Ashenafi Habte Woyessa

Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.

Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in [Area of study] and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

• 2012– 2013 Award: Master of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Nursing Institution: Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
• 2007– 2009 Award: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing Institution: Mada Walabu University, Ethiopia
• 2022 Certificate of completion on e-START Program “Disaster resilience and community health: Learning from multiple countries’ experience and understanding the health impacts by disasters” jointly organized by Hiroshima University, Airlangga University, Flinders University, and the University of Newcastle for the Academic Year 2022.

·Certificate in recognition of the successful completion of “Training of Trainers (TOT) on First Aid” organized by the Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health in collaboration with Oromia regional State Health Beauro January 21-30,2014, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Certificate of Recognition for providing periodic Skill gap training for Emergency Medical Technicians /EMTs (once a year starting from 2014 to 2022) in Nekemte Health Science College.

Certified assessor for the Center of Competency/COC for emergency medical technicians in Ethiopia.

· Participated in Training Manual Preparation of “Basic First Aid for Road Injury in Sub-Saharan Africa” organized by Belgian Red Cross Flanders and the International Society of Red Cross, 2023.

· Certificate in recognition of the successful completion of “Training of Trainers (TOT) on First Aid” organized by the Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health in collaboration with Oromia regional State Health Beauro January 21-30,2014, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

· Participated in voluntary counselling and testing of HIV campaign organized by Wollega University in collaboration with HAPCO, May 2018

· Certificate of Recognition for providing periodic Skill gap training for Emergency Medical Technicians /EMTs (once a year starting from 2014 to 2022) in Nekemte Health Science College.

· Certified assessor for the Centre of Competency/COC for emergency medical technicians in Ethiopia.

· As trainer and facilitator on the following topics under Wollega University

Youth dialogue facilitation skills

ü HIV/AIDS and High school students

ü Strengthening the Emergency Medical Service System in Ethiopia

ü Life skills for university students

ü Enhancing traffic police skills: Basic life support and trauma handling

ü Comprehensive Emergency Care in Hospitals

As part of my community service work, I collaborate closely with hospitals and health centers to promote community health and disease prevention. I actively engage in community-based education, including health assessments, action plan development, and intervention implementation with various healthcare professionals

I have acquired valuable experience collaborating with diverse teams at national and international universities and higher education institutions with a strong command of English communication and writing skills. This exposure has greatly enhanced my interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with various stakeholders in the research field. Additionally, my background as an HIV/AIDS prevention manager has further enhanced my communication abilities in addressing sensitive topics and engaging with individuals from different backgrounds. I am skillful at encouraging strong relationships, promoting open dialogue, and facilitating meaningful partnerships to achieve common research goals.

1. Head Department of Nursing (2018-2019) at the Institute of Health Science, Wollega University, Ethiopia

2. Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery (2019-2021) at the Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Ethiopia

Programming language: Python and R
Structured Query Language: PostgreSQL, MYSQL
Data Visualization: Power BI, Tableau
Microsoft office: Word, excel, PowerPoint
Statistical analysis software STATA, SPSS, EPI Info, EPI data, ENA, WHO AntroPlus
Qualitative data analysis software: open code and NVivo
Research Database: PubMed, EMBASE, google scholar and other database

Programming language: Python and R
Structured Query Language: PostgreSQL, MYSQL
Data Visualization: Power BI, Tableau
Microsoft office: Word, excel, PowerPoint
Statistical analysis software STATA, SPSS, EPI Info, EPI data, ENA, WHO AntroPlus
Qualitative data analysis software: open code and NVivo
Research Database: PubMed, EMBASE, google scholar and other database

Regression analysis (Liner, GLM, Logistic)
Factor Analysis
Structural equation modelling
Content validity analysis using ICC and percentage agreement
Binomial generalized liner model
Bayesian statistical modelling
ANOVA
Longitudinal data analysis
Other statistical analysis

Qualitative data collection: In-depth interview, Focus Group Discussion
Qualitative data analysis using NVivo and open code software

