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Meron Kefyalew

Houston

Summary

Experienced Epidemiologist with a robust background in data management and disease trend analysis, honed at the Houston Health Department. Skilled in leveraging SAS for impactful health solutions, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and communication. Motivated in promoting health and preventing diseases by optimizing current tracking, assessment and containment programs. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills to strengthen responses by thoroughly analyzing and interpreting health data. Subject matter expert in reportable diseases.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Epidemiologist

Houston Health Department
12.2023 - Current
  • Produced monthly reports on reportable disease Key indicators leveraging SQL and SAS functions.
  • Conducted matching procedures and identified comorbidities for high priority diseases.
  • Analyzed STI clusters and utilized Power BI to effectively communicate and facilitate linkage to care to promote viral suppression.
  • Monitored vaccine preventable disease prevalence by following effective surveillance systems and tracking key indicators.
  • Led CDC national laboratory assessment project and created quarterly report for national priority clusters using REDCap.
  • Worked closely with CDC personnel to ensure timely reporting of communicable diseases according to established guidelines.

Data Manager

Houston Health Department
10.2021 - 11.2023
  • Managed CDC developed survey data in a central data warehouse after transferring data from collection devices on a weekly basis.
  • Enhanced data quality and validity by automating translation of secondary to standard language by leveraging SAS.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional CDC teams to identify data requirements and ensure proper integration within the system.
  • Trained team members in best practices for data handling, improving overall productivity and data integrity.
  • Led outreach initiatives to providers to promote better patients' health survey participation and advocated for improved incentives to participants.
  • Conducted more than 150 interview surveys developed by the CDC and abstracted the participants' medical records.

Joint Reconstruction Field Team Leader

Stryker
10.2020 - 08.2021
  • Produced daily product inventory reports to determine support potential and consolidated surgical implant packages as needed by leveraging Oracle database.
  • Optimized product inventory traceability by 30% for increased accessibility to support hospitals in the south Texas region.
  • Performed rigorous quality control checks on all deliverables, ensuring the highest level of accuracy possible with 40-50 daily joint replacement surgical cases.
  • Increased overall team productivity with proactive collaboration and daily huddles on cross-functional operations.
  • Developed and implemented individual development plans promoting consistent best practices across the team.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders and counterparts to ensure timely shipment and arrival of products to hospitals based on emergency surgical procedures.

On-site Specialist

Stryker
10.2018 - 09.2020
  • Collaborated with operating room staff and medical sales reps. to build case carts for 30-50 surgical cases per day by leveraging Epic.
  • Run steam and hydrogen per oxide sterilizers, monitored biological indicators, and performed maintenance tests on a weekly basis by accurately following the Joint Commission and FDA standards.
  • Cultivated product integrity review on a weekly basis to determine supply potential of the account and FDA compliance.
  • Supported operating room staff by providing supplies and troubleshooting Stryker endoscopy equipment before and during surgical procedures.
  • Trained junior team members by sharing expertise gained through months of practical experience working in diverse environments.
  • Assembled surgical equipment for laparoscopic, arthroscopic, and robotic cases.
  • Received recognition for outstandingly supporting a Memorial Hermann hospital team in Houston.

Medical Interpreter

Liberty Language Services
05.2017 - 08.2019
  • Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications at INOVA, MedStar, and Johns Hopkins hospital systems.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA guidelines while handling sensitive medical information during the interpretation process.
  • Supported healthcare professionals in delivering accurate diagnoses by effectively interpreting detailed medical histories from non-English speaking patients.
  • Ensured clear communication by providing precise interpretation of doctors' instructions, diagnoses, and prescriptions to non-English speaking patients.
  • Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when working with vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing trauma or facing serious health concerns.
  • Adapted quickly to various settings within the hospital environment and outside – from operating rooms and outpatient clinics to Fairfax country child find programs – providing consistent high-quality language support.

Behavior Therapist

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Established trusting relationships with clients, providing a foundation for successful behavioral change.
  • Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
  • Developed, managed and oversaw progress reports and treatment plan to document client progress and milestones.
  • Documented client behavior and interventions attempted and collected and reported data using approved format, methods and forms.
  • Collaborated with treatment team to determine obstacles to success, assess client needs and develop treatment plan.

Education

Master of Science - Biomedical Informatics

University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Houston, TX
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
12.2017

Skills

  • Disease trend knowledge
  • Data extracting
  • Data Mining Techniques
  • Cluster Analysis
  • Community Outreach
  • Program Management
  • Data Management
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Advanced SQL Queries
  • Data visualizations (Power BI)
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Problem-Solving
  • Excellent Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Accomplishments

  • SBMI Student Inter-Council (SIC) Positive Impact Scholarship, Spring 2021
  • TPHA conference primary presenter for "Awareness of Hepatitis C virus infection status in Last Injection Sharing Partner Among People who inject Drugs (PWID) in Houston Metropolitan statistical Area", Summer 2024.

Affiliations

  • Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society

Certification

  • Certified in Data Acquisition and Management, CITI - October 2021

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Epidemiologist

Houston Health Department
12.2023 - Current

Data Manager

Houston Health Department
10.2021 - 11.2023

Joint Reconstruction Field Team Leader

Stryker
10.2020 - 08.2021

On-site Specialist

Stryker
10.2018 - 09.2020

Behavior Therapist

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services
04.2018 - 04.2019

Medical Interpreter

Liberty Language Services
05.2017 - 08.2019

Master of Science - Biomedical Informatics

University of Texas Health Science Center Houston

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

George Mason University

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