Professional Summary

Tomas Amare Abraha is an academic and researcher in midwifery with over a decade of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and research. He holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Midwifery from Mekelle University, Ethiopia, with an excellent academic record (CGPA 3.73). His career combines clinical leadership, undergraduate and postgraduate education, and extensive involvement in public health research, particularly in maternal and child health.

Education and Specialization:

• Master of Science (MSc) in Midwifery: Mekelle University, Ethiopia (2020). CGPA: 3.73
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Midwifery: Mekelle University, Ethiopia (2013). CGPA: 3.73

Current and Previous Positions:

• Instructor, Researcher, and Head of Department, Midwifery (Sept 2018 – present): Leads departmental activities, teaches undergraduate students, advises postgraduate students, and publishes research.
• Assistant Lecturer, Adigrat University (Sept 2017 – Sept 2018): Taught midwifery students and supported clinical learning.
• Clinical Midwifery Professional, Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital & Bule Hora General Hospital (Oct 2013 – Sept 2017): Provided full-scope midwifery care in general and specialized hospital settings.

Leadership and Coordination Roles:
He has held several leadership and focal person roles, including:

• Maternal, Perinatal, and Neonatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPNDSR) Focal Person
• Maternity Ward Vice Head
• PMTCT (Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV) and EPI Focal Person
• Head of the Midwifery Department
• He has also served on college- and department-level curriculum review and accreditation committees.

Research and Consultancy Experience:
Tomas has extensive experience as a data collector, supervisor, and research assistant for various international and national organizations, including:

• Supervisor: For surveys conducted by the Tigray Regional Health Bureau (TRHB) and Tigray Health Research Institute (THRI).
• Data Collector/Transcriber: For projects with ECLIPSE Ethiopia, FHI360, the Ethiopian Midwives Association (EMwA), and MERQ Consultancy PLC.
• Senior Clinical Mentor: For the Relief Society of Tigray (REST) and UNICEF.
• Health and Research Consultant: Providing services for private organizations.

Skills and Trainings:
He is proficient in both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, with expertise in software such as SPSS, ATLAS.ti, and digital data collection tools (ODK, Survey CTO, Kobo Collect). He has completed specialized training in:

• Qualitative data collection, transcription, translation, and analysis.
• Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPNDSR).
• Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT), BEMONC, HBB, and BFHI.
• SRH, SGBV, PSEA, and Clinical Mentorship.
• Higher Diploma Program (HDP) for academic development.

Publications:
He has published eight articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals, including in BMC Medical Education, BMC Women’s Health, BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, and the East African Journal of Health Sciences. His research focuses on clinical learning environments, adverse birth outcomes, maternal mortality, and neonatal health.