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Fitsum Belay Mitiku

Nationality: Ethiopian

Date of Birth: 27/09/1985

Phone: +251-*********, +251-*********

Email: **************@*****.*** ************@*****.*** Profile Summary

With over 17 years of experience in the health sector, areas of expertise are data management; public health and nutrition services delivery, emergency management,HIV/AIDS care and treatment; communicable disease control;Health and Nutrition; Maternal and Child health; Health System Strengthening and Social and Behavior Change.I worked in various positions which array from a health care provider to TB/HIV coordinator in international organizations.

Currently, as TB/HIV,HIV case based surveillance(HCBS); and care and support coordinator in CDC Ethiopia. I have extensive experience in program leadership and capacity-building, particularly in HIV prevention,care and support.

Special Awards & Certifications

1. Certificate of Appreciation for my contributions to the development of the National IPC Policy, Strategy, and Road map, presented by H.E. Dr. Dereje Duguma, State Minister of the Ministry of Health, Ethiopia.

2. Certificate of Recognition for my leadership in creating and coordinating IPC training materials and leading the training cohort, presented by H.E. Dr. Abas Hassen, CEO of Health System Innovation and Quality, Ministry of Health, Ethiopia. Core Competencies

Global Health Security & Emergency Preparedness

Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)

Quality Improvement (QI) Strategies

Health System Tools & Frameworks (WHO Health Systems Building Blocks)

Program Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Tools

Data Management & Analysis Software

Implementation research

Report Writing & Documentation

Training Program Design & Development

TB/HIV, Care and support and,HIV case based surveillance(HCBS) Coordinator

Addis Ababa Regional Health Bureau, CDC Project, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia May,2021 to Present

Responsibilities:

M&E System Development: Support the design and implementation of an M&E system that enables the project to review, analyze, and track data across relevant technical areas, ensuring up-to-date information on program impacts, effectiveness, outputs, and inputs.

Data Collection & Analysis: Collect, aggregate, and analyze M&E data from variou project implementation areas, ensuring quality control in all data management processes.

Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership in M&E, collaborating closely with project staff to integrate M&E into daily operations and enhance program implementation.

Evaluation Design & Implementation: Support the creation of an evaluation learning agenda, working with both internal teams and external partners to design and refine evaluation tools (questionnaires, surveys, interview guides, observational checklists). Oversee data collection, monitor quality, and analyze findings.

Cost Data Management: Facilitate the routine capture of cost data ssociated with program activities.

Documentation of Learnings: Ensure the documentation of program learnings, producing case studies, success stories, best practices, and lessons learned for both internal and external dissemination.

Report Preparation: Draft quarterly and annual progress reports, and support partners in developing reporting formats and communication tools.

Communication & Advocacy: Utilize M&E data to produce communication materials, such as fact sheets, presentations, and sector program updates, to support evidence-based policy and decision-making. Represent the program at international forums to share results and increase awareness.

Other Duties: Carry out additional project-related responsibilities as required by the organization.

Key Achievements:

As a senior program officer, for HIV/AIDS care and support,provide technical support to ten Woreda health offices and health centers in the implementation of effective integrated and sustainable HIV treatment,care and support interventions.

Played a pivotal role in improving healthcare services, especially HIV/AIDS programs, across the sub city.

Ensure that the landscape analysis for care, treatment and support intervention is regularly updated and available for designing activity plans and proposals.

Engage stakeholders working in sub city, coordinating and participating in technical working groups and leverage resources from stake holders and partners to achieve targets and goals.

Provide effective guidance and work closely with regional health bureaus and implementing partner’s/sub grantees to ensure harmonized implementation of the targets at the community level as per the contractual agreement.

Develop annual work plans including procurement and budget in accordance with overall program strategy and objectives.

Coordinate M&E activities including standardizing and rolling up indicators, data collection, supportive supervision tools, and regular data quality assessments of HIV treatment, care and support implementation.

