Dr. Azeb Tesema

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Azeb Gebresilassie Tesema is a Lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, with a PhD in Health Systems Services. His academic background includes a Master of Public Health from Mekelle University and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health from Jimma University, Ethiopia. His research interests cover health services, implementation science, and health policy systems research, with a strong focus on strengthening primary healthcare systems and advancing health workforce development in diverse settings, particularly among underserved and marginalized communities. Prior to joining UNSW, he worked as a research associate at the George Institute for Global Health in Australia and held an honorary fellow position. His experience includes public health research in Ethiopia, where he taught public health courses and supervised undergraduate and graduate students. He has led various implementation research projects aimed at evaluating community health workers' contributions to primary healthcare delivery in low- and middle-income countries. He employs both qualitative and quantitative methods in his research, particularly in emergency and conflict-affected settings, and has been involved in significant projects in Ethiopia, Fiji, and Nigeria.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2021-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and supervising students in public health courses, focusing on health services and implementation science.

Research Associate

2019-01-01 — 2021-01-01

George Institute for Global Health • Sydney, Australia

Conducted research on community health worker contributions to primary healthcare.

Awards

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Young Researcher Award

2022-01-01
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Emerging Voices Global Health

2020-01-01
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Mandela Washington Fellowship

2017-01-01
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Honorary Citizen

2017-01-01
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Young African Leaders

2016-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.