Public Health Programs

KASSAHUN ABATE BELAY, MD, MPH

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Alexandria, VA, 22304

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Accomplished public health expert with over 15 years of experience in infectious diseases, health policy, and consultancy, specializing in malaria and emerging pandemic threats. Proven track record in program management, strategic planning, capacity building, operational research, and policy advocacy. Adept at stakeholder engagement, leading multi-sectoral initiatives, and securing funding for large-scale public health programs. Recognized for exceptional contributions to public health initiatives, communicable diseases and, emerging pandemic threat control and elimination globally, with a strong background in government and donor-funded health programs.

EXPERTISE

• Strategic Leadership: Provides visionary leadership in designing, implementing, and evaluating public health programs at local, national, or global levels, aligning initiatives with health equity, policy, and sustainable development goals.

• Program Design and Management: Expert in developing evidence-based interventions, overseeing multi-sectoral programs, and ensuring effective resource allocation, monitoring, and impact assessment.

• Policy Development and Advocacy: Skilled in shaping health policy, conducting policy analysis, and advocating for legislative and regulatory change to improve population health outcomes.

• Epidemiology and Data Analysis: Deep expertise in interpreting epidemiologic data, conducting needs assessments, and applying data-driven decision-making to inform public health priorities.

• Partnership, Collaboration, and Stakeholder Engagement: Highly adept at building and sustaining partnerships across government agencies, NGOs, academia, communities, and the private sector; fosters cross-sector collaboration to drive shared public health goals and ensure coordinated action.

• Community Health Engagement and Leadership: Experienced in engaging diverse communities, fostering trust, empowering local leadership, and co-creating culturally appropriate health solutions that address community-identified needs.

• Health Systems Strengthening: Skilled in improving health system performance, including workforce capacity building, quality improvement, and service delivery innovations.

• Risk Communication and Emergency Response: Provides leadership in public health emergencies, guiding risk communication, crisis management, and coordination of multidisciplinary response teams.

• Capacity Building and Mentorship: Committed to developing the next generation of public health leaders through mentorship, training, and knowledge transfer. As a seasoned public health professional with over 15 years of experience, I bring specialized expertise in health policy, communicable disease control, and consultancy on emerging pandemic threats. My career encompasses leadership in global health initiatives, strategic policy development, and the management of large-scale public health programs. I have successfully led multi-million-dollar projects across Africa and internationally, partnering with U.S. government agencies, African governments, and global health organizations to design and implement evidence-based strategies.

My core competencies include stakeholder engagement including community envolvement, operational research, health systems strengthening, and the development of community-driven interventions. With a strong commitment to public health impact, I strive to advance sustainable health policies and innovative disease control solutions that enhance population health outcomes. I am passionate about fostering collaborative approaches that leverage innovation, strategy, and partnership to drive measurable improvements in global health PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Client Solutions Architect, Malaria & Vector-Borne Diseases, Abt Global Oct 2023 – April 1, 2025

• Providing strategic direction and technical support for malaria and vector-borne disease control programs.

• Developing and implementing health policy frameworks and global health initiatives. Senior Malaria & Emerging Pandemic Threats Advisor, USAID/Uganda Feb 2013 – Feb 2023

• Led malaria operational programs with annual budgets of $12M–$60M.

• Coordinated nationwide insecticide-treated net (ITN) distribution campaigns, distributing over 75 million ITNs.

• Spearheaded response initiatives for diseases such as Ebola, Marburg, and Yellow Fever. Senior Emerging Pandemic Threats Advisor and Malaria Advisor, USAID/Nigeria May 2010 – Feb 2013

• Led the development and implementation of national malaria policies.

• Facilitated partnerships with the Global Fund, WHO, and other key stakeholders.

• Spearheaded response initiatives for diseases such as Lasa Fever, Rabies, Ebola, Marburg, and Yellow Fever

Senior Emerging Pandemic Threats Advisor and Malaria Advisor, USAID/Liberia June 2008 – April 2010

• Spearheaded response initiatives for diseases such as Lasa Fever, Ebola, Marburg, and Yellow Fever

• Designed and implemented community-led ITN distribution programs.

• Strengthened the health workforce and community engagement in malaria prevention. Additional Roles:

1. Senior Family Health Advisor, USAID/Afghanistan (2007–08) 2. Child Survival & Nutrition Specialist, USAID/Ethiopia (2001–07) 3. Assistant Professor, Addis Ababa University (1998–2001) 4. Physician & Health Director, Ethiopia (1990–1998) EDUCATION & TRAINING

1. Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Sofia Medical Academy, Bulgaria 2. Master of Public Health (MPH) – National Institute of Health, Italy 3. Leadership & Management Training – USAID, Boston School of Public Health, Federal Executive Institute

4. Social Impact Evaluation & Supervisory Training – USAID PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH

1. Determinants of Malaria Testing at Health Facilities: Uganda (Malaria Journal, 2021) 2. Institutionalization of Integrated Community Case Management (Global Health Action, 2019)

3. Declining Malaria Burden in Uganda (2009–2014) (American Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2016)

4. Resurgence of Malaria Following Discontinuation of IRS in Uganda (Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2017)

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

1. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Lifetime Achievement Award (2022) 2. PMI Excellence in Partnership Award (2020)

3. Superior & Meritorious Honor Awards – USAID/Washington 4. Eagle & Franklin Awards

CERTIFICATIONS

1. USAID Supervisory & Evaluation Specialist Training 2. Leadership in Public Health, Federal Executive Institute 3. Public Hospital Management & Health Sector Reform, Boston School of Public Health LANGUAGES & SKILLS

• Fluent in English and Amharic. I also speak Bulgarian

• Proficient in data analysis & health systems strengthening

• Expertise in donor relations & cross-sectoral collaboration Kassahun Belay, MD

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