Henok Kebede
Hawassa,Ethiopia
Summary
Dynamic Senior Regional Malaria Elimination Program Advisor at PATH Ethiopia, specializing in analytical thinking and statistical software to design and implement effective malaria elimination strategies. Have more than 12 years of experience in the health sector. Successfully coordinated regional training and emergency preparedness initiatives, significantly improving program efficacy and inter-sector collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in managing high-pressure environments while achieving measurable outcomes in public health projects.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Malaria Elimination Program Advisor
PATH Ethiopia, USAID-PMI/S4ME project
Hawassa, Sidama And Central Ethiopia Regions
06.2023 - Current
- Provided technical support in all aspects of malaria elimination to the respective NMEP and regional health bureau, to achieve the planned objective.
- Regional malaria elimination team coordinator and leader.
- Participated in the National Malaria Elimination Roadmap and implementation manuals (Surveillance, Case Management and Diagnosis, Vector, and ACSM) preparation (reference: ME Roadmap, page 36).
- Involved in the national malaria elimination program strategic plan revision (2023-2027).
- Regular analysis and presentation of weekly PHEM and monthly DHIS 2 malaria data to regional health bureau management and EOC. Accordingly, communicate with the FMoH and provide feedback on the key findings to the zones and woredas.
- Coordinated & facilitated regional TOT training on malaria elimination road map & implementation manuals, case & foci investigation protocol and SOPs.
- Provided regular mentorship, supportive supervision, monitoring, and evaluation to zones, districts, and health facilities.
- I participated and acted as the team leader for malaria epidemic management that occurred in the Sidama and central Ethiopia regions.
- Prepared a regional emergency preparedness plan for both the Sidama and Central Ethiopia regions.
- Supported annual regional malaria elimination plan preparation for both Sidama and Central Ethiopia regions.
- Prepared weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports and sent them to the project chief of party.
- Organized and facilitated semi-annual and annual review meetings for both Sidama and Central Ethiopia regions.
- Has been working in a secretarial position for the regional TWG representing the USAID-PMI/S4ME project.
- Organized and facilitated the regional TWG meeting every quarter.
Senior Malaria Elimination Advisor
Global Fund-Seconded to South nation nationalities and people region(SNNPR)
Hawassa, Ethiopia
02.2018 - 05.2023
- Provided technical support in all aspects of malaria elimination to the respective NMEP and regional health bureau, to achieve the planned objective.
- Regional malaria elimination team coordinator and leader.
- Participated in the National Malaria Elimination Roadmap and implementation manuals (Surveillance, Case Management and Diagnosis, Vector, and ACSM) preparation (reference: ME Roadmap, page 36).
- Involved in the national malaria elimination program's strategic plan preparation (2021-2025).
- Regular analysis and presentation of weekly PHEM and monthly DHIS 2 malaria data to regional health bureau management and EOC. Accordingly, communicate with the FMoH and provide feedback on the key findings to the zones and woredas.
- Coordinated and facilitated regional TOT training on the malaria elimination road map, implementation manuals, case and foci investigation protocol, and SOPs.
- I prepared a disbursement plan and letter to the regional health bureau management based on the proposed detailed budget and further amendments, and I provided follow-up support for the proper implementation of the global fund budget.
- Provided regular mentorship, supportive supervision, monitoring, and evaluation to zones, districts, and health facilities.
- I participated and acted as the team leader for malaria epidemic management that occurred in the SNNPR.
- Prepared a regional emergency preparedness plan for the former SNNPR.
- Supported the annual regional malaria elimination plan preparation for the former SNNPR.
- Prepared monthly and quarterly reports, and sent them to the head of RHB.
- Organized and facilitated semiannual and annual review meetings.
- Participated in national LLINs and IRS macro planning.
- Coordinated regular and emergency LLIN distribution in former SNNPR.
- Coordinated regular and emergency IRS in the former LLINs.
