Professional Summary

Gebregziabher Berihu Gebrekidan is a Lecturer and public health expert at Mekelle University, Ethiopia, with a specialized Master’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E). He has extensive experience in teaching, research, and consultancy, with a strong focus on health systems strengthening, program evaluation, and quantitative and qualitative research methods. His work has been particularly impactful in assessing the resilience and functionality of health services in the post-war context of the Tigray region.

Education and Specialization:

• Master of Public Health (MPH) in Monitoring & Evaluation: Mekelle University, Ethiopia (2016). His thesis involved a process evaluation of malaria management.
• He is proficient in a range of data analytical tools, including SPSS, STATA, and qualitative analysis software (Atlas.ti).

Academic and Leadership Positions (Mekelle University):

• Lecturer, School of Public Health (2017 – Present): Teaches Fundamentals of Monitoring and Evaluation, Evaluability Assessment, Evaluation Methods, and Healthcare Management to postgraduate and undergraduate students.
• Coordinator, MPH in Monitoring & Evaluation (2017-2020): Coordinated the M&E postgraduate program.
• Committee Member: Serves on the Recruitment, Scholarship, and Promotion Committee (2023-present) and the Ethical Review Board (2024-present) for the School of Public Health.

Research and Consultancy Experience:
Dr. Gebregziabher has a strong track record of leading and contributing to diverse research projects, often in collaboration with international partners and consultancies. His key research areas include:

• Post-War Health System Impact: He has been a Principal or Co-Investigator on several studies examining the catastrophic impact of the Tigray war on the health workforce, health service utilization (e.g., child health, antenatal care), and public health infrastructure (e.g., water and sanitation).
• Program Evaluation: He has led process and outcome evaluations for various health programs, including malaria management, disease prevention case teams, and public-private partnerships in health.
• Non-Communicable and Communicable Diseases: His research includes studies on lipids and glucose levels in pregnant women, tuberculosis prevalence in factory workers, and sexually transmitted infections.
• Consultancies: He has contributed to major assessments for organizations such as AMREF Health Africa, JSI/DUP, USAID (through MERQ consultancy and Project HOPE), and Queen Margaret University (Scotland) on topics like immunization barriers, health system resilience, and health security.

Publications:
He has an extensive and growing list of peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals (including PLOS One, Scientific Reports, and BMC series), focusing on the post-war health situation in Tigray, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and health information systems.

Professional Memberships:
He is a member of the Ethiopian Evaluation Association (EEVa) and the Tigray Mothers Relief and Rehabilitation Association, and serves on a Quality Improvement (QI) team at Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital.