Getu Gamo Sagaro

Project 1. I worked on a project funded by the Italian Ministry of Health entitled " Epidemiological Observatory of Occupational Diseases and Injuries of Seafarers."

• My responsibilities included extracting and analyzing data using software such as R, SPSS, and STATA, preparing manuscripts derived from the project and publishing them in reputable journals, participating in various public health conferences, and presenting research findings at oral and poster presentations.
• In collaboration with my supervisor (Professor Francesco Amenta), I planned the project activities and accordingly managed the project.

Project 2. A collaborative project examining the effectiveness of choline-containing phospholipids on cognitive function in patients suffering from different neurological disorders.

• As part of this project, my responsibilities included conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis, drafting the manuscript, submitting the manuscript to reputable journals, and preparing a funding proposal.

• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
• Created and designed tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
• Used PowerPoint to give presentations to student classrooms.
• Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
• Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
• Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
• Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
• Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.

• Managed, coordinated, monitored, and evaluated college administrative and technical activities.
• Managed and authorized financial and other resources for efficient and effective utilization in order to improve health services.
• Developed an annual strategic plan in collaboration with the medical director and other department heads.
• Compiled and submitted monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the Zonal health department, the regional health bureau, and the Federal Ministry of Health, Ethiopia.
  
  

• Developed a comprehensive annual work plan in collaboration with the hospital's medical director.
• Planned for strengthening health care financing in order to improve access, quality, and utilization of high-impact maternal and child health programs, such as family planning, antenatal care, delivery services, and emergency obstetric care.
• Authorized and managed finance and budget, procurement and property administration, and other resources for efficient and effective utilization to improve hospital activities.
• Conducting annual performance appraisals of staff members.
• Compiled and submitted monthly, quarterly, and annual hospital activity reports to the zone health department and the regional health bureau.
  
  
  
  
  

• Maintained current understanding of local, regional and federal guidelines for emergency response.
• Established a comprehensive annual plan for public health emergency early-warning and preparedness at the Zone level and cascading to 15 districts of the Wolaita Zone.
• Strengthened WHO's integrated disease surveillance efforts in the platform for eradicating polio.
• Coordinated and actively involved in micro-planning of the Wolaita Zone NIDs campaign plan.
• Coordinated the planning, detection, and early and prompt response to epidemics using a quality
  surveillance system.
• Kept informed of activities or changes that could affect likelihood of emergencies, factors that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation.
• Investigated practical and theoretical issues facing emergency services and identified effective resolutions.
• Built and strengthened relationships to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to prepare plans and procedures to respond to emergency scenarios.
• Utilized comprehensive risk analysis to identify, assess and manage emergency management risks.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

• Planned, coordinated and monitored the implementation of the health sector development program (HSDP) based on Zonal and Regional strategy.
• Established a rapid assessment team at the district level and prepared a Term of reference [TOR] and provided training to them.
• Implemented routine immunization programs and ensured access for all eligible children in the district.
• Planned and implemented the integrated disease surveillance in the health system and monitored diseases under surveillance for control.
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
• Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
• Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
• Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
• Developed project budgets and managed production costs.

• Prepared outreach program schedule and provided vaccines to eligible children and pregnant mothers at the outreach level.
• Immunized the eligible children with different vaccines such as BCG, Polio, DPT (PENTA), and measles.
• Supported health extension workers and received EPI reports based on standard report format.
• Planned and conducted outreach programs like EPI, FP, and health education on the prevention of communicable diseases for the community.
• Assessed cold chain management: Placement & arrangements of Vaccines in Refrigerators, VVM status.
• Created awareness about EPI through social mobilization, counseling mothers or caregivers regarding EPI use.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.