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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Alem Abraha

Adigrat

Summary

A senior public health specialist and researcher with a strong work ethic, excellent teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills. With part-time work experience and extensive knowledge, he is a reliable and dedicated team player. He is detail-oriented and has experience in software application-based research. He is skilled at project support, project management, process improvement, and financial analysis. With 10 years of experience in health services and research, he is forward-thinking and can optimize project goals and deliver innovative improvement strategies.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of the In Service Training Center

Adigrat University CMHS
Adigrat, Ethiopia
01.2024 - Current

Planning, organizing and leading the in-service trainings that will be conducted at the CMHS

Arranging and organizing the continuous professional development of the staffs of the college as well as health workforce of the Tigray region

Joint Senior Researcher

Tigray Health Research Institute
Mekelle Ethiopia
07.2023 - Current
  • Design competent grant proposals
  • Conducted document review, organization, and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
  • Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions and publish them in reputable journals.
  • Followed strict safety protocols, protecting staff and assets while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.
  • Synthesized data and wrote detailed reports to present research findings to stakeholders.

Assistant Prof. of Epidemiology

Adigrat University CMHS
Adigrat, Ethiopia
02.2017 - Current
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • PI for breast and cervical cancer patients: experience project
  • Supervise and direct the research and community service work of the project staff members of the college and volunteers at different levels
  • Writing original manuscripts and publishing them in international peer-reviewed journals
  • Teaching graduate and undergraduate students
  • Coached/mentored/advised masters and undergraduate students
  • Reviewer of EJHD, Plos One, and Dove Press Journals

Lecturer of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Adigrat University CMHS
Adigrat Ethiopia
07.2014 - 01.2017
  • Implemented differentiated instruction methods to address the unique needs of each learner, ensuring academic success for all students.
  • Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests, and projects to assess student knowledge.
  • Provide in-service training for health professionals
  • Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based on and amplify their knowledge, skills, and strengths.
  • · Conducted research and published original research in international journals

Lecturer of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Medawalabu University College Of Health Sciences
Bale Robe Ethiopia
10.2012 - 06.2014
  • Teaching public health courses such as Epidemiology and biostatistics
  • Mentoring undergraduate students during their thesis, clinical and community education
  • Led and participated in university affairs
  • University-level Research and policy review focal person
  • Conducting community problem-solving research and publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals.

UNFPA RH/GBV Programme Officer

UNFPA Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Guji Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia
06.2012 - 09.2012
  • I worked as a humanitarian officer
  • Assist in RH and GBV programming and Project Implementation
  • Carry out needed assessment surveys to drive service improvements
  • Represent UNFPA in all RH and GBV stakeholders’ meetings in the zone
  • Optimized resource utilization by reallocating personnel based on problem assessment results in a balanced supply distribution among the intervention districts.

Health Center Director

Tigray Regional Health Bureau
Tigray Ethiopia
10.2008 - 10.2009
  • Chief Executive of the Board of the Health Center
  • Providing preventive, curative, and rehabilitative services in the health center
  • Supportive supervision and giving training to PHC unit workers

Education

Ph.D. - Public Health/Epidemiology

Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa Ethiopia
10.2021

Diploma in Application Software - Diploma in Application Software

Dot Net
Bale Goba, Oromia, Ethiopia
06.2013

Master of Science - MPH in Epidemiology

Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
07.2012

Bachelor of Science - Public Health Officer

Mekelle University
Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
11.2008

Skills

  • Excellent computer skills in R, Stata, SAS, SPSS, Epi-Info, Epi-data, Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Products, Open code, NVivo, ODK, SMART, ANTRO Plus
  • Excellent quantitative statistical modeling skills, including survival analysis using R, Stata, and other statistical software
  • Excellent communication skills, including report and scientific manuscript writing
  • Highly proficient in project proposal writing, coordination, management, budget tracking, monitoring, and evaluation
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills and managerial capacity
  • Excellent in self-learning and independent work
  • Ability to think strategically and integrate diverse information from varied sources

Affiliations

  • Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences
  • Tigray Health Research Institute

Certification

  • Licensed Senior Public Health Specialist, January 1, 2024

Languages

Tigrigna
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Head of the In Service Training Center

Adigrat University CMHS
01.2024 - Current

Joint Senior Researcher

Tigray Health Research Institute
07.2023 - Current

Assistant Prof. of Epidemiology

Adigrat University CMHS
02.2017 - Current

Lecturer of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Adigrat University CMHS
07.2014 - 01.2017

Lecturer of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Medawalabu University College Of Health Sciences
10.2012 - 06.2014

UNFPA RH/GBV Programme Officer

UNFPA Addis Ababa Ethiopia
06.2012 - 09.2012

Health Center Director

Tigray Regional Health Bureau
10.2008 - 10.2009

Ph.D. - Public Health/Epidemiology

Addis Ababa University

Diploma in Application Software - Diploma in Application Software

Dot Net

Master of Science - MPH in Epidemiology

Addis Ababa University

Bachelor of Science - Public Health Officer

Mekelle University
Alem Abraha