Barbara Antwi
Obuasi, West Municipal,Ghana
Summary
Detailed Professional Profile
Midwifery Officer | Maternal & Neonatal Health Specialist
Accomplished midwifery officer with a comprehensive background in high-volume clinical settings and community health. Expert in the full continuum of maternal care, from preconception to postnatal recovery, with a specialised focus on Basic and Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC & CEmONC).
Demonstrated clinical excellence in conducting spontaneous vaginal deliveries, managing complex obstetric emergencies (such as PPH, pre-eclampsia, and cord prolapse), and performing neonatal resuscitation. Beyond clinical practice, I possess strong competencies in ward administration, including the supervision of nursing trainees, inventory management of lifesaving medications, and the use of DHIMS2 for data-driven healthcare reporting. Committed to reducing maternal and neonatal mortality through evidence-based practice, patient advocacy, and proactive public health initiatives.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
National Service Person (MIDWIFERY/NRS)
GHS, Obuasi Government Hospital
Obuasi, Ashanti, Ghana
09.2024 - 11.2025
General Nursing Practise
AGA Health Fundation
Obuasi, Ashanti, Ghana
Midwifery Practise
Anfoega Catholic Hospital,
Volta Region, Ghana
General Nursing Practise
Ho Teaching Hospital
Ho, Volta Region, Ghana
Midwifery Practise
Bator Catholic Hospital
Bator, Volta Region, Ghana
Midwifery Practise
Ho Municipal Hospital
Ho, Volta Region, Ghana
Midwifery Practise
Kpedze Polyclinic
Kpedze, Volta Region, Ghana
Rural Health Experience-Midwifery and Nursing Prac
Adaklu CHPS Compound
Adaklu, Volta Region, Ghana
Education
Basic Education - Basic Education
Holy Trinity
Ghana /1990 - /2013
WASSCE -
Armed Forces Senior High Technical School
Ghana /2013 - /2016
Bsc. Midwifery - Midwifery
UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES
GHANA /2019 - /2024
Skills
- Maternal Care: Comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal management
- Labour & Delivery: Conducting spontaneous vaginal deliveries and managing the stages of labor
- Emergency Obstetric Care (EmONC): Managing PPH, eclampsia, and neonatal resuscitation
- Minor Surgical Skills: Perineal suturing, IV cannulation, and MVA (post-abortion care)
- Neonatal Care: Basic life support for newborns and immunisation (EPI)
- Ward Management: Supervising junior staff and coordinating ward activities
- Health Information Systems: Proficient in clinical documentation and data reporting (eg, DHIMS2)
- Resource Management: Inventory control for essential drugs and medical supplies
Core Professional Skills Clinical Expertise Leadership & Admin Conducting spontaneous vaginal deliveries and managing the stages of labour Soft Skills
- Public Health: Leading community outreach, running vaccination clinics and providing family planning education
- Crisis Management: Maintaining composure and efficiency in high-pressure emergencies
- Counselling: Empathetic patient education on breastfeeding, HIV/PMTCT, and family planning
- Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Collaborating with doctors, labs, and nursing teams
- Successfully managed spontaneous vaginal deliveries
- Administered emergency protocols for obstetric complications, ensuring zero maternal mortality
- Coordinated weekly antenatal clinics and health education sessions for patients
- Streamlined ward documentation processes for improved reporting accuracy
Languages
English
Fluent
Asanti (Twi)
Native
Ewe
Elementary
Affiliations
- Reading Medical Journals
- Swimming
- Gym and Physical fitness
- Cooking
Certification
Degree, Bsc. Midwifery - 2024
WASSCE - WAEC
BECE - WAEC
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
National Service Person (MIDWIFERY/NRS)
GHS, Obuasi Government Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2025
General Nursing Practise
AGA Health Fundation
Midwifery Practise
Anfoega Catholic Hospital,
General Nursing Practise
Ho Teaching Hospital
Midwifery Practise
Bator Catholic Hospital
Midwifery Practise
Ho Municipal Hospital
Midwifery Practise
Kpedze Polyclinic
Rural Health Experience-Midwifery and Nursing Prac
Adaklu CHPS Compound
Basic Education - Basic Education
Holy Trinity
/1990 - /2013
WASSCE -
Armed Forces Senior High Technical School
/2013 - /2016
Bsc. Midwifery - Midwifery
UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES
/2019 - /2024