- Established strong collaboration with EPSA (Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Agency) for timely and emergency anti-malaria supplies to districts and health facilities.
- Assisted in the preparation of zonal strategic and annual plans for the zones found in the former SNNPR. SNNPR.
Head of Post Graduate and Instructor
Pharma University college
Hawassa, Ethiopia
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Postgraduate students' research advisor.
- Offered different public health courses: epidemiology, biostatistics, research methodology, and CDC courses for post-graduate students. Still has been offering the courses as a guest instructor.
- Conducted research on different health-related problems of the community in Ethiopia.
- Facilitated statistical software (SPSS, Epi Data, R, STATA, and Epi Info), and epidemiological training.
- Served as the head of the Department of Public Health.
- Developed and revised postgraduate curriculum (MPH, MPH in Epidemiology, and MPH in Reproductive Health).
- Participated in the recruitment of new applicants for instructor positions by preparing different interviews, presentations, and practical examinations for selection purposes.
- Supervised and evaluated students in the community practice and apprenticeship program.
- Developed research projects for organizational value.
- I worked as a research evaluator in the internal grant scheme.
Facility Management and Quality Assurance Head
Adare General hospital
Hawassa, Ethiopia
09.2013 - 12.2016
- Developed a TOR based on the Ethiopian hospital reform implementation guideline.
- Conducted regular M&E as per the general hospital standard manual.
- Provided quality management and assurance training for hospital staff, in collaboration with hospital administration.
- Provided HIV mainstreaming, infection prevention, and patient safety training for all hospital staff members.
- Facilitated hospital data handling and system stabilization.
Diseases Prevention Health Promotion Officer
Bursa and Malga districts in Sidama region
, Sidama, Ethiopia
09.2010 - 08.2013
- Developed an overall district health office and health centers operational plan.
- Provided yearly, quarterly, monthly, and weekly action plans for each health center based on their performance.
- Provided and organized all necessary training like, EPI, nutrition, malaria prevention and control, NCD and WASH for health workers and health extension workers.
- Collaborated with different partners, like WASH, FGAE, and IFHP, which were serving in two districts.
- Supported effective team communication and dynamics among staff of district health offices and health centers found in two districts.
- Assisted in creating kebeles free of open defecation.
- Conducted monthly supportive supervision and mentorship in both districts, and provided timely feedback.
Education
Master of Science - MPH in Epidemiology And Biostatistics
Arbaminch University
Arbaminch Town, Southern Ethiopia07-2016
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Hawassa University
Hawassa City, Southern Ethiopia06-2010
High School Diploma -
Tabor Comprehensive And Secondary School
Hawassa City, Southern Ethiopia06-2007
Skills
- Excellent Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint package skills
- Excellent operational database, Microsoft Office Access, PHEM, DHIS, and other skills
- Very good statistical software skills, like R, EPi Info, SPSS, STATA, Epi Data, ArcGIS, and ENA for smart
- Ability to work in a team
- Self-Directed
- Ability to work in high pressure situations
- Ability to learn quickly
- Project planning
- Organizational skills
- Analytical thinking
- Good time management
- excellent communicator
Affiliations
- Has been performing as a postgraduate students' advisor at different private colleges and public universities
- Has been offering public courses in private university colleges as a guest instructor
- Participating in consultancy projects
- Participated in the National Independent Monitor for STH and Schistosomiasis Deworming Program conducted by Arba Minch University in collaboration with FMOH and the London School of Tropical Medicine since 2016, repeated three rounds
- Participated in the National Ethiopian population-based HIV impact assessment, EPHI, in 2018
- They have been participating in the National Malaria Symposium since 2016, which has been conducted in different regions of Ethiopia
Accomplishments
- Awarded a recognition certificate from PATH Ethiopia for being the best performer in 2024
