Experience

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  The life second chance faundation

  Jan 2008 - now

  Member

  Social and Community mobilizer

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  Ethiopian public health institute (ephi)

  Mar 2020 - Feb 2023

  Deputy director general and incident manager, national covid-19 response

  As Deputy Director General, this role demonstrates visionary leadership and resilience, significantly strengthening Ethiopia’s health systems. Through transformative health planning, robust partnerships, and empowered community engagement, strategic plans were developed to boost resilience against health challenges. Key initiatives included the establishment of Public Health Emergency Operations Centers (PHEOC) across administrative levels, improving laboratory and testing capacity, and creating efficient surveillance systems for quick outbreak containment.In emergency incident management, the role as National Incident Manager was pivotal in directing the multi-sectoral COVID-19 response, including extensive testing, vaccination for over 30 million people, and coordination of resources. Successfully leading vaccination drives for COVID-19, Cholera, Polio, and Measles in complex areas showcased adaptive leadership in challenging conditions.Notable achievements include developing guidelines and SOPs critical for emergency management, securing increased funding, and building public trust through transparency and community engagement. Research and innovation initiatives advanced evidence-based practices, integrating technology for predictive modeling and resource allocation, optimizing response efficacy. Through high-impact advocacy, the role fostered essential relationships with media and stakeholders, supporting health policy reform and investment in infrastructure. Cross-border collaborations further ensured unified regional health responses.In legacy building, efforts to advocate for sustainable health infrastructure and demonstrate calm, decisive leadership in crises set a high standard, empowering a resilient health workforce prepared for future emergencies. Show less

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  World health organization ethiopia

  Mar 2023 - now

  Senior technical (scientific) writer editor at who-ethiopia, former ddg & im-ephi