NBNurhusein Bergicho
@nurhuseinbergicho
Public health specialist with ~19 years' experience in laboratory systems and malaria program implementation.
EthiopiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a qualified public health specialist with around 19 years of experience improving Laboratory Quality Management Systems (LQMS), implementing integrated malaria EQA services, mentoring malaria activities at pilot health facilities, and strengthening malaria surveillance, case management and vector control. I have led data-driven activities including planning, reporting, malaria data quality assessments (MRDQA), case and death audits, capacity building, and community empowerment within government programs in Shashamene City.
My background includes roles as city-level malaria expert, blood bank expert, primary health unit director and laboratory personnel, complemented by a Master of Public Health (GMPH) and a BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology. I bring strong technical skills, experience with SPSS, STATA and EPI-INFO, and a commitment to improving health service quality and outcomes for at-risk communities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
City Malaria Expert
Shashamane City Health Office
Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Led malaria program implementation at city level, strengthening surveillance, vector control and LQMS; conducted MRDQA, case/death audits and capacity building across facilities, improving program quality and data use.
Blood Bank Expert
Shashamane City Health Office
Nov 2022 - Aug 2023 (9 months)
Managed blood bank planning and supervision, ensured data quality and proper blood utilization across hospitals and supervised laboratory activities to maintain service standards.
M&E and Hospital Support Expert
Shashamane City Health Office
Sep 2017 - Jun 2018 (9 months)
Coordinated M&E activities across health centres and hospitals, ensured service quality, led supportive supervision and maintained routine reporting and data entry processes.
Primary Health Unit Director
Shashamane City Health Office
Aug 2015 - Sep 2017 (2 years 1 month)
Directed health centre operations, developed annual plans, provided capacity building and supervision, and improved data utilization for decision-making across catchment health posts.
Laboratory Personnel
Shashemene Woreda Health Office
Oct 2006 - Jul 2015 (8 years 9 months)
Performed and managed laboratory testing and EQA participation, developed and updated SOPs, prepared plans and reports, and notified unusual findings to public health officers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
HUHawassa University
Master of Public Health, Public Health
2020 - 2022
Grade: 3.86
Completed a Master of Public Health (GMPH) with a 3.86 GPA, graduating in 2022.
JUJimma University
Bachelor of Science, Medical Laboratory Technology
2001 - 2005
Grade: 2.93
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology with a 2.93 GPA, graduating in 2005.
Alem Teferi Senior Secondary School
Secondary School Certificate, Secondary Education
1997 - 2000
Completed secondary education (grades 9–12) and obtained a secondary school certificate in 2000.
Alem Teferi Primary School
Primary School Certificate, Primary Education
1989 - 1996
Completed primary education (grades 1–8) and obtained a primary school certificate in 1996.
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