Ermias Mulugeta

RESUME

Name: Ermias Mulugeta, MD,MPH
Company: Bethzatha Health Services, PLC.
Founded: 1995
Number of Employees: 400
HQ: Addis Ababa
What it does: Hospital, other health services and medical training

Private enterprise built the world’s greatest countries. Enterprises are still few and far between in our country – a nation which for decades had all things done for it or on it by the government of the day.
EP features dynamic business personalities, fledgling inventors and innovators, environmentally conscious industrialists and other entrepreneurial leaders and role models and is one of CAPITAL’s most popular sections.
One of the fastest growing sectors of Ethiopia’s services sector is health care. The private sector is investing substantial resources in building health infrastructure across the country.
Universal health care provision in Ethiopia is much too big a task for the state alone. Among the more renowned private health care providers is Bethzatha Health Services Plc. EP is pleased to feature owner founder Dr. Ermias Mulugeta.
Capital warmly welcomes nominations to Entrepreneur Profile and looks forward to introducing more upwardly mobile model citizens.
Write to P.O.Box: 95 Code 1110 or e-mail at: syscom@ethionet.et

BIG PICTURE
Reason for starting business:-To pursue my profession in a more conducive way.
Most difficult part of decision: The dilemma of working as a clinician versus managing a company.
Biggest plus of ownership:- Freedom to make decisions.
Biggest drawback:-You are consumed with work, very little time for yourself.
Biggest business strength:- The confident belief that nothing is impossible. Also, determination and unreserved commitment to my profession.
Top source of inspiration:-Satisfied patients/clients.
Most Challenging task: Maintaining our high standards of quality service.
Favorite task: - Challenges and new ventures.

PERSONALS
First choice for new career or venture:- Cinematography.
Key goals yet to achieve:- Establishing a medical school.
Stress Reducers:- Swimming and music.
Favorite book:- Haddis Alemayehu’s, ‘Fikir Eske-Mekabir’.
Favorite films:-Documentaries.
Favorite destination:- Nothing like coming back home.
(-Mina Yirga)