Biruk Akalu
@birukakalu
I lead veterinary epidemiology and AMR surveillance with data-driven public health support.
EthiopiaWhat I'm looking for
I support veterinary public health through epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance surveillance, and accurate data management.
As an FAO AMR Surveillance Focal Point in Ethiopia, I led surveillance activities and reporting while training colleagues in data management standards.
With the Regional One Health Task Force in Harari, I coordinated cross-sector work on zoonotic disease control and supported proposal development and budgeting.
I also mentor for Digital Health Africa, guiding proposal writing and communication while supporting digital health innovation projects. My work includes research support, transcription, documentation, monitoring and evaluation, and statistical analysis using SPSS and R.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Mentor
Digital Health Africa
Guided mentees in proposal writing and communication. Supported digital health innovation projects.
Secretary
Regional One Health Task Force
Coordinated cross-sector collaboration on zoonotic disease control. Supported proposal development and budgeting.
FAO AMR Surveillance Focal Point
FAO
Led AMR surveillance activities and reporting. Trained colleagues in data management standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Haramaya University
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
EthiopiaAuthorized to work in
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