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Resume /CV - Ahmed Mohammed Ousumael
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Summary: I am a Public Health Professional holding MSc degree in Health Monitoring and Evaluation and BSc degree in Environmental Health. I have accumulated experiences in project monitoring and evaluation, quantitative and qualitative research, strategic planning, program design and management, leadership, human resources management, resource mobilization and teaching over the last several years.
Core Achievements and Skills
• Received Certificate of completion of Best Practices in Project Management and leadership.
• Managed the Peace Corps regional office for over 9 years leading the local staff and Peace Corps Volunteers.
• Delivered a total of 6 projects successfully and failed in one but learned from it.
• Led the planning and implementation of Health, Education, Agriculture and livelihood Programs in collaboration with partners.
• Developed strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales, increase profitability, and create store policies and marketing programs that will increase sales and grow the existing customer base.
• Designed and implemented program monitoring and evaluation plans, program logic models, performance monitoring frameworks (PMF) and data collection tools.
• Developed data collection tools and coordinated data collection and report writing. Designed and ran project databases to capture project performances.
• Undertook data quality assurances on quarterly basis and gave feedback.
• Developed several successful concept notes and project proposals.
• Served as a lecturer, assistant lecturer, and graduate assistant II in Jimma University.
• Coordinated the Continuing and Distance Education (CDE) Program at College of Public Health and Medical Sciences, Jimma University.
• Wrote three lecture notes in Vector Control, Occupational Health and Safety, and Introduction to Biostatistics.
I. Education
• MSc degree in Health Monitoring and Evaluation - Jimma University, Southwest Ethiopia- April 25, 2007 - June 11, 2009.
• BSc degree in Environmental Health - Jimma University, Southwest Ethiopia, September 15, 1999 – July 6, 2002.
• Diploma in Sanitary Science - Jimma Institute of Health Sciences, November 12, 1993 - March 21, 1996.
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Resume /CV - Ahmed Mohammed Ousumael
Tel: +1-301-***-****
Email: ****************@*****.***
************@*****.***
Address: 11235 Oak Leaf Dr.
Apartment B-518
Silver Spring, MD, 20901
II. Career History
1. Regional Manager, US Peace Corps/Ethiopia, May 3, 2015 – July 31, 2024.
• Served as a bridge between Peace Corps and government sector offices as well as other development partners.
• Represented Peace Corps regionally and promote its mission to the local community.
• Liaised with volunteer counterparts, government offices, local and International NGOs.
• Managed regional office staff including Peace Corps Volunteer Leader.
• Developed realistic and responsive program work plans in line with Peace Corps mission.
• Coordinated the planning and implementation of Health, Education and Environment, Agriculture and livelihood Programs in collaboration with partners.
• Managed petty cash as per the Peace Corps financial policies and procedures.
• Managed regional office vehicle, supplies, equipment, and volunteers’ logistics.
• Provided technical, personal, and administrative support to Peace Corps Volunteers.
• Prepared and submitted performance reports to regional, zonal and woreda partners.
• Organized site identification, selection of houses and assignment of volunteers.
• Evaluated volunteers’ living conditions, community integration, and availability of necessary resources at each assignment site.
• Facilitated program review meetings with partners, and local community members.
• Ensured volunteers are getting necessary support in local languages, safety and security, medical issues, and program activities.
• Planned, organized and undertook supportive supervision to volunteer sites on regular basis.
• Organized and facilitated region-based training for Peace Corps Volunteers and counterparts.
• Assessed and availed up to date information about safety and security of volunteers.
• Represented Peace Corps in regional partners’ meetings, workshops, and forums. 2. Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, PATH/Ethiopia, February 24, 2014 - March 31, 2015.
• Developed and implemented project M&E Plan, including logic models and Performance Monitoring Frameworks (PMF).
• Developed data collection tools and coordinated data collection and report writing.
• Designed and ran project databases to capture project performances.
• Undertook data analysis and used the findings for evidence-based decision making.
• Provided support to external evaluation team for project end line evaluations.
• Wrote success stories on best practices and shared with stakeholders.
• Provided training to staff in M&E, data collection, data analysis and report writing. Ahmed Mohammed - Resume Page 3
Resume /CV - Ahmed Mohammed Ousumael
Tel: +1-301-***-****
Email: ****************@*****.***
************@*****.***
Address: 11235 Oak Leaf Dr.
Apartment B-518
Silver Spring, MD, 20901
• Conducted desk reviews and assessments to support research and M&E related works.
• Undertook data quality assurances on quarterly basis and gave feedback.
• Supervised community health officers and facilitated stakeholder involvement. 3. Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, CU-ICAP/ Ethiopia, May 29, 2012 - March 11, 2014.
• Provided capacity building training to staff in RBM, M&E, and Project Management.
• Led the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of program activities.
• Developed program M&E plan, program logic models, and data collection tools.
• Coordinated timely data collection and analysis of reports and facilitated program progress review.
• Conducted harmonized mentorship to zonal M&E officers and health facility staff.
• Established an aggregate database at the regional office.
• Ran data quality checks on regular basis and communicated the results to regional staff.
• Ensured databases at regional office and health facility were up to date and smoothly running.
• Supported HMIS implementation in hospitals and health centers. 4. Health Program Coordinator, Plan International Ethiopia, February 1, 2010 - May 28, 2012.
• Designed and implemented health program in collaboration with different partners.
• Applied principles and techniques of solving problems and issues.
• Established and maintained effective working relationships with a variety of development actors.
• Developed several successful concept notes and project proposals.
• Contributed to the development of M & E plan for 5 years’ Country Strategic Plan.
• Developed 5 years’ strategic plan for health program at the program unit level.
• Conducted continuous field level supervision and prepared feedback to ensure project progress towards the proposed work plan and stated objectives.
• Managed multiple grants in compliance with donor requirements. 5. Lecturer, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant II, Jimma University, October 13, 2002 – January 31, 2010.
• Led hospital infection control teams of health care professionals to ensure implementation of hospital infection control policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Undertook monitoring of infection rates in hospitals to identify potential health issues.
• Maintained communication with healthcare professionals to keep abreast of new developments in infection control practices.
• Taught introduction to M&E, Health Services Management and Environmental Health. Ahmed Mohammed - Resume Page 4
Resume /CV - Ahmed Mohammed Ousumael
Tel: +1-301-***-****
Email: ****************@*****.***
************@*****.***
Address: 11235 Oak Leaf Dr.
Apartment B-518
Silver Spring, MD, 20901
• Offered training in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Malaria Surveillance, and HIV/AIDS.
• Wrote three lecture notes in Vector Control, Occupational Health and Safety, and Introduction to Biostatistics.
• Coordinated Continuing and Distance Education (CDE) Program at College of Public Health and Medical Sciences, 2006 – 2010.
• Supervised and mentored students in Community Based Team Training Program (CBTTP). III. Training, Certificates and Awards
1. Certificates of Course Completion
• Received a great deal of certificates in different courses. 2. Awards and Certificates of Attendance
• Received several certificates of appreciation and recognition. IV. Language Skills
• Fluent in three languages, Afan Oromo, English and Amharic. V. Computer Skills
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, Power Point.
• Statistical Packages: SPSS, STATA, CSPro and EPI Info as well as GIS application.
• Database Management: Microsoft SQL server (DSS, SOC, Trainsoft, PEPFAR).