Vision

☞ To be the leading producer of competent, compassionate, and innovative midwives in Ethiopia, directly contributing to the reduction of preventable maternal and neonatal mortality through high-quality care and service provision at all levels of the healthcare system.

Mission

☞ To train competent, compassionate, respectful, and caring midwives who can provide holistic sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, adolescent and youth health (SRMNCAYH) services at community and health facility levels with focus on health promotion and disease prevention

Aim of the Program

☞ To equip midwives with a complex mix of knowledge, skill, attitudes, and preparing competent graduate midwives to their expected professional roles in the broader society.

Objectives of the department

• Prepare competent and motivated Midwives who are able to:
  • To prepare students with solid knowledge of basic, clinical, behavioral, social and public health sciences for optimal care
  • To enable midwifery students to focus on national SRMNCH priorities
  • To provide midwifery students with public health competencies in order to promote and protect sexual, reproductive and maternal health of women and their families
  • To prepare midwifery students with professional ethics and legal principles and values for quality and acceptable care
  • To prepare midwifery students to become leaders, communicators, educators, researcher and lifelong learner.

The Department of Midwifery at Wallaga University, Institute of Health Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery was established in 2002 E.C. Its founding purpose was twofold: to support the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) program and to address the critical shortage of midwifery professionals across Ethiopia, aligning with the broader vision of Wallaga University. The department's core mandate is to graduate competent midwives capable of providing preventive, curative, rehabilitative, and primary midwifery and reproductive health services across all levels of the healthcare system.

Academic Programs

The department offers a comprehensive suite of programs that cater to different levels of professional development:

1. Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Generic Midwifery
2. Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Post Basic Midwifery
3. Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Midwifery

Program Duration

• Post-Basic Programs: Two and a half years
• Generic BSc Program: Four years
• Postgraduate MSc Program: Two and a half years

Achievements

Since its inception, the Department of Midwifery has demonstrated consistent growth and success. We have graduated two cohorts of post-basic students and twelve cohorts of generic (BSc) students. Demand for our training is increasing, with the postgraduate program scheduled to commence this year. Through these robust academic offerings, the department continues to meet its mission: producing competent, compassionate, and innovative midwives equipped to tackle Ethiopia’s critical maternal and reproductive health challenges.

DEPARTMENT OF MIDWIFERY                              

                 ሚድዋይፈሪ ትምህርት ክፍል

Overview

• The Department of Midwifery at Wallaga University began in 2002 E.C. as a program within the College of Health and Medical Sciences, specifically under the Department of Nursing and Midwifery. It gained departmental status in 2009 E.C. within the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
• From its start, the department has been dedicated to overcoming Ethiopia's critical shortage of maternal and reproductive health services by producing competent midwives. These professionals are trained to deliver comprehensive preventive, curative, and rehabilitative care to mothers and newborns.
• The department initially launched a four-year generic undergraduate Midwifery program to meet the national demand for specialists. In addition, in 2013 a post-basic BSc training program has started. Building on this foundation, the department is now launching an MSc in Clinical Midwifery to further address high-level skill gaps. This commitment is to develop highly skilled and compassionate professionals directly supports Wallaga University's mission and has proven effective in reducing preventable maternal and neonatal mortality across Ethiopia's diverse communities.

Leadership History

• Tesfalidet Tekleab (2002-2003 E.C), the first program coordinator
• Awol Kasim (2004-2006 ^E.C), program coordinator
• Hasan Adem (2007-2009 E.C), program coordinator
• Hasan Adem (2009-2011 ^E.C), the first department head.
• Tilahun Bekele (2012-2013 ^E.C)
• Merga Besho (2014-2015 ^E.C) led until leaving for postgraduate study
• Diriba Bayisa (2016-Present) is currently leading the department.