1. Patterns of road traffic accident, nature of related injuries, and post-crash outcome determinants in western Ethiopia - a hospital-based study 2. Predictors of Healthcare Workers’ Unwillingness to Continue Working During the Peak of COVID-19 in Western Ethiopia 2. Disaster Preparedness in Selected Hospitals of Western Ethiopia and Risk Perceptions of Their Authorities 3. Magnitude, Characteristics, Maternal and Feto-Neonatal Outcomes of Obstetric Emergencies in Western Ethiopia, Nekemte, Ethiopia 4. Patterns, Associated Factors, and Clinical Outcomes of Poisoning among Poisoning Cases Presented to Selected Hospitals in Western Ethiopia 5. Spectrum, Pattern, and Clinical Outcomes of Adult Emergency Department Admissions in Selected Hospitals of Western Ethiopia 6. Primary School Teachers’ Misconceptions about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Nekemte Town, Oromia region, Western Ethiopia 7. Assessment of focused antenatal care utilization and associated factors in Western Oromia, Nekemte, Ethiopia 8. Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Disaster Preparedness among Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital Health Care Workers, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 9. Predictors of Adherence to Self-Care Behavior Among Patients with Diabetes at Public Hospitals in West Ethiopia

i. Research publications (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8367-1421):

Journal: African Journal of Emergency Medicine

Year of Publication: 2021-03 | Journal article | Author

DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2020.09.008 

Contributors: Ashenafi Habte WOYESSA; Worku Dechasa Heyi; Nesru Hiko Ture; Burtukan Kebede Moti

Journal: Risk Management and Healthcare Policy

Year of Publication: 2021-03-17 | Journal article | Author

DOI: 10.2147/RMHP.S288003 

Contributors: Ashenafi Habte WOYESSA; Adugna Oluma; Thanasekaran Palanichamy; Birtukan Kebede; Eba Abdissa; Busha Gamachu Labata; Tamirat Alemu; Lamessa Assefa

Journal: Open Acess Emergency Medicine

Year of Publication: 2020-10-08 | Journal article | Author

DOI: 10.2147/OAEM.S260314 

Contributors: Ashenafi Habte WOYESSA; Misganu Teshome; Befirdu Mulatu; Muktar Abadiga; Nesru Hiko; Burtukan Kebede

Journal: Gynecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine

Year of Publication: 2020-08-04 | Journal article | Author

DOI: 10.21613/GORM.2019.936 

Contributors: Ashenafi Habte WOYESSA; Jote Markos Cafo; Thanasekaran Palanichamy

Journal: Emergency Medicine International

Year of Publication: 2020-05-06 | Journal article | Author

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/5741692 

Contributors: Ashenafi Habte WOYESSA; Thanasekaran Palanichamy

Journal: Emergency Medicine International

Year of Publication: 2019 | Journal article | Author

DOI: 10.1155/2019/8374017 

Contributors: Ashenafi Habte WOYESSA; Birhanu Yadecha Dibaba; Getahun Fetensa Hirko; Thanasekaran Palanichamy

Journal: BMC Research Notes

Year of Publication: 2019-08-20 | Journal article | Author

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-019-4573-9 

Contributors: Ashenafi Habte WOYESSA; Thanasekaran Palanichamy Tharmalingadevar; Shivaleela P. Upashe; Dereje Chala Diriba

Journal: BMC Research Notes

Year of Publication: 2019-05-15 | Journal article | Author

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-019-4311-3 

Contributors: Ashenafi Habte WOYESSA; Tahir Hasen Ahmed

Journal: American Journal of Nursing Science

Year of Publication: 2018-02 | Journal article | Author

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.20180701.15 

Contributors: Ashenafi Habte WOYESSA; Adamu Addisie; Aklilu Azazh

Journal:Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity

Year of Publication: 18 Sep 2020

DIO: https://doi.org/10.2147/DMSO.S266589

Contributors: Adugna Oluma, Getu Mosisa, Muktar Abadiga, Reta Tsegaye, Ashenafi Woyessa, Ebisa Turi

