Akua Boadiwaa Amoh-yeboah
Takoradi
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled epidemiologist and registered nurse with over 15 years of experience in clinical care, public health, epidemiology and disease control. Proven expertise in conducting epidemiological research with focus on applying scientific rigor to develop, implement and evaluate practical, effective and scalable solutions for reducing disease risk and improving health and social outcomes. Experienced in designing quantitative data collection tools and leading the collection and analysis of quantitative data. Proficient in writing scientific articles and reports based on research findings. Committed to contributing to education and capacity strengthening activities in all areas of public health and disease control.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Epidemiologist/Mentor
Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (GFELTP), School of Public Health, University of Ghana
03.2018 - Current
- Coordinate FELTP field activities, including outbreak investigations and response surveillance system evaluation and data analysis
- Support project design and implementation by Advanced FELTP residents
- Involved in designing, collection and epidemiological studies (quantitative data) conducted by GFELTP
- Provide mentorship, teaching and supervision to FELTP advanced and frontline residents
- Writing technical reports on major projects and mentorships undertaken
- Provide technical assistance to FELTP trainees in preparations of their abstracts and presentations for dissemination.
Consultant Polio Technical Officer
WHO/IQVIA
Volta Region
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Led the Global Polio Eradication Initiative to respond to cVDPV2 Outbreaks in Ghana
- Supported the development and implementation of Outbreak Response Plans for Polio in 18 districts
- Provided supportive supervision for AFP surveillance, focusing on case detection and vaccine cold chain management
- Supported mapping of cases, high-risk populations, and provided technical support
- Led the assessment of key surveillance performance indicators for AFP and vaccine preventable diseases
- Supported capacity building activities and supervised data collection using e-surveillance tools
- Supervised the collection and transportation of environmental samples in designated environmental sites.
Consultant Field Epidemiologist/Polio Surge Officer
Ghana Stop Transmission of Polio Program
Greater Accra Region
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Led teams to eradicate Polio in Ghana, supporting Outbreak Response Plans for Polio and COVID-19
- Provided supportive supervision for AFP surveillance and capacity building activities
- Supervised and monitored COVID-19 vaccination campaigns and national immunization days
- Utilized e-surveillance tools (ODK, SORMAS etc) for data collection and analysis.
Public Health Officer, Field Epidemiologist
Regional Health Directorate, Public Health Division, Western Region (Disease Control Unit)
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Supported and coordinated program activities implemented by USAID/JSI in epidemic control of HIV in Western region
- Involved in training of healthcare providers at ART centers and all other facilities in the region on index testing of HIV clients
- Facilitated training of Gender based violence/Intimate partner violence firstline support and management of intimate partner violence during index testing of all HIV clients including key populations
- A helpline counsellor providing health information on STIs, and HIV testing to clients seeking information and access to sexual health services on the Healthy Living Platform.
- Coordinated public health program activities, including EPI
- Led a team in detailed case investigation for a poliovirus isolate
- Conducted outbreak investigations and response, surveillance system evaluation, and data analysis
- Developed protocols and SOPs on temperature checks for corporate organizations on COVID-19 in Western region
Consultant Mentor for Namibia FELTP
Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program
02.2019 - 03.2019
- Facilated trainings for residents in the Namibia FELTP Frontline training
- Coordinated and provided field supervision and mentorship
- Taught scientific communication and supported trainees in delivering outputs i.e. Data Quality Audit, Weekly Surveillance Summary reports, Problem analysis, Outbreak or Case investigations, Expanded Surveillance Summary Reports and Final Presentations of outputs for dissemination.
Nursing Officer - Head, Reproductive and Child Health Unit
Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital
Sekondi-Takoradi
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Led and coordinated program activities in the Reproductive and Child Health Unit
- Planned and developed microplans for routine immunization
- Led maternal mortality audits and provided family planning services
- Ran and supervised an Adolescent Friendly Center and HIV/ART clinics
- Led the problem identification and analysis task group on Project Five Alive
- Led implementation of recommended action to reduce under 5 mortality.
