Key skills and expertise

With over 22 years of experience in clinical, public health, and humanitarian sectors, the expert is adept in project management, policy analysis, and capacity building. They have led both national and international initiatives, focusing on gender, maternal and child health, and sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR). Career highlights include significantly improving immunization coverage and successfully integrating COVID-19 vaccination into routine programs. Responsibilities have encompassed leadership roles in stakeholder engagement, program management, and strategic planning, demonstrating a proven ability to develop partnerships and adapt to complex environments.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with prominent international donors such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, WHO, UNFPA, and USAID. Their involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in health-related sectors. The projects have been national in scope, addressing critical areas such as family planning, immunization, and COVID-19 response. These donor-related activities have been conducted in Ethiopia and extended to broader regional engagements in East Africa.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including health, gender, humanitarian aid, and emergency response. Previously held roles have included leadership, project management, and technical advisory positions. Contributions have been made in capacity building, policy analysis, and program implementation. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating health systems with emergency responses and development assistance. The geographic scope of their work is primarily regional, with a focus on East Africa, particularly Ethiopia, where they have engaged in both local and international initiatives. The expert has extensive professional experience in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and the USA, with deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics in Ethiopia, having worked on numerous health and humanitarian projects. Their regional expertise is reflected in their involvement with both national and international initiatives, focusing on health systems strengthening and emergency response in East Africa.

Languages and education

Proficient in Amharic and English, the expert has utilized these languages in professional settings across Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and the USA. Language skills have been applied in diverse contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams, enhancing communication and stakeholder engagement in international health and humanitarian projects. The expert holds an MD in Medicine from Jimma University in Ethiopia, an MPH in Public Health from Taxila American University, an MBA from Harambee University, and an MSc in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Studies from KALU Institute of Humanitarian Studies in Spain. These degrees reflect a strong foundation in medicine, public health, business administration, and international cooperation.