Faculty of Health Sciences

Introduction

Welcome to the Faculty of Health Sciences at Villa College! We are thrilled that you are considering joining our community of dedicated and passionate students.

As a prospective student, you are starting a journey that will prepare you to become a healthcare professional, making a positive difference in people's lives. At the Faculty of Health Sciences, we are committed to providing you with an education that emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to become an effective healthcare practitioner.

Our faculty comprises experienced and qualified professionals who specialize in various healthcare disciplines, including nursing, medical laboratory sciences, and public health. They are committed to creating a supportive and dynamic learning environment that fosters critical thinking, professionalism, and ethical values.

We offer a variety of programs and courses designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the latest healthcare theories, practices, and innovations. Our curriculum is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to become a successful and compassionate healthcare practitioner.

Please take the time to explore our website and learn more about the exciting opportunities available to you at the Faculty of Health Sciences at Villa College.

We look forward to welcoming you to our community and supporting you in achieving your academic and career aspirations in the healthcare field.

Deans Message

Dear Students,

Welcome to the Faculty of Health Sciences!
Our faculty offers diverse educational opportunities in different disciplines such as nursing, public health, pharmacy, and health service management to prepare students for success as a healthcare professional. The future of healthcare in Maldives is filled with opportunities for committed, compassionate professionals who have a desire to contribute in improving the quality of healthcare outcomes. Thus, our mission is to train students who conducts research, practice knowledge with leadership qualities to be role models in healthcare in the long run.

I encourage you to explore the programs and pathways offered in our faculty and in Villa College. Our programs are fully accredited and approved by the Higher education authorities and governing bodies in the country. We offer certificate level 4, undergraduate and graduate programs across 4 disciplines: Nursing, Public Health, Pharmacy and Health Service Management. Our curriculum utilizes innovative teaching and learning strategies supplemented by opportunities to learn and practice skills in our state-of-the-art labs together with externship opportunities abroad. Our lab facilities assure students can safely practice clinical scenarios preparing them for real world situations.

Our lecturers are experts in their respective fields who are dedicated to assuring that engaged, motivated students have all the resources needed to be successful. They are available to help you determine which path best aligns with your individual goals and expectations.

I am constantly inspired by our committed lecturers and amazing students. Our students complete their educational journey together with their lecturers in a supportive and respectful environment. As a faculty, we have great opportunities and responsibilities to provide a transformational educational experience and prepare our graduates to positively shape the future of healthcare.
As the Dean of FHS, I am humbled and energized by the opportunity to serve our students and the staff of FHS.

Thank you for your interest in the Faculty of Health Sciences and I hope you will Join us!

Aishath Mala
Dean,
Faculty of Health Sciences
 

Staff Directory

Aishath Mala

Dean

Contact

  • Phone: 3303203
  • Email: aishath.mala@villacollege.edu.mv

Mano Priya Vijayan

Deputy Dean

Mano Priya Vijayan the Deputy Dean in the Faculty of Health Sciences. She holds a Masters in Medical surgical Nursing from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and an MBA in Hospital Managemen...t from Alagappa University. With four years of experience in the field, she served as an Assistant Professor before joining Villa College.

Her research interests revolve around promoting good health and well-being. She has authored a publication on the effectiveness of Kegel exercises on stress urinary incontinence among postnatal mothers at Govt Headquarters Hospital, Erode, Tamil Nadu.

Mano Priya Vijayan currently teaches courses such as Cardiac Care, Medical & Surgical Nursing III: Theory, Medical and Surgical Nursing III: Practice, and Nursing Practicum 2. She coordinates the Diploma in Nursing program and has contributed to the development of the Advance Diploma in Nursing and B.sc Nursing courses.

In addition to her academic work, she has also served as a Technical & Managerial Executive in an international peer-reviewed journal (Pondicherry Journal of Nursing) and as a Technical Consultant in DREAM NEXT ACADEMY, Puducherry. She has been an External visiting lecturer at Pondicherry Community College, India.

