting Educators of Australia, Sydney, NSW, Nov 2019
General Practice & Acute Medicine Update Refresher Conference
The Australian Medical Forum, Sydney, NSW, June 2019
Midwifery Challenges Conference
AusMed, Sydney, NSW, March 2019
World Psoriasis Day Community Forum
Westmead hospital, Westmead, NSW, Oct 2018
Continence Nurse Advisors Meeting
Lemongrove Community Health Centre, NSW, Sep 2018
Continence Workshop
Cumberland Hospital, Cumberland, NSW, May & Nov 2018, May & Nov 2019, May 2020,
PSANZ conference, Canberra ACT, Apr 2017
Perinatal CALD Conference
Westmead Hospital, Westmead NSW, Nov 2016
South Eastern Community, East Lake NSW, Australia, June & Aug 2016
Karitane, Sydney NSW, Australia, 2015
The Journal Club Evening, Society of Australian Sexologists
Sydney NSW, Australia, 2015
Women and Newborn Health Symposium
King Edward Memorial Hospital, Perth WA, Australia, 2012
Valfajr Health Centre, Shiraz, Iran, 2009
Valfajr Health Centre, Shiraz, Iran, 2009
Valfajr Health Centre, Shiraz, Iran, 2008
EXPERT INTERVIEWS
“Sexual dysfunction common after childbirth but not discussed, study finds”. ABC NEWS Online.
17th June 2015.
“Effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) on heavy menstrual bleeding”. VistaSearch: Expert Speak Interviews. December 2015
http://www.vitasearch.com/CP/experts/KhajeheiMAT2015-11-01.pdf
“Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and Ginger Therapy”. Staying Healthy Today interview. December 2015
http://www.stayinghealthytoday.com/heavy-menstrual-bleeding-and-ginger-therapy/
My Teaching
Westmead hospital, WSLHD, 5th May 2019 (2 hrs)
Westmead hospital, April and September 2019 (two day workshops)
Auburn hospital, 2018 – 2019 (4hrs*3 sessions)
Australian Healthcare Academy, Sydney, 2018
Westmead Clinical School, University of Sydney, 2018 - ongoing
Westmead Medical School, University of Sydney, 2017- 2020
Westmead Medical School, University of Sydney, 2017 - ongoing