ADAMU MEGERSA GELETA

Adama
Oromia, Ethiopia
Tel : +(0) 251-911-398533 ; E-mail :adamumegersa@yahoo.com
PROFILE

Project/Program coordinator, with 18+ years’ experience in the health sector, in the Ethiopia, enhanced by
strong academic profile of Certified Chief Public Health Expert gained from MOH/ Oromia Regional Health
Bureau, Ethiopia. Demonstrated track record of Project/Program execution and improvement in AAU/WHO
and Armauer Hanson Research Institute (AHRI)/MOH, highly competent with all areas of Operations and
Policy in the bi-lateral, multi-lateral, governmental and non-governmental organisations in Ethiopia. High
achiever with strong planning and organising abilities, fluent English, Afan Oromo and Amharic speaker.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WHO/ Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Project Coordinator (Optimizing place of treatment and antibiotic regimens for young infants presenting with
signs of possible serious bacterial infection, PSBI Project) November 2021– Present
 Responsible for entire range of Operations activities including; financial, human resources and
administrative management, policy interpretation with full responsibility for funds and assets;
 Ensuring that the different components of the program/projects are consistent and in link with population
needs, analysis of the medical/health data and ensuring appropriate and early reporting system.
 Providing technical data interpretation and analysis to help inform decision making
 Strategically supporting activities related to data collection, management, monitoring and reporting,
production of statistical reports, studies, briefs, analyses, data and information inputs to PI and project
manager;
Ministry of Health/Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI)/Lund University, Ethiopia
Program Coordinator (TB in Pregnancy Project, Celiac Disease Immune Response Project, Human Papilloma
Virus Screening Project, Acute HIV Infection screening project and Transmission of HIV In the Era of the
rollout of ART(THESA) Project) August 2019 – October 2021
 Responsible for supervising the everyday operations of programs and perform duties such as overseeing
staff, evaluating the program's effectiveness, increasing community awareness, developing plans,
organizing events, and tracking budgets.
 Ensuring that the different components of the program/projects are consistent with its plan and the targets
and objectives of the project are set correctly and achieved in a timely manner and monitoring closely the
implementation of project activities
 Providing technical data interpretation and analysis to help inform decision making,
 Strategically supporting activities related to Operations information/data collection, management,
monitoring and reporting, production of statistical reports, studies, briefs, analyses, data and information
inputs to senior and executive management
Adonay Higher Clinic, Ethiopia
Clinician and HIV/TB Focal Person Jan 2012 – July 2019
 Successfully performed high-level Operations tasks and strong leadership skills, be able to manage
multiple tasks simultaneously, and be able to work well under pressure and became familiar with the
latest trends in healthcare and be able to keep up-to-date on the latest medical technologies
 Delivering of DOTS services and coordination of all TB-related activities, such as health education and
contact tracing of infectious index cases.
 Collect, analyze and compile HIV/AIDS and PMTCT data and prepare monthly activity reports
 Prepare quarterly HIV/AIDS activity plan to share with the health coordinator for planning and
implementation of program activity purposes
  Provide written and concise reports for all supervision visits made
Save The Children, Ethiopia
Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) program Officer May 2009 – December 2011
 Responsible for the various aspects of program activities and perform tasks such as coordinating events,
liaising with community leaders, preparing reports, engaging with donors, attending meetings, and
assessing program performance.
 Establishment of quality assurance system for Universal Access to Reproductive Health, Enhancing
quality services for maternal health and Prevention of HIV transmission through the integration of STI’s
management in the ANC
 Provide technical support to the partners in developing TOR and agenda, training, the reporting,
documentation, etc.;
 Undertaking on-going participatory appraisal of the performance and progress of the programme,
identify bottlenecks and ensure necessary actions are made in a timely manner to remedy the problem
Biyya Health College, Ethiopia
Academic Dean and Instructor August 2006-April 2009
 Responsible for overseeing all academic and administrative operations within the sector, including
recruiting and hiring faculty, managing the budget, and developing curricula, managing the fiscal affairs
of the college; leading, and coordinating college strategic planning and curriculum development;
supervising, evaluating, and supporting Departments/Schools in a manner that promotes excellence in
instruction, scholarly and creative productivity
Bodji Dirmeji Health Center, Ethiopia
Health Center Head August 2005-July 2006
 Oversees the daily operations of a health center, ensuring that all staff members are providing quality
patient care and meeting productivity goals
 Develops and implements policies and procedures for the health center, in accordance with state and
federal regulations
 Oversees the maintenance of all medical equipment and supplies, and orders new supplies as needed
 Keeps accurate medical records for all patients and maintains confidentiality of all information
 Participates in quality improvement initiatives to improve the overall quality of care at the health center
EDUCATION
 Certified Chief Public Health Professional , MOH/Oromia Regional Health Bureau, Ethiopia 2018
 Master of Public Health (MPH), Ambo University, Ethiopia, 2018
 Bachelor of Science(Public Health Officer), Hawasa University, Ethiopia, 2005
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
 Foundations of Project Management, Google Project Management, August 2023
 Monitoring and Evaluation Fundamentals, Global Health eLearning, Office of Professional
Development and Management Support (GH/PDMS), July 2023.
 Disaster, Crisis and Emergency Preparedness Communication, The State University of New York.
October 2022
 GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE, NIDA Clinical Trials Network Certificate of Completion, October
2022
 Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers, HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, AUGUST
2022
 Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems. HOPKINS UNIVERSITY,
AUGUST 2022
 Linear Regression in R for Public Health, IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, AUGUST 2022
 Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice, JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY July
2022
  Hypothesis Testing in Public Health, JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY July 2022
 Summary Statistics in Public Health, JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY May 2022
 Program/Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Armauer Hanson Research Institute, May
2022
 Centralized training for assessment of Possible Serious Bacterial Infection (PSBI) signs in PSBI
study for Standardization, WHO, Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health
and Ageing (MCA) February 2022
 Human Resource Management, Armauer Hanson Research Institute, Adama, Ethiopia. November,
2020.
 Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) Treatment Facility Design. WHO, August, 2020
 WHO COVID-19 Mass Gatherings Risk Assessment Training, WHO, August, 2020
 Family Planning and Reproductive Health Services, Oromia Regional Health Bureau in collaboration
with Family Health International, June 2019
 MANAGEMENT OF MDR TB- Oromia Regional Health Bureau in collaboration with USAID/
PHSP, Sept 2013
 STIs Syndromic Case Management Approach- Oromia Regional Health Bureau in collaboration with
PSI and USAID/ PHSP. July 2013.
 Management and Leadership- Mission for Change and Development Association in Ethiopia,
September 2006
SKILLs
 Project Management (Planning and Time Management)
 Creating and Managing Systems and Processes
 Communication skills
 Change management
 Risk management
 Leadership skills
 Problem-solving skills
 Financial and analytical proficiency.
 Ability to stay highly organized and balance multiple tasks.
REFERENES
Professor Lulu Muhe
 WHO/ College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.
 Phone Number: 251 966911713
 Email: Muhe1952@gmail.com

Kidist Bobosha (PHD)

 AHRI, Mycobacterial Diseases Research Directorate, Ethiopia
 Phone Number: 251911672286
 Email: kidist.bobosha@ahri.gov.et

Taye Tolera Balcha (MD, PhD)

 Program Director at Big Win Philanthropy, London
 Phone Number: 251944734882
 Email: tayetolera@yahoo.com