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Arega Fikre

@aregafikre

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Seasoned public health program manager with over 12 years of experience.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to lead impactful health programs, foster collaboration, and drive positive change in public health initiatives.

I am a seasoned public health program manager with over 12 years of experience in designing, developing, and managing public health programs and initiatives. My expertise lies in leading and managing teams, collaborating with various stakeholders, and successfully delivering long-term goals and initiatives on time and within budget. I possess excellent communication skills and have a proven ability to align with the mission and vision of organizations while establishing sustainable relationships with beneficiaries and stakeholders.

In my current role as Country Health Coordinator at Medical Teams International, I provide leadership and technical oversight to health programs, ensuring high-level coordination with major health organizations. My previous experience includes managing health programs at the International Medical Corps, where I successfully implemented numerous health initiatives across multiple regions in Ethiopia, enhancing community health services and emergency response capabilities. I am passionate about improving health outcomes and committed to making a positive impact in the communities I serve.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Country Health Coordinator

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Medical Teams International

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Responsible for providing leadership and technical oversight to MTI's country Health Program. Ensures high level coordination and joint implementation with various health organizations and manages health project activities, budgeting, and staff training to ensure quality service provision.

Leadership Program Management Budgeting Staff Training SOP Development Stakeholder Engagement Data Analysis

National Health Programs Manager

International Medical Corps

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)

Managed and coordinated the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of health programs in Ethiopia. Focused on capacity building, training, and compliance with national and international health standards.

Program Management Training Compliance Team Management Budget Management Performance Monitoring

Sexual and Reproductive Health Program Manager

International Medical Corps

Jun 2020 - Nov 2022 (2 years 5 months)

Led SRHR, ASRH, and HIV/AIDS programs, managing a budget of $4.7M. Implemented health interventions across multiple regions, ensuring compliance with international standards and effective program delivery.

Program Management Budget Management Compliance Training Stakeholder Engagement Proposal Development Data Analysis

Senior SRH Program Officer

International Medical Corps

Oct 2018 - May 2020 (1 year 7 months)

Managed daily project operations for SRH and HIV programs, supervising teams and ensuring timely completion of program targets. Conducted trainings and coordinated activities to enhance program effectiveness.

Project Management Training Budget Management Monitoring Data Analysis Compliance

SRH/HIV Project Officer

Rehabilitation And Development Organization (RaDO)

Oct 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year)

Defined and initiated SRH/HIV projects, managing costs and schedules. Conducted prevention activities and ensured compliance with international standards in health education and service delivery.

Project Management Budget Management Compliance Stakeholder Engagement Training Data Analysis Community Outreach

Maternal and Child Health and Nutritional Service Coordinator

SNNPR Regional Health Bureau

Apr 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 5 months)

Supported maternal and child health services across multiple regions, coordinating training and performance evaluations while monitoring outreach and health facility activities.

Training Monitoring Community Health Program Management Stakeholder Engagement Data Analysis Compliance

Health Officer and Head of Health Center

SNNPR Regional Health Bureau

Dec 2014 - Apr 2016 (1 year 4 months)

Evaluated health center performance and implemented clinical procedures. Managed outpatient departments and ensured data traceability for patient treatment continuity.