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Executive Leadership

Kassahun Tadese (BA, MBA and MPH)

Chief Executive Director of

Network of Networks of HIV Positives in Ethiopia (NEP+)
MBA & MPH Management & Health Expert
15+ Years Progressive Leadership
GIPA Specialist Community Engagement

Professional Overview

Ato Kassahun Tadese is a dedicated Management expert with over 15 years of experience leading and coordinating HIV/AIDS-related programs at local, regional, and federal levels.

His career is defined by his commitment to the Meaningful Involvement of People Living with HIV (GIPA principles), moving from community-level mobilization to managing national networks and advising international health organizations.

Academic Credentials

  • MPH (Master of Public Health) — Adama Hospital Medical College (2022-2024)
  • MBA (Master of Business Administration) — Adama Science and Technology University (2014)
  • BA in Management — Unity University, Adama (2010)
  • Diploma in Leadership & Management — Management Science for Health (2010)

Detailed Experience & Responsibilities

Executive Director | NEP+ 2015 – Present
  • Strategic program planning, medium-term and long-term organizational strategy development.
  • Monitoring and evaluating overall project performance and legal representation of the organization.
  • Supervision of financial activities, transactions, and administrative management.
  • Compiling performance reports for the executive board and international stakeholders.
Key Achievement: Member of the Country Coordination Mechanism (CCM) Task Force and the National AIDS Council led by the FDRE President.
Adherence Support Advisor | ICAP-Ethiopia 2016 – 2018
  • Directed the Adherence Case Management (ACM) program at site, regional, and federal levels.
  • Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), strategies, and clinical working manuals.
  • Established adherence support groups in Oromia Regional State for retention maximization.
  • Provided specialized training in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Research Methods (SPSS).
  • Coordinated Pilot programs for referral linkage and lost-to-follow-up tracking.
General Manager | Ethio-Life Saving Association 2005 – 2015
  • Founder and lead coordinator of all association activities for 8 years.
  • Managed sub-grants for the Adherence Case Manager program in partnership with ICAP.
  • Directed community mobilization and established patient support systems for TB and HIV.

Specialized Training & Research

  • Research: Challenges of Microfinance Institutions in Adama; Lost-to-follow-up rate evaluations (Hospital ART sites).
  • Certifications: TOT in Networking/Conflict Mgt (EMI), Project Life Cycle Mgt, Financial Sub-grant Mgt.
  • Consultancy: Part-time Lecturer at Sub-Sahara University; Consultant at BEKA International.

Leadership Path

Executive DirectorNEP+
PR & Communication ManagerNEP+
Board ChairpersonNOP+ (2 Years)
Association ManagerEthio-Life Saving (8 Years)
Pilot Program Coord.PEPFAR/CDC (2 Years)

Skills & Expertise

Strategic Leadership
Policy Development
SPSS & Research
Community Mobilization
Entrepreneurship Training
Grant Management

Professional References

Mr. Abdurhaman Kemal
NEP+ Board Chair
abdurahmankemal2006@gmail.com
Sr. Firegent Geltu
ELSA Board Director
fregenetgeletu2@gmail.com
Nebyou Samueal
sofinebish@gmail.com

Languages

Amharic (Native)
English (Excellent)
Afan Oromo (Very Good)
Ato Kassahun Tadese

Strategic Leadership

Executive Director, NEP+
Session

Community Engagement

Advancing Meaningful Involvement
Meeting

Technical Guidance

Portrait

National Coordination

HIV Response Leadership