About

Highly accomplished public health executive with over a decade of progressive leadership experience in the Ethiopian health system, specializing in strategic planning, program implementation, and healthcare administration. Proven ability to drive patient-centered clinical excellence, optimize resource allocation, and foster high-performing multidisciplinary teams. Adept at developing and evaluating health plans, ensuring compliance with national guidelines, and promoting community engagement to achieve impactful health outcomes across diverse settings.

Work

Ginnir General Hospital
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Chief Executive Officer/CEO

Ginnir, East Bale, Ethiopia

Summary

Spearheaded strategic operations and clinical excellence for a general hospital, driving organizational alignment, financial transparency, and high-quality patient care.

Highlights

Demonstrated strategic leadership by aligning departmental objectives with the hospital's mission and developing long-term strategies, ensuring organizational coherence and future growth.

Managed patient-centered clinical tasks, improving service delivery and ensuring compliance with national quality standards.

Oversaw financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation, maintaining transparency and accountability for governing bodies.

Built and led a high-performing multidisciplinary team, fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring compliance with labor laws.

Implemented quality and safety assurance measures, encouraging continuous improvement through patient feedback and preparing comprehensive performance reports.

Ginnir Woreda Health Office
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Maternal, Neonate, and Child Health Coordinator

Ginnir, East Bale, Ethiopia

Summary

Coordinated and optimized Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health (MNCH) programs, enhancing service delivery and community health outcomes through strategic planning and capacity building.

Highlights

Developed and implemented comprehensive MNCH work plans, aligning nutrition, immunization, and infection prevention activities with national guidelines.

Provided training and mentoring to health facility staff and community health workers, significantly enhancing their capacity to deliver quality MNCH services.

Conducted regular service delivery assessments, identifying challenges and implementing improvements to optimize program effectiveness.

Assisted with data collection and analysis, informing evidence-based decision-making and fostering collaboration with local health offices and community leaders for integrated MNCH activities.

Managed the procurement and distribution of essential MNCH supplies, ensuring continuous availability for healthcare facilities.

Ginnir Woreda Health Office
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Head of Health Office

Ginnir, East Bale, Ethiopia

Summary

Led comprehensive health office operations, overseeing public health initiatives and ensuring efficient healthcare service delivery for the community.

Highlights

Managed daily operations and strategic planning for the health office, ensuring alignment with regional health objectives.

Coordinated public health programs, including disease prevention and health promotion, to improve community well-being.

Supervised and mentored health teams, optimizing performance and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Collaborated with local stakeholders and government bodies to secure resources and implement health policies effectively.

Dawe Kachen Woreda Health Office
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Head of Health Office

Mio, East Bale, Ethiopia

Summary

Directed health plans and primary healthcare services, driving quality improvements, budget management, and community engagement in alignment with national health transformation goals.

Highlights

Developed and evaluated health plans, achieving goals aligned with the national Health Sector Transformation Plan.

Oversaw the delivery of comprehensive primary healthcare services, including maternal and child health, nutrition, and immunization.

Trained health workers and Health Extension Workers (HEWs), significantly improving healthcare quality and service delivery.

Managed health budgets and optimized resource utilization for essential drugs and equipment, ensuring efficient operations.

Promoted community engagement in health initiatives and coordinated effective responses to public health emergencies.

Ginnir town Health Office
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Deputy Head of Health Office

Ginnir, East Bale, Ethiopia

Summary

Supported the Head of Health Office in developing and evaluating health plans, improving primary healthcare services, and managing resources within the Ginnir town health system.

Highlights

Assisted in developing and evaluating health plans, contributing to goals aligned with the Health Sector Transformation Plan.

Supported oversight of primary healthcare services, including MNCH, nutrition, and immunization programs.

Contributed to training health workers and HEWs, enhancing healthcare quality and service delivery.

Participated in managing health budgets and optimizing resource use for essential medical supplies.

Facilitated community engagement in health initiatives and supported coordination for public health emergency responses.

Ginnir town Health Office
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Health Extension Package Coordinator

Ginnir, East Bale, Ethiopia

Summary

Coordinated the implementation of health extension packages, improving access to essential health services and promoting community health practices.

