Khadeeja Shakir is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Nursing, The Maldives National University, with expertise in mental health, geriatric nursing, and nursing education. She is passionate about preparing future nurses through innovative, evidence-based, and technology-enhanced teaching approaches that promote critical thinking, clinical competence, and professional growth. Known for her supportive and student-centred teaching style, she teaches Developmental Psychology and Mental Health while actively contributing to curriculum development, course coordination, practical examinations, and student mentoring. 

Beyond academia, she has extensive experience in healthcare leadership, clinical supervision, sexual and reproductive health, and community health initiatives. Her research interests include nursing education, mental health, geriatric care, digital health, and workforce development. She is committed to advancing nursing practice and improving health outcomes through education, leadership, and research. 

Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (2023)

The Maldives National University, Maldives

Master of Social Health and Counselling (2013)

Maquarie University, Australia

Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) (2008)

UCSI University, Malaysia

Diploma in Nursing (2003)

Faculty of Health Sciences, Maldives

• Shakir, K. (2025). Effectiveness of mind mapping as an instructional approach to increase student engagement and motivation in large classroom settings: A study among first-year nursing students at The Maldives National University. The Maldives National Journal of Research, 13(2), 6–19.. https://doi.org/10.62338/rpcx8945
• Shakir, K. (2015). Struggle to “fit in”: Experiences on community re-integration by people who have had treatment for substance abuse in Maldives. Maldives Health Research Bulletin, 2, 36–46. https://health.gov.mv/storage/uploads/pDqKL4oO/wwphhjvf.pdf Faculty of Health Sciences, Maldives

Theveli International Conference, Maldives (2024) – Presenter

Poster Presentation: The Effectiveness of Mind Mapping as an Instructional Approach to Increase Nursing Student Engagement and Enhance Learning Outcomes.

Theveli International Conference, Maldives (2018) – Presenter

STRUGGLE TO “FIT IN” Experiences on Community Reintegration by People Who Have Had Treatment For Substance Abuse in Maldives

• Navigating the Future: A Qualitative Study on Telenursing Readiness from the Maldives, approved by the Approved by the MNU Research Grants Committee (URG-2025-C1-M-06)
• Empowering Women, Community Members, and Healthcare Professionals on the Health Sector Response to GBV: National Guideline Implementation and Prevention Strategies. Alumni Small Grant – 2025 -2026 approved by AASAM grant.

• Development of STI components for the Healthcare Professionals’ Guide on Sexual and Reproductive Health (2022), Malé, Maldives.
• Development and translation of IEC materials on Gender-Based Violence (2020), Malé, Maldives.
• Development and translation of IEC materials on Reproductive Health (2020), Malé, Maldives.