Berhe Sahle
@berhesahle
Epidemiologist and clinical researcher driving high-impact real-world evidence and policy-relevant outcomes.
AustraliaWhat I'm looking for
I am an epidemiologist and clinical researcher with more than 15 years of experience generating high-impact evidence across cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mental health, Indigenous health, critical care, and chronic disease epidemiology. Through extensive academic and applied research, I build strong expertise in real-world evidence (RWE), longitudinal cohort studies, evidence synthesis, advanced statistical modelling, health services research, and implementation-focused research translation.
I lead and coordinate large national and multi-site research programs funded by NHMRC, MRFF, GACD, and other competitive bodies, including work using linked administrative datasets, longitudinal cohorts, and community-based intervention studies. I serve as principal operational and scientific lead for multi-site cohorts, oversee technical and governance components, develop protocols and statistical analysis plans, and translate findings into policy and practice—supported by more than 70 publications, an H-index of 37, and influence across national and international clinical guidelines.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Research Fellow
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The Univer
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Led and coordinated Commonwealth-funded, multi-site research programs using national longitudinal cohorts and linked administrative datasets. Served as operational and scientific lead for the NextGen Study and developed study protocols, ethics applications, analysis plans, and publications.
Research Fellow
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The Univer
Mar 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 5 months)
Coordinated large-scale research programs across national cohorts, linked datasets, and community-based health studies, including analyses of NDIS trajectories and outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities. Oversaw technical, operational, governance, and stakeholder engagement components and supervised research staff and students.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University
Apr 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Evaluated quality of intensive care delivery across Australia and New Zealand using one of the world’s largest ICU datasets. Managed data access and governance for records spanning 20 years and led multidisciplinary teams to produce scientific reports, policy briefs, and publications.
Research Fellow
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The Univer
Jul 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 8 months)
Led and coordinated multi-site research activities involving longitudinal cohorts and linked administrative datasets, with strong emphasis on culturally informed, community-engaged approaches. Produced protocols, ethics submissions, statistical analysis plans, reports, manuscripts, and grant applications.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Western Sydney University
Jul 2018 - Jun 2019 (11 months)
Conducted epidemiological research on disparities in chronic disease burden and psychosocial risk factors using the HILDA longitudinal dataset. Coordinated evidence synthesis and analyses for clinical trials and community-based intervention studies, including stakeholder engagement and teaching.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Monash University
Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Epidemiology
Completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Epidemiology at Monash University (Melbourne) in 2018.
University of Gondar
Master of Public Health, Public Health
Completed a Master of Public Health (Research) at the University of Gondar in 2010.
Hawassa University
Bachelor of Health Science, Health Science
Completed a Bachelor of Health Science at Hawassa University in 2006.
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