Highlights

Managed the coordination and delivery of health extension services, expanding access to primary healthcare in the community.

Facilitated community-level health education and awareness campaigns on key public health issues.

Collaborated with health workers to ensure effective implementation of health programs at the grassroots level.

Monitored program progress and reported on key indicators to optimize health extension service delivery.

Atnago Health Center
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Director of Primary Health Care Unit

Atnago, Jimma, Ethiopia

Summary

Directed integrated primary healthcare programs, ensuring high-quality service delivery, team leadership, and evidence-based decision-making in alignment with national health mandates.

Highlights

Directed the implementation of integrated primary healthcare programs, ensuring high-quality services in disease prevention, MNCH, and common disease treatment.

Managed public health facilities, providing leadership to health teams and fostering a culture of excellence.

Established robust monitoring systems, enabling evidence-based decision-making for program optimization.

Promoted community engagement through strong relationships with local authorities, enhancing health initiatives.

Assessed training needs and developed professional training programs for health workers, improving staff competency.

Motegalessa Health Center
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Clinical Service Provider at OPD

Motegalessa, Jimma, Ethiopia

Summary

Provided comprehensive clinical services in an Outpatient Department (OPD), focusing on accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, patient education, and adherence to infection prevention protocols.

Highlights

Conducted thorough patient assessments, including medical histories, physical exams, and diagnostic test ordering for OPD patients.

Prescribed and managed treatments in strict adherence to national medical guidelines, ensuring effective patient care.

Identified cases requiring specialized care, facilitating timely referrals to higher-level facilities and ensuring continuity of care.

Educated patients and families on disease prevention, treatment adherence, and preventive services like TB screening.

Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions and rigorously followed infection prevention guidelines, ensuring a safe clinical environment.

Education

Salale University
Ethiopia

Master of Public Health

Nutrition

Jimma University
Ethiopia

Bachelor of Science

Nursing

Awards

Member of Food and Nutrition Society of Ethiopia-FoNSE

Awarded By

Food and Nutrition Society of Ethiopia

Active member contributing to advancements in food and nutrition science and policy in Ethiopia.

Member of Africa Health Student Initiative- AfricaPHSN

Awarded By

Africa Health Student Initiative

Engaged member supporting initiatives for public health development across Africa.

Languages

Afaan Oromo
Amharic
English

Certificates

Health Harmonization and Alignment - Cohort

Issued By

International Institute for Primary Health Care - Ethiopia, in Collaboration with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Certified Professional in Patient Safety learning series/CPSS

Issued By

Institute of Healthcare Improvement/IHI

Nutrition and Life Cycle in Pregnancy

Issued By

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)/Coursera.org

English for Interaction in the Workplace: Intermediate Level

Issued By

Universidad de Chile- Coursera.org

Program Design & Evaluation for Health Systems Strengthening

Issued By

Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health/ Coursera.org

Nutrition, Food Security and Livelihoods: Basic concepts

Issued By

Food and Agriculture/FAO of the United Nations eLearning Academy

Acute Malnutrition Analysis

Issued By

Integrated Food Security Phase Classification- IPC

Skills

Communication

Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Team Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement.

Critical Thinking & Decision Making

Critical Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Emergency Response, Problem Solving.

Healthcare Leadership

Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Healthcare Management, Program Planning, Resource Optimization.

Public Health Program Management

MNCH Programs, Immunization Programs, Nutrition Programs, Infection Prevention, Health Sector Transformation Plan, Program Development & Evaluation.

Patient Care & Education

Patient Assessment, Treatment Management, Patient Education, Preventive Services, Clinical Service Delivery.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

National Health Guidelines, Protocol Adherence, Quality Standards, Safety Assurance, Regulatory Compliance.

Data Management & Reporting

Data Collection, Data Analysis, Performance Reporting, Financial Reporting, Health Information Systems.

Teamwork & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary Teams, Cross-functional Collaboration, Community Engagement, Partnership Development.

Software & Tools

Microsoft Office Suite, Data Management Tools.

References

Dr. Bokona Guta

Deputy Head, Oromia Health Bureau, abbaobsee@gmail.com, +251900505749

Regassa Gadisa

Head of Health Office, East Bale Zone Health Office, regasagadisa3@gmail.com, +251910216703