Mengistu Teshome Lewtie

Results-oriented Public Health Professional

Addis Ababa, ET.

About

Highly accomplished Public Health professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and humanitarian programs. Expertly coordinates donor-funded health initiatives, strengthens health systems, and implements integrated community-based interventions, significantly improving access to quality services for vulnerable populations. Proven leader in project management, stakeholder coordination, and capacity building, driving impactful outcomes across diverse settings in Ethiopia.

Work

Union of Ethiopian Women and Children Associations (UEWCA)

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GBV Protection Officer

Lasta and Bugina Woredas, Amhara, Ethiopia

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Summary

Led comprehensive GBV protection and community-based prevention initiatives across Lasta and Bugina Woredas, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and enhancing service delivery for survivors through strategic partnerships and rigorous reporting.

Highlights

Coordinated GBV protection and community-based prevention activities across Lasta and Bugina Woredas, directly impacting vulnerable populations.

Managed and supervised multidisciplinary teams including counsellors, social workers, and volunteers, enhancing service delivery efficiency.

Provided survivor-centered GBV case management, referrals, and confidential documentation, supporting numerous individuals in critical need.

Strengthened GBV referral pathways and service mapping with relevant stakeholders, improving access to essential support services by 20%.

Established and supported Community-Based Protection Committees (CBPCs) and community protection structures, increasing local response capacity.

MSI Ethiopia (Inferred)

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Senior Youth Friendly Service Officer

Various Cities, Ethiopia, Ethiopia

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Summary

Provided critical technical assistance and leadership for youth-friendly SRH and GBV services, overseeing program implementation in IDP sites and remote communities through comprehensive outreach, capacity building, and community mobilization efforts.

Highlights

Provided technical assistance to health service providers, ensuring high-quality SRH and GBV services for youth.

Led GBV prevention and response activities in multiple IDP sites and host communities, addressing critical needs of vulnerable populations.

Coordinated extensive outreach services, including Youth Friendly Health Services (YFHS) and clinical campaigns, reaching underserved remote areas and increasing service accessibility by 15%.

Conducted capacity-building trainings for frontline workers on GBV case management and SRH services, enhancing professional capabilities of over 50 staff.

Prepared and submitted timely weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual narrative reports, ensuring transparent communication to cluster managers.

Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia (FGAE) (Inferred)

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Project Officer

Various Cities, Ethiopia, Ethiopia

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Summary

Oversaw the successful implementation and monitoring of youth-focused SRH and development initiatives, fostering strategic partnerships and tracking project impact through community engagement and rigorous data collection.

Highlights

Oversaw the implementation and monitoring of multiple youth-focused SRH and development initiatives, ensuring alignment with project goals.

Strengthened partnerships with key community leaders and stakeholders, enhancing collaborative efforts and program sustainability.

Tracked project impact effectively through community-based data collection and regular field visits, providing critical insights for program adjustments.

Prepared and submitted timely weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual narrative reports, maintaining high reporting standards for various stakeholders.

Confidential Organization

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Project Coordinator

Debark, Dabat, Dansha, Humera, Wolkait, Tegede, Kafta Humera, Ethiopia, Ethiopia

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Summary

Coordinated public health facilities and humanitarian SRH services in conflict-affected and hard-to-reach areas, managing mobile health teams to deliver life-saving services and collaborating extensively with government bodies and partners to enhance referral systems and service quality.

Highlights

Coordinated public health facilities across multiple regions, optimizing service delivery and resource allocation.

Led the coordination of humanitarian SRH services in conflict-affected and hard-to-reach areas, providing critical support to vulnerable populations.

Managed mobile health teams to deliver life-saving services, effectively reducing service gaps in underserved communities by 25%.

Collaborated with government bodies and partners to strengthen referral systems and service quality, improving overall health outcomes.

Conducted supportive supervision, clinical mentoring, and facilitated review meetings, fostering continuous improvement among health staff.

Confidential Organization

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Outreach Clinical Officer

Various Rural Communities, Ethiopia, Ethiopia

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Summary

Delivered mobile SRH services to rural communities, managing logistics and medical supplies while engaging local leaders to promote service uptake, supporting capacity development for health providers, and ensuring timely program reporting.

Highlights

Delivered essential mobile SRH services to numerous rural communities, increasing access to critical health care.

Supported logistics and medical supply management, ensuring efficient operation of mobile health clinics.

Contributed to capacity development for local health providers, enhancing their skills and service quality.

Engaged community and religious leaders, fostering acceptance and uptake of SRH services by target populations.

Prepared and submitted timely weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual narrative reports, ensuring accurate program documentation.

Confidential Organization

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Mobile Team Service Provider Officer

AletaWondo, Shebedino, Hulla, Benssa, Yirgalem, Dilla, Wolaita, Shashamane Zuria, Negele Arsi, Kofele, Ethiopia, Ethiopia

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Summary

Provided long-acting and permanent contraceptive services through mobile outreach in various Cluster Woredas, significantly improving access to family planning, conducting community mobilization, mentoring health workers, and leading capacity building initiatives for health extension workers and peer mentors.

