I am a Senior Research Advisor at the Embassy of Sweden in Ethiopia, where I support the Swedish Research Cooperation in the region, focusing on health, gender, and social accountability. I have over 18 years of experience in research and development, and I am passionate about improving population health and facilitating social inclusion through evidence-based policies and practices.
I have a strong academic background in gender, health and displacement, health informatics, health policy and health promotion, with a Master of Public Health Sciences and a PhD in Applied Health Technology from Lund University and Blekinge Institute of Technology, respectively. I have published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals on topics such as ICT-supported health communication, health literacy, migration, and lifestyle-related diseases. I am also a founder and senior gender advisor of Women in Global Health Somalia chapter, a global movement that advocates for women's leadership and gender equality in health.
I am a visionary leader, a structured and efficient project manager, a skilled communicator, and a problem solver. I excel at working with diverse and cross-functional teams, building relationships and consensus, and delivering quality outcomes. I am always eager to learn, innovate, and share my knowledge and expertise with others. I invite you to connect with me and discover how I can contribute to your organization's mission and goals.
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