10. Obstetric Danger Signs: Knowledge, Attitude, Health-Seeking Action, and Associated Factors among Postnatal Mothers in Nekemte Town, Oromia Region, Western Ethiopia-A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Journal: Obstetrics and Gynecology International

Publication Year: 2020

DOI: DOI: 10.1155/2020/6573153

Contributors: Misganu Teshoma Regasa, Jote Markos, Ashenafi Habte, Shivaleela P Upashe

11. Self-care behaviour and associated factors among chronic heart failure clients on follow-up at selected hospitals of Wollega zones, Ethiopia

Journal: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences

Year of Publication: 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2021.100355

Contributors: Getahun Fetensa, Ginenus Fekadu, Ebisa Turi, Tadesse Tolossa, Bizuneh Wakuma, Werku Etefa, Ashenafi Habte, Birhanu Yadecha, Firomsa Bekele

12. Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Associated Factors Among Gimbi Town Residents, Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Journal: Integrated Blood Pressure Control

Year of Publication: 26 November 2020

DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/IBPC.S277582

Contributors: Birhanu Yadecha, Firew Tekle, Getahun Fetensa, Ashenafi Habte, Bisrat Zeleke

ii. Research advising and training:

· 2013-2021: advising and mentoring undergraduate and master's students on their student research projects.

iii. Examiner for thesis and Journal Review

· Internal examiner: Masters of Maternity and Reproductive Health Specialty/, Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University.

· Primary examiner: Bachelor of Comprehensive Nursing, Midwifery, Department of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing Wollega University

iv. Research Grants won:

#Wollega University annual research grant (WU-research grant-2016/17)

1. Wotessa AH,Thanasackren P, Pattern, associated factors and outcomes of poisoning cases in western Ethiopia.

2. Woyessa AH, Markos J,Patterns and feto-maternal outcomes of obstetric emergencies in selected public hospitals in western Ethiopia,2017

3. Woyessa AH, Yadecha B,Prospective study of patterns and outcome of Emergency room admissions in selected public hospitals in western Ethiopia, 2017.

#Wollega University annual research grant (WU-research grant-2018/19)

4. Woyessa AH, Mulatu B, Abadiga M: Level of disaster preparedness and its barriers among health care staff and system in Western Ethiopia, Nekemte, Ethiopia, 2018.

5. Woyessa AH, Magnitude, injury characteristic, Severity, and outcome determinants of road traffic accident-related injuries in western Ethiopia,2018

6. Woyessa AH, Experiences, associated mental and physical health problems of child abuse among Primary school children in west Oromia, Nekemte, Ethiopia, 2019

7.

#Wollega University annual research grant (WU-research grant-2020/21)

8. Woyessa AH,. Predictors of Healthcare Workers’ Unwillingness to Continue Working During the Peak of COVID-19 in Western Ethiopia: An Extended Parallel-Process Model Study,2020

9. Woyessa AH: Experience of child maltreatment, associated health-harming behaviours, and related health outcomes among primary school children in western Oromia, Ethiopia, 2021

v. Conferences attended and presentations delivered.

A. Woyessa AH, Azazh A.,  Addisie A (2015): Knowledge Attitude and practice of TikurAnbessa health care workers towards disaster preparedness. In Proceedings of National Research Conference on the theme, “Best-fit research outputs and practices for improved livelihoods and sustainable development in Ethiopia”, June 22-24/2016, Hawassa, Ethiopia.

B. Woyessa AH, Azazh A., Addisie A (2015): Knowledge Attitude and practice of TikurAnbessa health care workers towards disaster preparedness. In Proceedings of National Research Conference on the theme, “Best-fit research outputs and practices for improved livelihoods and sustainable development in Ethiopia”, June 2016, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

C. Woyessa AH (2018), Prospective Study of Pattern and Outcomes of Adult Emergency Department Admissions in Four Public Hospitals In Western Ethiopia, Nekemte, Ethiopia, Organized by Ethiopian Emergency Professional Association.

