Birhane Teklu
Kigali,rwanda
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust skill set in intercultural competence, resilience under pressure, and communication proficiency. Demonstrates exceptional team leadership and interpersonal communication abilities, complemented by expertise in training and development. Proficient in project management, inventory management, regulatory compliance, facility management, and risk assessment. Committed to leveraging these skills to drive organisational success and foster a collaborative work environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Pharmaceutical wing manager
MOMONA Medical solutions
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
2025.12 - Current
- Managed daily operations and provided departmental support.
- Coordinated set-up of company and pharmaceutical department, ensuring practical implementation of operational processes.
- Analysed market conditions and purchased vital pharmaceuticals for ongoing supply.
- Improved sales by 23% after introduced sales based payment to company.
- Analysed costs and market trends to establish profit margins while managing marketing and sales for company products.
- Led change management initiatives to improve organisational adaptability and responsiveness to market demands. initiatives to improve organisational adaptability outcomes.
- Led performance reviews to pinpoint improvement areas and follow-up actions.
- Organised regular team-building activities to foster positive work environment.
- Implemented cost reduction measures, reduced overhead expenses.
- Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
New business consultant
Satoshi power grid co.ltd
Kampala, Uganda
2025.09 - 2025.12
- Managed to establish communication platform between Ugandan government, ministry of energy and company management team stationed in UAE
- Abled to sustained verbal communication between parties and executed contractual agreement for power purchase agreement
- Navigated complex contract negotiations for successful business deal.
- Leased land in two power substations in northern Uganda (Agago and Oliwo)
- Successfully transferred work accomplished (well established data center) to technical team of company
- Provided expert advice on sustainable growth strategies in consultative capacity.
- Developed robust business plans to facilitate company expansion.
Pharmaceutical and Nutrition consultant
MERQ Consultancy PLC/LLC
Kigali, Rwanda
2023.04 - 2025.09
- Evaluated nutrition programme delivery to assess service quality.
- Led research activities in field of nutrition, disseminating findings in wider-scientific community.
- Conducted needs assessment and supply chain audits to locate service gaps.
- Delivered training, coaching, and mentoring for local supply chain staff, scaling up best practices to enhance operational efficiency and reduce stockouts.
- Implemented sustainable solutions to strengthen healthcare delivery processes.
- Secured work agreement and funding for Mekelle office which is around 15million USD, with the objective of developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation framework for HAQI Foundation, established to support war-affected communities in Tigray, northern Ethiopia.
- Promoted MERQ Rwanda's mission and initiatives at local and international events, enhancing awareness and engagement with stakeholders.
- Executed and led teams running multiple surveys and projects.
- Supported company to embark on operations in Tigray, Ethiopia, and Kigali, Rwanda.
Regional coordinator
Clinton health access Initiative/USAID
Mekelle, Ethiopia
2015.12 - 2022.03
- Coordinated regional healthcare initiatives aimed at improving access to newly added pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals mainly Zinc/ORS, Amox DT marketed with focus on diarrhea and pneumonia management in Ethiopia, mainly in conflict-affected areas.
- Provided vast number (around 4850 professionals including pediatricians, medical doctors, anesthesias, and drug professions) of trainings and capacity building focused on medical Oxygen accessibility, utility, rational drug use and prescription practices.
- Provided hand on support to Ethiopian pharmaceutical supply agency, Mekelle office and Tigray health bureau in their effort to avail essential and vital medicines, practice rational prescription patterns, store medicines properly, and forecast their need timely and efficiently.
- Managed the regional project team, overseeing staff performance, capacity building, and reporting to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Handled resource allocation effectively, minimising waste and maximising utilisation.
- Collaborated closely with management teams for successful project execution.
- Engaged with stakeholders to strengthen and sustain business relationships.
- Coordinated regional activities, resulting in smoother operations.
- Represented the office at different regional events and programs
Pharmacy Mentor
Abt Associates Inc/PHSP/USAID
Mekelle, Bahirdar and Awasa, ethiopia
2011.06 - 2014.05
- Trained new mentors / 2300 medical doctors, nurses, and Pharmacy personnels on effective mentoring techniques that benefit both parties involved.
- Conducted regular progress reviews, ensuring successful achievement of set goals by mentees.
