Highly accomplished Pediatrician and Assistant Professor with 7+ years of experience in clinical care, medical education, and pediatric research, specializing in low-resource settings. Proven leader in curriculum development, quality improvement initiatives, and significant contributor to global health studies. Passionate about leveraging evidence-based, community-driven strategies to advance pediatric and neonatal care.
Senior Pediatrician
Jigjiga, Somali Region, Ethiopia
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Summary
Managed a high volume of pediatric patients in a busy outpatient setting, coordinating multidisciplinary care and leading quality improvement initiatives.
Highlights
Provided comprehensive pediatric care in a high-volume outpatient setting, managing diverse medical conditions for an average of 30+ patients daily.
Conducted thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for various pediatric illnesses, consistently upholding high standards of patient care and safety.
Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, educating patients and families on preventive healthcare and chronic disease management.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient care and clinic operations, and utilized electronic health records for efficient patient management and documentation.
Determination of Cause of Death (DeCoDe) Case Manager
Harar, Harari Region, Ethiopia
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Summary
Managed complex data review processes for stillbirths and child deaths, contributing to evidence-based mortality prevention strategies and public health policy.
Highlights
Reviewed comprehensive clinical, microbiological, molecular, pathological, and demographic data to accurately determine causes of stillbirths and child deaths.
Presented detailed case summaries to a multidisciplinary panel of experts, facilitating consensus on cause of death for over 650 cases.
Uploaded finalized determinations to REDCap using ICD-11 coding, providing context-specific prevention recommendations for public health action.
Successfully managed and cleared a significant backlog in 2023 by reviewing 12 cases per week for six consecutive months, improving data processing efficiency.
Oversaw the DeCoDe process for over 650 cases, directly contributing to the generation of evidence-based mortality prevention strategies.
Co-authored two peer-reviewed publications based on CHAMPS data, providing data-driven insights that informed child health policy and global health initiatives.
Pediatrician and Assistant Professor
Harar, Harari Region, Ethiopia
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Summary
Provided comprehensive pediatric care in inpatient and outpatient settings, while delivering medical education and mentorship to clinical-year students and residents at a teaching hospital.
Highlights
Delivered comprehensive pediatric care across inpatient and outpatient settings, including critical Neonatal ICU support, at a university-affiliated teaching hospital.
Led biannual, three-week pediatric lecture series and weekly bedside rounds for clinical-year medical students, fostering practical, case-based learning for approximately 100+ students annually.
Conducted daily clinical rounds, providing ongoing mentorship and fostering professional growth for pediatric residents, enhancing their clinical competencies.
Annually reviewed 12 case reports for clinical-year students and supervised one pediatric resident's thesis work, contributing to academic and scholarly development.
Participated in the development of the MSc in Pediatrics program and contributed to the Rehabilitation Nursing curriculum, enhancing medical education frameworks.
Postgraduate Program Coordinator
Harar, Harari Region, Ethiopia
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Summary
Oversaw academic schedules, curriculum, and faculty for the postgraduate program, ensuring compliance with medical standards and fostering student success.
Highlights
Oversaw the academic schedule, curriculum, and faculty for the postgraduate program, ensuring alignment with current medical standards and program objectives.
Provided mentorship, academic advising, and comprehensive support services to over 50 postgraduate students, contributing to their academic success and professional development.
Monitored program quality, assessed student performance, and ensured compliance with national and international educational standards, maintaining program integrity.
Facilitated key collaborations between faculty, medical institutions, and healthcare experts to enrich the postgraduate curriculum and expand learning opportunities.
Contributed to the effective functioning of the postgraduate program, providing robust support to students and facilitating collaboration within the medical community.
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Master of Project Management
Project Management
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Residency
Pediatrics
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Medicine
Published by
PLOS Global Public Health
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Examined the role of diarrheal diseases in under-five mortality using minimally invasive tissue sampling, identifying co-morbidities and co-infections in African and Bangladeshi children.
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Clinical Rheumatology
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Co-authored recommendations for juvenile idiopathic arthritis, specifically enthesitis-related and juvenile psoriatic arthritis, for the Pediatric Society of the African League Against Rheumatism.
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Pediatric Rheumatology
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Contributed to the development of African guidelines for the diagnosis and management of polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis as part of the PAFLAR initiative.
Published by
BMC Pediatrics
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Investigated the prevalence and predictors of pediatric discharge against medical advice in selected hospitals across Eastern Ethiopia.
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BMC Pediatrics
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Analyzed treatment outcomes and associated factors for children with epilepsy attending the pediatric follow-up clinic at Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital.
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BMC Pediatrics
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Conducted a mixed-methods study exploring caregivers' reasons and health professionals' perceptions regarding pediatric discharge against medical advice in Eastern Ethiopia.
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Clinical Rheumatology
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Contributed to the development of PAFLAR guidelines for the management of oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Published by
Global Pediatric Health
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Investigated clinical characteristics and valve lesions in pediatric rheumatic heart disease patients, comparing newly diagnosed and known cases at Hiwot Fana Hospital.
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Discovery Medicine
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Analyzed retrospective data on neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, identifying prevalence, associated factors, and treatment outcomes at Hiwot Fana Hospital.
Issued By
Ethiopian Medical Association
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ECFMG
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OET
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Various
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Ethiopian Medical Licensing Board
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British Council
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Ethiopian Medical Association
Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU), Inpatient Care, Outpatient Care, Pediatric Emergency Care, Pediatric Oncology, Rheumatic Heart Disease, Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia, Epilepsy Management, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Child Health Care.
Assistant Professor, Curriculum Development, Mentorship, Clinical Rounds, Bedside Teaching, Case-Based Learning, Postgraduate Program Coordination, Academic Advising, Student Performance Assessment.
Research Methodology, Data Analysis, Epidemiology, Mortality Prevention Strategies, Grant Management, Peer-Reviewed Publications, ICD-11 Coding, REDCap, Global Health Studies, Child Health Policy, Mixed-Methods Research.
Quality Improvement (QI), Electronic Health Records (EHR), Multidisciplinary Team Coordination, Patient Education, Chronic Disease Management, Clinic Operations, Standard Operating Procedures.
Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Program Leadership, Team Leadership, Project Management, Communication.
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Summary
Led an ongoing multidisciplinary research project titled 'Pediatric Discharge Against Medical Advice in Ethiopia: Prevalence, Reasons, Associated Factors, Legal Implications, and Stakeholders' Perceptions.'