BEATRICE ABENA YEBOAH
Accra
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Clinical Engineering Manager
University of Ghana Medical Centre
Legon
01.2021 - Current
- In Charge of Women and Children Building (NICU, PICU, OBS AND GYN DEPT, PAEDIATRICS DEPT, PUBLIC HEALTH, THEATRES, IVF, REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, CLINICAL TRIALS, ETC)
- Generate comprehensive department performance analyses annually and monthly
- Coordinated annual departmental budget planning
- Generating semi-annual key performance indicator data.
- Coordinated personnel timetables seamlessly
- Managed correspondence flow of the department
- Created detailed reports on all biomedical engineering activities, including project status updates, budget tracking information.
- Managed vendor relationships for maintenance activities
- Coordinated training sessions for student interns within the department
- Developed preventative maintenance schedules for all clinical engineering assets.
- Ensure consistent examination of operational devices.
- Oversaw execution of PPM activities for non-contractual machinery.
- Draft thorough documentation on maintenance procedures
- Verified compliance of subcontractor activities
- Facilitated onboarding by educating new hires on unit-specific tools.
- Identified opportunities to improve operational efficiency through process redesign initiatives.
- Drafted detailed specifications for hospital's medical equipment purchases
- Support inter-departmental medical equipment requirements
- Established units and wards as required
- Engage other units in addressing faults beyond Biomedical Engineering Department scope
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of service contracts or warranties.
- Performed root cause analysis investigations into reported incidents involving medical devices or systems.
- Reviewed product literature to determine appropriate applications for various types of medical equipment.
- Directed staff in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment and systems.
- Analyzed system data to identify trends or potential problems with medical devices and equipment before they occur.
- Assessed requests for new capital purchases to ensure compatibility with existing technology infrastructure.
- Developed strategies to reduce cost of ownership of medical equipment while maintaining patient safety.
- Provided technical support for biomedical engineering projects including design reviews, testing, risk assessments, installation plans.
- Established policies and procedures related to clinical engineering operations and quality management systems.
- Monitored the inventory levels of spare parts used in repairs and maintenance activities.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements for medical device safety, performance, and quality assurance.
Clinical Engineering Manager
University of Ghana Medical Centre
Legon
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Coordinated with regulatory bodies to secure operation certifications for the Radiology Department
- Executing commissioning and running tests on newly installed medical equipment before operational use.
- Conducted end-user training sessions with equipment manufacturer representative
- Managing corrective maintenance tasks on warranty-covered equipment
- Developing corrective maintenance plans for unit equipment
- Coordinated with department heads to source reagents.
- Oversaw implementation of maintenance initiatives in clinical engineering
- Secured adherence to regulatory standards for medical device safety
- Implemented strategies for economical management of medical devices
Project Biomedical Engineering Assistant
University of Ghana Medical Centre
Legon
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Reporting to the Project Biomedical Engineer on the progress of installation on site.
- Being a liaison between the installers and the Project Implementation Unit.
- Assisting regulatory organizations in accessing the facility and the medical equipment for accreditation and approval.
- Report defects in the installed equipment and the rooms in which they are found.
- Providing the Project Implementation Unit with a progress report on the installation of medical equipment.
- Providing the end users of the medical equipment with quantitative and qualitative analysis of the installed medical equipment.
- Assisted Engineers in developing engineering plans and drawings.
- Reviewed engineering designs for accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Analyzed existing engineering documents to identify discrepancies or errors.
- Developed solutions to problems encountered during the design process.
- Prepared presentations outlining progress made on current engineering projects.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working on engineering tasks.
- Maintained inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies needed for Engineering tasks.
- Assisted senior engineers in troubleshooting complex issues related to design or construction.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain materials needed for Engineering projects.
- Monitored progress of ongoing Engineering projects and reported any delays or challenges encountered.
Project Biomedical Engineering Assistant
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
Ridge
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Worked with the Ghana Health Service team for the Commissioning and Testing of newly installed Medical Equipment in all newly constructed hospitals in Greater Accra.
