Kalkidan Shimelis Tassew
Dilla
Summary
Veterinary professional with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and an MSc in Field Epidemiology, bringing over four years of leadership experience as Regional Veterinary Service Director and Secretary of the Regional PPR Eradication Task Force in Southern Ethiopia. Possesses extensive expertise in livestock health systems, disease surveillance, and vaccination delivery, particularly within smallholder and pastoralist communities. A strong foundation in technical knowledge, program management, and community engagement facilitates effective contributions to livestock disease control and research for development. Committed to advancing veterinary practices that enhance animal health and support sustainable agricultural systems.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RESTORE Project Focal Person- South Ethiopia
International Livestock Research Institute
Dilla, Ethiopia
01.2025 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
senior animal health expert, regional veterinary directorate director
South Ethiopia region bureau of agriculture
06.2016 - Current
- Employed and working at South Ethiopia region bureau of agriculture as senior animal health expert and currently working as a regional veterinary directorate director.
head of Veterinary department
SNNP Region, Sidama Zone, Hawassa zuriya district livestock and fishery office
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Employed and Worked at SNNP Region, Sidama Zone, Hawassa zuriya district livestock and fishery office as a head of Veterinary department for a total of 1 year and 10 months.
head of Veterinary department
SNNP Region, Sidama Zone, Chire Woreda Agriculture office
01.2010 - 06.2014
- Employed and Worked at SNNP Region, Sidama Zone, Chire Woreda Agriculture office as head of Veterinary department for a total of 4 years and 4 months.
Education
MPH - field epidemiology
Addis Ababa University College of health science
12.2019
Doctorate Degree - undefined
Addis Ababa University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Debrezeit Campus
07.2009
Secondary and preparatory - undefined
Boditi Preparatory & Secondary school
12.2004
Elementary Education - undefined
Boditi Primary School
12.2000
Skills
- Excellent In: Microsoft: MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power point, MS Project, SPSS, Epi Info and some other basic computer application
Certification
- Certificate on Planning, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Report Writing and Procurement.
- Certificate of Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) training organized by FAO.
- Certificate on Training of Trainers on Market-Oriented Extension Services
2.1 Language Skill
Amharic: Reading - Excellent, Writing - Excellent, Speaking - Excellent
English: Reading - Excellent, Writing - Excellent, Speaking - Excellent
Wolaytato: Reading - Very good, Writing - Very good, Speaking - Excellent
Sidamigna: Reading - Very good, Writing - Very good, Speaking - Very good
Gamogna: Reading - Very good, Writing - Very good, Speaking - Excellent
Timeline
RESTORE Project Focal Person- South Ethiopia
International Livestock Research Institute
01.2025 - Current
senior animal health expert, regional veterinary directorate director
South Ethiopia region bureau of agriculture
06.2016 - Current
head of Veterinary department
SNNP Region, Sidama Zone, Hawassa zuriya district livestock and fishery office
07.2014 - 05.2016
head of Veterinary department
SNNP Region, Sidama Zone, Chire Woreda Agriculture office
01.2010 - 06.2014
Doctorate Degree - undefined
Addis Ababa University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Debrezeit Campus
Secondary and preparatory - undefined
Boditi Preparatory & Secondary school
Elementary Education - undefined
Boditi Primary School
MPH - field epidemiology
Addis Ababa University College of health science
References
Wubshet, Zewdie, CEO of animal health and veterinary public health, Federal Ministry of agriculture, Wubevet1921@gmail.com, 0912194164, Federal Ministry of agriculture
Publications
- European Journal of Applied Sciences Vol 12, No 4, 2020 - Review on Epidemiology and Economic Importance of Haydatidosis in Domestic Animals and Humans in Ethiopia.
- International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences Vol 9, issue 12-2022 (www.ijarbs.com) - A Review on Foot and Mouth Disease in Ethiopia
Disclaimer
The information I have here is true and correct!