Supervise health institutions providing clear job, ongoing support and feedback, capacity building, and annual performance evaluations.

Work Experience

Public health emergency management(PHEM) Coordinator Gulele Sub City Health office, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia April/2014 to March /2021

Key Responsibilities:

Outbreak Response Strategy Leadership: Led consultancy projects focused on designing outbreak response strategies for infectious diseases, ensuring that all recommendations were aligned with global health security frameworks and international health regulations.

Epidemiological Data Analysis: Conducted in-depth analysis of epidemiological data to identify public health risks, guiding the development of targeted intervention strategies that resulted in reduced infection rates in the communities served.

Pandemic Preparedness Planning: Collaborated with government agencies and NGOs to develop and implement pandemic preparedness plans, contributing to a 5% improvement in regional health response capabilities.

Policy and Guideline Development: Developed public health policies and guidelines that were adopted by the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Ethiopia, ensuring adherence to international health standards and best practices.

Project Management: Managed cross-functional teams to successfully deliver high-impact public health projects on time and within budget, applying project management methodologies to streamline processes and improve project outcome Key Accomplishments

Provide technical support in the preparation of deep implementation plan, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of the activities

Provided technical support in the planning, implementation, follow up and reporting of activities

Participated in regular coordination & planning meetings with Addis Ababa region health berou & other partners.

Organize capacity building training for health workers. Work Experience

Maternal and Child Health team leader

Gulele Sub City Health office, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia October/2013- February/2014

Roles and Responsibilities:

Technical support: Support the design and implementation of a system that enables the project to review, analyze, and track data across relevant technical areas, ensuring up-to-date information on program impacts, effectiveness, outputs, and inputs..

Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality of M&E activities and research, establishing adequate documentation for all processes and results.

Regional Oversight: Provide guidance to regional staff and partners on M&E processes, ensuring compliance and effective implementation.

Work Plan Preparation: Assist in the development of work plans that align with the program’s strategic objectives, and monitor their execution to ensure alignment with expected outcomes.

Training and Capacity Building: Facilitated workshops and training sessions on public health best practices, engaging stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds to foster collaboration and improve health outcomes.

KPI Development and Monitoring: Developed key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of public health programs, leading to improvements in service delivery and more effective resource allocation.

Key Accomplishments

Reporting to the family health coordinator, is responsible to coordinate the implementation of Maternal and Child health Integrated program (MCHIP) in ten woredas

Reporting to the program manager, responsible to coordinate the implementation of Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) activities in ten Wereda youse centers of Gulele Sub City, Addis Ababa.

Providing technical support in the planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of the activities.

Closely work in partnership with local partners and government sector offices.

Effectively coordinated and ensured proper implementation of maternal and child health integrated program

Provide remote and onsite technical support to the health institution staffs

Participated in regular coordination and planning meetings with regional health bureau and other partners.

Work Experience

Medical Director.

Shegole Health Centre, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

June/2010–Sept/2013

Key Responsibilities:

3. Leadership of Health Institutions: Led comprehensive managerial oversight and provided technical guidance to all healthcare institutions within the woreda. Ensured health services met national standards and priorities, aligning local health delivery systems with the Ministry of Health's policies.

4. Team Leadership & Development: Directed a team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff, ensuring effective coordination and teamwork across health facilities. Managed staff performance evaluations, fostered professional development, and ensured continuous capacity building, leading to enhanced efficiency and high-quality service delivery. 5. Decision-Making & Strategic Planning: Developed and implemented strategic health plans tailored to the specific needs of the woreda. Identified priority health challenges, coordinated resources, and formulated strategies to achieve set health objectives while adapting to the evolving needs of the population.

6. Resource Management: Managed the allocation of resources, including human resources, medical supplies, and budgetary funds. Regularly conducted needs assessments to ensure optimal utilization of resources across healthcare facilities. Ensured the proper deployment of personnel and equipment to areas of greatest need. 7. Policy Implementation: Ensured the effective implementation of national health policies and guidelines at the local level. Coordinated efforts to ensure alignment with national health priorities, focusing on key areas like maternal and child health, nutrition, and immunization, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Key Achievements:

Responsible to lead and manage Shegole health center which provides comprehensive primary health care service in Addis Ababa.

