Yihenew Yirdaw Abera
Senior Public Health Expert
seoul, south Korea
Summary
Ambitious Health Educator offering 18-year history of educating community members on disease prevention and health management. Leverages public speaking events, workshops and training seminars to increase awareness and network with industry leaders to identify new resources. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level public health specialist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
15
15
Certificates
1
1
Completed master TOT training on HMIS & mentorship jointly or
1
1
Completed TOT on community-led total sanitation and hygiene or
1
1
Completed training on Quality improvement organized By AA heal
1
1
Completed training on CRC (compassionate, respectful & Care )
Work History
Public Health Specialist
MoH ethiopia
Addis Ababa
08.2019 - Current
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
- Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.
- Prepared presentations on health and safety concerns for public.
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Supervised staff to coordinate needs assessments.
- Helped programs improve outreach efforts and results with fresh designs for educational materials and visual aids.
- Responsible for coordinating, leading and managing of Hygiene and Environmental Health Programs (HEHPs);
- planning and implementation of HEHP activities with special focus on emergency preparedness and response, food& water safety & hygiene , WaSH, infection prevention and control,
- community mobilization and SBCC; conduct supportive supervision activities on national HEHP implementation;
- provide technical support to Regional and Zonal Health Offices & different level Of Health facilities on the implementation of HEHPs; coordinate the integration of WaSH, infection prevention and control, and NTDs;
- provide capacity building activities for regional health officers through training of trainers;
- coordinate and participate in the development of HEHP integrated refresher training module and other guideline, manuals, strategy, framework and proposals development;
- coordinate, facilitate, organize different seminars, trainings, review meetings, workshops and other events;
- formulating and disseminating best practices in HEHP packages; direct regional health bureau and provide technical guidance and financial support for the effective health deliver;
- work closely with different stakeholders for the implementation of HEHP activities; and M&E national HEHPs implementation at grass root levels
- Responsible for coordinating, leading and managing of health emergency preparedness and response, climate change and health programs;
- planning and implementation of health emergency preparedness and response, climate change and health program with special focus on building climate-resilient health sector/health system, WaSH emergency preparedness and response,
- climate-sensitive disease surveillance and early warning, infection prevention and control such as cholera, COVID-19;
- coordinate and participate in the development of:-, WaSH emergency guideline, Climate-resilient guiding criteria and emergency management for health systems and health care facilities, WaSH and IPC standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Cholera and different COVID-19,national integrated Covid 19 handbook, SOPs, TOR,protocols on COVID 19 & guidelines.
- coordinate and lead national COVID 19 response infection prevention & WaSH section
Health Logistic Officer & Child & Neonatal Health
Addis ketema sub city Health office
Addis Ababa
05.2016 - 07.2019
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Responsible for coordinating, managing, planning and implementation of HPDP activities with special focus on nutrition, TB, AIDS and HIV, Maternal and Child Health (MCH), WaSH, community mobilization and IPC (infection prevention & control);
- conducting regular health program integrated and specific supportive supervision;
- provide technical support to woreda Health Offices & health facilities on the implementation of HPDP program activities including Monitoring &Evaluation (M&E),
- community mobilization; provide capacity building activities for woreda & health facility health professionals through training of trainers;
- conduct experience sharing and exposure visits; formulating and disseminating best practices; coordinate, facilitate,
- organize different trainings, review meetings, workshops and other events;
- coordinate and participate in the development of strategy, proposals, manuals, framework and guidelines;
- work closely with different stakeholders for the implementation of HPDP & Curative & rehabilitation activities; monitoring and evaluating health promotion and diseases prevention works
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Sanitary Engineer
Lideta sub-city construction office
Addis Ababa
12.2013 - 04.2016
- Followed company and OSHA safety protocols for handling and disposing of hazardous materials.
- Led training in sanitation and cleaning practices.
- Responsible for supervising different governmental constructions, \
- prepare sanitary specifications, prepare to take off sheet for the projects
- Delegated assignments and verified work quality and completion according to facility and regulatory standards.
- Provided system and component design reducing negative impact on area environment.
Public Health Emergence Management Core Proses Coo
Abeshige woreda Health office
welkite, Gurage zone, SNNP region
10.2003 - 11.2013
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
Education
Associate of Science - Environmental Health
Dilla College of Teachers Education And Health
Dilla 06.2001 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Hawassa University
Hawassa,ethiopia 06.2007 - 12.2010
MPH in Global Health Policy & Financing
Yonsei University
Seoul, South Korea 08.2021 - 01.2023
Skills
Prevention strategies
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Completed training on Tuberculosis, leprosy & TB/HIV data management training organized by Gurage zone Health department in collaboration with TB CAP, SNNPR, wolkite,
Work Availability
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Timeline
Completed Medical and humanitarian emergency course 2022 organized by Johns Hopkins university center for Humanitarian health & Graduate school of public health, Yonsei university, south Korea,Seoul
08-2022
MPH in Global Health Policy & Financing
Yonsei University
08.2021 - 01.2023
Completed TOT training on Dead Body management for COVID-19 and Infection Prevention and Control, organized by EPHI in collaboration with ICRC
05-2020
Completed training on Infection prevention & control TOT training organized by EPHI in collaboration with USAID funded MTaPS program Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
05-2020
Public Health Specialist
MoH ethiopia
08.2019 - Current
Completed training on Data management & data security organized by Menelik II Referral Hospital in collaboration with AA health bureau Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
03-2019
Completed 9 Days training on Cold chain management training organized by Addis Ababa health bureau Bihoftu, Ethiopia
03-2019
Completed training on DQS( Data Quality Self assessment conducted By AA health bureau Adama, Ethiopia
08-2018
Completed Mead level EPI management 14 Days TOT training organized by Addis Ababa health bureau in collaboration with WHO Bihoftu, Ethiopia
06-2018
Completed training on Quality improvement organized By AA health bureau in collaboration with Family Guidance Association Ethiopia Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
12-2017
Completed training on CRC (compassionate, respectful & Care ) organized By Menelik II Health science college in collaboration with Ministry of Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
09-2017
Completed TOT training on Adolescents & youth Health organized By Addis Ababa Health bureau in collaboration with Ministry of Health, Bisheftu, Ethiopia
08-2017
Completed training on HMIS indicators training organized by Addis Ababa Health bureau in collaboration with FGAE, Addis Ababa,
10-2016
Health Logistic Officer & Child & Neonatal Health
Addis ketema sub city Health office
05.2016 - 07.2019
Sanitary Engineer
Lideta sub-city construction office
12.2013 - 04.2016
Completed master TOT training on HMIS & mentorship jointly organized by USAID /HMIS scaling up project & SNNPR health bureau June, SNNPR
02-2010
Completed training on Tuberculosis, leprosy & TB/HIV data management training organized by Gurage zone Health department in collaboration with TB CAP, SNNPR, wolkite,
11-2008
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Hawassa University
06.2007 - 12.2010
Public Health Emergence Management Core Proses Coo
Abeshige woreda Health office
10.2003 - 11.2013
Completed 3-month basic computer training- by wolkite TVET College. for 210 Hours
07-2003
Associate of Science - Environmental Health
Dilla College of Teachers Education And Health
06.2001 - 08.2003
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