Konjit joined Hamlin in 2005 and held various clinical roles including serving four years as Matron of Hamlin’s Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital. Konjit holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and pursuing her Master’s degree in Social Psychology from the Addis Ababa University. Konjit is a passionate advocate for both current graduates of Hamlin College of Midwives and is working to expand the prevention program including overseeing, manage and follow the progress of Project Zero – obstetric fistula eradication program. Besides, Konjit ensure all Hamlin midwives have the support they require to undertake their important work in the government partner health centers.
A career dedicated to women in need
In 1993, Konjit graduated from the Centralised School of Nursing – what is now the Addis Ababa University’s School of Nursing – with a Diploma in Nursing. After working at a number of hospitals as a junior nurse, and Vice Matron, Konjit and her family moved to Addis Ababa where she worked in a blood bank for the Ethiopian Red Cross and an HIV organisation.
“I feel very much happy that I am working at Hamlin Fistula, a pioneer in providing care and support for women who are suffering from preventable birth injuries. I feel proud to be part of such an organisation that has provided the utmost care for more than 70,000 Ethiopian women.
“The work that is being done is more than words can explain, which can be seen in the way the mothers feel towards the hospital and everyone attached to it. It is as if the hospital is giving them back their life, their dignity, and their status as a fellow human being. Who would not be happy to restore a woman’s health and dignity?” reflects Konjit.
Following the Hamlins’ footsteps
“It is beyond words to express about the Drs Catherine and Reg Hamlin. They both have dedicated their lives and their family to the Ethiopian women. And the legacy they have left is tremendous. The well-functioning hospital, the many thousands of women who are treated with love, respect and compassion. The midwifery college established by Dr Catherine Hamlin, the knowledge and skill they have transferred to the Ethiopian doctors and so on.”
Working to a brighter future
Self-improvement and professional development have been constants in Matron Konjit’s career. Committed to using best-practice methods of care, Konjit completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 2008, and completed a Master’s in Social Psychology at the Addis Ababa University. “My number one career goal is to become more of an expert in my field. To achieve more infection control measures and maintain the work environment,” says Konjit.
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