Ashenafi Tewelde BERHE
Mek'ele,Ethiopia
Summary
Over seven years of experience in mental health, including roles as clinician, academician, and humanitarian. Expertise in providing technical and managerial services at Birshiwa Primary Hospital, Mekelle University Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Referral Hospital, Adigrat University, and Save the Children International. Most recent position as MHPSS Project Assistant with the International Organization for Migration, focusing on humanitarian efforts in the Tigray region.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project assistant
IOM/UN-MIGRATION
Mek'ele, Tigray
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Compiled data for North Ethiopia MHPSS and 4W reports for MHPSS Technical Working Group.
- Assisted in monitoring, assessing, and analyzing progress of MHPSS programme.
- Prepared IEC/BCC materials to raise awareness.
- Conducted capacity-building training for staff and partner personnel.
- Trained community volunteers on mobilization strategies.
- Represented IOM in various coordination meetings.
- Developed induction and monitoring evaluation training materials for internal staff and technical working group.
MHPSS SPECIALIST
Save the Children International
Mek'ele, Tigray
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Conducted comprehensive needs and service availability assessment for programme intervention areas.
- Mainstreamed MHPSS across sectors by integrating with protection, health, and education initiatives.
- Provided input into proposals regarding MHPSS activities, budget, and human resource considerations.
- Ensured hiring of qualified staff for effective programme implementation.
- Prepared detailed implementation, procurement, and work plans for multiple donor projects.
- Monitored and assessed project progress, recommending adjustments as necessary.
- Planned and conducted needs assessments followed by targeted intervention strategies.
- Represented SCI in relevant protection and MHPSS coordination forums.
Assistant lecturer in university
ADIGRAT UNIVERSITY
Adigrat, Tigray
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Supervised and mentored two graduating classes in psychiatry.
- Provided psycho-social support at Adigrat University COVID-19 quarantine centre.
- Delivered lectures on adult psychiatry, psychopathology, and substance use studies.
- Monitored and evaluated student performance in clinical practice.
- Oversaw three clinical attachments at Amanuel Mental Hospital and MU-Ayder Referral Hospital.
- Prepared and distributed mental health IEC/BCC materials.
- Advised on student research projects within community-based training programme.
- Counselled individuals with mental illness at Adigrat General Hospital.
PSYCHIATRY PROFESSIONAL
MU AYDER C. SPECIALIZED REFERRAL HOSPIT
Mek'ele, Tigray
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Delivered awareness sessions on motivational therapy to enhance client engagement.
- Conducted mental state examinations and executed tailored interventions.
- Educated community on mental health issues and resources.
- Screened individuals at rehabilitation centre for mental illnesses.
- Oversaw admissions and discharges of clients with substance use disorders.
PSYCHIATRY PROFESSIONAL
TIGRAY REGIONAL HEALTH BUREAU
RAMA, Tigray
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted mental state examinations and executed strategic interventions.
- Counselled individuals with mental illness and family members to provide support.
- Educated community on mental health issues and available resources.
- Delivered training to 20 health professionals on mental health practices.
- Established referral pathways for individuals with severe mental health conditions.
- Compiled monthly reports and analysed data trends with medical director.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychiatry
DILLA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
DILLA,ETHIOPIA 09.2013 - 07.2017
Skills
- MH-GAP HIG Trainer
- SH plus trainer
- Task tracking software proficiency
- Rapid problem resolution
- Risk mitigation techniques
- Experience with gantt charts
- Schedule management
- Project scheduling
- Training and Development
- Microsoft Office
- Project budget forecasting and management
Languages
English
Fluent
Certification
Professional License of practice -FDA
MH-GAP HIG ToT -TRHB and WHO
Timeline
Project assistant
IOM/UN-MIGRATION
08.2022 - 03.2025
MHPSS SPECIALIST
Save the Children International
03.2021 - 08.2022
Assistant lecturer in university
ADIGRAT UNIVERSITY
11.2018 - 03.2021
PSYCHIATRY PROFESSIONAL
MU AYDER C. SPECIALIZED REFERRAL HOSPIT
05.2018 - 11.2018
PSYCHIATRY PROFESSIONAL
TIGRAY REGIONAL HEALTH BUREAU
10.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychiatry
DILLA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
09.2013 - 07.2017
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