Highlights:

Skills:• Data Management & Analysis: Excel, Tableau, SPSS, • Planning & Evaluation, • Training & Stakeholder Analysis, Mentoring, Infection Prevention

Goal:To become a visionary leader in public health, driving impactful policies, innovative healthcare solutions, and sustainable programs to improve global health outcomes.

Membership:• Ethiopian Public Health Association; Life member • Ethiopian Red Cross; Member • Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI); Member • African Society of Laboratory Medicine (ASLM): Member

Certification:Immunization Supply Chain Management – UNICEF Monitoring and Evaluation Practices – Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation Public Health Emergency Law – CDC One Health in Action Against Neglected Tropical Diseases – WHO Nutrition in Emergencies – UNICEF Results-Based Management & Sustainable Development – United Nations Infection Prevention & Control for COVID-19 – Africa CDC & WHO M&E Frameworks for HIV/AIDS Programs – USAID & Johns Hopkins Health Cluster Coordination – Global Health Cluster Polio & Global Eradication Initiative – WHO

Research Assistant 08/2025 - current
UNFPA, Addis Ababa [Addis Ababa], Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Industry: Health
Support monitoring and evaluation of UNFPA’s Japan-funded project on women’s empowerment through menstrual health, hygiene, and livelihood initiatives. Conduct field visits for data verification, assist in evidence generation using the ROI tool, and document project results and good practices, including PPP interventions. Contribute to research on menstrual hygiene, track beneficiary progress, and prepare reports aligned with donor standards across SRHR, GBV, youth, and humanitarian programs.
Support the monitoring and evaluation of UNFPA’s Japan-funded project focused on the social and economic empowerment of vulnerable women and girls through improved menstrual health, hygiene management, and livelihood opportunities. • Participate in field visits to collect, verify, and assess data accuracy and integrity, contributing to the quality of project monitoring. • Assist in evidence generation on investments in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) justice, including use of UNFPA’s Return on Investment (ROI) tool to assess impact and value. • Contribute to the documentation of good practices and project results, especially those emerging from public-private partnership (PPP) interventions. • Conduct situational research and analysis on menstrual hygiene management (MHM) in collaboration with academic institutions to inform communication and publication outputs. • Track and document the empowerment journeys of beneficiaries, highlighting social and economic progress and impact on their well-being. • Assist in preparing progress and final reports, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and UNFPA standards. • Provide support to monitoring and evidence generation across various UNFPA program areas, including sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), gender-based violence (GBV), adolescent and youth programming, and humanitarian interventions.--
Program Director 07/2024 - 06/2025
NEP+, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Industry: Health
Lead the implementation of NEP+ Strategic Plan (2024-2028), aligning with national and global HIV priorities. Oversee community-based HIV case finding and adherence support in 300+ facilities, managing 600 adherence supporters and 300 case managers. Drive psychosocial and economic empowerment for PLHIV, ensuring treatment literacy, adherence support, and livelihood programs. Advocate for policy reforms to reduce stigma and protect PLHIV rights. Strengthen governance, resource mobilization, and M&E. Foster partnerships with government, donors, and community organizations.
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Technical Officer-Health and Environment 06/2021 - 06/2024
UNDP, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Industry: Health and Environment
Provided technical support to the Ministry of Health and EPA, ensuring project alignment. Led resource mobilization, identifying funding and contributing to grant proposals. Managed project records, monitored budgets, and ensured donor compliance. Conducted research on investment cases, environmental impact, and legal evaluations. Led communications with EU CO, UNDP hubs, and HQ to enhance project visibility. Coordinated stakeholders for strategic planning in NCDs and resource use. Prepared and presented detailed progress reports to stakeholders.
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Cluster Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor 12/2018 - 06/2021
ICAP at Columbia University, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Industry: Health
Provided M&E support for HIV, TB, Malaria, and cancer programs, ensuring effective tracking. Led capacity-building for healthcare staff on HIV, TB, GBV prevention, and M&E frameworks. Conducted data quality assurance, validation, and visualization to strengthen HIV/AIDS programs. Assisted regional health bureaus in supervision and review meetings to meet HIV/AIDS targets. Implemented HIV social network testing and supported PrEP integration. Enhanced GBV case management and cancer screening. Monitored supply chains for essential health commodities.
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Zonal Monitoring and Evaluation Officer 05/2012 - 09/2018
ICAP at Columbia University, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Industry: Health
Led HIV/AIDS program planning, monitoring, and evaluation to meet national health targets. Mentored healthcare providers on HMIS and DHIS2 for improved data management. Conducted DQA to ensure accurate HIV/AIDS reporting and data integrity. Facilitated supervision visits, addressing service delivery gaps with facility staff. Developed action plans to implement quality improvement projects. Monitored HIV supply chains to ensure drug and test kit availability. Trained healthcare staff on ART, GBV prevention, MHI, ASM, DSD, and infection control.
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Junior Public Health Professional 09/2008 - 06/2012
Federal Ministry of Health, Gindo Health HC, Gindo, Oromia Ethiopia
Industry: Health
Provided clinical care in ART, TB, and OPD, managing ART initiation, TB treatment, and other diseases. Led HIV/AIDS services, ensuring ART adherence, counseling, and follow-ups. Managed TB diagnosis, contact tracing, and DOTS for treatment adherence. Served as Health Center Head, coordinating services and liaising with district offices. Trained HEWs on nutrition and immunization to improve community health. Oversaw cold chain management for vaccine storage and potency. Supported disease surveillance to prevent outbreaks. Led quality improvement teams for better patient care.
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Haramaya University 11/2005 - 07/2008
Harar, Oromia, Ethiopia
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Public Health
Bachelor of science degree with research completed

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