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FITIH TOLA NEGEWO

Addis Ababa

Summary

I have more than 12 years of public relations and media experience, with a specialty in health reporting. I produced several radio and TV health programs covering various health issues. I developed IEC/BCC materials and managed media and communication activities with the utmost confidentiality. I hold a master's degree in media and communication, and a diploma in pharmacy, and I am eager to leverage my knowledge and experience into a role as an expert in communication and a pharmacy professional.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

HEALTH PROGRAM PRODUCER AND PRESENTER

ASHAM TV
10.2023 - Current
  • Produce and present a weekly health program

COMMUNICATION Manager

DKT Ethiopia
12.2011 - 07.2023
  • Lead production of IEC/POP materials for different interventions and useful for social marketing and business development of the organization
  • Take lead in production of communication and visibility reports and project proposals in cooperation with the communication team
  • Take a lead in sourcing audio visual materials productions and other relevant media partners for production of marketing materials
  • Following the company’s 'Branding Policy', standardize and maintain all brands across the country portfolio
  • Prepare external communications materials addressing public, partners and donors
  • Give public briefing and interviews about the company’s operations
  • Responsible for preparation, compiling or advising on a press release statements
  • Regularly follow up on relevant trending issues on social and mainstream media and update for necessary actions
  • Organize public and private media coverage in collaboration with program directors and project managers for all new project agreements; inaugurations, noteworthy activities accomplishments and project close out
  • Lead in the preparation of program/project success stories, pictures and videos of activities in coordination with the relevant programs team
  • In consultation with relevant program teams, take the lead in train the field staff on preparations of reports, success stories and other Audio - visual materials
  • Ensure the quality, consistency, timeliness, and professionalism of all communications materials, through brand manuals, communications toolkits, and team training
  • In collaboration with relevant program team, take a lead in organization of public events; conferences, project launching workshops, etc

Health Program Producer and Presenter

SHEGER FM 102.1
Addis Ababa
09.2008 - 02.2018
  • Company Overview: Addis Ababa
  • Produce and present different health programs and news
  • Addis Ababa

Technical Coordinator / Trainer

INTERNEWS Network Ethiopia
09.2009 - 06.2010
  • Assist country director in the training and mentoring of radio journalists
  • Responsible for technical quality of stories produced at INTERNEWS Network Ethiopia
  • Maintain studio facilities and equipment
  • Help train journalists and talk show hosts in the use of digital records and other recording devices

LABORATORY ASSISTANT

EFDA (The former DACA)
03.2002 - 01.2010
  • Analyze condom quality testing which involves analysis of condoms and drugs

Education

Master Of Arts - Journalism and Communications

Addis Ababa University
12.2016

BA Degree - Broadcast Journalism ( Radio )

Addis Ababa University
07.2009

Upgrade Diploma - Pharmacy

Tropical College of Medicine
01.2008

Diploma - Print Journalism

Ethiopian Mass Media Training Institute
07.2006

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Audio Production

Awards

  • Recognition of the active engagement in mobilizing humanitarian support for people affected, ERCS, 11/01/18
  • Completion of the course INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION for FAMILY PLANNING use, 06/01/13
  • Completion of a training entitled THE PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC APPLICATION OF MIFEPRISTONE AND MISOPROSTOL in Reproductive health, 04/01/11
  • Appreciation letter for the TRAINING OF HEALTH JOURNALISTS, Dire Dawa Mass media Agency, 06/01/08
  • Completion of a training entitled INTRODUCTION TO RADIO FEATURE MAKING, HIV/AIDS REPORTING AND DIGITAL EDITING SPECIALIST THEME: HIV/AIDS AND OPP ORTUNISTIC INFECTIONS, 01/01/09

References

  • Meron Seyoum, PEPFAR, communication specialist, +251 – 911 -22 79 23, meronse@gmail.com
  • Netsanet Tesfaye, Communication Director – Zemen Bank, +251 – 911 – 48 – 59 – 61
  • Solomon Worku Beza, MD, IMPH, senior adviser for the Ministry of Health, +251 917 80 17 09, solomonwb@gmail.com

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 09/09/79
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married

Other

  • Writer of a book entitled 'ዋናው ነገር ጤና', same as to say 'Health is the most important thing'
  • Writer of a book entitled 'የጉበት ፣ የአንጀትና የጨጓራ በሽታዎች መንስኤዎች ፣ ሕክምናና መከላከያ', same as to say 'The causes, treatments and prevention of Liver, Intestine and stomach diseases'
  • Creator of 'የጤና መዝገብ', Facebook page.
  • Member of development team of National Family Planning Communication Guideline, FMOH
  • Board Member of Addis Ababa Feeding agency
  • Writer of a book entitled 'መንዲስ ፡ የጤና መሰረታውያን', Book, Under Publishing.

Timeline

HEALTH PROGRAM PRODUCER AND PRESENTER

ASHAM TV
10.2023 - Current

COMMUNICATION Manager

DKT Ethiopia
12.2011 - 07.2023

Technical Coordinator / Trainer

INTERNEWS Network Ethiopia
09.2009 - 06.2010

Health Program Producer and Presenter

SHEGER FM 102.1
09.2008 - 02.2018

LABORATORY ASSISTANT

EFDA (The former DACA)
03.2002 - 01.2010

Master Of Arts - Journalism and Communications

Addis Ababa University

BA Degree - Broadcast Journalism ( Radio )

Addis Ababa University

Upgrade Diploma - Pharmacy

Tropical College of Medicine

Diploma - Print Journalism

Ethiopian Mass Media Training Institute
FITIH TOLA NEGEWO