Şafak Kiran

Şafak Kiran is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Management at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Karadeniz Technical University, where he has been serving since 2018. He holds a doctorate in Health Management from Sakarya University (2023), a master’s degree from Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University (2018), and a bachelor’s degree in Health Administration from Hacettepe University (2011). His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in health systems, policy, and management.

• Ph.D., Health Management, Sakarya University, 2023
• M.Sc., Health Management, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, 2018
• B.Sc., Health Administration, Hacettepe University, 2011

Dr. Kiran's research focuses on critical areas within health management, including healthcare access, health literacy, cancer screening, organizational behavior in healthcare settings, financial sustainability of health systems, and the impact of global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic on public and refugee mental health. His work combines qualitative and quantitative methodologies to assess policy effectiveness, service delivery, and workforce dynamics.

His recent publications demonstrate a consistent trend in evaluating healthcare accessibility—particularly for women’s cancer screening—and the psychological toll of pandemics on vulnerable populations. He also investigates financial models for health system sustainability and the role of interprofessional collaboration in reducing staff turnover. His research often involves comparative analyses across Turkey and OECD countries, contributing to broader health policy discussions.

Scientific Awards:

• Prof. Dr. Ahmet Akgün Oral Presentation Award (2021)
• Prof. Dr. Adil ARTUKOĞLU Best Paper Award (2017)

Dr. Kiran has served as a peer reviewer for journals such as BMC Health Services Research, BMC Nursing, and Research and Theory for Nursing Practice. He has contributed to funded research projects, including one on nurse-physician collaboration and its impact on organizational commitment and turnover intention. He is actively involved in academic discourse through conference participation and book chapter authorship.

He has contributed to several edited volumes on topics including psychiatric health reforms, human resource management in healthcare, big data, emergency preparedness, and quality management. His affiliations and scholarly output indicate a dedicated academic committed to advancing health policy and management through rigorous research and interdisciplinary collaboration.