- Performed inspections of finished constructions.
Project Biomedical Engineering Assistant
University of Ghana Medical Centre
Legon
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with Building Technologist to oversee radiology centre construction per Philips Ghana specifications
- Conducted vibration assessment tests in an MRI chamber alongside Philips Ghana engineers
- Supervised technicians during the installation of some medical equipment (theatre lamp, monitor, medical gas supply device).
- Collaborated with Quantity Surveyor to inventory medical equipment
- Directed the safe movement of radiology machinery into designated storage areas
- Formulated a comprehensive checklist for site evaluations using civil engineering standards.
- Assisted Engineers in developing engineering plans and drawings.
- Reviewed engineering designs for accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Analyzed existing engineering documents to identify discrepancies or errors.
Clinical Engineering Assistant
Eastern Regional Hospital
Koforidua
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Operated digital X-ray machine efficiently
- Educated staff on proper operational techniques for advanced digital imaging equipment
- Performed treatment plans under supervision of experienced Physiotherapists
- Executed supervised treatment on patients utilizing Ultrasound Diathermy and Shortwave Diathermy machines
- Assisted dental technicians in creating customized dentures
Clinical Engineering Assistant
St. Joseph's Orthopaedic Hospital
Koforidua
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Ensured optimal functioning of medical machinery through regular checkups
- Ensuring operational efficiency through problem resolution techniques
- Provided technical support to pathologists for sectioning biopsies
- Facilitated mobile X-ray services in patient wards following total hip replacements
- Managed C-arm operations in orthopaedic surgery
Education
MSc - Clinical Leadership and Management
University of Ghana
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University of Ghana
Legon05.2015
Skills
- Project Management
- Team player
- Budget Administration
- Equipment procurement
- Documentation Management
- Incident Investigation
- Decision-making capabilities
- Project management experience
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Patient Safety Management
- Preventive Maintenance Planning
- Contract Administration
- Goal Setting
- Effective Communication
- Training and mentoring
- Troubleshooting skills
- Written Communication
- Analytical Problem Solving
Certification
- Yale Global Health Students United for Regional and Global Education (YGH SURGE) certificate, Yale School of Medicine, 10/01/23
- Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation in Global Health, University of Washington, 04/01/22
- Professional Engineering Certificate, Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Ghana, 06/01/18
Trainingandworkshops
- Basic Life Support Training, 10/01/23
- Vinno Ultrasound Training, 07/01/23
- Digital Tomosynthesis Machine, NANOX Arch, 02/01/23
- Lowenstein Prisma Ventilator Training, 08/01/22
- Local Training for Biomedical Engineers, 08/01/20
- Philips Imaging Devices Training, 04/01/20
- Philips Patient Monitoring Training, 03/01/20
- Basic Life Support Training (BLS), 09/01/19
- MRI, Ultrasound and X-ray Imaging, Ghana-Norway Summer School, 06/29/18
- Quality Assurance on Laboratory Equipment, 11/30/17
- Attitudinal Change for Improved Productivity, 01/20/17
Languages
- English
- Twi
Volunteer Experience
- Mentor, World University Science of Canada (WUSC)
- Medical Outreach, University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC)
Hobbies and Interests
Baking and Cooking
Mobilenumbers
- +233 264168394
- +233 541959575
Languages
Twi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Senior Clinical Engineering Manager
University of Ghana Medical Centre
01.2021 - Current
Clinical Engineering Manager
University of Ghana Medical Centre
01.2018 - 01.2021
Project Biomedical Engineering Assistant
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
02.2017 - 12.2017
Project Biomedical Engineering Assistant
University of Ghana Medical Centre
01.2016 - 01.2018
Project Biomedical Engineering Assistant
University of Ghana Medical Centre
01.2015 - 01.2016
Clinical Engineering Assistant
Eastern Regional Hospital
06.2014 - 08.2014
Clinical Engineering Assistant
St. Joseph's Orthopaedic Hospital
06.2012 - 08.2012
MSc - Clinical Leadership and Management
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University of Ghana
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