
Mekdes Girum
@mekdesgirum
I support public health programs through accurate data, documentation, and bilingual communication.
What I'm looking for
I support public health surveillance and program evaluation through data annotation, data entry, and clinical documentation. In remote freelance roles, I've categorized complex datasets, identified patterns, and maintained accurate records for public health and drug policy initiatives.
My clinical experience at Alemgena Health Center, St. Peter's Specialized Hospital, and St. Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital strengthened my work in patient data collection, substance use disorder documentation, reporting, and community-level interventions. I also translate and transcribe public health content between Amharic and English to help healthcare and public safety stakeholders share information accurately.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Annotator
Online Data Labeling & Microtask Platforms
Feb 2023 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Facilitate categorization and tagging of complex datasets to support machine learning models for public health surveillance and program evaluation. Identify data patterns and evaluate annotation accuracy to optimize automated reporting systems.
Data Entry Specialist
Data Entry
Feb 2023 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Manage and organize health-related data within digital records and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to support quantitative data analysis. Follow data-quality guidelines to ensure clean records for evaluation of evidence-based interventions.
Transcription & Translation Specialist
Transcription & Translation
Feb 2023 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Develop accurate technical writing reports by transcribing spoken clinical audio and translating public health content between Amharic and English. Review transcripts to ensure correct terminology and consistency across documents.
Intern
Alemgena Health Center
Jan 2023 - Jan 2023 (0 months)
Collected and documented patient information to support national guidelines for overdose prevention, counseling, and substance use diagnosis. Facilitated community-level data collection to identify at-risk individuals and connect them to care.
Clinical Attachment & Practice
St. Peter's Specialized Hospital
Analyzed detailed patient histories and recorded structured clinical data to support project coordination for evidence-based interventions. Developed comprehensive case presentations and reports, presenting findings during clinical ward rounds and seminars.
Clinical Attachment & Practice
St. Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital
Recorded clinical case data and vital signs to support data analysis for patients with substance use disorders and mental health conditions. Prepared documentation for presentations during clinical rounds to facilitate inter-agency collaboration.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Santé Medical College
Bachelor of Science, Public Health
2019 - 2023
Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Public Health, gaining knowledge in data collection, clinical documentation, and public health interventions.
Keftegna 23 Preparatory School
High School Diploma, General Studies
2017 - 2018
Completed grades 11 and 12 at Keftegna 23 Preparatory School.
Yeman Birhan Primary and Secondary School
Primary and Secondary Education, General Studies
2007 - 2016
Completed grades 1 through 10 at Yeman Birhan Primary and Secondary School.
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