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Haremaya University, Ethiopia

Phone:- +251910353117

Email:- ssayalemu@gmail.com

Qualifications: BVSc, MSc.

 

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WORK EXPERIENCE

December 2008-

2012

 

October 2012- 2015

 
  • Laboratory Technical Assistant I-II at Haremaya University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Haremaya, Ethiopia
  • Graduate Assistant II-Assistant Lecturer at Haremaya University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Haremaya, Ethiopia
October 2015-

2018

October 2018-

Present
  • Lecturer at HaremayaUniversity, College of Veterinary Medicine, Haremaya,Ethiopia
  • Assistant Professor at Haremaya University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Haremaya, Ethiopia

 . Engaged in Teaching, Research and community services

 . Taught many subjects for undergraduate DVM and VeLTand postgraduate student which includes: Veterinary parasitology I & Veterinary parasitology

II, Diagnostic Veterinary Helminthology, Diagnostic Veterinary Entomology, Diagnostic Veterinary Protozoology, Skin and hide management Veterinary Pharmacology, General Veterinary Parasitology.

·  Conducting practical laboratory demonstrations for practical courses and related laboratory work.

·  Monitoring and guiding undergraduate students at veterinary clinic.

·  Advising undergraduate students on seminar paper and DVM thesis.

·  Advising post graduate students on seminar paper and MSc thesis

·  Supervising externship students

·  Continuing Education Program (CEP) Center Coordinator Hararbranch.

·  Career Development Counselor of college of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University.
EDUCATION
  • Gained Master’s Degree in Tropical Veterinary Parasitology from Addis Ababa University with distinction honor and excellent thesis result.
 

 
  • Gained a degree of Bachelor of Veterinary science (BVSc) with distinction honor from Haremaya University.
TRAININGCONFERENCES AND WORKSHOP
  • Attended and successfully completed training on Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) Organized by College of Veterinary Medicine, Haremaya University that held from 22-26 February 22-26,2016.
  • Participated in Filed rabies vaccination and Antimicrobial resistance workshop on the occasion of World Veterinary day held on 13 May 2017.
  • Participated in 38th and 39th annual Ethiopian Animal Health Professionals Association (EAHPA) conference conducted during 20-21, July 2015/16.
  • Attended Pedagogical Skills (Induction) Training organized by College of Education and Behavioral Science, Haremaya University from September 25 – October 5, 2015
  • Participated in farmers and researchers field day organized by vice president for research affairs held on 16 Oct 2017
  • Attended training on dairy food pathogen testing jointly conducted by The California State Universityheld on Nov 2017at Haremaya University, CVM Resource center organized by the College of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University
  • Attended training on Grant Writing jointly conducted by The California State Universityheld on Nov 2017at Haremaya University, CVM Resource center organized by the College of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University
  • Attended Attitude of Work Environment Training organized by Continuing and Distance Education collaboration with Sociology Department Haremaya University.held from 16 - 18 May 2016.
  • Attended training on common calf hood diseases by the University of California School of veterinary med, UC Davis held on May 2, 2018 at Haremaya University, CVM Resource center Organized by College of Veterinary Medicine, Haremaya University.
  • A certificate awarded by Haremaya University in recognition of successful             completion of the Higher Diploma Program (HDP) in teachers’ education.
  • Actively participated in 35th Annual Research extension, and community engagement review workshop of Haremaya University, held on march 29-31, 2018 at AfranKallo hall of the University.

PERSONAL SKILLS

Mother tongue(S)            Afanoromo

Other language (S) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING
Listening Reading Spoken

interaction

 Spoken

Production
English C1 C2       C2 C1 C1
Amharic C2 C1 C2 C2 C2

 

Levels: A1/A2: Basic user - B1/B2: Independent user - C1/C2 Proficient user

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Communication skills             Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in an office environment and

with external stakeholders

  • Gained good experience giving public presentations like seminar presentation,
  • proposal defense, Thesis defense, Mentoring.
  • Developed Good team spirit and ability to work with team in publication,

research work, conferences etc.

  • Good ability to interact with different multicultural and ethnic groups, gained through my work experience in teaching at university.

