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Lecturer
  • Name:Nigusu Ayehualem Bayu 
  • Department: Social Work, Faculty of Social Sciences
  •  Position: Lecturer 
  • Email: nigusuwelela@gmail.com 
  • Phone: (+251) 919388995

Biography 

I am a Lecturer in Social Work at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, with over seven years of experience in higher education, research, and community service. I have taught courses in social policy, migration, psychiatric social work, and counseling and previously served as a lecturer at Mizan-Tepi University. I hold a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work with a focus on Children, Youth, and Families from Addis Ababa University. My research interests include conflicts, mental health, social protection, and humanitarian interventions. I have also co-authored Ethiopia’s National Exit Examination blueprint for Social Work programs. Beyond academia, I am actively involved in peace-building, mental health support, and soft skills development. I regularly deliver training and volunteer in conflict-affected communities. Additionally, I hold certifications in mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, MEAL in emergencies and humanitarian protection.

Teaching Experience 

1.[10/10/2021 – Current]

  • Lecturer Bahir Dar University City: Bahir Dar | Country: Ethiopia
  •  Lecturing social work courses: Social Policy Practice, Migration, refugee and Social Work practice, Psychiatric Social Work, Counseling, and Project Management Monitoring 
  • supervising 20 BSW students during field education placements 
  • Research advising, community service and participation in seminars, workshops. 
  • Exit Exam Committee chairperson 

  • Course chairman for Social Work Foundation Courses

    2.[01/09/2019 – 30/09/2021]

  • Lecturer Mizan Tepi University City: Mizan-Aman | Country: Ethiopia 
  • Taught social work courses: Working with Children and families, Health Care Social Work, Counseling, and Project Management. Monitored and supervised thirty students during field education placements. 

  • Research advising, community services and participated in weekly seminars Course chairman for Social Work Foundation Courses

    3.[27/10/2016 – 30/11/2017]

  • Assistant Lecturer Mizan-Tepi University City: Mizan-Aman | Country: Ethiopia 
  • Taught social work courses as a graduate assistant. 
  • Monitored students during the field education program in Gambella region

Education and Training 

[10/10/2017 – 20/08/2020] 

  • Master of Social Work in Children, Youth and Family Concentration 

  • Final Grade: 3.60/4.0 Addis Ababa University City: Addis Ababa | Country: Ethiopia

    [19/10/2012 – 13/07/2016] 

  • Bachelor of Social Work 
  • Addis Ababa University City: Addis Ababa University | Country: Ethiopia |

  • Final Grade: 3.54/4.0 

    Research and Publications 

    [15/11/2024 – 10/06/2026] 

  • Co-Principal Investigator, Young Researchers Fund, Bahir Dar University | Funding Secured: November, 2024 Secured competitive funding for the research project “Youth in Armed Conflicts: A Study on Mental Health, Educational Disruptions, Coping Mechanisms, and Intervention Strategies in the Amhara Region.

  • ” Developed the project proposal, research design, and methodology to address the impact of armed conflicts on youth in the region. 

    [10/02/2022] 

  • Co-authored National Exit Examination Blueprint for Social Work Program, 2023 Co-authored the Ministry of Education's, Ethiopia blueprint for the National Exit Examination for Social Work program, included identifying core courses and competencies City: Addis Ababa | Country: Ethiopia |

    Volunteering and Community Services 

    07/12/2024 – 09/12/2024]

  •  Integrated Community Development Program, Bahir Dar University Co-Leading a community initiative providing ABCD training, educational support, psychosocial services, and sanitation infrastructure development.

    [07/12/2024 – 09/12/2024]

  • Soft Skill Development, Bahir Dar, Amhara 

  • Delivered and facilitated Soft Skill Training for Freshman Students in collaboration with the Students’ Personality Building Service (SPBS) office.

    [12/12/2024 – 14/12/2024]

  • Conflict, Peace-building and Social Cohesion, Bahir Dar, Amhara 

  • Delivered Conflict, Peace-building, and Social Cohesion Training with Bahir Dar University’s Social and Behavioral Change Hub, School of Public Health.

    [10/06/2023 – 21/07/2023]

  • MHPSS Volunteer, Northern Wollow, Amhara 

  • Delivered psychological first aid, group therapy and conflict-related mental health support facilitated communal healing practices.

    Certifications

  • [07/12/2024 – 09/12/2024]- ToT, Conflict Peace-building and Social Cohesion, Bahir Dar University,
  • [07/12/2024 – 09/12/2024]-ToT, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Bahir Dar University,
  • [14/02/2022 – 18/02/2022]-ToT, Community based MHPSS and Healing, Restoration for Conflict affected Children, UNICEF, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Women and Social affairs, Ethiopia
  • [27/10/2024-Completion of Online course, Protection in Humanitarian Action, UNHCR
  • [07/12/2024 – 09/12/202]-Completion of Online course, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Medical University of South Carolina

  • [12/05/2021]-Completion of Training, YALI Strengthening Civic Leadership, Bahir Dar

    Internships

  • [Apr/2013 - Jul/2016]-
  • Children Protection Social Work Intern, Love for Children Org. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Investigated child affairs through care visits and interviews, supported caseworkers in monitoring protection plans, and translated donor communications. Documented interactions, tracked children’s progress, and collaborated with schools, healthcare providers, and law enforcement on sensitive cases.
  •  Family and Juvenile Case Coordinator Social Work Intern, Lideta First Instance Court, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Successfully managed and coordinated juvenile, custody, and family-related cases. Assisted in developing and implementing intervention plans, Conducted assessments, and provided support throughout the legal process.Advocated for clients' rights and provided crisis intervention. 
  • Hospital Social Work Intern, ALERT Comprehensive and Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' social, emotional, and financial needs to identify areas requiring support and intervention. Provided counseling and emotional support to patients and their families Referred patients with relevant community resources and support services to promote overall well-being beyond the hospital setting.
Department
Social Work