🩺 College of Health Sciences Administration
Welcome to the College of Health Sciences at Aksum University! We are dedicated to educating and training competent healthcare professionals, advancing medical research, and providing quality health services to the community. Our administrative team works tirelessly to support a thriving environment for learning, discovery, and patient care.
We’re committed to:
- Producing highly skilled and ethical healthcare professionals
- Advancing medical knowledge through cutting-edge research
- Providing comprehensive health services to the community of Aksum and beyond
We collaborate closely with our faculty, students, local hospitals (including Aksum University Referral Hospital), health centers, and regional health bureaus to ensure that our programs are responsive to the health needs of Ethiopia. Our efforts are aligned with national health policies and global health initiatives, aiming to improve public health outcomes and strengthen the healthcare system.
👤 Administrative Structure – Click to Learn More!
Explore the key roles within our leadership team:
Dean
Provides overall leadership and strategic direction for the College, promoting its vision in health education, medical research, and healthcare service delivery.
Vice Dean for Academic Affairs
Oversees all academic programs, curriculum development, and quality assurance across the College’s various departments, ensuring high standards of medical education and training.
Finance and Budget Officer
Prepares and monitors the College’s budget and expenditures, ensuring efficient resource allocation for academic programs, research initiatives, clinical training facilities, and administrative needs.
Human Resource and Administration Officer
Handles recruitment, staff welfare, and general administrative services within the College, supporting a conducive environment for medical education and practice.
Research and Community Engagement Coordinator
Quality Assurance Officer
Ensures that academic standards, clinical training quality, and program accreditation are met and maintained across all departments, focusing on patient safety, ethical practice, and adherence to national health guidelines.
Roles and Responsibilities
🎓 Academic Management – Explore Our Departments!
The College of Health Sciences offers a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and practical skills for various healthcare professions. Click on a department to learn more:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Residency Programs (Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, etc.)
- (Specific programs may vary based on curriculum and accreditation)
- BSc in Public Health
- Master of Public Health (MPH) in various specializations (e.g., Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Nutrition)
- BSc in Medical Laboratory Science
- MSc in Medical Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, etc.
- BSc in Nursing
- MSc in Clinical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, etc.
- BSc in Midwifery
- MSc in Midwifery
- BSc in Anesthesia
- (Specific programs may vary based on curriculum)
- BSc in Biomedical Science
- MSc in Biomedical Science
Key Academic Responsibilities:
- Coordinating program development, ensuring alignment with national health workforce needs and international medical education standards.
- Managing course scheduling, clinical rotations, and faculty assignments to optimize teaching and practical skill development.
- Supervising curriculum review, development, and accreditation processes to ensure quality, relevance, and integration of new medical advancements.
- Supporting faculty development, promoting clinical excellence, and evaluating performance in both teaching and patient care.
- Managing student admissions, academic records, and graduation processes in coordination with university-level offices and professional licensing bodies.
💼 Administrative Operations
- Developing and managing the College’s annual budget in line with university policies and strategic priorities, particularly for medical equipment, laboratory supplies, clinical site access, and research grants.
- Overseeing procurement, infrastructure development (e.g., simulation labs, research facilities, student clinics), and efficient resource utilization for academic, clinical, and administrative needs across all departments.
- Implementing university-wide administrative policies and procedures to ensure smooth operations and compliance with health regulations.
- Facilitating effective communication and collaboration between departments, and with Aksum University Referral Hospital and other healthcare institutions.
👥 Student Services
- Assisting students with academic advising, course selection, and clinical placement processes, including guidance on internships and residency applications.
- Organizing student orientations, career guidance (e.g., in clinical practice, public health, research, medical laboratory roles), and extensive opportunities for hands-on clinical experience.
- Addressing student concerns, promoting student welfare, and fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages empathy, professionalism, and lifelong learning in healthcare.
- Supporting student professional organizations and extracurricular activities related to health sciences.
🔬 Research and Community Engagement
- Encouraging staff and student-led health research in areas critical to national and regional health priorities in Tigray, Ethiopia, such as infectious diseases, maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases, and public health interventions.
- Establishing strong partnerships with the Ministry of Health, regional health bureaus, NGOs, and other healthcare providers to foster collaborative research, provide specialized medical services, and facilitate knowledge transfer.
- Hosting health awareness campaigns, free medical clinics, public lectures, and outreach programs that contribute to improving community health literacy and addressing local health challenges.
- Facilitating the publication and dissemination of research findings to inform health policy and clinical practice.