D. Woyessa AH (2020) Level of emergency and disaster readiness and perceived risks in selected hospitals located in West Ethiopia, organized by Wollega University

E. Attended Australian Disaster Resilience Conference 2023: August 24-26

A. Woyessa AH, Azazh A.,  Addisie A (2015): Knowledge Attitude and practice of TikurAnbessa health care workers towards disaster preparedness. In Proceedings of National Research Conference on the theme, “Best-fit research outputs and practices for improved livelihoods and sustainable development in Ethiopia”, June 22-24/2016, Hawassa, Ethiopia.

B. Woyessa AH, Azazh A., Addisie A (2015): Knowledge Attitude and practice of TikurAnbessa health care workers towards disaster preparedness. In Proceedings of National Research Conference on the theme, “Best-fit research outputs and practices for improved livelihoods and sustainable development in Ethiopia”, June 2016, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

C. Woyessa AH (2018), Prospective Study of Pattern and Outcomes of Adult Emergency Department Admissions in Four Public Hospitals In Western Ethiopia, Nekemte, Ethiopia, Organized by Ethiopian Emergency Professional Association.

D. Woyessa AH (2020) Level of emergency and disaster readiness and perceived risks in selected hospitals located in West Ethiopia, organized by Wollega University

E. Attended Australian Disaster Resilience Conference 2023: August 24-26 2021
Conference

Author of Health Service Management teaching module
Editor of Health Care Ethics teaching module

Exploring the interplay of factors influencing Health Emergencies Preparedness in the Ethiopian Healthcare System

Strengthening the Healthcare System: Conceptual Model for Enhancing Health Emergency Preparedness

Exploring Resource Challenges as Barriers to Healthcare System Preparedness for Health Emergencies: The Ethiopian Healthcare System’s Perspective

Academic editor in PLOS one
Reviewer in PLOS one (n=1)
Reviewer in BMC women health (n=1)
Reviewer in BMJ one (n=2)
Abstract reviewer for Ethiopia Public Health Association Annual conference

Wollega University annual research grant (WU-research grant-2016/17)

1. Wotessa AH,Thanasackren P, Pattern, associated factors and outcomes of poisoning cases in western Ethiopia.

2. Woyessa AH, Markos J,Patterns and feto-maternal outcomes of obstetric emergencies in selected public hospitals in western Ethiopia,2017

3. Woyessa AH, Yadecha B,Prospective study of patterns and outcome of Emergency room admissions in selected public hospitals in western Ethiopia, 2017.

#Wollega University annual research grant (WU-research grant-2018/19)

4. Woyessa AH, Mulatu B, Abadiga M: Level of disaster preparedness and its barriers among health care staff and system in Western Ethiopia, Nekemte, Ethiopia, 2018.

5. Woyessa AH, Magnitude, injury characteristic, Severity, and outcome determinants of road traffic accident-related injuries in western Ethiopia,2018

6. Woyessa AH, Experiences, associated mental and physical health problems of child abuse among Primary school children in west Oromia, Nekemte, Ethiopia, 2019

7.

#Wollega University annual research grant (WU-research grant-2020/21)

8. Woyessa AH,. Predictors of Healthcare Workers’ Unwillingness to Continue Working During the Peak of COVID-19 in Western Ethiopia: An Extended Parallel-Process Model Study,2020

9. Woyessa AH: Experience of child maltreatment, associated health-harming behaviours, and related health outcomes among primary school children in western Oromia, Ethiopia, 2021

2023: Flinders University Research student conference travel grant

2019-2023: Flinders International Postgraduate Research scholarship

2019: Flinders University Overseas travel scholarship

2019-2021: Ethiopia Emory TB research training fellow

Australian Government Research Training Scholarship-2022- 2025

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University PhD Presidential Scholarship-2021

Taipei Medical University PhD scholarship-2019

Lifetime Member of Ethiopia Public Health Association (EPHA)
Lifetime Member of Ethiopia Health Education and promotion
Member of American statistical association