Highlights

Provided long-acting and permanent contraceptive services through mobile outreach, reaching underserved populations in multiple Cluster Woredas.

Conducted numerous community mobilization and sensitization workshops, significantly improving SRH awareness and service uptake by over 30%.

Mentored health workers and tracked service delivery outcomes through regular reporting, contributing to enhanced service quality and accountability.

Conducted capacity building for Health Extension Workers (HEWs), Demand creators, and Peer mentors, strengthening local health workforce capabilities.

Prepared and submitted timely weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual narrative reports, ensuring comprehensive program documentation.

Confidential Organization

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Mobile Health Officer

Various Cities, Ethiopia, Ethiopia

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Summary

Led SRH outreach activities and supported capacity building for health extension workers and facility staff, enhancing service delivery and community engagement by coordinating referral systems and organizing sensitization sessions for local leaders, while ensuring comprehensive project documentation and reporting.

Highlights

Led SRH outreach activities, expanding access to essential health services in underserved areas.

Supported capacity building for Health Extension Workers (HEWs) and facility staff, enhancing their skills and service provision.

Coordinated referral systems, improving the continuity of care for patients requiring specialized services.

Organized sensitization sessions for local leaders, fostering community support and engagement in health initiatives.

Ensured timely and accurate project documentation and reporting, maintaining transparency and accountability for program activities.

Confidential Organization

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SRH Service Provider

Clinic Setting, Ethiopia, Ethiopia

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Summary

Delivered comprehensive SRH services, including family planning, HIV testing, and maternal care, while maintaining high service quality and client-centered care, providing adolescent-friendly services and infertility counseling, and ensuring a broad spectrum of support for diverse populations.

Highlights

Delivered comprehensive SRH services, including family planning, HIV testing, ANC/PNC, PMTCT, cervical cancer screening, and EPI services.

Provided specialized CAC services, including Post Abortion FP, and robust referral services, ensuring holistic patient care.

Offered adolescent-friendly services and infertility counseling, addressing specific needs of diverse client groups.

Maintained high service quality standards and client-centered care in a clinic setting, enhancing patient satisfaction and trust.

Education

Confidential University

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Bachelor of Science Public Health

Languages

Amharic

English

Certificates

Facilitation for Social Behavior Change Communication workshop

Professional Development Program

Adolescent and Youth SRH Service

Professional Development Program

Disability Inclusive SRH services

Professional Development Program

Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

Professional Development Program

Minimum Initial Service Package/MISP/

Professional Development Program

Mental Health Psychosocial Support-MHPSS

Professional Development Program

Implanon NeXT Insertion and Removal/ TOT/

Professional Development Program

Quality of Care Service (QOC)

Professional Development Program

Skills

Public Health

SRH, GBV, Humanitarian Response, Community Development, Program Planning, Health Systems Strengthening.

Project Management

Program Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Donor Reporting, Data Collection, Activity Reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement

Government Institutions, NGOs, Community Structures, Partnership Building, Community Mobilization, Referral Systems.

Capacity Building & Training

Frontline Workers, Health Service Providers, HEWs, Demand Creators, Peer Mentors, Clinical Mentoring, Sensitization Workshops, Social Behavior Change Communication.

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Services

GBV Protection, GBV Prevention, Case Management, Survivor-Centered Care, Referral Pathways, Community-Based Protection Committees.

Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) Services

Family Planning, HIV Testing, ANC/PNC, PMTCT, Cervical Cancer Screening, EPI Services, CAC Services, Adolescent-Friendly Services, Infertility Counseling, Mobile Health Services.

Program Coordination

Outreach Services, Mobile Health Teams, Logistics Management, Medical Supply Management, Conflict-Affected Areas, Hard-to-Reach Areas.

Data Management & Reporting

Documentation, Evidence-Based Planning, Impact Tracking, Narrative Reports, Activity Reports.

Leadership & Team Coordination

Supervision, Team Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Strategic Planning.

Community Engagement

Community Dialogues, Awareness Sessions, Vulnerable Populations Support, Cash Assistance, Dignity Kit Distribution.

Quality Assurance

Service Quality Standards, Client-Centered Care, Supportive Supervision, Review Meetings.

Mental Health Support

Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS).

References

Difabachew Setegne

Adolescent and Youth SRH Service Adviser, E-mail: difabachews@fgaeet.org, Telephone: 0921619504

Netsanet Yibeltal

MEAL Manager- Head Quarter, FGAE AA, E-mail: netsanety@fgaeet.org, Telephone: 0912386298

Meron Alemayehu

GBV Prevention & Response Officer-UEWCA, E-mail: merinaalex4@gmail.com, Telephone: 0920575963