- Encouraged proactive behaviour through consistent support and positive feedback, fostering culture of continuous improvement
- Supported private health facilities in Ethiopia to implement public health programs, including ART, TB, and MCH services
- Established and strengthened public-private health service partnerships to enhance healthcare delivery
Regulatory inspector
Ethiopian drug regulatory authority
Mekelle, ethiopia
2009.06 - 2011.05
- Implemented inspections based on standard operating procedures, increasing health service delivery efficiency
- Delivered comprehensive health education on 4 P (Product, premises, profession and process) to enhance self-inspection methods
- Shared expert knowledge and experience with colleagues to support resolution of complex cases
Instructorat at health science college
Tigray region health bureau
Mekelle, ethiopia
2007.06 - 2009.05
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Pharmacy head
Axum general hospital
Axum, Ethiopia
2006.10 - 2007.06
- Resolved complex pharmaceutical queries promptly, enhancing customer satisfaction rates.
- Facilitated continuous learning sessions to keep team updated in field of pharmacy.
- Oversaw budget allocation and financial matters leading to cost-effective operations.
- Introduced innovative storage solutions to optimise space usage.
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition
Mekelle university
Ethiopia 09/2012 - 10/2014
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business administration
Mekelle University
Ethiopia 10/2017 - 12/2022
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Jimma University
Ethiopia 10/2001 - 07/2006
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Sheba University college
Ethiopia 10/2012 - 09/2015
Skills
- Regulatory affairs
- Regulatory compliance
- Pharmaceutical logistics
- Project Management
- Risk Assessment
- Training and Development
- Team Leadership
- Intercultural competence
- Communication proficiency
- Interpersonal communication
- Resilience under pressure
- Facility management
Websites
Languages
English
Advanced
Amharic
Native
tigrigna
Native
Affiliations
- Hiking and adventures, Physical exercise and Socializing, community roles such as blood donation and visiting families in need Reading books Watching developing stories Playing football
Accomplishments
Awards;
A. Professional certificate of Competence as Senior Pharmacy
B. Certificate of recognition delivered by USAID/PHSP For dedicated service
Accomplishments;
1. Honored to be community mobilizer to address hunger caused by active war in the regional state of Tigray
2. Honoured to establish a local NGO named HAQI foundation, establsihed to provide all rounded upport to people affected by the war in the northern part of ethiopia in 2020-2022
Certification
Certificates:
1. Training on research writing and project management (Certification from Kenya)
2. Training on Teaching Methodology (Certification
3. Training of trainers (TOT) in drug and therapeutic pharmacy
4. Training on Qualitative research methodology and data collection (Certification)
5. Certificate on Fundamentals of Information Technology
6. Training on application of SPSS By Mekelle University
7. Training on IPLS (Certification)
8. TOT on Pharmacy ART (Certification)
9. TOT on inspection principles, methodologies, Enforcement and Introduction of standards for regional inspectors 10. Training on Familiarizing Pharmaceutical 11. Ethics and Promoting Standard Practice
Extracurricular and volunteer activities
Voluntered in pharmaceutical delivery to the far to reach areas in tigray, ethiopia
Voluntered in mobilizing youths to donate blood
Voluntered in provision of medical care to the communities affected by war
Extracurricular activities Board directorate Mar 2023 - Mar 2025 HAQI foundation, Mekelle I served this local NGO as board directorate after I led it as CEO right after its establishment. My role in its establishment takes the lion's share.
References
Mr. chen Junting, CEO, Avalab, UAE
Contact number +971562340864
email; avalabtechnology00dbx@gmail.com
Dubai/UAE
Dr. Alula Meressa , MERQ global
coordinating center CEO, +1 443
5257797
Dr. Habtamu Seyoum, Senior
Program Manager @ Clinton Health
Access Initiative/Child Survival
Program; +251911653351
Mr. Zeru G/medhin, Abt Associates
Inc/ private health sector program.,
Regional coordinator for Tigray; +
251914723546
Mr. Goitom Gigar, Regional health
bureau, Tigray; the then curative
and rehabilitation core process
owner, #+251911584347
Timeline
Pharmaceutical wing manager
MOMONA Medical solutions
2025.12 - Current
New business consultant
Satoshi power grid co.ltd
2025.09 - 2025.12
Pharmaceutical and Nutrition consultant
MERQ Consultancy PLC/LLC
2023.04 - 2025.09
Regional coordinator
Clinton health access Initiative/USAID
2015.12 - 2022.03
Pharmacy Mentor
Abt Associates Inc/PHSP/USAID
2011.06 - 2014.05
Regulatory inspector
Ethiopian drug regulatory authority
2009.06 - 2011.05
Instructorat at health science college
Tigray region health bureau
2007.06 - 2009.05
Pharmacy head
Axum general hospital
2006.10 - 2007.06
Master of Science - Nutrition
Mekelle university
09/2012 - 10/2014
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business administration
Mekelle University
10/2017 - 12/2022
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Jimma University
10/2001 - 07/2006
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Sheba University college
10/2012 - 09/2015