Supervise more than hundred technical and non- technical staffs and coordinate the overall activities of the Health center to ensure that timely and quality preventive and curative health services are provided.

Regularly conduct internal monitoring and supervision on each department and provide feedback on time.

Coordinate and lead mass immunization campaigns conducted for the catchment population. Work Experience

Project officer.

MHCSA, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

February/2008–may/2010

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Data Management: Facilitate the routine capture of cost data associated with program activities.

Documentation of Learnings: Ensure the documentation of program learnings, producing case studies, success stories, best practices, and lessons learned for both internal and external dissemination.

Report Preparation: Draft quarterly and annual progress reports, and support partners in developing reporting formats and communication tools.

Mobilized resources for nutrition and health interventions, ensuring the availability of funding and materials for continued service delivery.

Served as the primary liaison between woreda, zonal, and community health teams to ensure effective coordination and communication on health programs. Key Accomplishments

Coordinated the MNCH department of the health center to ensure that quality maternal and child health services are provided.

Secured funding for nutrition and health programs through resource mobilization and budget management.

Timely submit request for drugs and medical supplies required for each unit.

Responsible to prepare monthly duty schedule and assign health workers in the right section based on their competency.

regularly organize performance review meeting to track progress and identify gaps which hider our routine activities.

Coordinate mass immunization campaigns at school, community and health facility level. Work Experience

Family health and Primary Healthcare Unit Team Leader Selam Health Centre, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

March/2000–December/2008

Key Responsibilities:

Led urban immunization assessments, identifying gaps and developing tailored solutions to improve service delivery.

Coordinated immunization campaigns and service delivery, integrating flexible hours and additional services to increase coverage.

Developed and implemented health programs focused on maternal and child health, communicable diseases, and chronic conditions.

Engaged communities through health assessments and designed targeted intervention strategies to improve healthcare access.

Supported healthcare facility accreditation by developing quality improvement standards, infection control protocols, and patient safety measures.

Trained staff on community engagement, healthcare delivery, and WASH integration into health systems.

Monitored program effectiveness and prepared progress reports for continuous improvement.

Fostered partnerships with government bodies, NGOs, and stakeholders to expand health programs.

Key Achievements:

Increased immunization coverage by 25% through targeted assessments and solutions.

Successfully coordinated immunization campaigns, enhancing urban access to vaccines.

Delivered comprehensive urban health services, focusing on preventive care and health education.

Contributed to the integration of WASH practices into health programs, improving sanitation and hygiene standards.

Supported health facility accreditation and quality improvement efforts, ensuring compliance with national and international guidelines.

Strengthened staff skills and service quality through training and capacity-building programs.

Built strong partnerships with local and international stakeholders, advancing urban health initiatives.

Capacity Building & Training:

Training & Orientation: Led onsite orientations, workshops, and capacity-building sessions for healthcare staff at various levels. Ensured that staff were trained in the latest healthcare procedures and protocols, utilizing checklists and performance standards to assess gaps and facilitate knowledge transfer

Mentorship & Supervision: Mentored and supported health facility managers and staff, strengthening their leadership skills and operational capabilities. Focused on adherence to healthcare quality standards and helped implement strategies to address areas for improvement. Monitoring & Evaluation:

Quality Assurance: Regularly conducted site visits to monitor and assess the delivery of health services. Used data-driven approaches to evaluate the effectiveness of health interventions, identify areas for improvement, and work with health teams to implement corrective measures.

Performance Feedback: Provided constructive feedback to healthcare teams, advising on improvements based on regular evaluations. Facilitated the revision of performance tools and guidelines to enhance service delivery standards.

