Corresponding author at Haramaya University, College Of Health And Medical Science, Harar, Ethiopia
Mr. Mohammed Ahmed is a Lecturer in Medical Microbiology at Haramaya University, Ethiopia, with a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Medical Microbiology and Medical Laboratory Sciences, respectively, from the same institution. With over seven years of academic, clinical, and research experience, he has been instrumental in teaching microbiology to undergraduate health science students, supervising research projects, and contributing to curriculum development and staff promotion initiatives. He has held various roles, including laboratory technologist, department head, assistant lecturer, and research collaborator with multiple national and international institutions. Mr. Ahmed is a local network lead for the African Reproducibility Network (2024–present) and an active contributor to CeSPI’s participatory research. He has extensive experience in molecular diagnostics, qualitative and quantitative data collection, transcription, and translation for large-scale public health and social studies. His technical proficiency spans across microbiological diagnostics, statistical data analysis (SPSS, STATA, Python, Epi-Info, KoboCollect, Redcap, etc.), and public health evaluation. Recognized for his commitment, Mr. Ahmed continues to advance scientific research and public health initiatives in Ethiopia and beyond.
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🏅 Summary of Suitability: Mr. Mohammed Ahmed for the Research for Best Researcher Award
Mr. Mohammed Ahmed stands as an exemplary nominee for the Research for Best Researcher Award due to his extensive contributions in medical microbiology, infectious disease research, data science, and field-based health program evaluation. With a strong foundation in academic instruction and field epidemiology, he merges scientific rigor with real-world health impact, particularly across Ethiopia’s regional healthcare landscape.
🎓 Educational Background
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📘 M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology (Sept 2019 – Dec 2021)
Haramaya University
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📗 B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Sciences (Sept 2013 – July 2016)
Haramaya University
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📘 Preparatory School (Sept 2011 – June 2012)
Hirna Preparatory School
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📗 Secondary School (Sept 2009 – June 2010)
Doba Secondary School
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📘 Elementary School (Sept 2001 – June 2008)
Germama Elementary School
💼 Professional Experience
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🧪 Lecturer at Haramaya University, CHMS (Dec 2021 – Present)
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🧫 Assistant Lecturer at Haramaya University (Oct 2019 – Nov 2021)
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🧬 Graduate Assistant-II at Haramaya University (Oct 2018 – Oct 2019)
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🏥 Laboratory Technologist & Department Head
Gara Mulata General Hospital (Oct 2016 – Oct 2018)
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🧪 Part-Time Laboratory Technologist
Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia (Mar 2020 – Jun 2023)
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🧑🏫 Teaching & Supervising undergraduate and graduate students in various health sciences disciplines since 2018.
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🔬 Field researcher, project PI, co-investigator, and supervisor in various health research projects (2018–Present).
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🌍 African Reproducibility Network – Local Network Lead (2024–Present)
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🧪 Molecular Diagnostic Staff – CHAMPS Lab during COVID-19 (2020–21)
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📝 External Examiner – Medical Microbiology & Immunology, Wochemo University (2024)
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🤝 CeSPI Participatory Research Collaborator (2024–2025)
🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors
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🎖️ Certificate of Excellence (June 2019)
Awarded for outstanding supervision and guidance of graduate students at Haramaya University
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📜 Certificate of Recognition (June–July 2023)
Data collection for National Immunization Program Evaluation Research
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🧾 Certificates from multiple national-level training programs, including:
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Laboratory Management & QA
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Malaria & TB Diagnostics (GeneXpert, AFB)
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CD4 Count & ART
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Compassionate Respectful Care (CRC)
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HIV Rapid Test Kit Training
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Surveillance, Data Quality & Statistical Training
🌟 Additional Skills & Highlights
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💡 Expertise in: Medical Microbiology, Lab Diagnostics, Research Methodology, Data Analysis
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💻 Software Proficiency: SPSS, STATA, Epi-Info, REDCap, DHIS2, SurveyCTO, Python, KoboCollect, PrimeCare
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🌐 Multilingual: Fluent in Afan Oromo, English, Amharic, Harari; basic Arabic
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📊 Extensive Field Experience in:
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Immunization, Nutrition & Health Research
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Migration & FGM Studies
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Data Transcription & Translation (Amharic & Afan Oromo to English)
📚Top Noted Publications
Global burden of bacterial antimicrobial resistance 1990–2021: a systematic analysis with forecasts to 2050
Cited : 908
Global, regional, and national age-specific progress towards the 2020 milestones of the WHO End TB Strategy: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Cited : 60
Bacterial vaginosis and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Harar City, Eastern Ethiopia
Cited : 18
Nasal carriage of MRSA among clinically affiliated undergraduate students at the College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopia
Cited : 1
Nasal carriage rate, associated factors, and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of methicillin resistance Staphylococcus aureus among pre-clinical undergraduate …
Cited : 1
Conclusion
Mr. Mohammed Ahmed’s impactful blend of academic rigor, practical lab expertise, community health engagement, and leadership in large-scale research projects makes him a highly deserving candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His unwavering commitment to innovation and public health science aligns perfectly with the spirit of this prestigious honor.