Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Objective
Timeline
TESFAHUN BEKELE BIRU

TESFAHUN BEKELE BIRU

Addis Ababa,AA

Summary

Compassionate health professional with 12+ years of experience in program implementation and management in medical emergency settings. Specialized in sexual violence (SV) program implementation, emergency preparedness, and capacity building. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, foster partnerships, and deliver quality healthcare to populations in need. Committed to empowering communities and creating acces to quality and accessible servises.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

East Africa(Regional) SV Program Manager

Medicines SANS Frontiers Holland
11.2024 - Current

- Developed and implemented SV-IPV strategies and protocols.
- Ensured quality medical and psychosocial care following MSF guidelines.
- Built the capacity of field teams for survivor care.
- Led community awareness campaigns to improve access for survivors.
- Established patient documentation and data management tools.
- Collaborated with HR for recruitment and training of SV focal staff.
- Supported advocacy initiatives with health authorities and partners.
- Assisted in annual planning and budgeting for SV-IPV responses.
- Analyzed project data for reporting and documented lessons learned.
- Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of the SV-IPV response.

Mission SGBV Program Implementation Manager

MSF-OCA
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • Led SV and IPV response programs, focusing on Kule and Tigray projects.
  • Supervised and ensured quality SV/IPV medical and psychosocial care in line with MSF protocols.
  • Conducted capacity building and community awareness initiatives to enhance service access.
  • Collaborated with MOH and partners to strengthen program delivery.

Mission Flying SV Program Manager

MSF-OCA
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Developed and implemented SV/IPV strategies, protocols, and response activities.
  • Facilitated community awareness and advocacy with MOH and international partners.
  • Managed program planning, budgeting, and reporting to improve mission outcomes.
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.

Bentiu Project SGBV and SRH Activity Manager

MSF-OCA
01.2021 - 09.2022
  • Implemented community-based care programs for SV/IPV survivors.
  • Trained and mentored midwives, counselors, and community focal points.
  • Strengthened referral pathways and access to SRH services.

GBV Program Officer

Norwegian Church Aid
06.2020 - 12.2020
  • Planned and executed GBV activities, including training and stakeholder collaboration.
  • Contributed to funding applications and project reporting.

Midwife Activity supervisor

MSF-OCA
01.2018 - 01.2019

Midwife Activity manager

MSF-OCP
01.2014 - 01.2015

Midwife

MOH
01.2012 - 01.2014

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

St. Mary’s University
02.2020

Diploma - Midwifery Nursing

Adama University
07.2011

Master of Arts - International Health Care Management

IU International University of Applied Science , Germany
06.2025

Skills

  • Health Information Systems (DHIS2)
  • Data analysis
  • Reporting
  • Program management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Advocacy
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability
  • Training
  • Mentoring

Certification

  • Safe abortion care implementation
  • SGBV Access Training
  • GBV case management
  • First-Line Medical Management Training
  • BEmONC (Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care)
  • ETAT (Emergency Triage Assessment and Treatment)
  • Basic Ultrasound and Health Management Information Systems

Objective

MSF OCA, CV for mission SV program activity manager

Timeline

East Africa(Regional) SV Program Manager - Medicines SANS Frontiers Holland
11.2024 - Current
Mission SGBV Program Implementation Manager - MSF-OCA
03.2024 - 08.2024
Mission Flying SV Program Manager - MSF-OCA
09.2022 - 09.2023
Bentiu Project SGBV and SRH Activity Manager - MSF-OCA
01.2021 - 09.2022
GBV Program Officer - Norwegian Church Aid
06.2020 - 12.2020
Midwife Activity supervisor - MSF-OCA
01.2018 - 01.2019
Midwife Activity manager - MSF-OCP
01.2014 - 01.2015
Midwife - MOH
01.2012 - 01.2014
Adama University - Diploma, Midwifery Nursing
IU International University of Applied Science - Master of Arts, International Health Care Management
St. Mary’s University - Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
TESFAHUN BEKELE BIRU