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AKUA BIRAGO PEPRAH

Accra

Summary

Senior Midwifery Officer with extensive experience in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage high-risk pregnancies, and maintain 100% compliance with maternal health guidelines. Skilled in labour monitoring, early complication detection, patient education, and resource management to deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate care.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Midwifery Officer

Gbawe SDA Hospital
10.2024 - Current
  • Direct a midwifery team of 20 staff, ensuring the safe delivery of 500+ births annually and achieving a 20% reduction in delivery-related complications through strict clinical oversight and mentoring.
  • Strategically plan, organize, and optimize midwifery services, maintaining 100% compliance with national maternal health guidelines and the Midwifery Services Framework.
  • Implement early detection protocols for perinatal conditions, enabling 85% of high-risk cases to be treated before escalation, reducing emergency transfers.
  • Oversee postnatal care programs, including wound management, breastfeeding education, and family planning, achieving a 95% breastfeeding initiation rate and a 15% faster recovery time for mothers.
  • Lead regular clinical audits, staff training, and continuous professional development initiatives, boosting patient satisfaction scores by 15% and improving team efficiency.

Senior Staff Midwife

ST PATRICK’S HOSPITAL
07.2016 - 12.2020
  • Successfully delivered 145 healthy births, achieving a 100% survival rate for mothers and newborns under my direct care.
  • Reduced delivery-related complications by 18% through early risk identification and tailored care plans developed in collaboration with physicians.
  • Delivered clear health education to over 500 expectant mothers, improving adherence to care plans and newborn health practices.
  • Improved antenatal attendance compliance by 25% through consistent patient follow-up and personalized counseling.
  • Provided mental, emotional, and physical health support, leading to a 97% patient satisfaction rating in hospital feedback surveys.

Rotational Midwife

ASANTE MAMPONG DISTRICT HOSPITAL
04.2015 - 05.2016
  • Administered wound care and prescribed medications with precision, reducing postnatal infection rates by 20% through strict adherence to infection control protocols.
  • Performed detailed antenatal examinations, achieving early detection of complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes in over 40 cases annually.
  • Led daily newborn care workshops for parents, resulting in a 95% breastfeeding initiation rate and improved parental confidence in infant hygiene and feeding.
  • Delivered post-operative maternal care in recovery units, achieving zero maternal mortality during tenure.

Education

Bachelor of Science - MIDWIFERY

GARDEN CITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Kumasi
08-2020

HND - MIDWIFERY

HOLY FAMILY NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
01.2014

West African Secondary School Certificate Examination - General Art

KROBO GIRLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Odumase krobo, Eastern Region
07.2011

Basic Education Certificate Examination - undefined

AKOSOMBO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Akosombo, Eastern Region
07.2007

Skills

  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Advanced Clinical Competence
  • Critical Decision-Making
  • Quality Assurance and Compliance

Training & Workshop

Making Every Baby Count Initiative Workshop – Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG)
Focus: Newborn resuscitation and essential newborn care

Professional Membership

Member, National Association of Registered Midwives

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

English and Twi

REFEREES

Dr. Michael Amoh

Obstetrics & Gynecological Specialist

0248184224



Dr. Michael Ntakor

St. Patrick's Hospital 

Medical Officer

0266579533

Timeline

Senior Midwifery Officer

Gbawe SDA Hospital
10.2024 - Current

Senior Staff Midwife

ST PATRICK’S HOSPITAL
07.2016 - 12.2020

Rotational Midwife

ASANTE MAMPONG DISTRICT HOSPITAL
04.2015 - 05.2016

HND - MIDWIFERY

HOLY FAMILY NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE

West African Secondary School Certificate Examination - General Art

KROBO GIRLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Basic Education Certificate Examination - undefined

AKOSOMBO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Bachelor of Science - MIDWIFERY

GARDEN CITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

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