Mattu University, Ethiopia
Author Profile
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Education 🎓
Benti holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Reproductive Health (2013) and a BSc in Public Health (1999), both from Jimma University, where he also earned a Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing (1989). He is currently pursuing a PhD in Reproductive/Public Health at Jimma University, focusing on improving sexual and reproductive health policies and practices in Ethiopia.
Professional Experience 💼
Benti has served as a Lecturer at Mettu University since 2016, teaching and mentoring students in Maternal Health, SRH, and HIV/AIDS education. Previously, he was the Focal Person for IPAS-Ethiopia, coordinating CAC and contraceptive service integration at Mattu University. He also managed community health initiatives with Plan International Ethiopia and held senior academic roles as Dean at Beka and Kea-Med Medical Colleges. Earlier in his career, he served as District Health Manager and Head of Health Centres, leading public health programs and facility management in western Ethiopia.
Technical Skills 🛠️
Benti is skilled in public health program planning, training coordination, monitoring & evaluation, and community health project management. He is also adept in clinical mentoring, research proposal development, and supervisory roles in both academic and NGO settings.
Teaching Experience👨🏫
Throughout his academic career, Benti has been deeply involved in curriculum development, student mentoring, training of trainers (TOT), and clinical attachment coordination. He has consistently contributed to university community services and supervised postgraduate research, reflecting his commitment to building local academic capacity in health sciences.
Awards & Honors 🏅
He has been recognized for his leadership in integrating Comprehensive Abortion Care (CAC) and contraceptive education into health science curricula and has successfully established clinical labs in collaboration with IPAS-Ethiopia, improving skill-based education.
Research Interests 🔍
His key research interests include SRH rights, HIV/AIDS prevention strategies, youth health, and maternal healthcare systems. His PhD research focuses on evidence-based approaches to improve RMNCH outcomes and policy recommendations for sustainable public health interventions in Ethiopia.
Publications Top Notes: 📝
The Effects of Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model in Predicting Safer Sexual Dual Protection Behaviors Among Female University Students: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Banti Negero Feyisa, Gurmesa Tura Debelew, Zewdie Birhanu Koricha
Publication Year: 2025
Journal: F1000Research