- I received a recognition letter from the former SNNPR regional health bureau for the contribution I made in controlling the malaria epidemic that occurred in different corners of the region
- Awarded a recognition certificate for having successfully completed the facilitation of training on ICCM by Save the Children
PUBLICATIONS
- Fikrie A, Kayamo M, Bekele H (2021) Malaria prevention practices and associated factors among households in Hawassa City Administration, Southern Ethiopia, 2020 PLoS ONE, 16(5): e0250981 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.025098
- Beyene T, Akibu M, Bekele H, Seyoum W (2021) Risk factors for precancerous cervical lesions among women screened for cervical cancer in South Ethiopia: Unmatched case-control study, PLoS ONE, 16(7): e0254663, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0254663
- Anteneh F., Rahel Z. Henok B., Dejene H., Time to Recovery After Cesarean Section Delivery Among Women Who Gave Birth Through Cesarean Section at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, South Ethiopia: A Prospective Cohort Study: Research Square: https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-442628/v1
- Anteneh F., Yonatan G. M. Elias A. Henok B., Knowledge about cataracts and associated factors among adults in Yirgalem Town, Sidama National Regional State, Southern Ethiopia, 2020, BMC Ophthalmology (2021) 21:79, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-021-01844-3
- Henok B., Mesfin K., and Aman Y. And Tadele G (2017). Incidence and predictors of TB among adult HIV-infected individuals who were on ART in Hawassa City, Southern Ethiopia, 2016: retrospective follow-up study, International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS), volume 9
- Alemu T, Admasu T, Henok B, Zale Z, and Admasu D (2016) Barriers to male involvement in contraceptive utilization in Arba Minch Town, 2015 Qualitative Research International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS), Volume 6, Number 3
- Girum T, Kote M, Tariku B, and Bekele H, Survival status and predictors of mortality among severely malnourished under-5-year-old children admitted to the stabilization center in Gedeo Zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2017, Dove Press, Therapeutic & Clinical Risk Management, Published: January 23, 2017; 13: 101-110 doi: 10.2147/TCRM.S119826 eCollection 201
Certification
- Certified in malaria data analytics and visualization workshop in R, organized by FMOH in collaboration with PATH Ethiopia, Sep 4-8, 2023
- Certified in TOT training on integrated data quality, information use, DHIS 2, and revised HMIS indicators, organized by SNNPR RHB in collaboration with Wolaita Sodo University, March 8-12, 2022
- Certified in National TOT training on malaria case, foci investigation, classification, and response organized by FMOH in collaboration with Adama Hospital Medical College (AHMC), May 23-27, 2022
- Certified in TOT training on the malaria elimination road map and implementation manuals organized by FMOH in collaboration with Adama Hospital Medical College (AHMC), February 21-26, 2022
- Certified in competency-based facilitation skill master TOT, organized by Pharma University College CPD in collaboration with FMOH, October 20-24, 2022
- Certified in test procedures for insecticide resistance monitoring in malaria vector mosquitoes, organized by PMI Vector Link in collaboration with FMOH, May 2021
- Certified in TOT training on integrated management of newborn and childhood illness (IMNCI), organized by IFHP and the SNNPR Health Bureau in February 2013
- Certified in basic infection prevention and patient safety training organized by the SNNPR Health Bureau in collaboration with Hawassa University College of Medicine and Health Science and PEPFAR/CDC, August 11-15, 20144
Languages
Amharic, Sidamigna
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Malaria Elimination Program Advisor
PATH Ethiopia, USAID-PMI/S4ME project
06.2023 - Current
Senior Malaria Elimination Advisor
Global Fund-Seconded to South nation nationalities and people region(SNNPR)
02.2018 - 05.2023
Head of Post Graduate and Instructor
Pharma University college
01.2017 - 01.2018
Facility Management and Quality Assurance Head
Adare General hospital
09.2013 - 12.2016
Diseases Prevention Health Promotion Officer
Bursa and Malga districts in Sidama region
09.2010 - 08.2013
Master of Science - MPH in Epidemiology And Biostatistics
Arbaminch University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Hawassa University
High School Diploma -
Tabor Comprehensive And Secondary School