About
Highly accomplished Program Manager with over 10 years of expertise in leading complex, multi-sectoral health and development programs within conflict-affected regions. Proven success in driving program lifecycle management, ensuring USAID compliance, and fostering localization-focused approaches, notably achieving 100% program targets and enabling Ethiopia's first public kidney transplant. Adept at strategic stakeholder coordination, M&E, and capacity building, consistently delivering impactful outcomes in resource-limited environments.
Work
Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda
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Summary
Advised on the strategic development and launch of a national radiology fellowship program, ensuring alignment with national policy and educational needs.
Highlights
Conducted a comprehensive national radiology services assessment, informing the strategic launch and curriculum design of a new fellowship program.
Led multi-site data collection and stakeholder interviews, gathering critical insights to shape program design and curriculum development.
Authored a comprehensive technical report, providing policy guidance and driving the development of the national Radiology fellowship program.
St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Federal Ministry of Health
|Director Program - National Kidney Transplant Program
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Summary
Directed the national strategy and implementation for Ethiopia's first public kidney transplant program, achieving successful service establishment and capacity building.
Highlights
Directed national strategy, implementation, and resource mobilization for Ethiopia's first public kidney transplant program.
Coordinated with global partners, surgeons, and health institutions to successfully establish critical transplant services.
Oversaw donor compliance, reporting, and national capacity-building efforts, enabling the successful launch of Ethiopia's first public kidney transplant service.
Tigray Region, Tigray, Ethiopia
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Summary
Managed USAID-funded HIV care, treatment, and prevention programs across 14 facilities in a post-conflict setting, meeting 100% of annual programmatic targets.
Highlights
Managed USAID-funded HIV care, treatment, and prevention programs across 14 facilities in a post-conflict setting, ensuring compliance and effective delivery.
Led M&E activities, program planning, and quarterly reporting, ensuring 100% of annual programmatic targets were met across care and treatment indicators.
Improved ART retention rates to over 85% through targeted site mentorship and robust systems strengthening initiatives.
Supported the successful scale-up of PMTCT and early infant diagnosis services to all target hospitals, enhancing public health outcomes.
Tigray Region, Tigray, Ethiopia
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Summary
Led the design and delivery of capacity-building programs, training over 600 healthcare professionals and enhancing leadership competencies across 6 hospitals.
Highlights
Designed and delivered comprehensive training-of-trainers programs for clinicians and hospital leaders, enhancing professional capabilities.
Developed tailored curricula and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aligned with national health strategies, improving operational consistency and quality.
Trained over 600 healthcare professionals across 4 thematic areas, significantly expanding local clinical expertise.
Enhanced leadership competencies across 6 hospital management teams, fostering improved organizational performance.
Tigray, Tigray, Ethiopia
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Summary
Provided clinical leadership and managed hospital administration in a high-volume rural setting, integrating services and improving patient care.
Highlights
Provided clinical leadership and oversaw hospital administration in a high-volume rural hospital, ensuring efficient service delivery.
Introduced integrated HIV/TB services in alignment with national policy, enhancing comprehensive patient care.
Reduced patient referral time by 30% through improved triage and case management, significantly boosting operational efficiency.
Managed public health emergencies, including cholera outbreaks and displacement-related care, demonstrating strong crisis response capabilities.
Awards
Certificate of Appreciation – Grant Proposal Preparation
Awarded By
Tigray Regional Health Bureau
Recognized for significant contributions to grant proposal preparation efforts.
Certificate of Appreciation – Commitment to Equity and Compassionate Care
Awarded By
I-TECH Global
Awarded for demonstrating exceptional commitment to equity and compassionate care in global health initiatives.
Certificate of Appreciation – Mentorship and Capacity Building
Awarded By
Axum Hospital
Acknowledged for outstanding efforts in mentorship and capacity building within the hospital setting.
Languages
English
Amharic
Certificates
Skills
Leadership & Management
Conflict-Sensitive Program Leadership, Gender-Sensitive Program Leadership, Strategic Partnership Development, Team Capacity Building.
Program Development
Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessments, Proposal/Grant Writing, Stakeholder Engagement.
Program Management
Budget Oversight, Donor Reporting (USAID), M&E Systems, Government Liaison (FMOH, Regional Bureaus), Cluster Coordination, Local Partner Management.
Operational Skills
Procurement/Logistics Planning, Security Compliance, Emergency Response.