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*  Assisted physicians in Evaluating returning Veterans Medical and Psychiatric conditions at IHR *  Compiled Reports of Veteran’s unstable/unfitting Medical and Psychiatric conditions for assessment by the Army Physical Evaluation board (from Army medical records and Physician’s note) *  Generated and prepopulated Template for periodic TDRL (Temporarily Disabled Retired List) exam of Veterans by a range of Medical and Psychiatric providers *  Reviewed reports of Veteran’s Assessment report by network of providers for final packing for Physical Disability Agency (PDA)

* Involved in direct technical assistance to health care facilities supported by USAID/CDC (one-to-one mentorship, supervision etc). * Worked with 5 regional health bureaus (RHB) and federal ministry of health (FMOH) in development of national and regional guidelines for Prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV (PMTCT). * Increased male partner involvement in PMTCT by 35% in the Eastern Ethiopia * Refined job aids related to PMTCT and pediatric care and treatment. * Provided primary HIV Care for 10,000 people living with HIV in health care facilities while supervising various mid-level health care professionals.

*  Assisted and performed Major Obstetrics and Gynecologic surgeries *  Attended and Assisted Normal Deliveries *  Performed Cesarean Sections, Hysterectomies and Cesarean Hysterectomies *  Led morning teaching sessions of emergency overnight admissions and procedures; Lectured Health Officer, Medical and Midwifery students *  Gave comprehensive Prenatal Care for pregnant women; offered Integrated PMTCT services to all Pregnant women testing HIV positive at Prenatal Care *  Managed Outpatient gynecologic illnesses; performed office procedures like Pap Smear, Punch Biopsy, IUD Insertions/removal etc