SEID LEGESSE HASSEN, MPH-Nutrition

Public Health Professional | Humanitarian & Nutrition Expert

Gondar, ET.

About

Dedicated and results-driven public health professional with over a decade of experience in public health nutrition and clinical care programs across government and humanitarian settings. Leverages technical expertise and field-based operational skills to strengthen health systems, promote inter-agency coordination, and drive impactful, community-centered programming in crisis settings. Proven ability to deliver inclusive, evidence-based health and nutrition services that meet organizational missions and improve community well-being.

Work

Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) – WFP Funded Programme

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Food and Supply Distribution Monitoring Officer

Gondar, Amhara, Ethiopia

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Summary

Currently leading field and post-distribution monitoring for food assistance programs, assessing efficacy and ensuring accountability for beneficiary satisfaction within WFP operational standards.

Highlights

Led comprehensive field and post-distribution monitoring (PDM) for food assistance programs, rigorously assessing program efficacy, accountability, and beneficiary satisfaction.

Executed regular beneficiary verifications, ensuring 100% adherence to World Food Programme (WFP) operational standards and compliance.

Oversaw comprehensive warehouse tracking, food pipeline management, and commodity movements, proactively preventing logistical gaps and ensuring timely distribution.

Consolidated complex field data into analytical updates and situational reports, providing critical insights for stakeholders and senior management decision-making.

Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) – UNHCR Funded Programme

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Health and Nutrition Coordinator

Melkadida, Somali, Ethiopia

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Summary

Provided key technical direction and supervision for primary health care and emergency nutrition initiatives across regional refugee camps, enhancing health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Highlights

Provided critical technical direction for Primary Health Care (PHC), RMNCAH, EPI, TB/HIV, and outbreak response strategies, impacting health outcomes across multiple regional refugee camps.

Supervised and coordinated emergency nutrition initiatives, including TSFP, OTP, SC, IYCF, and GFD, enhancing nutritional support for vulnerable populations.

Spearheaded regional nutrition surveys and surveillance activities, utilizing analytical software to develop robust data quality frameworks and improve data integrity.

Facilitated continuous technical coordination meetings with key partners including WFP, UNHCR, and local authorities, strengthening inter-agency collaboration and program effectiveness.

Amhara Public Health Institute (APHI)

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Associate Public Health Researcher and Nutrition Case Team Leader

Bahir Dar and Dessie, Amhara, Ethiopia

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Summary

Led regional and national public health surveys, designed robust monitoring tools, and performed advanced statistical analyses, contributing to evidence-based policy and improved data quality.

Highlights

Planned and coordinated regional and national nutrition and public health surveys, contributing to evidence-based policy formulation and program development.

Designed robust monitoring tools, indicators, and evaluation frameworks, improving data collection efficiency and program assessment accuracy.

Ensured high data quality through routine verification and comprehensive quality assurance systems, enhancing the reliability of research findings by 15%.

Performed advanced statistical analyses using SPSS and STATA, extracting actionable insights from complex public health datasets to inform strategic decisions.

Authored and disseminated numerous technical reports, policy briefs, and research publications, significantly influencing public health strategies.

Built capacity for numerous staff members in monitoring systems, data management, and research methods, improving overall team performance and analytical capabilities.

Population Media Center Ethiopia (PMC-E) / UNICEF

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WASH and Nutrition Project Officer

Bambasi, Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia

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Summary

Coordinated integrated WASH and emergency nutrition projects, facilitated behavioral change campaigns, and tracked project indicators for UNICEF reporting, ensuring effective service delivery.

Highlights

Coordinated the field execution of integrated WASH and emergency nutrition projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery of services to vulnerable communities.

Facilitated impactful community-level behavioral change communication campaigns and social accountability mechanisms, driving positive health practices and community engagement.

Tracked key project indicators and compiled detailed technical progress logs, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to UNICEF for program evaluation and funding.

Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS)

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Operation Unit Head

Kemissie, Oromia, Ethiopia

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Summary

Managed district-level emergency disaster response, strategically focusing on critical WASH and nutrition infrastructure to mitigate crisis impact and coordinate community-based efforts.

Highlights

Managed district-level emergency disaster response operations, strategically focusing on critical WASH and nutrition infrastructure to mitigate crisis impact.

Coordinated community-based disaster risk reduction efforts, contingency planning, and stakeholder engagement, enhancing preparedness and response capabilities.

Government Health Bureau

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Head of Health Centre and Clinician

South Wollo, Amhara, Ethiopia

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Summary

Delivered primary clinical care, chaired facility governance boards, and supervised Health Extension Workers, significantly improving patient outcomes and community health programs.

Highlights

Delivered comprehensive primary clinical care for acute malnutrition (SAM/MAM), TB/HIV, and chronic illnesses (diabetes, hypertension), improving patient outcomes for a diverse population.

Chaired facility governance boards, including the Drug and Therapeutics Committee (DTC), enhancing clinical governance and patient safety protocols.

Supervised numerous Health Extension Workers (HEWs), strengthening community-level maternal, newborn, and child health programs and expanding outreach by 20%.

Education

Wollo University

Dessie, Amhara, Ethiopia
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Master of Public Health (MPH) Public Health Nutrition

University of Gondar

Gondar, Amhara, Ethiopia
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Bachelor of Science (BSc) Public Health

Jimma University

Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia
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Diploma Clinical Nursing

Publications

Research and Publications Portfolio

Authored and contributed to over 20 research and publications in public health, accessible via ORCID.

Languages

Amharic

English

Afar

Skills

MEAL & Field Operations

Field Supervision, Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM), Beneficiary Verification, Data Quality Assurance, Warehouse/Commodity Tracking.

Humanitarian & Public Health Response

Emergency/Refugee Operations, Operational Planning, Clinical Care Provision, Outbreak Investigation, Epidemiological Surveillance, Nutrition Surveys, Disaster Risk Reduction.

Leadership & Coordination

Team Leadership, Capacity Building, Multi-Stakeholder Coordination, Community Engagement, Accountability, Program Management.

Data Collection & Analysis

Advanced Statistical Modeling (STATA, SPSS), Regression Modeling, Qualitative Thematic Analysis (ATLAS.ti), KoboToolbox, ODK (XLSForm), DHIS2, Epi Info, ENA for SMART, Advanced Excel (Dashboards, Formulas, PivotTables).

Nutrition & Case Management

Targeted Supplementary Feeding Programme (TSFP) Management (WFP), CMAM, IYCF, Comprehensive ART, PMTCT/MNCH, Syndromic Management of STIs.

Epidemiology & Research Methodology

Basic Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) TOT (EPHI), Research Ethics ToT (MOSHE).

Data Analytics

STATA with Nutrition & Health Data Certification (NIPN/EPHI), Qualitative Data Analysis/ATLAS.ti (APHI/JSI), SPSS Data Analysis ToT.

Public Health Programs

Primary Health Care (PHC), RMNCAH, EPI, TB/HIV, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health.

WASH

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Initiatives, Infrastructure Management.