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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
Asmara
07.2016

12th Grade -

Warsay Yikealo Secondary School
SAWA,Eritrea
07.2012

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

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