Hello! I’m Tigist Jemal, a biomedical graduate with hands-on experience in public health, laboratory settings, and frontline healthcare support. I enjoy turning complex health concepts into clear, practical information and I thrive in collaborative environments where curiosity and care drive results. Since moving to Norway, I have pursued further study in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences and built a diverse work history—from public health inspections to nursing home care and hospital microbiology. I am eager to contribute to teams that value health, learning, and service.

Tigist Jemal

Hello! I’m Tigist Jemal, a biomedical graduate with hands-on experience in public health, laboratory settings, and frontline healthcare support. I enjoy turning complex health concepts into clear, practical information and I thrive in collaborative environments where curiosity and care drive results. Since moving to Norway, I have pursued further study in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences and built a diverse work history—from public health inspections to nursing home care and hospital microbiology. I am eager to contribute to teams that value health, learning, and service.

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Hello! I’m Tigist Jemal, a biomedical graduate with hands-on experience in public health, laboratory settings, and frontline healthcare support. I enjoy turning complex health concepts into clear, practical information and I thrive in collaborative environments where curiosity and care drive results.

Since moving to Norway, I have pursued further study in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences and built a diverse work history—from public health inspections to nursing home care and hospital microbiology. I am eager to contribute to teams that value health, learning, and service.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner

Language

Norwegian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Oromo
Advanced
Amharic
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Inspector at Public Health Office, Woliso, Ethiopia
May 1, 2009 - August 31, 2012
Oversaw public health inspections and environmental health assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards in Woliso, Ethiopia.
Owner/Shop Manager at Robe, Ethiopia
April 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014
Owned a women's clothing shop; managed customer service, sales and accounting operations.
Inspector at Norwegian Food Authority (Mattilsynet), Norheimsund, Norway
May 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016
Worked with food safety inspections and regulatory compliance.
Kindergarten Staff at Norheimsund Kindergarten, Norway
May 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017
Assisted in daily operations and activities for kindergarten children.
Cafeteria Worker at Øystese Gymnas High School, Norway
September 1, 2017 - April 30, 2018
Worked in school cafeteria, serving meals and maintaining kitchen area.
Retail Assistant at Spare Norheimsund Grocery, Norway
February 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Handled customer service and sales in local grocery store.
Care Assistant at Norheimsund Nursing Home, Norway
May 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Provided patient and elderly care, supporting daily living activities.
Caregiver/Nurse Assistant at Stiftelsen Slettebakken Nursing Home
March 1, 2019 - July 31, 2021
Caregiver in a nursing home, assisting residents with daily activities.
Laboratory Technician at Haukeland University Hospital, Department of Microbiology, Molecular Biology Section
September 1, 2020 - Present
Laboratory/technical work in microbiology, with basic computer skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

Education

Bachelor at Gonder University, Environmental Health, Ethiopia
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
Preparatory at Batu Terara Preparatory School
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Secondary School at Mena Secondary School
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
Language Course at Øystese Gymnas High School (Norwegian language courses)
August 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
Bachelor at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
August 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021

Qualifications

Bachelor - Environmental Health
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
Norwegian Language Course
August 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
Bachelor - Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
August 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Government, Retail, Professional Services