Clinical Researcher, MD
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Clinical Research Coordinator and Medical Doctor with over 10 years of healthcare experience, including more than 5 years coordinating clinical research in oncology and infectious diseases. Skilled in setting up, coordinating, and delivering clinical trials in compliance with ICH-GCP ethical guidelines and regulatory standards. Proven ability to manage participant recruitment, study documentation, regulatory submissions, biological sample collection, and multidisciplinary coordination across research teams.
Highly interested in transitional and patient-centred research. Completed my MSc in Immunology and Immunotherapy at the University of Nottingham from September 2024 to December 2025, alongside online clinical research and ICH-GCP training from January 2026 to March 2026.
Clinical Research Coordinator at Armauer Hansen Research Institute (2023-01 – 2024-12)
Conducted feasibility assessments via pilot studies to guide study design and execution.
Forms (CRFs) and participant-friendly informed consent documentation. Maintained research Master Files and ensured study documentation compliance with GCP standards. Managed regulatory submissions and approvals with National Ethics Committee and Institutional Review Board (IRB). Executed research governance activities, including site setup, monitoring, and closure across multiple research sites. Collected biological samples, including sputum, tissue, and blood, ensuring adherence to protocol.
Clinical Trial Monitor at Addis Ababa University College of Health Sciences (2019-08 – 2022-12)
Designed and developed CRFs for standardised and accurate data collection. Recruited and followed breast cancer patients participating in clinical research. Collected and analysed clinical and laboratory ensuring accuracy and quality. Obtained informed consent and collected biological samples, including breast tissue biopsies and blood. Maintained study documentation and regulatory compliance. Acted as liaison between investigators, ethics committees, and research teams.
Head of Clinical Operations at Sawela General Hospital (2015-01 – 2019-07)
Led hospital clinical services including Tuberculosis, diabetes and community health programmes. Implemented quality improvement initiatives across departments. Conducted site monitoring visits across regional health centres. Ensured regulatory compliance and clinical documentation standards.
MSc in Immunology and Immunotherapy – University of Nottingham (2024-09 – 2025-12)
MD in Doctor of Medicine – Addis Ababa University, College of Health Sciences (2008-01 – 2014-12)
