Telemedicine Jobs for Doctors in Ethiopia
Telemedicine jobs for doctors in Ethiopia are remote roles where a licensed doctor consults patients online by video or audio, often as supplemental income from home.
Last updated 2026-07-11
Are there telemedicine jobs for doctors in Ethiopia?
Yes — telemedicine jobs for doctors in Ethiopia are available through platforms such as Hakim and TenaFirst. Hakim states doctors join free, set their own rates and keep 85% of earnings, while TenaFirst runs consultations from 150 birr per 30-minute session with doctors keeping 80%. Platform providers are licensed through FMHACA.
Which telemedicine platforms hire doctors in Ethiopia
Real platforms that onboard Ethiopian doctors for online consultations. Each verifies your medical registration before you can see patients:
Hakim
An Ethiopian telehealth platform that states doctors can join free, set their own rates, work evenings and weekends from home and keep 85% of earnings.
SourceTenaFirst
A digital health platform (video and audio consultations plus homecare) with an explicit revenue split — the platform takes 20% and the doctor keeps 80%.
SourceLicensing & registration (FMHACA / MOH)
Telehealth providers are licensed by the Food, Medicine and Healthcare Administration and Control Authority (FMHACA), and individual doctors are licensed through the Ministry of Health’s eHPL portal.
Ethiopia MOH — Health Regulatory Licensing (eHPL)What telemedicine doctors earn in Ethiopia
- Hakim states doctors keep 85% of earnings, with a potential income of roughly 15,000–50,000 ETB per month
- TenaFirst consultations start at 150 birr per 30-minute session, with the doctor keeping 80%
These figures are published by the platforms themselves; actual earnings depend on your hours, specialty and patient volume.
Shega — TenaFirst Plus launchEquipment & setup you need
- A laptop or smartphone with a working camera and microphone
- A stable broadband or 4G/5G internet connection (a wired or strong Wi-Fi link for video calls)
- A quiet, private, well-lit room so consultations stay confidential
- A modern web browser — GeraClinic and most platforms run in-browser, with no special software to install
- A way to receive payouts locally (bank transfer, mobile money, or a digital wallet, depending on the platform)
What GeraClinic offers
GeraClinic is a telemedicine platform where Ethiopian doctors consult patients online. It is free to apply — no signup fee, no monthly fee — and you set your own hours and consultation fee. Patients in Ethiopia typically pay Br80 – Br600 per consultation, and you keep 85% of every consultation (GeraClinic takes a transparent 15% platform fee), paid out within 3-5 business days once your medical registration is verified.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there telemedicine jobs for doctors in Ethiopia?+
Yes. Licensed doctors can consult patients online through platforms such as Hakim and TenaFirst, as well as GeraClinic. Hakim lets doctors join free and keep 85% of earnings; TenaFirst pays doctors 80% of the consultation fee.
What do I need to work as an online doctor in Ethiopia?+
You need to be a licensed doctor — individual licences are issued through the Ministry of Health’s eHPL portal, and telehealth providers are licensed by FMHACA.
How much can Ethiopian doctors earn from telemedicine?+
Hakim cites a potential income of roughly 15,000–50,000 ETB per month with doctors keeping 85%. On GeraClinic you set your own fee within the Br80–Br600 per-consultation range and keep 85% of every consultation.
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Free to apply, no signup or monthly fees. Set your own hours and consultation fee, keep 85% of every consultation, and get paid within 3-5 business days.