Getachew Alemu

1. Proposed position in the project: National Short Term Expert

2. Family name: Tesema
3. First names: Getachew Alemu
4. Date of birth: 10.5.1958
5. Nationality: Ethiopian
6. Place of Residence: Addis Ababa
7. Civil status: N/A
8. Education:
Technical/academic education and training attended
Institution Subject and degree(s) obtained
Master of Vocational Education management;
Haromaya University (2008-2011)
specialization in TVET, Curriculum Development and
Educational Administration and Management
Nazareth College of Technical Teacher Bachelor of Science, BSC - Electrical/Electronic
Education (now Adama Technology
Technology
University) 1996-2001

Asmara University, Eritrea (1982 – Human & Material Resource Management (89 Credit
1989) hours for BA)

Addis Ababa Teachers Training College Advanced Diploma in Pedagogy for

(now Addis Ababa Metropolitan Electrical/Electronic and metal work Technology
University) 1978- 1980

Professional Skill development training

Country & Institution Acquired skill

University of Wisconsin (Madison, (USA)2015 Quality Improvement (QI) & project management. ( Training Certificate)
Jimma University, 2015 Troubleshooting Medical equipment (TOT training) (Training certificate)
Jimma University, 2004 Troubleshooting Medical equipment (TOT trainer) (Training certificate)
Texas children's Hospital (USA) 2013 Advanced medical equipment maintenance. (Training certificate)
Agmas general trading PLC. A.A 2012 Medical Lab equipment maintenance. (Training certificate)
Addis Ababa University Black lion referral hospital Basic Biomedical Equipment Engineering. (Training Certificate)
2010
South Medical University(P.D. R of China) 2010 Development and maintenance of Medical Equipment for Developing
Countries (Training Certificate)
ORBIS International, 2006 Biomedical Equipment safety. (Training Certificate)
Tianjin university of technology (P.D. R of China)) Circuit Simulation, PCB design, Computer maintenance and PLC
2002 application. (Training Certificate)
Defense University Eng. College Troubleshooting Electronic Devices. (Training Certificate)
(Bishofetu), 2002
9. Language skills:
Language Reading Speaking Writing
Amharic 1 1 1
English 1 1 1
Afan Oromo 2 2 4

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 Tigre 2 2 4
10.Membership of professional bodies: Ethiopian Teachers Association (ETA)
11.Other skills: Competency based TVET development; Technical skill gap and labour market
research; Projects coordinator and backstopping; Short term skill development training facilitation;
Department head for Electrical and Biomedical training center; Project management and development
for Electrical and Biomedical Equipment Technology training with international NGOs.
12.Present position: Deputy Team Leader for NIRAS-IP Consult KFW Biomedical Project in Ethiopia
13.Firm and years within the firm: N/A
14.Key qualifications:
 Training Material development based on TVET strategy and development
 Capacity development training for Electrical electronics and Biomedical equipment technology
training
 Mainstreaming of gender, HIV and AIDS in projects and organizations
 Result oriented trainer on Electrical electronics and Biomedical equipment technology, project
leadership, management skills, team skills
 Over 38 years’ experience in TVET strategy and development activities
15. Professional training and International work experience

Country from – to

Finland 13/6/2017 - 22/6/2017

South Africa 23/10//2016 - 30/10/2016

USA 23/10/2016 - 28/10/2016

India 05/6/2016 - 24/6/2016

The Netherlands 23/8/2015 - 16/8/2015

USA 19/10/2014 - 29/9/2014

USA 21/7/2013 - 28/6/2013

P.D. R of China 01/12/2010 - 2010 /02/11

Kenya 06/12/2006 -02/12/2006

South Africa 01/12/2006 - 27/11/2006

P.D. R of China 01/12/2002 - 2010 /02/11

16. Professional long-term assignments:

Organizati
Year Location Position Description
on
05/2018 - Addis CINOP Local Backstopping NICHE/ETH210 Project for
01/2020 Ababa global consultant strengthen project collaboration among
Tegbare-id and 10 regional polytechnic
colleges.
26/1/2017 Addis Engineering On the - Assistance with EWH Programs and
- Ababa World Ground training sessions
28/1/2018 Health Coordinator -Communication with Ministry of Health
(EWH) for Ethiopia of Ethiopia, Stakeholders and other
(OTGC) partners to crate joint collaboration with
EWH’s health professional capacity

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 Organizati
Year Location Position Description
on
building training program in Ethiopia
Ethiopia Addis Department
2015 - -Curriculum development and training of
Ababa Head
04/2018 trainers
Tegbare-id
Polytechnic - Outcome based training plan and
College and development
Internationa
- Consulting stakeholders
l partners
- Short term training program
developments
- Teaching materials development and
facilitation
- Development of procurement
documents and specifications
- Coordination of training activities
2013 - Partnership
A) International Partners:
2018 Project
developmen -American International Health Alliance
t and (AIHA); Rice
Coordinator
University; Texas Children’s
Hospital; Wisconsin University.
- Engineering World Health (EWH),
- Assist International and GE foundation
-Association of Public Health
Laboratories (APHL)
-Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
- Netherlands Initiative for Capacity
development in Higher Education
(NICHE/ETH 210 Project
B) Local Partners:
- Jimma University Institute of
Technology
- Addis Ababa University Center of
Biomedical Engineering
- Ministry of Trade, National Meteorology
Institute and PTB (GIZ)
Senior
- Senior Instructor for Electronic Audio
Instructor
Video Technology; Electronic Office
02/11/ Machine Technology; Biomedical
P.D. R of 2010 - Equipment Technology
China 01/12/200
- Lead Staff Member & Coordinator for
2
development of Occupational Standards
(OS) and Curriculum
Ethiopia Akaki and Trainer and
03/1992- Electrical Technology trainer and
Nefas Silek department
department head for Electrical Electronics
Polytechnic head

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 Organizati
Year Location Position Description
on
College
10/2000 training section

Eritrea Asmara Trainer and

05/1980- Radio Electronic Technology trainer and
Technical department
department head for Electronics training
06/1985 School head
section

07/1986- Eritrea Asmara Zonal -Leading office administration

04/1991 Administrat for Performance improvement and
or leadership
-Community development and
organization
Short-term assignments:
Locatio
Year Organization Position Description
n
11/2019 Addis Professio Collection and evaluation of Inclusive
GIZ Capacity
Ababa nal indicators and corresponding discussion
building in the field
Adviser with partner organization for (Nekemte
of training for
health care and Addis Ababa) Biomedical equipment
specialists and professional
technicians” PN
2016.2086.3-
001GIZ Ethiopia
09/2019 Addis Professio -Conduct research on the need of
GIZ Capacity
- Ababa nal professional skill development training
building in the field
06/2020 and Consulta for the Nurses in Nekemte health Science
of training for
Nekemt nt College and Nekemte Specialized
health care
e Hospital
specialists and
-Develop short term skill development
technicians” PN
training curriculum based on the research
2016.2086.3-001
outcome
GIZ Ethiopia
Other relevant Information
 Representative for Zonal Administration( Asmara, Eritrea)
 Chair person for different academic and social committee
 Founder and organizer of Biomedical Equipment technicians training in Addis Ababa Tegbare-id
Polytechnic college and 10 regional polytechnic colleges
 Founder and organizer of Legal Meteorology technician training in Addis Ababa Tegbare-id
Polytechnic College
 Workshops organizer, facilitator and presenter at a range of national and international Biomedical
Equipment Technician/Engineering education

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