lecturer dilla university Ethiopia
Reta Tesfa Merga is a dedicated public health professional with a Master’s degree in Public Health Nutrition. She has over six years of experience in healthcare, spanning clinical, academic, and humanitarian roles. Her expertise includes maternal and child health, emergency nutrition, and community health interventions. Currently, she is serving as an MNCH Project Officer at World Share Ethiopia, leading initiatives to enhance healthcare services and nutritional support for vulnerable populations.
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Education 🎓
Reta Tesfa Merga holds a Master’s degree in Public Health Nutrition (MPH) from Dilla University (2024) with a CGPA of 3.88. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nursing from Addis Ababa University (2017) with a cumulative GPA of 3.76. Additionally, she has completed various professional training programs, including ANC National Guidelines, DHIS2, and Nutrition in Emergencies.
Experience 💼
With extensive experience in healthcare management and clinical practice, Reta has worked in various roles:
- MNCH Project Officer at World Share Ethiopia (Feb 2024–Present): Leading maternal and child health projects, overseeing nutrition screening, and providing medical supplies to healthcare facilities.
- MHNT Nurse (May–Dec 2022): Supported UNICEF and ORHB in community-based nutrition screening, SAM and IMAM training, and emergency medical interventions.
- PHCU Director at Kercha Woreda (2021–2022): Managed healthcare centers, coordinated reporting, and facilitated community health initiatives.
- Clinical Nurse (2018–2021): Specialized in under-five OPD care, treating communicable diseases, and implementing IMNCI protocols.
Research Interests 🌍
Reta’s research focuses on maternal and child health, emergency nutrition, and community-based healthcare interventions. She is particularly interested in improving healthcare access in underserved regions and developing strategies for sustainable nutrition programs.
Awards & Recognitions 🏆
Reta Tesfa Merga has been acknowledged for her contributions to public health and nutrition programs, particularly for her leadership in humanitarian health projects and emergency response initiatives.
Publications Top Notes: 📚
Reta has contributed to research in public health nutrition and maternal health. Her publications include:
Determinants of compliance with iron-folic acid supplementation among pregnant mothers in Bule Hora district, Southern Ethiopia: unmatched case-control study