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Dr Tahir Hassen

Haramaya University College of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Newcastle, University of Newcastle Australia, Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Research areas: Medicine · Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health · Global Maternal and Child Health · Reproductive Health and Contraception · Global Health and Epidemiology

ORCID iD 0000-0003-3486-2111
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About

I am a well-experienced lecturer in Healthcare Sciences and researcher in Maternal and Child health. With a solid foundation in nursing, I taught and coordinated various courses within School of Nursing and Midwifery at Haramaya University (Ethiopia) for over seven years. I am also trained and certified in curriculum development and various pedagogical skills, including effective teaching skills for higher education faculties and simulation-based learning for educators.

With a PhD in Reproductive Medicine from the University of Newcastle, I am well qualified in designing and undertaking research using different study designs, including systematic review. I have effectively and efficiently conducted research on areas such as maternal health service utilisation, contraception, fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and short birth intervals, among others. My expertise in research methodologies also extends to the effective use of a Delphi methodology for primary data collection. My comprehensive epidemiological data analysis skills span from basic data analysis skills to advanced modelling including multi-level modelling and Generalized Estimating Equations and I have effectively applied these skills in my research work including during my PhD. I have a comprehensive understanding of and experience in using statistical software applications such as STATA and SPSS. I am also well-experienced in using electronic data collection and capturing systems such as LimeSurvey, 1000minds, and REDCap.

To date, I have published 23 research papers in reputable journals, including the Lancet, with 15 papers currently under review. These publications have contributed to advancing knowledge, particularly in maternal and child health, and have been well-received by the research community, as evidenced by a high number of citations. Collectively, my publications have received more than 14900 citations in Google Scholar, with an average FWCI of 25.85 and H-Index of 8.0 (Scopus). The key findings of research I conducted to investigate the association of the five-minute Apgar score and neurodevelopmental outcomes in children have demonstrated national reach by being featured on the website of Women’s Health Australia. In addition, four of the publications that I co-authored have been included in the top 20% of cited publications, and two publications are included in the top 1% within their topic area.

I have extensive leadership skills that he effectively demonstrated in my previous roles. I worked as an Administration and Development Director of the College of Health and Medical Sciences (and Specialized University Hospital), a program coordinator, and head of School. As an Administration and Development Director of the College of Health and Medical Sciences (and Specialized University Hospital), I demonstrated outstanding leadership skills by leading over 1500 personnel and overseeing the construction of a comprehensive referral hospital in Harar City, which was built in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to strengthen health services delivery system. As a program coordinator for the Community-Based Education Program, I set strategic and operational plans and led two sub-programs (Community-Based Training Program and Team Training Program) in which over 300 students came from various Health Sciences Departments and practiced as a team in the communities before they enter the actual workforce.

Employment

  • Haramaya University College of Health and Medical Sciences Lecturer/researcher
    2008 - Present
  • University of Newcastle

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