Full Name: Daba Zeleke Kedida

Academic Rank: Lecturer

Field of specialization: Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management

School & Department: School of Pharmacy and Department of Pharmaceutics and Supply Chain Management

Research interest: Pharmaceuticals SC, Technology and Innovation in Pharmaceutical SC,The roles of AI in PSCM, Humanitarian Logistics, Resilient SC

Phone Number: +251-911033889

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Busha Gamachu (Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy)

Pharmacy Academic and Service Director

Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University

Introduction

Wollega University's School of Pharmacy was established in 2008 to educate students in the field of pharmacy and produce skilled and competent graduates to meet the workforce needs of the nation. As of February 2024, the department of Pharmacy has been promoted to the School of Pharmacy, now officially known as the School of Pharmacy Academic and Service Directorate. The Directorate consists of three departments: the Clinical Pharmacy Academic and Service Department, the Pharmacy Academic and Service Department, and the Pharmaceutics and Supply Chain Management Academic and Service Department. This new structure effectively integrates academic activities with hospital pharmacy services at Wollega University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital under Institute of health Sciences.

The school of Pharmacy directorate currently has 1PhD holder active staff, 5 Assistant Professors (MSc) active staffs and 20 active lecturers facilitating our academic programs and demonstrating our commitment to high-level expertise. Similarly, three Bachelor of Pharmacy students, eight MSc students and five PhD students are currently on study leave, pursuing advanced doctoral research to further strengthen the school research capacity upon their return.

Vision and Mission

Vision: To be a center of excellence in Pharmacy education, research, and community service at national and international levels.

Mission: To produce competent, ethical, and compassionate pharmacy professionals through high-quality education, evidence-based practice, and community engagement.

Departments under the School of Pharmacy Directorate

• Department of Pharmaceutics and Supply Chain Management
• Department of Pharmacy
• Department of Clinical Pharmacy

Departments planned to be independent

• Department of Pharmacology

Programs planned to be launched and curriculum is being prepared

• PhD in Pharmacotherapy Outcome Research

Academic Programs

The School of Pharmacy directorate currently runs the following programs:

Undergraduate Programs:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (Generic Program)
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (Post Basic Program)

Postgraduate Programs:

• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
• MSc in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management

Full Name: Shibiru Lema Akesa

Academic Rank: Candidate of MSc in Clinical Pharmacy

Field of specialization: Clinical Pharmacy

Position: instructions and clinical Pharmacy service provision

Department: Clinical Pharmacy

Research interest: Treatment outcome of CLD

Phone Number: 0917359011

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Full Name: Taera Mandida Daba

Academic Rank: Assistant lecturer

Field of specialization: MSc candidate of  clinical pharmacy

Department:-  clinical pharmacy

Research interest:- hypertension

Phone Number: 0913983360

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Full name: KULENI EJETA SEDI

            Academic Rank: Lecturer

            Field of specialization: MSc in Clinical Pharmacy

            Department: Clinical Pharmacy

            Phone Number:  0917674264           

Research Interest: Infectious Disease

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Full name: Daniel Mitiku Yigazu

Academic Rank: Lecturer

Field of specialization: MSc in Clinical Pharmacy

Department: Clinical Pharmacy

Phone Number:  +251917674613

Research Interest: Non-communicable and neglected tropical diseases

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Full name: Refisa Shifera Beyena

Academic Rank: Lecturer

Field of specialization: MSc in Clinical Pharmacy

Position: IHS program Audit and Accreditation committee

Department: Clinical Pharmacy

Phone Number:  0917668753

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Name: Habte Gebeyehu Bayisa

Academic rank: Assistant Professor

Field of specialization: Clinical Pharmacy

Position: Clinical Pharmacy Academic and Service Head

Department: Clinical Pharmacy

Research Interest: Antimicrobials and infectious disease, drug therapy problems, and Pharmacoeconomics and drug policy

Phone number: (+251) 911566538

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Publications

1. Teka FS, Korsa AT, Gebeyehu Bayisa H, Befikadu W/Senbat D, Shifera Beyene R, Dugassa Iticha D and Sefera Senbeta B (2025) Anticoagulation quality with warfarin therapy, and associated factors among adult outpatients at public hospitals in nekemte town, western Ethiopia: a retrospective study. Front. Pharmacol. 16:1544957. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2025.1544957
2. Teka F.S., Korsa A.T., Bayisa H.G., Senbeta B.S., Iticha D.D., et al. (2025). Evaluation of Warfarin Drug Interactions Among Adult Outpatients at Public Hospitals in Nekemte Town: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study, Journal of Clinical Cardiology and Cardiology Research, BioRes Scientia Publishers. 4(1);1-11, DOI: 10.59657/2837-4673.brs.25.044
3. Firafan Shuma Teka, Ayana Tadesse Korsa, Habte Gebeyehu Bayisa, Hamba Yigezu Fida,

Birbirsa Sefera Senbeta (2024). Adverse clinical outcomes of warfarin therapy and predictors among adult outpatients at public hospitals in Nekemte town, western Ethiopia: A retrospective cross-sectional study. Thrombosis Update https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tru.2024.100170

4. Genemo, E. S., Korsa, T. A., & Bayisa, G. H. (2022). Emergency contraceptive pill use and its impact on condom utilization among university students: A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Women’s Health, 14, 1115–1126.
5. Korsa, T. A., Genemo, S. E., Bayisa, G. H., & Dedefo, G. M. (2019). Diabetes mellitus complications and associated factors among adult diabetic patients in selected hospitals of west Ethiopia. The Open Cardiovascular Medicine Journal, 13,41-48.
6. Fekadu, G., Bati, L., & Gebeyehu, H. (2019). Reasons for antiretroviral treatment change among adult HIV/AIDS patients at Nedjo general hospital, western Ethiopia. The Open AIDS Journal, 13(3), 65-73.
7. Genemo, E. S., Bayisa, G. H., & Ditamo, R. D. (2019). Assessment of antibiotics use for hospitalized children in Butajira general hospital, Southern part of Ethiopia. International Journal of Pediatrics, 7(1), 8845-8851.
8. Tesfaye, G., Bayisa, G. H., & Likisa, J. (2014). Knowledge, attitude and practice towards HIV post-exposure prophylaxis of health professionals of Gimbi town in Ethiopia. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2(2), 468-471.
9. Dugassa, D., Fekadu, G., Hinkosa, C., Bayisa, G. H., & Bekele. F. (2018). Ethno medical survey among residents of Nekemte town, East Wallaga zone, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia. International Journal of Modern Pharmaceutical Research, 2(4), 22-37.
10. Dugassa, D., Fekadu, G., Hinkossa, C., Bayisa, G. H., & Bekele, F. (2018). Assessment of chronic musculoskeletal pain management in elderly patient at Shambu general hospital, West Oromia, Ethiopia. International Journal of Modern Pharmaceutical Research, 2(4).
11. Gezahegn, W., Dugassa, D., & Bayisa, G. H. (2018). Spectrum of antiretroviral (ART) regimen change and contributing factors among adult HIV/AIDS patients at Nedjo General hospital, Nedjo town, west Wallaga zone, Oromia regional state. International Journal of Modern Pharmaceutical Research, 2(5), 10-19.
12. Dugassa, D., Fekadu, G., Tadesse, A., & Bayisa, G. H. (2017). Assessment of asthma pharmacotherapy among asthmatic patients in medical ward of Gimbi general hospital, west Wollega zone, Ethiopia. World Journal of Advance Health Care Research, 1(2).