External Assessment Coordination: Organized and facilitated external assessment visits to healthcare facilities, collaborating with government representatives, external partners, and community stakeholders. Ensured that assessments were constructive and led to actionable insights that contributed to enhancing healthcare quality. Stakeholder & Community Engagement:

Collaboration with Stakeholders: Built and nurtured relationships with local authorities, community leaders, and external health partners to ensure that health services were well- aligned with the community’s needs. Acted as the primary liaison between the woreda health office and higher-level government bodies.

Community Empowerment: Actively engaged with community groups, health committees, and local stakeholders in planning and decision-making processes. Promoted community- based health interventions and empowered local populations to take an active role in the monitoring and delivery of health services.

Public Health Campaigns: Spearheaded public health awareness campaigns focused on critical health issues such as maternal health, immunization, sanitation, and nutrition. Ensured that messages were culturally relevant and effectively communicated to diverse population groups.

Recognition & Motivation:

Staff Recognition: Recognized the efforts of high-performing teams and individual staff members through public recognition, awards, and incentive programs. Motivated staff by celebrating achievements, fostering a positive work environment, and promoting continuous professional growth.

Celebrating Successes: Facilitated recognition events and shared successful program outcomes to boost morale and foster a sense of pride in the community’s health achievements. This contributed to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Operational & Logistical Support:

Logistical Coordination: Managed the logistical aspects of health program delivery, including the efficient distribution of medical supplies, equipment, and personnel. Ensured that health facilities, particularly those in remote areas, had the necessary resources to function smoothly, ensuring continuous healthcare provision.

Emergency Response: Played a critical role in emergency health responses during disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and other public health crises. Coordinated the rapid mobilization of health teams and resources, ensuring a timely and effective response to mitigate public health risks and provide emergency care. Key Accomplishments:

Successfully improved health service delivery in the woreda by ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Constructing health centers and health posts

Strengthened community health initiatives, leading to improved community participation and health outcomes.

Managed resources efficiently, addressing gaps and ensuring that healthcare facilities had the necessary tools and staff to meet health demands. Certifications

Leadership, Management and Governance/LMG Certificate,96 hrs. in collaboration with Jhpiego Ethiopia and AACAHB

TOT certificate of IPC, QI, HIV CBS, Immunization in practice M&E and HRH

Basic training certificate on Power BI,DHIS2, HRIS, EPI,TB,STI and HIV Care and treatment

Recognition certificate from State minster of MOH and HSIQ LE Education and Training

Master of Public Health (MPH) in Field epidemiology Gondar University

[01/07/2016– 15/07/2018

City: Gondar

Country: Ethiopia

Specialized in public health emergency management, focusing on health policy, strategic planning, and healthcare leadership.

Acquired skills in public health emergency management, public health research, monitoring and evaluation, and organizational behavior within the context of the healthcare sector.

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Public Health officer University of Kiamed university

[September/2010 – June/2012]

City:Addis Ababa

Country: Ethiopia

Focused on individual and public disease prevention, and diseasemanagement,

Developed an understanding on the impact of public health and disease preventive strategies.

Language Skills

Mother Tongue(s): Amharic

Proficient in English:

o Listening: C2 (Proficient)

o Reading and Writing: C2 (Proficient)

Digital Skills

Communication & Productivity Tools:

o Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Outlook, Google Drive, Google Docs

Data Analysis & Statistical Tools:

o SPSS, IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), EpiData, R, Stata

Microsoft Office:

o Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint

Social Media: Familiar with various platforms for professional and project management purposes.

References

Mr. Wendwosen Retta (MPH)

Maternal new born health and nutrition (MNHN)

Senior Program Officer

Cell: +251-***-******

E-mail: **********.*****@****************.***

Mr. Bizuwerk Haile (MPH)

CDC Sub process coordinator

EPHI

Cell: +251-***-******

E-mail: *************@*****.***

Mr.AkliluNegash (MPH)

CDC coordinator-Lideta sub city health office

Tel (+251) 91- 1635589

E-mail: ***********@*****.***

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