Mano Priya Vijayan is a registered nurse and certified midwife with the Tamil Nadu State Nursing Council, India, and holds a practicing license as a nurse and midwife with the Maldives Nursing and Midwifery Council. She is also a member of the World Federation of Critical Care Nurses Society. She has received several awards, including Distinction in Medical-Surgical Nursing (Neuroscience nursing) and Dissertation/Research in M.Sc. (N) and Community Health Nursing in B.Sc. (N). She is a certified Palliative Care Trainer with the Indian Association of Palliative Care.

Modules Taught

  • Dual Diagnosis, Substance Misuse and Mental Health
  • Medical & Surgical Nursing III : Theory and lab
  • Medical and Surgical Nursing II : Practice
  • Medical and Surgical Nursing III : Practice (Externship)

Research Interests

  • Promoting Good health and Wellbeing

Contact

  • Phone: 3033335
  • Email: manopriya.vijayan@villacollege.edu.mv

Dr. Shaik Afsar

Senior Lecturer

Afsar Shaik completed his M. Pharm (Dept of Pharmacology) from P. Rami Reddy Memorial College of Pharmacy (Affiliated to JNTUA) Andhra Pradesh, India in 2012. And his Ph.D from Jawaharlal Technologica...l University Anantapur, Ananthapuramu, India in 2021. He worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Gokula Krishna College of Pharmacy, Sullurpet, India, between April 2012 to January 2017. Thereafter he started as Associate Professor in Department of Pharmacology at Narayana Pharmacy College, Nellore, India, between January 2017 to May 2023.

Currently he is working as a Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences, Male’, Maldives. He teaches Subjects like Anatomy & Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Therapeutics, Clinical Pharmacy & Toxicology etc., for both Pharmacy and Nursing Modules.

Afsar Shaik is having experience in conducting various Pre-Clinical and clinical studies in hospital and community settings and has published more than 20+ research as well as review articles in peer-reviewed reputed journals, which are cited well. Total citations of his publications are 175+ with h-index 6 and i10-index 6.

Afsar Shaik has presented his research works in various national and international conferences. His area of research interest is in Reproductive Toxicology, Neurobiology & Cancer studies.

Afsar Shaik is currently Life member of Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA), Member - Asian Council of Science editors, Registered Pharmacist, Andhra Pradesh Pharmacy Council.

Modules Taught

  • Anatomy and Physiology I
  • Pharmacology II
  • Anatomy and Physiology II

Research Interests

  • Pre-Clinical and Clinical Studies
  • Reproductive Toxicology
  • Neurobiology and Cancer Studies

Contact

  • Phone: 3303367
  • Email: afsar.shaik@villacollege.edu.mv

Karthiga Raghupathy

Senior Lecturer

Contact

  • Phone: 3033334
  • Email: karthiga.raghupathy@villacollege.edu.mv

Farzana Sabiq

Lecturer

Ms. Farzana Sabiq is a dedicated Lecturer in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Villa College with 5 months of experience. She holds a Master of Nursing degree (Maldives National University) and has wo...rked as a Clinical Nurse prior to joining Villa College. Ms. Sabiq's research interests are in the fields of Nursing and Behavioral Psychology, and she actively supervises Masters and Bsc students’ research. She also serves as the coordinator of the Master of Public Health program at Villa College. Ms. Sabiq's commitment to her students and passion for her field make her an invaluable member of the Villa College community.

Modules Taught

  • Advancing Practice in Long Term Conditions
  • Accelerating Learning for Professionals
  • Introduction to Nursing Education and Health Promotion
  • Essentials of Renal Care

Research Interests

  • Nursing and Behavioral Psychology

Contact

  • Phone: 3033389
  • Email: farzana.sabiq@villacollege.edu.mv

Pushparathi Chinnayan Nadar

Lecturer

Ms. Pushparathi is a dedicated Lecturer in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Villa College. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Psychology at MS University, Tamil Nadu ...India, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role. Ms. Pushparathi has been a valued member of the Villa College faculty for over 5 years.

With extensive experience as a Lecturer, Coordinator, Deputy Nursing Administrator, Senior Supervisor, and Nursing Educator, Ms. Pushparathi has a diverse skill set. Her research interests focus on the care of long-term and terminally ill patients, including their physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs and the availability of services.

