About the Department
Health informatics leads its professionals and researchers to analyze, manage, and interpret health data, information, and knowledge through information technology and computational tools, bringing together the worlds of health and technology. The department is a dynamically growing field combining advances in multiple disciplines focusing on spanning medicine, health care and policy, computer science, data science, and artificial intelligence.
In Mattu University under the Colleges of Health Science, the Health Informatics department plays a crucial role in achieving strategic plans of both Mattu University and or Health Science College. Of this, the department has been providing effective teaching-learning activities that are aimed at producing qualified health informaticians professionals that will benefit the country’s health information system plan and Ethiopian electronic health strategy. Since its establishment (2015 G.C) as a BSc in Health Informatics bachelor, the department has graduated 8(EIGHT) batches of health informatics graduates including a summer program. A total of more than 298 BSc students were graduated from this department and all of them were employed at different institutions over the past five years. Since then, the graduates has being started to serve the country as academic instructors, college teachers, zonal/woreda health offices, and public health institutions. In doing so, the department is very dedicated to serving the country by contributing to the country’s federal Ministry of Health information revolution agenda and digitalization/electronization of the healthcare system called Digital Health Systems. Currently, the department is teaching over 196 BSc students in post-basic, summer, and regular programs.
The Department of Health Informatics offers courses in both classrooms, Health Facilities and computer laboratories under the College of Health Science. Over 12 academic staff and two computer laboratory technicians were serving the department. The Department has established two computer laboratories, one SMART ROOM computer laboratory and one normal computer room were available now for the normal teaching-learning process.
Department Facilities
The Department of Health Informatics offers courses in both classrooms and computer laboratories under the College of Health Science. Over 12 academic staff and two computer laboratory technicians were serving the department. The Department has established two computer laboratories for practical courses such as Networking and programming and digital health Applied health informatics undertaking. In doing so, one SMART ROOM computer laboratory and one normal computer room were available now for the normal teaching-learning process.
The Health Informatics department’s staff profile with their specialization
1) Dereje Oljira Donacho: PhD in Environmental Health Science and Technology
Total Number of Publications: 24
Number of community services conducted: 4
2) Mohammedjud Hassen Ahmed: MPH in Health Informatics & PhD Candidate
Total Number of Publications: 35
Number of community services conducted: 1
3) Diriba Kumera Abdisa: MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatics
Total Number of Publications:5
Number of community services conducted:
4) Shuma Gosha Kanfe: MPH in Health Informatics
Total Number of Publications: 17
Number of community service conducted: 1
5) Abiy Tasew Dubale: MPH in Health Informatics
Total Number of Publications: 10
Number of community service conducted:
6) Alex Ayenew Chereka: MPH in Health Informatics
Total Number of Publications: 37
Number of community service conducted:
7) Fikadu Wake Buta: MPH in Health Informatics
Total Number of Publications: 17
Number of community service conducted:
8) Adamu Ambachew Shibabaw: MPH in Health Informatics
Total Number of Publications: 16
Number of community service conducted:
9) Geleta Nenko Dube: MPH in Health Informatics
Total Number of Publications: 26
Number of community service conducted:
10) Beriso Alemu Hailu: MPH in Health Informatics
11) Siraj Muhidin Degefa: MPH in Health Informatics
12) Naol Gonfa Serbessa: MPH in Health Informatics
Health Informatics Computer Laboratory technicians
1) Natinael Chanalew Desta
BSc in Computer science
2) Telile Tadese Abdisa
BSc, MSc in Computer science
Shuma Gosha kanfe
Shuma Goshu Kanfe
shuma.goshu@meu.edu.et
HoD's Message
I am delighted to welcome you to the Health Informatics program, designed for professionals in clinical, public health, and technology-related fields, as well as those passionate about healthcare data. The rapid advancements in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and medical information management have driven the need for skilled professionals in health informatics to support the country’s digital transformation agenda. This field is reshaping healthcare operations today and will continue to do so in the future.
We are in an era where Electronic Health Records (EHR), machine learning, and Big Data analytics are revolutionizing healthcare systems. Breakthroughs in Natural Language Processing (NLP), deep learning, and speech recognition are driving innovations in telehealth, telemedicine, and virtual care services. Since our establishment in 2015, we have been committed to excellence in education and research. We offer different programs including Regular BSc in Health Informatics, Summer BSc in Health Informatics and Post-Basic BSc in Health Informatics.
In addition to teaching, we actively conduct research projects in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, Healthcare Data Analytics, Routine Health Information Systems, Machine Learning Applications in Health, eHealth and Digital Health Solutions. Our Commitment to You, We, the department are dedicated to providing quality education, hands-on experience, and research opportunities to equip you with cutting-edge skills in this dynamic field. Your journey in Health Informatics will empower you to make a real impact in healthcare innovation. We look forward to supporting your academic and professional growth!
Vision
The Vision of the Health Informatics Department aims to be the leading interdisciplinary center in East Africa, recognized for its excellence in education, research, community service, and innovation in health information technology, evidence-based decision-making and digital health by 2030
Mission
- The mission of the Health Informatics Department is to provide high-quality education, conduct impactful research, foster community service, and drive innovation in health information technology, evidence-based decision-making and digital health, to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes in East Africa.