NAHOM ABYE BITIE
Public Health Specialist (WASH Expert | Nutritionist)
North Wollo
Summary
Over 15 years of enriched public health exposure and development acumen in community health, nutrition, WASH, and emergency related matters. I have a proven record in the successful management of multi-sectoral programs in Urban and Rural setups within Ethiopia. Expertise includes capacity building planning and M&E different stakeholder coordination youths/women focused development activities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
WASH Officer
RFSA Project ORDA Ethiopia
12.2022 - Current
- Directed the WASH & nutrition responses in 2 woredas of North Wollo scaling up safe water access coverage with improved hygiene paths for more 1,500 HHs.
- Supported PHCUs and local leadership through community mobilization.
- Supported school-led and community-led sanitation SCLTSH, CLTSH including MHM initiatives' integration with local stakeholders' support for cross-sector integration.
- Supervised 21 staff members ensuring WASH, nutrition, emergency interventions and M&E reporting with sustainability on focus.
- Engaged 18 youths in WASH business centers (WBC) of market based sanitation and water schemes O&M.
Health System Strengthening Team Leader
Bole Sub City Health Office
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Oversaw the work of 30 employees from health extension program, PHEM, Nutrition, CBHI, and HIV staff.
- Coordinated national campaigns, capacity building, and health system reform efforts.
- Led health facility construction and WASH infrastructure improvements.
IPC & WASH Coordinator (Emergencies)
Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Coordinated national IPC & WASH activities during COVID-19.
- Trained health workers and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
- Played a key role in emergency coordination centers.
Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Officer
Bole Sub City Health Office
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Led surveillance and outbreak response activities.
- Established 10 RRTs and woreda PHEM committees for 10 health facilities and to community to ensured early warning systems.
- Conducted trainings, monitoring, and response coordination.
HEP Supervisor and Environmental Health Officer
Gulele & Bole Health Offices
09.2010 - 12.2015
- Supervised 24 HEWs; enhanced community health service delivery.
- Ensured environmental health standards in facilities.
Education
Master’s Degree - Human Nutrition
Bahir Dar University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Hawassa University
Skills
Excellent Communication
Certification
Project Management Essentials – DisasterReady (2023)
References
- Destaw, Nigusie, Project Manager, ordalasta@gmail.com, +251 974590525, ORDA
- Bereket, Feleke, CEO, bereketifeleke@gmail.com, +251 911165414, EPHI COVID/Ebola Center
- Kassu, Melesse, Head, kassumelesse29@gmail.com, +251 912012436, Bole Sub City Health Office
Accomplishments
- Successfully implemented integrated WASH/Nutrition interventions in crisis-affected 2 woredas.
- Strengthened youth and community participation in health programs specifically in WASH business centers.
- Recognized for effective emergency response and coordination.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- HEALTH & Nutrition Programming
- WASH and Environmental Health
- Public Health Emergency Response
- Youth and Community Engagement
- Project Planning and Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Capacity Building and Training
- Report Writing, Data Analysis
Timeline
WASH Officer
RFSA Project ORDA Ethiopia
12.2022 - Current
Health System Strengthening Team Leader
Bole Sub City Health Office
06.2020 - 12.2022
IPC & WASH Coordinator (Emergencies)
Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)
01.2020 - 10.2021
Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Officer
Bole Sub City Health Office
05.2016 - 06.2019
HEP Supervisor and Environmental Health Officer
Gulele & Bole Health Offices
09.2010 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Hawassa University
Master’s Degree - Human Nutrition
Bahir Dar University
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