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Ethiopia

Filtu, Somali Region, Ethiopia

Fiq, Erer, Somali Region, Ethiopia

 Spearheaded the preparation and compilation of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for woreda Health Information Teams (HIT), ensuring timely uploads to the DHIS database. Conducted supportive supervisions for health posts under the PHCU, enhancing service delivery and quality. Led training sessions for Health Extension Workers (HEWs) and facilitated mother-to-mother group training, strengthening ties between HDAs and HEWs. Streamlined referral systems between Stabilization Centers (SCs), Outpatient Therapeutic Programs (OTPs), Targeted Supplementary Feeding Programs (TSFPs), and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) initiatives. Ensured meticulous documentation and monitoring of medical records, registration books, and other essential formats. Established robust linkages with community leaders and representatives to foster community engagement and support for health initiatives. Organized review meetings at the woreda level to assess the progress of health interventions and strategize improvements. Championed innovative health programs and spearheaded initiatives to improve maternal and child health outcomes. Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by implementing feedback mechanisms and performance evaluations for health workers.In this leadership role, I drove significant improvements in health service delivery and community health outcomes, showcasing my ability to lead, innovate, and collaborate effectively.

Fiq, Erer, Somali Region, Ethiopia

 Conducted OPD consultations for both adults and children, expertly managing emergency cases and coordinating referrals. Monitored and treated patients in the inpatient department, prescribing medications in line with national treatment guidelines. Managed cholera cases from the establishment of Cholera Treatment Centers (CTC) to the end of outbreaks. Delivered health education and key messages to mothers attending vaccination, nutritional screening, ANC, and PNC follow-ups. Actively participated in polio, measles, and HPV vaccine campaigns as a vaccinator, data collector (manual and digital), and supervisor. Conducted basic rapid diagnostic procedures and advanced tests like AFB and Blood Film. Led mass screening sessions in rural villages in collaboration with Health Extension Workers (HEWs) and Health Development Army (HDAs). Prepared, compiled, and reported daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly data for woreda HIT personnel.In this role, I honed my clinical and leadership skills, significantly contributing to public health initiatives and emergency response efforts

Master’S Degree, Public Health Nutrition, 3.9/4.0

Currently, I am preparing a thesis for the completion of my MPH degree in public nutrition, with a title of "Dietary zinc intake and its.

Bachelor'S Degree, Public Health, 3.2/4.0