Tewodros Alemayehu Abebe

Visionary public health professional with over two decades of senior leadership experience across complex humanitarian and development settings. Proven track record in managing multi-donor portfolios, shaping national health policies, and scaling high-impact interventions in immunization, primary health care, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, and health systems strengthening. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, building institutional capacity, and driving operational excellence in fragile and post-conflict environments. Skilled in strategic planning, donor engagement, and program design—from grassroots implementation to national-level advocacy. Trusted advisor to ministries of health, partners, and global stakeholders, with deep expertise in integrated service delivery, immunization programming, continuous quality improvement and emergency coordination. Currently, I serve as Immunization Project Director at JSI Ethiopia, leading projects focused on reaching zero-dose children, introducing new vaccines, addressing hesitancy, and integrating behavioral change strategies to improve outcomes. Previously, I held senior leadership roles in South Sudan and Uganda (remotely), managing large-scale PHC, nutrition, WASH, and child survival programs funded by Gates Foundation, Gavi, USAID, OFDA, DFID, and UN agencies. I hold PhD in Public Health with a focus on behavioral change communication and have authored multiple peer-reviewed publications. Passionate about advancing public health through evidence-based programming, rigorous research, and inclusive policy dialogue.