 Name: Nesru Hiko 

 Institute: School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University
 Department/Team: Emergency And Critical Care Nursing
 Field of Specialization:

• BSc in Nursing
• MSc in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine

  I want to express my sincere gratitude for the unwavering dedication, professionalism, and compassion that define our Emergency and Critical Care department. Every day, we face the challenges of saving lives, stabilizing patients, and delivering care under the most demanding conditions. Our expertise, strength, and commitment are the foundation of our success.

  We are proud to be a team that values patient safety, quality care, and ongoing improvement. Our mission is to provide timely, evidence-based, and compassionate care to those in need, regardless of the time or situation.

  I encourage you to continue striving for excellence, to support one another, and to stay focused on the values that make our department a source of hope and healing. Together, we are more than a department we are a family committed to making a meaningful difference. To achieve our vision, I would like to invite different stakeholders, governmental and non-governmental organizations to collaborate with us. Looking forward for the cooperation and support from all our well-wishers. Thank you.

  Sincerely,
  Nesru Hiko
  Head, Emergency and Critical Care Department

  Research Interest:

  List of Publications

  1. Knowledge and Attitude Towards Antimicrobial Resistance of Graduating Health Science Students of Wollega University, Published on Dove Medical Press 3 November 2020 Volume 2020:13
  2. Patterns of road traffic accidents, nature of related injuries, and post-crash outcome determinants in western Ethiopia - a hospital based study published on African Journal of Emergency Medicine, October 2020
  3. Disaster Preparedness in Selected Hospitals of Western Ethiopia and Risk Perceptions of Their Authorities Published on Dove Medical Press 8 October 2020 Volume 2020:12
  4. Determinants of preterm birth among women delivered in public hospitals of Western Ethiopia, 2020: Unmatched case-control study: Published on Dove Medical Press 3 November 2020 Volume 2020:13
  5. Knowledge, attitude and Practice toward corona virus infection among pregnant women attending Antenatal care at public Hospitals in East, West and Horo Guduru Wollega Ethiopia: Published on Dove Medical Press 3 November 2020 Volume 2020:13

  Contact Address:

  Mobile phone: +251912893497
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• Applicants must:
  • Have a natural science background
  • Meet the Ministry of Education criteria for entry into degree-level programs.
  • Be physically fit, capable of undertaking essential clinical diagnostic techniques (inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation), and free from hearing impairments.
  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Have graduated from an accredited college/school with diploma in midwifery
  • Have obtained a minimum of 2 or 60% cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in previous diploma program.
  • Have served in midwifery for a minimum of 2 years’ Present letter of sponsorship from employing institution

Vision

☞ To be the leading producer of competent, compassionate, and innovative midwives in Ethiopia, directly contributing to the reduction of preventable maternal and neonatal mortality through high-quality care and service provision at all levels of the healthcare system.

Mission

☞ To train competent, compassionate, respectful, and caring midwives who can provide holistic sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, adolescent and youth health (SRMNCAYH) services at community and health facility levels with focus on health promotion and disease prevention

Aim of the Program

☞ To equip midwives with a complex mix of knowledge, skill, attitudes, and preparing competent graduate midwives to their expected professional roles in the broader society.

Objectives of the department

• Prepare competent and motivated Midwives who are able to:
  • To prepare students with solid knowledge of basic, clinical, behavioral, social and public health sciences for optimal care
  • To enable midwifery students to focus on national SRMNCH priorities
  • To provide midwifery students with public health competencies in order to promote and protect sexual, reproductive and maternal health of women and their families
  • To prepare midwifery students with professional ethics and legal principles and values for quality and acceptable care
  • To prepare midwifery students to become leaders, communicators, educators, researcher and lifelong learner.

The Department of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing at Wallaga University, Institute of Health Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery, has been establishment in 2010 E.C. The department was founded in alignment with the vision and mission of Wallaga University. Emergency and Critical care nursing is a Nursing specialty within nursing that deals specifically with human responses to life-threatening problems. Emergency and critical care nurse is a licensed professional nurse who is responsible for ensuring that acutely and critically ill patients and their families receive optimal care. Emergency and Critical care nurses can be found working in a wide variety of environments and specialties, such as emergency departments and the intensive care units. 

