ANITA QUAICOO
Accra
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Collected and documented research data through field monitoring and reporting.
- Processed, organized, and summarized data for analysis and reporting.
- Identified research questions and contributed to the drafting of research proposals.
- Streamlined data entry processes, improving accuracy and reducing turnaround time for research documentation.
- Presented research findings at departmental meetings, enhancing communication of complex information among team members.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
National Service Personnel
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Performed data entry and managed research records for malaria studies.
- Conducted literature reviews on the prevalence of malaria to support ongoing projects.
- Participated in field data collection to support surveillance and research objectives on the prevalence of malaria.
- Contributed to the development of a research proposal on the prevalence of malaria in Ghana.
Internship (Physician Assistantship)
KNUST Hospital
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Supplied health information to patients and their families and provided counseling on illness management, lifestyle changes, and medication compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, documenting medical histories and clinical findings accurately.
- Conducted thorough physical examinations for accurate diagnosis, leading to effective treatment strategies.
Internship (Physician Assistantship)
Manhyia Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Gathered medical history, conducted physical examinations, interpreted diagnostic tests, generated differential diagnoses, and presented patients’ clinical history to the lead doctor and colleagues during ward rounds.
Junior High teacher
Excellence Academy
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Created customized lesson plans for math, science, and social studies in line with curricular requirements, and assessed student development through quizzes, assignments, and other evaluations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistantship
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology, KNUST
08.2023
Skills
- Data collection
- Data analysis (R, SPSS, Stata)
- Research documentation
- Literature review
- Proposal development
- Field monitoring
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Patient assessment
- Record management
- Treatment planning
- Presentation skills
- Health information dissemination
- Microsoft office
- Data entry
- Research methods
- Clinical research
Community Service & Volunteer Work
- Neglected Tropical Disease World Awareness, NMIMR, 2024-01-01, Assisted in a free health screening during Neglected Tropical Disease Awareness Day by measuring participants’ height, weight, and blood pressure to support community health awareness.
- Community Health Screening, KNUST, 2022-06-01, Participated in health screening in Oforikrom, Ghana with KNUST students, assisting with vital sign monitoring, questionnaire administration, and health counseling.
- Kidney Health Awareness Campaign, KNUST, 2022-03-01, Raised kidney health awareness at KNUST by sharing educational materials, promoting prevention strategies, risk factors, and early diagnosis and treatment to the student body.
Leadership Experience
- National Service Personnel Vice President, NMIMR, 2023-11-01, 2024-09-30, Collaborated with the president and executives to resolve challenges faced by service personnel. Contributed to decision-making and implementation of programs to enhance the service year experience. Supported planning and organization of seminars, community service, and welfare initiatives.
- Peer Mentor, KNUST, 2021-01-01, 2023-08-31, Supported first-year students in transitioning into university life by providing academic guidance and mentorship. Contributed to tutoring programs within the Physician Assistantship Department by reinforcing key concepts and introducing effective study strategies tailored to students’ needs.
- Public Relations Officer, College of Health Science, KNUST, 2022-01-01, 2022-09-30, Disseminated upcoming events and projects to students in the College of Health Science through flyers, communiques, and social media platforms.
Certificates Awards
- Certificate of Completion, Ghana National Service, NMIMR, 2024-10-01
- Certificate of Completion, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI PROGRAM), 2024-04-01
- Certificate of Completion, Biosafety and Waste Disposal Guidelines Training, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Department of Epidemiology, 2023-11-01
- Certificate of Participation, Introduction to Biomedical and Health Research, American Society for Microbiology (ASM) and Global Health and Infectious Disease Research Group (GHID), 2023-05-01
- Certificate of Participation, Public Speaking Competition, KNUST School of Medicine, 2019-02-01
Membership Of Professional Societies
- Ghana National Service Personnel Association (GHANA), 2023-11-01, 2024-10-31
- Ghana Health Students’ Association (HESA), 2019-09-01, 2023-06-30
- Ghana Physician Assistantship Students’ Association (PASAG), 2019-09-01, 2023-06-30
- KNUST Medical Students Association Debate Society, 2019-09-01, 2023-06-30
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Twi
Advanced (C1)
References
- Dr. John Humphrey Amuasi, Senior Lecturer, Department of Global and International Health, KNUST / KCCR, amuasi@kccr.de
- Prof. Benjamin Abuaku, Associate Professor of Epidemiology & Head of Nutrition / Training Coordinator, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, babuaku@noguchi.ug.edu.gh
- Prof. Collins Stephen Ahorlu, Professor of Epidemiology & Head of Epidemiology Department, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, cahorlu@noguchi.ug.edu.gh
Timeline
Research Assistant
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
10.2024 - 07.2025
National Service Personnel
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
11.2023 - 09.2024
Internship (Physician Assistantship)
KNUST Hospital
02.2023 - 03.2023
Internship (Physician Assistantship)
Manhyia Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2022
Junior High teacher
Excellence Academy
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistantship
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology, KNUST