Dear Esteemed Colleagues and Partners,

It is my great pleasure to present the official profile of the School of Nursing and Midwifery under the Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University. Our school has made remarkable progress in advancing academic excellence, professional competence, and community service through quality education, research, and healthcare service delivery.
We remain committed to producing competent and compassionate nurses and midwives who contribute meaningfully to the health system of Ethiopia and beyond. I extend my sincere appreciation to our academic, clinical, and administrative staff for their dedication, and to the University administration for its continued support.
With best regards,

Mr. Tesfaye Abera Gudeta (MSc, Assistant Professor)

Director, Nursing and Midwifery Academic and Service Directorate
Wallaga University

1. Introduction

The School of Nursing and Midwifery was established in 2007 under the Faculty of Health Sciences and later reorganized as a School under the Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University. Since its inception, the School has expanded its programs, improved teaching and learning facilities, and strengthened its contribution to the regional and national health sector.
Currently, the School offers twelve academic programs: eight undergraduate and four postgraduate programs and provides essential teaching learning, research, community service and clinical services in Wallaga University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. The School plays a key role in training competent nurses and midwives who serve in hospitals, health centers, and community settings across Ethiopia.

2. Vision, Mission, and Core Values

Vision:

To be a center of excellence in nursing and midwifery education, research, and service at national and international levels.

Mission:

To produce competent, ethical, and compassionate nursing and midwifery professionals through high-quality education, evidence-based practice, and community engagement.

Core Values:

Academic excellence, professionalism, teamwork, ethical conduct, innovation, gender equity, and community-centered service.

3. Departments under the school

1. Department of Comprehensive Nursing
2. Department of Midwifery
3. Department of Pediatrics and Neonatal Nursing
4. Department of Psychiatric Nursing
5. Department of Emergency and critical Care Nursing
6. Department of Surgical Nursing

4. Departments planned to be independent

1. Department of Neonatal Health Nursing

2. Department of Operating Technique Nursing

3. Department of Ophthalmic Nursing

5. Programs planned to be launched and curriculum is being prepared

1. MSc in Neonatal Health Nursing Residency

6. Academic Programs

1. The School of Nursing and Midwifery currently runs the following programs:
2. Undergraduate Programs:
   BSc in Comprehensive Nursing
   2. BSc in Midwifery
   3. BSc in Psychiatry Nursing
   4. BSc in Pediatric and Child Health Nursing
   5. BSc in Neonatal Nursing
   6. BSc in Surgical Nursing
   7. BSc in Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
   8. BSc in Ophthalmic Nursing

            9. BSc in Operation Theater Nursing
Undergraduate Programs (Post Basic programs)

1. BSc in Midwifery
2. BSc in Psychiatry Nursing
3. BSc in Pediatric and Child Health Nursing
4. BSc in Neonatal Nursing
5. BSc in Surgical Nursing
6. BSc in Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
7. BSc in Ophthalmic Nursing
8. Operation Technique Nursing

Postgraduate Programs:
1. MSc in Maternity and Reproductive Health Nursing
2. MSc in Adult Health Nursing
3. MSc in Pediatric and Child Health Nursing
4. MSc in Clinical Midwifery

7. Student and Staff Profile

Currently, the School of Nursing and Midwifery has a total of 462 active students, comprising 440 undergraduate and 22 postgraduate students. Since its establishment, the School has admitted more than 2,300 students and graduated over 1,900 professionals who are now serving in diverse healthcare settings across Ethiopia. The School is staffed by 92 academic instructors, 230 clinical staff, and 14 supportive staff, ensuring high-quality teaching, clinical mentoring, and administrative support.

8. Infrastructure and Resources

The School has well-equipped teaching and administrative facilities including 20 classrooms, 18 offices, two equipped skills laboratories, one library, a smart classroom, computer and internet access, and teaching aids such as LCD projectors, computers, and printers. These facilities support effective teaching, learning, and research activities.

9. Key Achievements and Contributions

• Expanded undergraduate and postgraduate programs to address national human resource needs in health.
• Strengthened collaboration with Wallaga University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital for clinical training and service delivery.
• Promoted community engagement through outreah, maternal health education, and clinical mentorship.
• Improved academic quality through staff development and postgraduate training.
• Contributed to national efforts in improving maternal, neonatal, and child health outcomes.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery continues to uphold Wallaga University’s mission of excellence in education, research, and community service. With sustained support from the University administration and partners, the School strives to remain a leading institution in producing skilled nursing and midwifery profession

Education background  

Ph.D specialization, in Ecology (Plant biology and biodiversity management) from Addis Ababa University College of natural and computation Science, date of graduation December 28, 2019.

Higher Diploma Program (HDP) for teaching methodology from Wallaga University, date of graduation February 19, 2013

M.Sc. Degree, in Agroforestry and Soil management from Hawassa University Wondo Genet Collage of Forestry and Natural Resources, date of graduation April 30, 2011.

B.Sc. Degree, in Farm Forestry from Hawassa University Wondo Genet Collage of Forestry and Natural Resources, date of graduation July 5, 2008..