Academic Programs

The department offers a comprehensive suite of programs that cater to different levels of professional development:

1. Post-Basic in Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
2. Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Emergency and Critical Care Nursing (Generic)

Program Duration

• Post-Basic Programs: Two and a half years
• Undergraduate Generic BSc Program: Four years

Achievements

From its foundation, the department has successfully graduated five cohorts of post-basic students. The generic undergraduate program is currently in its second year of training, with growing enrollment and demand.

Through these programs, the department continues to fulfill its mission of producing competent, compassionate, and innovative Emergency and Critical care nurses.

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE NURSING                                                                          

         ድንገተኛና ጽኑ ሕሙማን እንክብካቤ ትምህርት ክፍል                                                                                                                                             

Overview

• The Department of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing was established in 2010 E.C as a unit under the Institute of Health Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery at Wallaga University. Since its establishment, the department has been dedicated to addressing the critical shortage of professionals in Emergency and Critical Care health services by producing competent nurses who can provide preventive, curative, and rehabilitative care to critically ill patients.
• Initially, the department launched two-and-a-half-year post-basic training programs in Emergency and Critical Care Nursing. This initiative was designed to respond to the urgent demand for specialized Emergency and Critical Care Nursing professionals across the country. Including the post-basic training programs, the department started training BSc in Emergency and Critical Care Nursing undergraduates, thereby addressing gaps in the middle level of Emergency and critical care nursing health professionals.
• The department has maintained its commitment to Wallaga University’s vision and mission by producing highly skilled and compassionate nurses capable of serving diverse communities in Ethiopia. Training of these specialty nurses has proven to be both feasible and effective in reducing preventable emergency and critically ill patients and mortality.

Leadership History: Mr. Nesru Hiko from 2010 E.C till now acting as department head.

Vision, Mission, and Objectives of the department

Vision

☞ The vision of our program is to produce compassionate, skilled, and resilient healthcare providers who are dedicated to saving lives, improving outcomes, and providing high-quality care in high-stress, fast-paced environments. 

Mission

☞ To produce competent emergency & critical care nursing professionals who are able to provide a wide range of emergency and critical care for patients with life-threatening illnesses and injuries.

Aim of the Program

☞ To produce competent, compassionate, innovative, and committed emergency & critical care nurses who undertake preventive, curative, and rehabilitative health services tailored to the needs of Ethiopia’s population, while meeting both present and future national priorities and international professional standards.

Objectives of the department

• Prepare emergency & critical care nurses equipped with solid knowledge of biomedical science, clinical and public health practice
• Prepare emergency and critical care nursing students in providing individualized patient care using the nursing processes.
• Equip emergency and critical care nursing students on the management of patients with multiple organ failure using the existing scientific knowledge
• Equip emergency and critical care nursing students on the establishment and strengthening of emergency medical services system
• enable emergency and critical care nursing students practice in a professional manner on all level of emergency and critical care setting
• Train emergency and critical care nursing in developing professional communication skill in dealing with patients’ family and other health professionals
• Prepare the emergency and critical care nursing students participate in conducting and utilizing relevant research findings
• Train emergency and critical care nursing students to apply evidence-based nursing practice for patients
• Train the emergency and critical care nursing in practical skills based on theoretical foundation
• Equip the students with leadership and management skills
• Equip students with critical thinking and decision-making skills which lead to reflective and responsible practice

Program Admission Requirement (Eligibility)

• Applicants must:
  • Have a natural science background
  • Meet the Ministry of Education criteria for entry into degree-level programs.
  • Be physically fit, capable of undertaking essential clinical diagnostic techniques (inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation), and free from hearing impairments.
  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

Lifelong Learning Through Continuing Education Programs

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