Ms. Pushparathi is actively involved in teaching a range of modules including Leadership and Innovation, Essentials of Renal Care, Principles of Cancer Care, Assessment and Clinical Reasoning, Accelerating Learning for Professionals, Medical and surgical nursing, Anatomy and Physiology, Fundamentals of Nursing Theory and Practice, and Pharmacy - Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics. She also coordinates several programs such as the Diploma in Nursing, Certificate 4 in Pharmacy Program, and Certificate 4 in Nursing.

Ms. Pushparathi's expertise extends beyond the classroom. She has been instrumental in the development of courses such as Certificate 4 in Nursing and the Diploma in Nursing. She is also a consultant for the Kanyakumari Nurses Association Trust and the Sreeram Cancer Trust.

Ms. Pushparathi is a member of several organizations such as the Tamil Nadu Nurses Association, Kanyakumari Nurses Association Trust, and Sreeram Cancer Trust.

Modules Taught

  • Leadership and Innovation
  • Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
  • Community Health Nursing : Theory and Practice
  • Accelerating Learning for Professionals

Research Interests

  • Care of long-term and terminally ill patients, including their physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs and the availability of services

Contact

  • Phone: 3033402
  • Email: pushparathi.chinnayan@villacollege.edu.mv

Aishath Zeeshan

Lecturer

Modules Taught

  • Health and Social Care Research and Research Methodologies
  • Evidence and Research in Practice
  • Independent Study
  • Accelerating Learning for Professionals

Contact

  • Phone: 3033336
  • Email: aishath.zeeshan@villacollege.edu.mv

Sofoora Abdul Latheef

Lecturer

Modules Taught

  • Cardiac Care
  • Accelerating Learning for Professionals
  • Recognising and Responding to a Deteriorating Patient
  • Nursing Leadership and Management Practice

Contact

  • Phone:
  • Email: sofoora.abdul@villacollege.edu.mv

Anju Chandran PB

Lecturer

Meet Anju Chandran, a lecturer in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Anju holds an M.Sc in Nursing with a specialization in Critical Care Nursing from Dr.MGR Medical University, Tamil Nadu, India . She h...as extensive experience in the healthcare industry, having worked as a nurse educator and critical care nurse.

Anju has a passion for research, and her recent publication on the effectiveness of a competency program on MEWS upon the knowledge of nurses is a testament to her commitment to patient safety. Her research interests lie in acute care, critical care, health quality and patient safety. She is a registered Nurse and Midwife, holding registration and licensure from Tamil Nadu Nursing Council and Maldives Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Anju has organised multiple local level workshops related to health and nursing and has participated and presented in state, national and international workshops and conferences. She was awarded the Omayal Achi Endowment Gold medal and Prof A. Ramasamy Endowment Gold medal for her outstanding performance in her Bachelor's and Master's level Nursing programs from the University. She has attained certification in Simulation courses

As a lecturer, Anju is currently teaching courses on Recognising and Responding to deteriorating patients, Independent Study, Mental health nursing and Dissertation. She also coordinates the Bachelor's in Nursing programme and is involved in the development of the Postgraduate diploma in Critical Care Nursing and Advanced diploma in nursing modules.

Anju's expertise and dedication to nursing education make her a valuable asset to the Faculty of Health Sciences, and her contributions to the development of nursing programmes at our college are invaluable. Her area of interest is quality education, training and compassionate care in both the clinical and educational sector.

Modules Taught

  • Recognising and Responding to a Deteriorating Patient
  • Independent Study
  • Ethical Issues in Health and Social Care

Research Interests

  • Acute care, critical care, health quality and patient safety

Contact

  • Phone: 3033366
  • Email: anju.chandran@villacollege.edu.mv

Aminath Nasfa

Contract Lecturer

Modules Taught

  • Ethical Issues in Social and Health Care
  • Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice: Theory

Contact

  • Phone:
  • Email: aminath.nasfa@villacollege.edu.mv

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