Publications

1. Tree species diversity in smallholder coffee farms of western Oromia, Ethiopia. African Journal of Geo-Science Research, 3: 1-3.
2. Diversity of Shade Tree Species in Smallholder Coffee Farms of Western Oromia,

1. International journal of Agroforestry and Silviculture, 2017, 5(4):294-304

3. Effect of Dominant Shade Trees on Coffee Production in Manasibu District, west

1. Oromia, Ethiopia. Sci. Technol. Arts Res. J., 2014, 3(3): 18-22

4. `Impact of Forest Disturbance on Woody Species Diversity: A Comparative Study among Forest Zones in Western Ethiopia. Journ. Univ. Scien and Tech.2021, 1(1):1-15
5. Higher Plant Conservation across a Gradient of Increasing Agroecosystems Management Intensity in Western Ethiopia. East African Journal of Forestry and Agroforestry, 2022, 5(1): 32-48.  https://doi.org/10.37284/eajfa.5.1.589.

Research interests (areas of concern)

1. Biodiversity conservation (plant biodiversity, agrobiodiversity)
2. Taxonomy
3. Ecological studies (Ecosystem management, Carbon sequestration and storage…)
4. Forestry (almost all aspects of the farm forestry, general forestry, production and urban forestry)
5. soil science (soil conservation, soil fertility, soil management)
6. Agroforestry systems (species diversity, component interaction, land use systems)
7. Soil plant water relationship
8. Environmental studies (land degradation)
9. Land use land cover changes.

Name: Tekalign Emiru Ejigu
Academic Rank: Lecturer
Position: Head of Department, Fisheries and Aquatic Science
Specialization: MS.c, Environmental Science
Contact Address: Wallaga University, Shambu Campus, Oromia, Ethiopia
Telephone(s): +251917708026

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Corporate Communication Directorate office has been doing its level best in building good image of the University and keeping the reputation of the University with its credible information providing to the society through; Radio, Television, University website ,face book page and different publications .We have developed good experience of using all types of Media in communicating with the society and this has brought good opportunity to our University ,which is helpful to our University’s Development. We promise to work hard to create strong line of Communication with the Society and different stakeholders about the works we are doing for the betterment of the society all types of media available to use.

   Dear our entire academic staff, administrative staff and students, I am very much delighted to give credit for your commitment in making our University fruitful and productive in all the activities running in our University. Education is a foundation to every side of human life success .It is vital to work hard in securing quality education to support our country’s multifaceted development. In this regard ,Wollega University is doing its’ level best by training quality graduates and trainees .The University’s responsibility in handling research activities is also on its highest rank. Many people have benefited from the research outputs gained from our key research centers.

Furthermore, the University is working effectively in serving the community ,especially in solving critical problems the society had been facing .It is focused on bringing tangible change ;in education, search and community Service. Food security and sanitation are some of the key areas the University intensively working to improve in the surrounding community. With the works completed so far, the university has began to harvest good fruits .We are working to provide the best comfort to our students ;in fulfilling their demands in education, food ,entertainment and any other services they demand in the course of education.

I kindly invite you to read our 2011 academic year editions of newsletters of CIICOO VOL 6 ISSUE 1,and WU-INFO SCIENCE VOL 14 ISSUE 1.The two newsletters have plenty of good news included     that the University has been doing in previous months. Enjoy reading the two newsletters and give us your constructive comments to improve our strategies of communication.

Corporate Communication Directorate office has been doing its level best in building good image of the University and keeping the reputation of the University with its credible information providing to the society through; Radio, Television, University website ,face book page and different publications .We have developed good experience of using all types of Media in communicating with the society and this has brought good opportunity to our University ,which is helpful to our University’s Development. We promise to work hard to create strong line of Communication with the Society and different stakeholders about the works we are doing for the betterment of the society all types of media available to use.

   Dear our entire academic staff, administrative staff and students, I am very much delighted to give credit for your commitment in making our University fruitful and productive in all the activities running in our University. Education is a foundation to every side of human life success .It is vital to work hard in securing quality education to support our country’s multifaceted development. In this regard ,Wollega University is doing its’ level best by training quality graduates and trainees .The University’s responsibility in handling research activities is also on its highest rank. Many people have benefited from the research outputs gained from our key research centers.

Furthermore, the University is working effectively in serving the community ,especially in solving critical problems the society had been facing .It is focused on bringing tangible change ;in education, search and community Service. Food security and sanitation are some of the key areas the University intensively working to improve in the surrounding community. With the works completed so far, the university has began to harvest good fruits .We are working to provide the best comfort to our students ;in fulfilling their demands in education, food ,entertainment and any other services they demand in the course of education.

I kindly invite you to read our 2011 academic year editions of newsletters of CIICOO VOL 6 ISSUE 1,and WU-INFO SCIENCE VOL 14 ISSUE 1.The two newsletters have plenty of good news included     that the University has been doing in previous months. Enjoy reading the two newsletters and give us your constructive comments to improve our strategies of communication.