Education
Epidemiological Evaluation of Vaccines: Efficacy, Safety, and Policy – Short Course -
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
07.2023
Project Management in Global Health Professional Development Course - Certificate -
University of Washington
09.2021
Leadership and Management in Health Professional Development Course - Certificate -
University of Washington
07.2021
MPhil - Applied Epidemiology and Disease Control -
University of Ghana School of Public Health
Accra-Legon07-2017
Bachelor of Public Health -
University of Ghana, School of Public Health
Accra- Legon06-2014
Diploma in Nursing (RGN) -
Nursing & Midwifery Training College
Sekondi11-2006
Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) -
St. Monica’s Senior High School
Mampong- Ashanti08-2001
Skills
- Report Writing
- Community Outreach
- Infectious Disease Prevention
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research
- Research Proposals
- Data Management Software (STATA, Epi Info, SPSS)
- Open Data Kit for real time data collection and analysis using android devices
- Geographic Information Systems using QGIS
- Microsoft Word, Excel and Power-point
Research Interests
- Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Child Health
- Expanded Programme of Immunization
Awards And Personal Achievements
- Overall Best Bachelor of Public Health Student – 2013/2014 Academic year - University of Ghana
- Founder and Executive Director of Ace Health Foundation: a non-profit organization implementing targeted programs for HIV/STIs prevention and control, and advocacy for child health (EPI) in Ghana
Associations
- Member, Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association, GRNMA
- Member, Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Alumni Network of Ghana, FELANG
- Member, African Field Epidemiology Network, AFENET
Publications And Conference Presentations
- Factors associated with Childhood Overweight and Obesity in school children in Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, Ghana 2017, 7th AFENET Scientific Conference, Maputo – Mozambique, 2018
- Investigation of Yaws outbreak in Mampong, Mpohor, Western Region. Ghana 2016, 7th AFENET Scientific Conference, Maputo – Mozambique, 2018
- Avian Influenza (H5N1) Outbreak Investigation in Bawjiase, Central Region – Ghana, 2015, Tephinet 9th Global Scientific Conference, Chiang Mai, Thailand/ 1st GFELTP Scientific Conference, Accra, Ghana, 2017
- Analysis of Stillbirth Surveillance data in Shama District, Western Region – Ghana, 2015, 1st GFELTP Scientific Conference, Accra, Ghana, 2017
- Evaluation of Cholera Surveillance System in Ga South Municipality, Greater Accra Region, Ghana, 2016, 6th AFENET Scientific Conference, Abuja, Nigeria/ 1st GFELTP Scientific Conference, Accra, Ghana, 2016
Trainings And Professional Development
- Reproductive Maternal Newborn Child and Adolescent Health Scorecard, 09/2018
- Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop, 02/2018
- Art and Science of Scientific Communication Training - Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Data for Health Initiative, 02/2017
- Public Health Surveillance, Outbreak Investigation and Response, 12/2014
Affiliations
- Volunteering as a Helpline counsellor for the Healthy Living platform and all HIV activities conducted by the USAID/JSI; Strengthening the Care Continuum Project for HIV Epidemic Control in the Western Region of Ghana
Accomplishments
· Overall Best Bachelor of Public Health Student – 2013/2014 Academic year - University of Ghana
· Founder and Executive Director of Ace Health Foundation: a non-profit organization implementing targeted programs for HIV/STIs prevention and control, and advocacy for child health (EPI) in Ghana
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Consultant Polio Technical Officer
WHO/IQVIA
08.2022 - 10.2022
Consultant Field Epidemiologist/Polio Surge Officer
Ghana Stop Transmission of Polio Program
03.2021 - 08.2022
Consultant Mentor for Namibia FELTP
Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program
02.2019 - 03.2019
Field Epidemiologist/Mentor
Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (GFELTP), School of Public Health, University of Ghana
03.2018 - Current
Public Health Officer, Field Epidemiologist
Regional Health Directorate, Public Health Division, Western Region (Disease Control Unit)
01.2018 - 02.2021
Nursing Officer - Head, Reproductive and Child Health Unit
Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital
04.2015 - 12.2017
Epidemiological Evaluation of Vaccines: Efficacy, Safety, and Policy – Short Course -
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Project Management in Global Health Professional Development Course - Certificate -
University of Washington
Leadership and Management in Health Professional Development Course - Certificate -
University of Washington
MPhil - Applied Epidemiology and Disease Control -
University of Ghana School of Public Health
Bachelor of Public Health -
University of Ghana, School of Public Health
Diploma in Nursing (RGN) -
Nursing & Midwifery Training College
Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) -
St. Monica’s Senior High School
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