YOSIEF ASSEFA GEBEYAW

Spearheaded community sensitization efforts in Waghimra zone, increasing awareness of malnutrition's long-term impact and fostering community participation in screening programs.

Established a Stabilization Center (SC) at a newly constructed health center in Yekatitdewol, Dehana woreda, significantly expanding access to nutrition services.

Ensured strict adherence to National CMAM protocol, meticulously monitoring anthropometry measurements, admission/discharge criteria, and calculating Sphere standards like cure and defaulter rates.

Streamlined supply chain for CMAM program, ensuring consistent availability of job aids, reporting formats, therapeutic products, and drugs at health facility level.

Provided comprehensive technical support and training to health staff, health extension workers, and community volunteers on CMAM implementation, maternal, and child health activities.

Coordinated joint monitoring and supportive supervision visits with Woreda health office and zonal health department, generating and disseminating reports to drive corrective actions on identified gaps.

Delivered comprehensive instruction on public health courses to health science students, fostering foundational knowledge and practical skills development.

Mentored numerous health science students through thesis preparation and community health attachments, guiding academic and practical development.

Led problem-solving community service initiatives by designing and implementing health-related projects, directly addressing critical public health needs.

Actively participated in multiple institutional committees, including staff promotion, internal audit, course, exam, and department committees, contributing to academic governance.

Conducted and contributed to health-related research projects, advancing knowledge in key public health areas.

Provided targeted tutoring to low-grade students, improving academic performance and retention rates.

Conducted patient history taking and physical examinations to accurately diagnose, treat, and control various diseases.

Provided essential counseling to patients on preventive health measures, promoting healthier lifestyles and disease prevention.

Led and coordinated community outreach campaigns focused on immunization, malnutrition, and other critical public health initiatives.

Compiled and submitted comprehensive weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to the Woreda Nutrition Officer, informing program planning and resource allocation.

Served as the focal person for TB/HIV, Trachoma, and Hygiene and Sanitation programs, overseeing implementation and reporting.

Delivered Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) training to Health Extension Workers, enhancing their capacity to deliver essential services.