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Ashenafi Sokilie

Addis Ababa,AM

Summary

Professional with extensive experience in public health initiatives and data analysis, supporting the implementation of health information systems to enhance health data outcomes. Contributed to significant projects such as the Health Access and Utilisation Survey, ensuring comprehensive data collection and analysis to inform public health strategies. Advocated for the inclusion of marginalized populations in health surveys, which facilitated trend analysis and improved health policy development. Demonstrated ability to monitor public health programs and adhere to international indicators, ensuring evidence-based practices in health delivery.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Public Health Associate

United Nations Higher Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Samara
05.2023 - Current

Supported implementation of UNHCR Health Information System and relevant data collection tools, enhancing public health data analysis.

Advocated for inclusion of refugees in national demographic and health surveys, enabling trend analysis through separate sampling.

Facilitated use of balanced scorecard and maternal and neonatal death audits to improve health outcomes.

Contributed to Health Access and Utilisation Survey, ensuring comprehensive data for public health initiatives.

- Supported national health systems in disaggregating data by refugee and nationals based on country-specific needs aligned with 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Monitored public health and nutrition programmes against UNHCR and international indicators to ensure evidence-based implementation.

Facilitated planning, implementation, analysis, and dissemination of nutritional surveys and health-related assessments.

Health and Nutrition Coordinator

Refugees and returnees Services
Aysaita
05.2018 - 03.2022
  • Presented innovative program ideas and improvements to enhance service offerings.
  • Implemented strategies promoting healthy lifestyle choices to improve health outcomes.
  • Conducted comprehensive health screenings and nutritional assessments for patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary care teams to address nutritional needs of vulnerable populations.
  • Maintained accurate client records, tracking visits and progress toward goals.
  • provided technical guidance and clinical oversight to health workers for quality of care delivery
  • Supervised medical staff activities to enforce adherence to ethical standards.
  • Monitored compliance with clinical protocols to ensure safety and maintain quality.

Junior General Medical Practitioner

Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa
12.2016 - 05.2018
  • Delivered lectures on various clinical and public health courses focusing on child and maternal health.
  • Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation, and treatment under strict time constraints.
  • Educated patients about preventive healthcare measures such as diet, exercise, immunization schedules, and lifestyle changes.
  • Prescribed and recommended medications and educated patients on drug therapies.
  • Provided technical advice and assistance to students during projects.
  • Coordinated and supervised practical clinical attachments for enhanced learning experiences.
  • Managed data collection and analysis to support research initiatives.

Education

M.D. - Doctor of Medicine

Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa
12-2016

Masters of General Public Health - Public Health

Samara University
Samara

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Public health surveillance
  • Survey design
  • Nutritional assessments
  • Health programming
  • Stakeholder engagement

  • Health education classes
  • Multitasking
  • Behavior change
  • Organizational leadership
  • Community outreach
  • Program evaluation
  • Health policy advocacy
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Project management
  • Statistical software
  • Effective communication
  • Cultural competency
  • Quality assurance
  • Develop operational policies
  • Health assessment
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Conflict resolution strategies
  • Teamwork
  • Program support
  • Digital media utilization
  • Research design
  • Program development
  • Biostatistics
  • Workplace safety regulations
  • Health counseling
  • Reproductive health education
  • Chronic disease management
  • Infectious disease control
  • Nutrition education
  • Quantitative research techniques
  • Epidemiological analysis
  • Disease prevention
  • Analytical skills
  • Data collection
  • Decision-making
  • Grant writing experience
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time management abilities

Languages

Afan Oromo
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Amharic
Proficient (C2)
C2
Afar
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Certification

12 Mar 2025 to More than just a roof

6 Mar 2025 to Civil-Military Coordination (CMCoord)

6 Mar 2025 to Security Management Learning Programme

8 Feb 2025 to Managing Risks at UNHCR Applying the Three Lines Model Internal

7 Jan 2025 to 22 Nov 2024 Workshop on Prevention and Response to Sexual Harassment (SH)

Internal

7 Jan 2025 to 21 Nov 2024 Workshop on Prevention of and Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) for country operations

9 Nov 2024 to The Data Science of Healthcare, Medicine, and Public Health LinkedIn Learning

17 Aug 2024 to Interagency Coordination in Emergencies

13 Aug 2024 to Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Distance Learning Module Internal

11 Aug 2024 to 13 Aug 2024 Cash-Based Interventions (CBI) Learning Programme

11 Aug 2024 to Multi-year monitoring and evaluation plan

11 Aug 2024 to 11 Aug 2024 Fundamentals of Cash-Based Interventions (CBI)

11 Aug 2024 to 13 Aug 2024 Online Cash-Based Interventions (CBI) Training Toolkit

2 Aug 2024 to 2 Aug 2024 Emergency deployment - Pre-departure and Arrival

27 Jul 2024 to The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF)

2 Jul 2024 to 3 Jul 2024 UNHCR's Work in Emergencies

11 May 2024 to Data Protection Learning Module (DPLM)

11 May 2024 to UNHCR Data Academy - Foundations - Introduction to Data Protection

8 May 2024 to 8 Feb 2025 Managing risks and opportunities at UNHCR

23 Mar 2024 to 6 Jul 2024 Fundamentals of Coordination

18 Feb 2024 to 27 Jul 2024 An Introduction to Public Health in Refugee Settings Internal

15 Feb 2024 to 18 Feb 2024 Pharmacy Management

14 Feb 2024 to Emergency Baseline Learning Package (BLP)

10 Feb 2024 to New2 video series: Collaborating and Coordinating

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Public Health Associate

United Nations Higher Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
05.2023 - Current

Health and Nutrition Coordinator

Refugees and returnees Services
05.2018 - 03.2022

Junior General Medical Practitioner

Addis Ababa University
12.2016 - 05.2018

M.D. - Doctor of Medicine

Addis Ababa University

Masters of General Public Health - Public Health

Samara University

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