Data Collection Laboratory Operations

HIWOT D. Wodajo, PhD

Résumé

Hiwot D. Wodajo, PhD

Email: ***********@*****.*** Phone: 503-***-**** Tigard, Oregon

Animal science professional with extensive experience in research, infectious disease studies, and laboratory operations. Skilled in coordinating multi-protocol studies, sample collection. Proven ability to manage laboratory operations, analyze data, and contribute to publications and grant applications. Experienced in training and supervising research staff.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Sample collection: blood, urine, feces, and swabs

Project coordination across multi-protocol research studies

Data collection, entry, analysis, and preparation of reports and manuscripts

Laboratory management, inventory control, and reagent preparation

Training and onboarding of research assistants and collaborators

CAREER EXPERIENCE

INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK RESEARCH INSTITUTE: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2015-present

Research Officer

Key Accomplishments

Managed a team of research assistants and associates to deliver high-quality research outputs, ensuring effective project monitoring and evaluation.

Planned and coordinated research activities, including the development and modification of research tools, methodologies, and monitoring indicators.

Conducted literature reviews, designed and facilitated data collection (including household and serosurveys), managed and analyzed datasets to assess disease prevalence and household involvement in animal disease management in Ethiopia.

Led the design and implementation of animal health research and intervention activities, developing physical activity plans, coordinating interventions, and integrating gender capacity development strategies.

Facilitated training sessions, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives for internal and external partners through both formal and informal methods, including the development of training manuals and technical guidance materials.

Developed and reviewed research frameworks, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools, and recommended improvements for enhanced project efficiency and impact.

Supported project staff in collecting gender-disaggregated data, tracking progress, and ensuring data quality.

Prepared detailed donor and project reports (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual) and contributed to annual project reviews, planning workshops, mid-term evaluations, and final project assessments.

Authored and contributed to academic publications, training materials, and extension resources, disseminating research outcomes to stakeholders.

FAO SUB REGIONAL OFFICE for EASTERN AFRICA; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2009 to 2010

Junior National Consultant

Key Accomplishments

Co-managed field survey programs and laboratory sample collection for zoonotic disease and livestock health studies.

Organized and supported workshops on disease control protocols with government and research stakeholders.

Maintained compliance with animal health and biosecurity standards while coordinating multi-site data collection.

FORMAL EDUCATION

PhD, Animal Nutrition and Food Safety – Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy

MSc, Tropical Animal Production and Health – Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

BSc, Animal Science – Haramaya University, Ethiopia

PUBLISHED WORK

Gemeda, B.A.; Wieland, B.; Alemayehu, G.; Knight-Jones, T.J.D.; Wodajo, H.D.; Tefera, M.; Kumbe, A.; Olani, A.; Abera, S.; Amenu, K., 2023. Antimicrobial Resistance of Escherichia coli Isolates from Livestock and the Environment in Extensive Smallholder Livestock Production Systems in Ethiopia. Antibiotics, 12, 941.

Alemayehu, G., Mamo, G., Desta, H., Alemu, B. and Wieland, B., 2021. Knowledge, attitude, and practices to zoonotic disease risks from livestock birth products among smallholder communities in Ethiopia. One Health, p.100223.

Alemayehu, G., Mamo, G., Alemu, B., Desta, H., Tadesse, B., Benti, T., Bahiru, A., Yimana, M. and Wieland, B., 2021. Causes and flock level risk factors of sheep and goat abortion in three agroecology zones in Ethiopia. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8, p.27.

Wodajo, H.D., Gemeda, B.A., Kinati, W., Mulem, A.A., van Eerdewijk, A. and Wieland, B., 2020. Contribution of small ruminants to food security for Ethiopian smallholder farmers. Small Ruminant Research, 184, p.106064.

Amenu, K., Agga, G.E., Kumbe, A., Shibiru, A., Desta, H., Tiki, W., Dego, O.K., Wieland, B., Grace, D. and Alonso, S., 2020. MILK Symposium review: Community-tailored training to improve the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of women regarding hygienic milk production and handling in Borana pastoral area of southern Ethiopia. Journal of dairy science, 103(11), pp.9748-9757.Science Vol. 103 No. 11, 2020

Gizaw, S., Desta, H., Alemu, B., Tegegne, A. and Wieland, B., 2020. Importance of livestock diseases identified using participatory epidemiology in the highlands of Ethiopia. Tropical Animal Health and Production, pp.1-13.

