LIDIA LEGESE
Manchester,Greater Manchester
Summary
Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Health at the University of Warwick (UK), with an expected completion date of November 2025 . Dedicated and results-driven public health professional with over three years of experience at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Eritrea (East Africa), focused on the prevention and control of communicable diseases. Proven ability to conduct data analysis, lead community outreach initiatives, and deliver impactful health education. Adept at using evidence-based strategies to improve community health outcomes and committed to continuous learning and professional development. Motivated by past successes and challenges, ready to leverage this experience to tackle similar cases and contribute to improved health outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Case worker Volunteer
RED CROSS
Manchester
01.2025 - Current
- Liaised closely with other professionals for multi-disciplinary approach towards casework.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients to ensure their needs were met.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for improved service delivery.
- Leveraged communication skills to negotiate settlements in contentious cases.
Community Research Volunteer
Salford Community and Voluntary Services
Manchester
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Data collection and Analysing it using SPSS
- Developed and championed accessible, practical solutions for recurring problems faced by service users.
- Coordinated with trained and licensed service providers to facilitate life skills workshops for vulnerable adults.
- Created targeted support programmes based on client interviews and assessments.
- Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
Public Health Programme Assistant officer
Ministry of Health ,Eritrea
Massawa
10.2016 - 10.2019
- Public Health practitioner at the Zonal Ministry of Health
- Zonal Focal Person for Malaria Control Program in Northern Red sea of Eritrea
- Analyse Data using SPSS
- Developing Action Plan
- Proposing activities to eliminate Malaria
- Requesting Budget from Project Management Unit (PMU)
- Preparing Training to empower Health personnel's to eliminate Malaria at the zone
- Conduct training on case management
- Supervision of sub-zones and making reports to the National Malaria Control program
- Supervising field activities like spraying at the rivers of the villages
- Supervising Integrated Vector management (IVM)
- Supervising Insecticide Residual Spraying Techniques (IRS)
- Preparing Progress Report to the financial Unit
- Preparing Annual Report
Education
Masters of Public health and Health Promotion(MPH) - Public Health
University of Warwick,Iheed Program
09.2023 -
BSC - Public health
Asmara College of Health Sciences
Asmara07.2016
12th Grade -
Warsay Yikealo Secondary School
SAWA,Eritrea07.2012
Skills
- Public Health Expertise: Communicable disease prevention, health promotion, community outreach, health education, data analysis
- Data Analysis: Proficient in SPSS, Microsoft Excel; learning Python with Pandas and R for advanced statistical analysis
- Programming: Currently enhancing skills in Python and R for data science applications
- Project Management: Experienced in leading health initiatives and managing teams in diverse settings
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of designing and delivering educational campaigns
- Adaptability: Proven ability to work in various environments, including challenging and resource-limited settings
- Driving licence available
Certification
The Council for Voluntary Service Certificate (CVS),Salford,Manchester
Project : Family Hubs Research
Date obtained ; April 2023
IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
Date earned ; ongoing
Description: data science methodologies, tools, and applications. Key topics include Python programming, data analysis, data visualization, machine learning, and working with databases. Developed and delivered by IBM, the course includes practical, hands-on projects using real-world datasets.
Data Science Specialization
Date obtained : ongoing,coursera and Johns Hopkins University
Description : An extensive program focused on data science principles and techniques, primarily utilizing the R programming language.
Masters in Public Health and Health Promotion
Date obtained ; Ongoing
Awarding body ;Warwick University with Iheed Education
Description ; Core and specialization courses cover epidemiology, biostatistics, health promotion theories, program planning, and community health assessment, culminating in a capstone project. Graduates gain advanced public health principles, research and data analysis proficiency, and expertise in designing and leading health promotion programs
BSc. Public Health
Asmara College of Health Sciences
Date Earned: July 2017
Description: Courses include Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Public Health Practice, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
Date Earned: July 2017
Description: Courses include Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Public Health Practice, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Case worker Volunteer
RED CROSS
01.2025 - Current
Masters of Public health and Health Promotion(MPH) - Public Health
University of Warwick,Iheed Program
09.2023 -
Community Research Volunteer
Salford Community and Voluntary Services
01.2023 - 06.2023
Public Health Programme Assistant officer
Ministry of Health ,Eritrea
10.2016 - 10.2019
BSC - Public health
Asmara College of Health Sciences
12th Grade -
Warsay Yikealo Secondary School