Abire Comfort
Tema
Summary
Highly experienced and skilled midwife with over 10 years of expertise in maternal and reproductive health. Demonstrated leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and unwavering commitment to duty. Adept at providing comprehensive maternal and newborn care, utilizing medical knowledge, emotional support, and practical skills to ensure the health and well-being of both mother and child. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and determination to achieve optimal outcomes. Respected for reliability, compassion, and effective communication abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maternity In-Charge
Osudoku Health Center
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Ghana Health Service
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the midwifery unit
- Managed daily operations, staffing, patient care, budgeting, and scheduling
- Provided comprehensive abortion care and post-abortion care services
- Conducted performance reviews and appraisals of staff members
- Developed strong partnerships with community organizations for seamless referral processes, ensuring timely access to specialized services when needed.
- Coordinated community outreach activities such as prenatal classes to promote health education among expectant mothers.
- Increased patient safety through rigorous monitoring of infection control protocols, reducing hospital-acquired infections significantly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive care planning, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Facility Manager/Midwife In-Charge
Osuwem CHPS Compound
08.2014 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: Ghana Health Service
- Participated in outreach child welfare clinics and door-to-door family services.
- Oversaw logistics for regular maintenance tasks.
- Provided comprehensive home-based maternity care
- Developed emergency response plans to enhance facility safety.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Reduced complications during childbirth with vigilant monitoring of maternal and fetal wellbeing throughout labor.
- Taught childbirth preparation classes to expectant parents.
Midwife
Osudoku Health Center
03.2013 - 08.2014
- Company Overview: Ghana Health Service
- Provided antenatal care, delivered babies, and conducted postpartum checks
- Counseled mothers on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle habits during pregnancy
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for optimal patient care
- Built strong rapport with patients through open communication channels that encouraged feedback and collaboration on care plans.
- Performed routine postpartum care, such as suturing and wound care.
Midwife
Tema General Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Provided antenatal care, conducted deliveries, and administered medications
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Built strong rapport with patients through open communication channels that encouraged feedback and collaboration on care plans.
- Counseled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
- Provided post-operative management for cesarean section patients.
Education
BSc - Midwifery
Wisconsin International University College
01.2021
Diploma - Midwifery
Korle-Bu Nursing Training College
Ghana01.2011
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Chemu Senior High School
Tema01.2007
Skills
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Interpersonal Relationship Management
- Effective Team Management
- Comprehensive Midwifery Care
- Strong Organizational Skills
Accomplishments
- Established pregnancy schools and adolescent clubs in Osudoku Health Center and Osuwem CHPS Compound
- Assisted in establishing a 'waiting room' to improve skills delivery
Internationalconferences
- Africa Regional Convening on Challenging Opposition on Repro Justice, 01/01/22
- Abortion Value Clarification and Attitude Transformation (VCAT) TOT Training, 01/01/19
- Spokesperson Training, 01/01/19
- Gender is My Agenda Conference, 01/01/19
- East Central South Africa Confederation of Nurses, 01/01/18
Training
- Managing High-Risk Pregnancy, 01/01/23
- Customer Care, 01/01/22
- Social Behavior Change Communication, 01/01/22
- Preceptorship in Adolescent, 01/01/22
- Cervical Cancer Prevention Skills Training, 01/01/22
- Master Medics Program on BLS/ACLS and Infection Control, 01/01/22
Affiliations
International Papilloma Virus Society (IPVS) member - Ghana Chapter
Certification
Registered Midwife (RM)- Nursing and Midwifery Council Ghana
AWARD
Best Midwife Greater Accra Region 2017- United Nations PopulationFund/Ministry of Health Ghana
Timeline
Maternity In-Charge
Osudoku Health Center
01.2021 - Current
Facility Manager/Midwife In-Charge
Osuwem CHPS Compound
08.2014 - 12.2020
Midwife
Osudoku Health Center
03.2013 - 08.2014
Midwife
Tema General Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2012
BSc - Midwifery
Wisconsin International University College
Diploma - Midwifery
Korle-Bu Nursing Training College
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Chemu Senior High School
Registered Midwife (RM)- Nursing and Midwifery Council Ghana
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