TATUL Y. HAKOBYAN

375056, Nansen str.7, apt.6, Yerevan, Armenia

Tel: (3741) 56-43-51 (w), (3741)-63-74-07 (h), Fax: (3741) 56-59-90 Cellular: (3749) 42-46-95

e-mail: THakobyan@armhealth.am

Qualifications and Special Skills

• Expertise in policy analysis, formulation and strategic planning
• Experience in health system management and administration

· Experience and effective relationship with government agencies, NGO’s and major donor organizations

• Research and project design/implementation/evaluation skills
• Effective presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experienced with process improvement techniques
• Fluent in Russian and English
• Experienced using numerous PC based software packages
• High technical translation and interpretation skills

Education

Health Systems Management Seminar	Certificate	Athens, Greece, National School of Public Health	June 1999
General Procurement Workshop	Certificate	Almaty, Kazakhstan USAID	January 1999
International Course on Health Systems Management	Diploma	Galillee College, Israel	May 1998
Master of Public Health (MPH)	Diploma	American University of Armenia (AUA), Yerevan	October 1997
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	Diploma	American University of Armenia (AUA), Yerevan	October 1994
Bachelor of Science, Major-Pharmacology	Diploma	Medical University, Yerevan, Armenia	June 1985

Work Experience

July 2002-to present Deputy Minister of Health	Ministry of Health, Republic of Armenia
Coordinate policy and program development Coordinate international cooperation and reforms Coordinate health programs
December 2000- July 2002 Senior Technical Advisor	USAID/Abt Associates Inc., Armenia Social Transition Program (ASTP)
Serve as a liaison between ASTP and health-related agencies within the GOA. Provide policy support to the Ministry of Health (MoH) and ASTP in their joint efforts to strengthen the health care system of Armenia. Provide technical assistance on health policy and financing issues related to the optimisation, the monitoring and evaluation of health care quality, pharmaceutical industry, medical training and practice. Support the design and conduct of seminars and workshops involving ASTP experts and consultants and counterparts Consult and support short-term ASTP consultants by briefing them on health reforms, organizing meetings and acquiring materials. Provide support to the implementation of pilot site activities.
February 2000-July 2000 Director of Policy Department		Ministry of Health (MoH) of Armenia
Co-ordinate health policy analysis and development Oversee and Co-ordinate humanitarian and development health programs implemented by Ministry of Health, International and local organizations Develop concept papers and proposals Attend relevant external conferences and meetings as a representative of MoH and perform speaking engagements as required
March 1999 – February 2000 Director of General Department of Provisions		Ministry of Health (MoH) of Armenia
Oversee and supervise the activities of departments of medical technology, pharmaceutical procurement, and humanitarian aid, and maintain effective working relationship with international organizations and donors Recommend and develop procurement strategy , organize and head tenders Organize licensing process of health institutions and pharmacies Head the licensing committee
November 1997 – April 1998 Health Expert	European Community TACIS project, Support to Health Reform in Armenia
· Analyse the reforms of the Armenian Administrative System and its impact on the health system performance. Reforms process evaluation and priority setting. Study of International health management programs and assess their applicability to Armenian health system Participate in curriculum development for health managers training program. Lecture health economics and financing during the pilot course conducted for 20 directors of health institutions
November 1997- June 1998 Independent consultant	The World Bank (WB) Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
Coordinate working group activities in assessment of hospitals in Armenia. Provide technical assistance in developing health care facilities restructuring strategy in Armenia
June1998 - March 1999 Medical Coordinator	United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), US PVO
Provide oversight of Health programs and ensure that programs activities are implemented in timely manner and satisfactory level Recommend and approve health grants Compile monthly, quarterly and other relevant reports on all on-going programs Establish and maintain strong working relationships with governmental and non-governmental agencies and counterparts including working out the cooperative agreements, submitting necessary reports, negotiating on certain issues and problem resolution Keep abreast of pertinent political developments, especially from the perspective of health care reforms and policies and update the UMCOR relevant staff on trends and developments in the health care field Introduce new strategies and approaches to medical programs; research needs, collect and analyse relevant data, and develop them into concept papers
March 1996 - June 1998 Program Manager	UMCOR
Contact with government officials, donors and suppliers and health managers Coordinate the distribution of medicines and medical supplies to UMCOR targeted health care facilities. Establish systems to monitor and determine impact of the programs and humanitarian aid Develop, plan and conduct surveys among health care providers and beneficiaries Control and process data -base filing system and inventory control
November 1995 - March 1996 Senior Specialist	Department of social policy, Ministry of Economy of Armenia
· Health and social services cost analysis, analysis of economic anf finacial aspects of State funded programs and evaluation of their effectiveness.
December 1988 - June 1989 Health officer in the earthquake zone-Spitak, Armenia	Ministry of Health of Armenia
Assess the needs of affected population. Organize and control the distribution of humanitarian aid in the earthquake zone.
August 1985 -July 1995 Director	"Synaps" Co. LTD.
Oversight of all personnel and financial resources Monitor patients needs and ensure necessary stock replenishment Maintain awareness of State political, economic and taxation policy and development trends, changes and ensure continuous professional development and training of personnel

Publications

· End-use survey of beneficiaries of health program, 1998

· Structural reform of administrative system and its impact on health system management, 1999

· Analysis of 1996-2000 reforms program in Armenia, 2003

· Health policy for Armenia 2004-2015

Honours

Award of Excellence at the secondary school

Business Project Award of Excellence, Class 94, AUA

Scholarship recipient 1995-1997, AUA

References available upon request