YAQOB KHAJIK SIROB
Amman
Summary
Pediatric specialist with over 25 years in general pediatrics, adept at managing complex medical conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. Currently leading the Nutrition Rehabilitation Center, delivering effective growth and nutrition strategies to improve pediatric health outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatrics Specialist
Zakho General Hospital
Zakho
01.2014 - Current
- Provided pediatric care at Zakho General Hospital, specializing in various medical conditions.
- Managed pediatric medical issues, including emergencies and NICU care, ensuring timely and effective interventions.
- Diagnosed and treated various pediatric diseases across multiple subspecialties, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Assessed and managed nutrition and growth failure in pediatric patients, implementing tailored treatment plans.
- Zakho General Hospital is one of the best Hospitals in Kurdistan/Iraq. It is a over 200 bed ded tertiary care hospital, providing services to all Specialties. ZGH is a six floor highly equipped building with over 200 beds. 75 beds are for Pediatric general Department only. The whole Pediatric Department has over 15 pediatrics specialists, covering the pediatric subspecialties including Pediatric Pulmonology, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Nephrology, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Hematology, Pediatric Oncology, Pediatric Infectious diseases. Pediatric I.C.U has 10 beds providing excellent Intensive care services. The Pediatric N.I.C.U is one of the best as well as the busiest wards in the ZGH.
Head of Nutrition Rehabilitation Center (NRC)
Zakho General Hospital
Zakho
01.2014 - Current
General Practitioner (GP)
Duhok Azadi Hospital
Duhok
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Delivered comprehensive patient care at Heavy Children Hospital and Azadi Teaching Hospital, addressing diverse health needs of children in Duhok, Kurdistan, Iraq.
Pediatric Resident
Heevi Teaching Hospital
Duhok
01.1999 - 03.2001
- Managed 25 pediatric beds and 12 NICU incubators, utilizing 6 ventilators for care of extreme preterm infants.
- Conducted all intubations and performed UAC and UVC insertions for neonatal patients.
- Performed resuscitation and interpreted blood gas results.
- Collaborated with team to manage typical NICU admissions, including cases of neonatal jaundice, sepsis, MAS, and NEC.
- Gained over 2 years of NICU experience at this hospital, developing skills in neonatal care and complex case management.
Rotator Doctor
Azadi General Hospital
Duhok
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Investigated various medical disciplines, including pediatrics, internal medicine, general surgery, gynecology and obstetrics, emergency medicine, and critical care, to enhance comprehensive patient care.
- Diagnosed and treated patients in various medical specialties.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure quality patient care.
- Performed routine examinations and assessed patient health conditions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - ASD as specialist pediatrician
SPRING UNIVERSITY IN USA
USA01-2026
High Diploma - Early intervention in children, Applied neuropsyhiatriy in children and Adolescent
Briritish University of Leeds
UK01-2024
Fellow of the Royal College of Pediatrics and Childs Health (FRCPCH) -
01-2023
MA - Childhood Studies (child nutrition)
Oxford Brookes University
01-2013
M.B.ch.B, Bachelor in Medici and surgery -
Mosel University/ college of medicine
01-1999
Western High School -
01-1992
Medium School -
01-1990
Primary School -
01-1988
MBChB, MSc - child's nutrition
Musel University /School of Medicine
Skills
- Pediatric care
- Child nutrition
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
Volunteer Experience
- UNDP, 01/01/14 - Present
- UNICEF, 01/01/12 - 12/31/13
- Duhok Health Organisation, 01/01/08 - 12/31/11
- Free Mobile Clinic, 01/01/06 - 12/31/08
- Free Vaccination Campaigns, 01/01/05 - 12/31/08
- Teaching HIV/AIDS Awareness, 01/01/02 - 12/31/05
References
- Faris Baker Al-Sawaf, farisalsawaf@yahoo.com, Consultant Pediatrician, Rezgare Teaching Hospital, Erbil/Iraq, 00964 751 030 2263
- Debra McGregor, dmcgregor@brookes.ac.uk, Professor in Education and Learning Pedagogy, Harcourt Hill, Oxford Brookes University, 01865488355
- Nick Swarbrick, ntjswarbrick@brookes.ac.uk, Program Lead for Education, School of Education, Oxford Brookes University
- Taher Al-Dabagh, taheral-dabagh@hotmail.com, Professor in Internal Medicine, Mosel University
- Hisham Al-Atrakchi, hishamal-atrakchi@hotmail.com, Professor in Internal Surgery, Mosel University
Hobbies and Interests
- Clinical research in child's nutrition, growth and neurology
- Paediatric clinical neurology
- Outdoor activities
- Swimming
- Volunteering for children's health services
- Reading and keeping up to date with pediatric health issues
- Attending international pediatric conferences worldwide
Publications
- Children and Healthy Eating: How Do They Understand It, https://www.scholars-press.com/catalog/details//store/gb/book/978-620-2-30884-7/children-and-healthy-eating:-how-do-they-understand-it
- Various Research Articles, https://www.ecronicon.com/paediatrics-articles.php, https://www.ecronicon.com/ecnu/pdf/ECNU-11-00386.pdf, https://www.ecronicon.com/ecpe/paediatrics-ECPE-03-000065.php, https://www.ecronicon.com/ecpe/pdf/ECPE-04-00099.pdf, https://www.ecronicon.com/ecpe/pdf/ECPE-05-00146.pdf, https://www.ecronicon.com/ecpe/pdf/ECPE-04-00094.pdf, https://www.ecronicon.com/ecnu/pdf/ECNU-07-00229.pdf, https://www.ecronicon.com/nutrition-articles.php, https://www.ecronicon.com/ecnu/volume11-issue5.php, https://www.ecronicon.com/ecpe/volume4-issue2.php, http://www.imedpub.com/proceedings/the-positive-clinical-consequence-of-early-intervention-of-combined-therapy-omega-3-fatty-acids-and-b12-vitamin-in-child-676.html, http://adc.bmj.com/content/102/Suppl_2/A97.2, https://www.ecronicon.com/paediatrics-editorialpanel.php
Honours And Awards
- Iraq/Kurdistan Regional Government/Medical Student Scholarship, 01/01/12
- Full membership of the European Society of Pediatrics Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN), 1367, 12/21/18
- Fellow of the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH), 231969, 06/25/18
- Membership of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), 662147
Timeline
Pediatrics Specialist
Zakho General Hospital
01.2014 - Current
Head of Nutrition Rehabilitation Center (NRC)
Zakho General Hospital
01.2014 - Current
General Practitioner (GP)
Duhok Azadi Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
Pediatric Resident
Heevi Teaching Hospital
01.1999 - 03.2001
Rotator Doctor
Azadi General Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001
Associate of Applied Science - ASD as specialist pediatrician
SPRING UNIVERSITY IN USA
High Diploma - Early intervention in children, Applied neuropsyhiatriy in children and Adolescent
Briritish University of Leeds
Fellow of the Royal College of Pediatrics and Childs Health (FRCPCH) -
MA - Childhood Studies (child nutrition)
Oxford Brookes University
M.B.ch.B, Bachelor in Medici and surgery -
Mosel University/ college of medicine
Western High School -
Medium School -
Primary School -
MBChB, MSc - child's nutrition
Musel University /School of Medicine