"I welcome you to the Department of Anesthesia at Dire Dawa University, located in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia."
The Department is committed to providing quality education, conducting research, and delivering community services, all of which align with the fundamental principles, goals, and aspirations of universities (DDU). With a team of experienced faculty and staff members, we are committed to nurturing students' talent and equipping them with the knowledge, attitude, skills, and critical thinking required to excel in the field of anesthesia. Our core mission is to produce competent anesthesia professionals and have a positive impact on Ethiopia’s healthcare demand and outcome (the well-being of our society). Our department also takes great pride in committing to community services. We actively participate in outreach programs and initiatives that benefit the community. Staffs are highly skilled, compassionate, and dedicated to contributing to the overall well-being of our community through various healthcare services.
We are grateful for your visit to our website and interest in our department. If you are planning to study anesthesia (Bachelor of Science degree in anesthesia) with the aim of achieving a successful career and clinical skills, kindly contact the department for further information.
Welcome
to the Department of Midwifery at Dire Dawa University (DDU). As the Head of
this department, it is my privilege to introduce you to a program that stands
at the forefront of health science education in Ethiopia.
Program
History
Our
program is built upon a "Pathway to Excellence," institutionalizing a
student-centric Outcome-Based Education (OBE) model. This framework marks a
pivotal shift from simply measuring what is taught to definitively assessing
what our graduates can successfully do in practice. Our ultimate goal is to
produce high-quality, globally competitive midwifery professionals who are
prepared to address the national imperative of reducing maternal and neonatal
mortality
Our
Commitment to Clinical Competence In alignment with DDU's vision to be a
leading applied science university, our curriculum mandates a heavy focus on
demonstrable technical competence, with 60–70% of training dedicated to
practical, hands-on clinical exposure. Through our state-of-the-art Skill
Development Lab (SDL) and extensive clinical practicums at the DDU Teaching and
Referral Hospital, we ensure our students move beyond simple memorization to
master complex, life-saving procedures.
Academic
Rigor and Global Standards Our program is officially designated as Level VI
under the Ethiopian Qualifications Framework (EQF). By aligning our learning
outcomes with international benchmarks, such as the CanMEDS framework and World
Health Organization standards, we guarantee that our graduates are ethical,
skilled, and capable of providing safe, evidence-based care in any
environments.
A
Unified Vision for Maternal Health The success of our department is a result of
the collaborative spirit of our dedicated faculty and the tireless commitment
of our implementation task force. We are not just training healthcare workers;
we are fostering compassionate leaders and researchers dedicated to the
well-being of women and families across Ethiopia.
I invite
you to explore our program and join us in our mission to shape the future of
midwifery through innovation, ethical integrity, and professional excellence.
Mr.
Gudissa Weyessa
Head,
Department of Midwifery
College
of Medicine and Health Sciences
Dire
Dawa University