Tigist Fanta
About Tigist Fanta
Tigist Fanta serves as a COVID-19 Case Investigator at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she interviews cases and provides guidance on safe isolation practices. She has a background in nursing and public health, with previous experience in emergency care and administrative roles in both Kenya and the United States.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Tigist Fanta serves as a COVID-19 Case Investigator at the Minnesota Department of Health. In this role, she primarily conducts interviews with COVID-19 cases, proxies, and contacts to gather essential information. Her responsibilities include providing guidance on safe isolation practices for individuals diagnosed with COVID-19. Since joining the department in 2020, she has contributed to identifying potential outbreaks and clusters of the virus, playing a crucial role in public health response efforts in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Before her current position, Tigist Fanta worked as an Emergency Room Nurse at The Nairobi Women's Hospital Group from 2008 to 2009. She gained valuable experience in emergency care during her time in Nairobi, Kenya. Additionally, she served as an Emergency Medical Technician at Adventist HealthCare in Maryland, United States, from 2019 to 2020. Her diverse background in healthcare roles has equipped her with a strong foundation in patient care and emergency response.
Administrative Experience
Tigist Fanta has also held administrative roles, including her position as an Administrative Assistant at Trócaire from 2012 to 2014 in Nairobi, Kenya. This experience provided her with skills in organizational management and support within a healthcare context, complementing her clinical expertise.
Education and Expertise
Tigist Fanta holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, where she studied from 2009 to 2011. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing/Counseling from the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, completing her studies from 1999 to 2005. Her educational background in public health and nursing underpins her work in disease investigation and healthcare.