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Abebe Yersaw

@abebeyersaw

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Experienced MHPSS professional specializing in mental health and training.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that allows me to leverage my mental health expertise while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

I am a dedicated MHPSS professional with extensive experience in coordinating and supervising emergency health projects, particularly for migrants, IDPs, and returnees. My background includes roles as a clinician, mentor, and training facilitator, where I have developed culturally appropriate life skills and psychosocial interventions. I am passionate about providing mental health support and have a proven track record of working in challenging environments.

Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented mental health projects, managed budgets, and compiled reports for various stakeholders. My experience includes teaching nursing students and mentoring them during their internships, as well as integrating mental health services into primary health care units. I strive to build strong relationships with government authorities and community organizations to enhance mental health services.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

MHPSS Officer

Current

International Medical Corps

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Coordinated and supervised MHPSS projects for migrants and IDPs, providing culturally appropriate counseling and training on mental health concepts. Managed project implementation, budget, and reporting.

MHPSS Counseling Project Management Community Engagement Budget Management

Mental Health Assistant Lecturer

Rift Valley University

Jun 2022 - Mar 2023 (9 months)

Responsible for teaching nursing and health science students, mentoring during hospital internships, and providing training on personal development and job searching skills.

Teaching Mentoring Curriculum Development Personal Development Classroom Management

MHPSS Officer and Department Coordinator

Jugal General Hospital

Jan 2019 - Jan 2023 (4 years)

Coordinated mental health and psychosocial programs, integrated services into primary health care, and built relationships with government authorities and NGOs.

Mental Health Integration Reporting Stakeholder Engagement Social Work

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Osiri University

Master of Science , Data Science and Information system

2023 - 2024

Grade: 3.64

Dilla University

Bachelor of Science, Psychiatry

2013 - 2017

Grade: 3.45

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychiatry with a cumulative GPA of 3.45, studying mental health, psychiatric disorders, and treatment methodologies.

Haramaya University

Master of Public Health, Public Health

2021 -

Grade: 3.49

Completed a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology with a GPA of 3.49, focusing on public health principles, epidemiological methods, and health program management.