Organizational / managerial   Gained Excellent organization and leadership as Continuing Education Program (CEP) Center Coordinator Hararbranch.andCareer Development Counselor of college of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University

Job-related skills   Good experience in manuscript preparation and publication, research proposal
writing and research work etc

Good experience in organizing teams to carry out office duties and with other
stake holders

Digital Competence                                         SELF ASSESMENT
Information

processing

 

 Communi

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 Content

creation

 Safety Problem solving

 
 

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Basic user

Levels: Basic user - Independent user - Proficient user
Digital competences - Self-assessment grid

  •  A good understanding and ability of handling and use including typing basic Microsoft office application (MS word, Excel and Power point),
  • Statistical operations (Excel), Internet and ICT application.
  • Data analysis using SPSS, STATA

Publications

Publications
  • Terefe Y, Addy F, Alemu S,Mackenstedt U, Romig T, Wassermann M. (2019) Genetic characterization of Echinococcus species in eastern Ethiopia Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports 17 100302 Journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/vprsr
  • Jelalu Kemal, TesfaheywetZerihun, SisayAlemu,KedirSali, Musa Nasir, AshebrAbraha and TekaFeyera (2020) In Vitro Acaricidal Activity of Selected Medicinal Plants Traditionally Used against Ticks in Eastern EthiopiaJournal of Parasitology Research   https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/7834026
  • AshebrAbraha,TeshomeBikila, SisayAlemu and YimerMuktar (2017): Bacillus Cereus isolation and load from raw cow milk sold in Markets of Haramaya District, Eastern Ethiopia. International Journal of Food Contamination 4:15 DOI 10.1186/s40550-017-0060-z
  • Melese M, Alemu S*, Kemal J, Muktar Y and Abraha A, (2017): Vector identification and bovine trypanosomosis in Edja district, south Ethiopia. Livestock Research for Rural Development. Volume 29, Article #101. http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd29/5/ssay29101.htm.
  • Jelalu Kemal, YimerMuktar and SisayAlemu, (2016): Distribution and prevalence of tick infestation in cattle in Babille district, eastern Ethiopia. Livestock Research for Rural Development. 28(12), Article #232.     http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd28/12/kema28232.html.
  • SisayAlemu*, Fethu Lemma, Jelalu Kemal, AshebrAbraha, and TahirAdem, (2017): Prevalence and Characterization of Hydatid Cyst in Cattle at HalabaKulitto Municipal Abattoir, South Ethiopia. East African Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 1(1): 47-52
  • Fethu Lemma, SisayAlemu, and Sisay Haile (2017): Prevalence of Bovine Trypanosomosis in Abeshige District of Gurage Zone, South Western
  • Ethiopia.  East African Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Volume 1(1): 1-6
  • Jelalu Kemal, Mathewos Israel, and SisayAlemu, (2017): Prevalence and Species of Ticks on Cattle in Borecha District, Southern Ethiopia. East African Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Volume 1(1): 41-46
  • SisayAlemu* and AshebrAbraha, (2018): Prevalence of Microorganisms Associated with Subclinical Mastitis in Dairy Cattle, Sheep and Goats in Haramaya University. East African Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Volume 2(2):
  • GelgeloMalicha, SisayAlemu*, FasilAklilu and AshebrAbraha, (2017): Study of Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia in Sidama Zone, Southern Ethiopia Journal of Veterinary Science & Technology 8:5DOI: 10.4172/2157-7579.1000471
  • SisayAlemu*, MelkamuMelese and Fethu Lemma (2017) Characterization, Prevalence and Economic Significance of Hydatidosis in Cattle Slaughtered at Masha Municipal Abattoir, Southern Ethiopia.  Advances in Biological Research 11 (6): 319-326, ISSN 1992-0067
  • NuredinWabe, AshebrAbraha and SisayAlemu (2017): Parasitic and Gross Pathological Causes of Cattle Organ and Carcass Condemnation at Hawassa Municipal Abattoir, Ethiopia Advances in Biological Research 11 (6): 373-381, 2017ISSN 1992-0067 DOI: 10.5829/idosi.abr.2017.373.381
  • SisayAlemu*, Jelalu Kemal, YimerMuktar and GetachewTeref (2015): Immunological and Molecular Diagnostic Tests for Cestodes and Metacestodes: Review World Applied Sciences Journal 33 (12): 1867-1879, DOI: 10.5829/idosi.wasj.2015.33.12.101101
  • SisayAlemu *and Jelalu Kemal (2015); The Properties of Selected Medicinal Plants Against Bovicolaovis and Amblyommavarigatum: A Review European Journal of Applied Sciences 7 (6): 277-290, DOI: 10.5829/idosi.ejas.2015.7.6.101174
  • TamratTadesse, BerhanuTilahun, ShimelisMengistu, SisayAlemu, TesfaheywetZeryehun and Dese Kefyalew (2019;)Prevalence and species distribution of ectoparasite of domestic dogs in jimma town, Oromia regional state, southwest Ethiopia Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 2019; 7(2): 1154-1157
  • JelaluKemal,SisayAlemu, BiniamTsegaye, Nateneal Tamera (2020) Study on ruminant tick infestation, phytochemical analysis and in vitro acaricidal effect of Calpurnia aurea and Otostegiaintegrifolia extracts on AmblyommavariegatumEthiopianVeterinary Journa2l4 (1), 34-51
  • DinaolBelina, AmareEshetu, SisayAlemuBekyadShasho, TajudinMohammed,Ahmedin Mohammed, BaharMummed,andDerejjeRegassa Reproductive Diseases and Disorders of Female Camels: An Assessment and Pathological and Bacteriological Study in Eastern Ethiopia Veterinary Medicine InternationalVolume 2021, Article ID 6641361, 14 pageshttps://doi.org/10.1155/2021/6641361
  • BelisaUsmael, BrukAbraha*, SisayAlemu, Bahar Mummed, AdemHiko and AbdallahiAbdurehmanUsmael Isolation, antimicrobial susceptibility patterns, and risk factors assessment of nontyphoidal Salmonella from apparently healthy and diarrheic dogs BMC Veterinary Research (2022) 18:37 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-03135-x
  • Zewde D, Tadesse T and Alemu S 2021 Sero Status and Presumed Risk Factors Assessment for Bovine Herpesvirus-1 in North Western, Ethiopia   Austin Journal of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry  Austin J Vet Sci&AnimHusb - Volume 8 Issue 2 - 2021 ISSN: 2472-3371

