Dr. Imam Addisu

Professional Summary

Dr. Imam Addisu is a Medical Doctor and Quality Improvement Coordinator at Besheno Primary Hospital, Ethiopia, with expertise in advancing patient safety and healthcare quality. Skilled in data collection, analysis, and presentation, he drives evidence-based decision-making and measurable improvements in service delivery. He has pioneered women’s engagement through the Health Literacy Unit, empowering communities and promoting newborn and child safety. He serves as focal for the hospital’s Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, leading initiatives to promote rational antibiotic use and combat antimicrobial resistance. Deeply committed to humanitarian values, he strives to deliver equitable and compassionate healthcare in resource-limited settings.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Yirgalem Hospital Medical College, 2023
• BSc Degree in Midwifery – Addis Ababa University, 2014

Experience

Clinical & Quality Improvement Skills

• Clinical Knowledge, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement Initiatives
• Developed and led Quality Improvement (QI) projects
• Designed and evaluated ToRs, reports, and intervention plans
• Led clinical and death audits, analyzed findings, and implemented corrective actions
• Conducted prescription audits ensuring compliance with standards
• Prepared and submitted monthly and quarterly medical reports

Strategic & Analytical Skills

• Action Planning,
• Creative Thinking,
• Attention to Detail

Interpersonal & Leadership Skills

• Conflict Resolution,
• Active Listening,
• Team Collaboration

Representation & Communication

• Liaised with Regional Health Bureau (RHB), PHEM, and stakeholders
• Represented organization in health cluster and technical working groups
• Maintained and updated stakeholder contact lists and mapping

Emergency Response & Quality of Care

• Led field assessments for measles and malnutrition emergencies
• Developed micro-plans for vaccination campaigns and response

Staff Health

• Implemented staff vaccination and preventive health measures
• Supervised medical evacuations ensuring safe transfer with quality care

Core Competencies

• Emergency & Outbreak Response -- Measles, Malnutrition, Infectious Diseases (L2)
• Quality Improvement Leadership & Data-Driven Decision-Making (L3)
• Antimicrobial Stewardship & Rational Use of Medicines (L3)
• Evidence-Based Clinical Practice & Protocol Implementation (L2)
• Public Health Program Implementation & Health Literacy Engagement (L2 → L3)
• People Management (L3)
• Commitment and Ethical Practice (L2)
• Flexibility and Problem-solving (L3)
• Results Orientation (L2)
• Team Collaboration (L2)
• MS Office, Data Management & Reporting (L3)

Technical Skills

• MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint (Expert)
• Digital medical data collection: DHIS2, Kobo, ODK, EMR systems
• Data management & analysis, visualization, dashboards
• Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Certifications & Trainings

• Data analysis fundamentals – June 2025
• Antimicrobial Resistance Prevention and Containment – June 2025
• MEAL Essentials – May 2025
• Advanced Comprehensive Obstetrics and Anaesthetic Skills – Feb 2025
• Basic Antimicrobial Stewardship Program – June 2024
• Quality Improvement – May 2024
• Ethiopian Hospitals Service Improvement Guideline – April 2024
• Personal Safety and Security – August 2023
• Project Management Essentials – Sep 2023

Languages

• English – Fluent
• Somali – Basic
• Amharic – Native
• Arabic – Intermediate

References

Available upon request.