Mr. Habtamu Endashaw Hareru: Leading Researcher in Public Health
Congratulations Mr. Habtamu Endashaw Hareru on Winning the Best Researcher Award! 
Your dedication to research, mentorship, and collaboration with international teams is truly commendable. This award is a testament to your outstanding work and the impact it has on the broader community.
Mr. Habtamu Endashaw Hareru is a distinguished researcher in the field of Public Health, contributing significantly to epidemiology, biostatistics, and health informatics. With a wealth of professional experience and a commitment to research, he has made notable contributions to the understanding of various health-related issues. Here is a brief overview:
Professional Profile:
Professional Experience:
- November 2013 – July 2017: Health Officer at Somali Regional Health Bureau, Gerbo (woreda), Ethiopia.
- February 2020 – Present: Lecturer and Researcher at Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia.
Education:
- October 2008 – September 2013: Bachelor’s in Public Health from Mekelle University, Ethiopia.
- October 2017 – September 2019: Master’s in Biostatistics and Health Informatics from Mekelle University, Ethiopia.
- June 2021 – September 2021: Higher Diploma License as a Certified Professional Teacher Educator.
Skills:
- Advanced statistical data analysis.
- Epidemiological study design.
- Research project development and advising.
- Data collection and consultation on public health research.
- Systematic review and meta-analysis in Advanced Epidemiology.
Interests:
- Writing research articles.
- Reviewing manuscripts.
- Statistical data analysis.
- Advising researchers.
- Community service.
- Reading articles.
- Sharing experiences.
- Watching movies and football.
Certificates:
- Multiple peer review certificates.
- Certified Professional Teacher Educator.
- Research Methods, Research Ethics, and Grant Writing Training.
Projects:
- Since December 2022: Leading a project on community risk perception and health promotion behaviors related to non-communicable diseases in Gedeo zone, Southern Ethiopia.
Awards:
- January 2022: Incentive award for research publication.
- September 2022: Internal research grant award.
Organizations:
- February 2020 – Present: Lecturer at Dilla University, Medicine and Health Science College, Dilla, Ethiopia.
Publication Top Noted:
- Title: “Variability and awareness of obstetric fistula…”
- Title: “Occupational exposure to dust and respiratory symptoms…”
- Title: “Risky sexual practice and associated factors…”
- Title: “Antibiotics non-adherence and its associated factors…”
- Title: “Alcohol use disorder and its associated factors…”
- Title: “Time to Relapse and Relapse Predictors in Patients…”
Research Focus:
- Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Informatics.
- Community risk perception and health promotion.
- Non-communicable diseases.
Global Contribution:
- Extensive involvement in peer reviews for various reputable journals.
Recognition:
- Acknowledged for contribution to KONSELI: Jurnal Bimbingan dan Konseling (E-Journal) as Editorial Board.