I have been actively participating in research as Principal and Co investigator of the projects (listed here under in the table)

Projects

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Honours and
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Memberships

 

 

References

 
  • Epidemiology, Vector Ecology and Its Intervention Methods ofTrypanosomosis In Selected Livestock Species of Somali And Oromia Regional States” (Principal Investigator, EIAR Grant)
  • development of dot-elisa kit for diagnosis of peste des petits ruminants (ppr) virus in goats (Co- Investigator, HU Grant)
  • Reproductive Diseases and Disorders of Female Camels: Assessment, Pathological and Bacteriological Study in Eastern Ethiopia (Co-Investigator, HU Grant)
  • Epidemiology and Therapeutics of Dromedary Camel Skin Diseases in Eastern Ethiopia (Co- Investigator, HU Grant)
  • Epidemiological Investigation on Major Microbial and Parasitic Pathogens Involved on Dromedary Camel Calf Diarrhea In Eastern Ethiopia (Co- Investigator, HU Grant)
  • Seminar presentation entitled ‘Qualitative research methods in understanding milk hygiene and udder health problems Experience in Borana pastoral areas’ which was organized by College of Veterinary Medicine 02 Nov 2017.

 

  • MSc in Tropical Veterinary Parasitologywith distinction honor from Addis Ababa University
  • Bachelor of Veterinary science (BVSc) withdistinction honor from Haremaya University.
  • Outstandingperformance of the year since 2015

 

Ethiopian Animal Health Professionals Association (EAHPA) 2015-Present-Member

 

  1. AdemHiko (DVM, MSc, PhD, Professor) Dean of College of Veterinary Medicine, Haremaya University, P.O.BOX:138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, Email: adex.2010ph@gmail.com
  2. BrukAbraha (DVM, MSc, Associate Professor Professor) Journal Manager for East African Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Haremaya University, PO.BOX:138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, Email: abraha.ashebr@yahoo.com
  3. HagosAshenafi (DVM, MSc, PhD, Associate Professor) Post graduate Dean of College of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box: 34, Bishoftu, Ethiopia,Email: hagos83@yahoo.com