WONDWOSEN ASFAW ZELEKE

Senior Expert Public Health Officer

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About

Highly accomplished Senior Public Health Officer with over 14 years of progressive experience in public health leadership and clinical nursing across governmental and non-governmental organizations. Expertly designs, implements, and evaluates impactful community health programs, specializing in disease prevention, health education, and capacity building for HIV/AIDS, STIs, and TB. Drives sustainable health solutions through evidence-based practices and collaborative leadership, committed to empowering communities and improving public well-being.

Work Experience

Senior Expert Public Health Officer

Federal Police Higher Clinic

Jan 2017 - Jan 2025

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, ET

Led comprehensive public health initiatives and provided advanced clinical care within the Federal Police Health System, ensuring integrated, patient-centered health service delivery and policy implementation.

  • Delivered comprehensive clinical care to a diverse patient population, managing both inpatient and outpatient cases to ensure high-quality treatment and improved health outcomes.
  • Orchestrated interdisciplinary collaboration with medical teams, enhancing integrated patient-centered care delivery and improving service efficiency across departments.
  • Spearheaded and contributed to key public health programs, including disease prevention and health promotion campaigns, significantly improving community health awareness and outcomes within the Federal Police Health System.
  • Contributed to strategic healthcare planning and policy implementation, supporting quality improvement initiatives that enhanced clinic operational efficiency and service standards.
  • Leveraged specialized training in HIV/AIDS, STIs, and TB, delivering targeted programs and capacity building initiatives in underserved communities to reduce disease prevalence.

Junior Clinical Nurse

Federal Police Referral Hospital

Jan 2012 - Jan 2017

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, ET

Provided comprehensive nursing care across diverse hospital wards, ensuring high-quality patient treatment, assessment, and education within a multidisciplinary team setting.

  • Provided high-quality nursing care across emergency, medical, and surgical wards, contributing to enhanced patient recovery and positive outcomes.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments and actively assisted in developing treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care through diligent follow-ups for improved patient outcomes.
  • Educated and counseled patients and their families on health management, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment protocols.
  • Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, streamlining patient care pathways and contributing to comprehensive treatment strategies.

Nurse & Community Health Support Worker

Transport and Development Forum (TDF) – Local NGO

Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, ET

Delivered direct nursing care and community health support, actively participating in outreach programs and implementing basic healthcare interventions in underserved communities.

  • Provided essential direct nursing care and support services across diverse departments, improving patient access to critical health services.
  • Actively participated in community health outreach programs and education campaigns, significantly enhancing public health awareness and engagement.
  • Supported the successful implementation of basic healthcare interventions, reaching underserved communities and improving access to essential health services.
  • Provided health counseling and education to patients and families, empowering them with knowledge for better health management.
  • Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive patient care and improved service delivery in community settings.

Education

Public Health

St. Lideta Health Science College

3.14/4.00

Sep 2012 - Aug 2016

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, ET

Courses

  • Public Health Program Implementation
  • Epidemiology
  • Communicable Disease Control
  • Disaster Prevention and Preparedness
  • Health Economics
  • Reproductive Health
  • Health Education
  • Biostatistics
  • Research Methodology

Clinical Nursing

Kea-Medical College

Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, ET

Certificates

Risk Communication for Emergency Preparedness

Northwest Center for Public Health Practice, University of Washington

Jul 2025

Analysis and Interpretation of Public Health Data – Part 2

Northwest Center for Public Health Practice, University of Washington

Jul 2025

Health Professional Licensing Certificate

Food and Medicine Administration and Control Authority of Addis Ababa

Feb 2025

Field Epidemiology Training Program – Frontline Course

Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), US Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Feb 2021

Comprehensive PMTCT /MNCH/RH training (Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV)

Ethiopian Federal Police Commission Health Service Directorate Integrated HIV/AIDS Prevention & Control Program in collaboration with CDC - Ethiopia

Sep 2014

Provider-Initiated HIV Counseling and Testing (PITC)

Ethiopian Federal Police Commission Health Service Directorate Integrated HIV/AIDS Prevention & Control Program in collaboration with CDC - Ethiopia

Sep 2014

Languages

Amharic , English

Skills

Public Health Program Management

  • Program Implementation
  • Program Design
  • Program Evaluation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Policy Implementation
  • Quality Improvement
  • Surveillance Activities

Disease Prevention & Control

  • HIV/AIDS Counseling & Prevention
  • STI Management
  • Tuberculosis (TB) Management
  • PMTCT
  • PITC
  • Epidemiology

Community Health & Outreach

  • Community Health Mobilization
  • Health Education & Promotion
  • Public Awareness Campaigns
  • Community Engagement
  • Capacity Building

Clinical Nursing & Patient Care

  • Outpatient Diagnosis & Treatment
  • Inpatient Care
  • Patient Assessment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Health Counseling

Data Analysis & Communication

  • Public Health Data Interpretation
  • Report Writing
  • Documentation
  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Risk Communication
  • Crisis Communication

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Team Leadership
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Multidisciplinary Team Coordination

References

Mr. Nekatibeb Beyene

+251 933 219 763

Mrs. Senait Belew

+251 913 679 541

Dr. Kassahun Hailu

+251 913 539 121