Gemeda, B.A., Amenu, K., Magnusson, U., Dohoo, I., Hallenberg, G.S., Alemayehu, G., Desta, H. and Wieland, B., 2020. Antimicrobial use in extensive smallholder livestock farming systems in Ethiopia: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of livestock keepers. Frontiers in veterinary science, 7.

Amenu, K., Agga, G.E., Kumbe, A., Shibiru, A., Desta, H., Tiki, W., Dego, O.K., Wieland, B., Grace, D. and Alonso, S., 2020. MILK Symposium review: Community-tailored training to improve the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of women regarding hygienic milk production and handling in Borana pastoral area of southern Ethiopia. Journal of dairy science, 103(11), pp.9748-9757.

Mulema, A.A., Kinati, W., Lemma, M., Mekonnen, M., Alemu, B.G., Elias, B., Demeke, Y., Desta, H. and Wieland, B., 2020. Clapping with Two Hands: Transforming Gender Relations and Zoonotic Disease Risks through Community Conversations in Rural Ethiopia. Human Ecology, pp.1-13.

Alemu, B., Desta, H., Kinati, W., Mulema, A.A., Gizaw, S. and Wieland, B., 2019. Application of mixed methods to identify small ruminant disease priorities in Ethiopia. Frontiers in veterinary science, 6, p.417.

Wakjira, W., Mulema, A., Desta, H. and Wieland, B. 2018. Does participation of household members in small ruminant management activities vary by agro-ecologies and category of respondents? Evidence from Rural Ethiopia. Journal of Gender, Agriculture and Food Security. 3(2), Pp:51-73

Hiwot D, Savoinni G, Donata C, Gabriella S, Martino P (2016) Bacteriological Quality of Milk in Raw Bovine Bulk Milk in the Selected Milk Collection Centers: Smallholder Dairy Processing Ethiopia. J Vet Sci Ani Husb 4(2): 201

Hiwot D. Wodajo, Kelay Belihu, and Emmanuelle Guernebleich (2015): Goat Husbandry Practices and Mastitis in Southern Afar Ethiopia. Determining the Occurrence of Sub-Clinical Mastitis and Quality of Milk as Influenced by the Occurrence of Mastitis. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, 2015.

Kebede, F.K. Hailemariam, M. Greiling, J. Abebe, T. Hiwot, D. (2013): Evaluation of Physicochemical Characteristics and Microbial Load of Raw Milk in Arsi Zone, Ethiopia. 16th International Congress on Animal Hygiene: Animal Hygiene, Health, and Welfare as Corner Stones of Sustainable Animal Production. Nanjing, China, 5-9 May 2013, Pp: 440-441.

Fisseha, K.K. Jurgen, G. Mekonnen, H. Abebe, T. Hiwot, D. (2012): Dairy value chain analysis in Arsi zone, Ethiopia. 2nd Organic Animal Husbandry Conference: Tackling the Future Challenges of Organic Animal Husbandry. Hamburg, Germany, 12-14 September 2012, Pp: 51-58.

AWARDS and VOLUNTEER

Certificate of Appreciation for Contribution to Methodology for Animal and Zoonotic Diseases

Certificate of Appreciation for leadership in Haramaya University Agriculture Girls Club

Assistant Event Organizer at Flawless Conference Events (volunteer)

Certificate of Attendance training on Collecting and Managing Epidemiology Data

Certificate of Attendance training in Casual Thinking and Questionnaire Design

Certificate of Attendance training in Questionnaire Design and Measuring Scales

Certificate of Attendance at the 15th International Symposium of Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics

Certificate of Participation in AWARD Mentoring Orientation Workshop

Certificate of Participation on AfricaLive! Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies

Certificate for Completion of 43 min online Monitoring and Evaluation course

Certificate for Completion of the course on Planning for Monitoring and Evaluation

Certificate of Completion Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning for Development Professionals (MEAL D Pro) Online Workshop

Certificate of Completion Mastering Theory of Change Online Course

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