CATHERINE AKUA POKUAA AMOFAH
Accra
Summary
A detailed -oriented medical professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, and medical abilities. Aim to leverage abilities to successfully fill any vacancy. Frequently praised as hard-working by peers and senior colleagues. Expertise in diagnosis and treatment planning as well as clinical leadership. Completely reliable to help facilities achieve its goal in providing the best of customer centered healthcare to all clients. Always ready to improve upon skill set through participation in training sessions, learning from senior colleagues as well as keeping up to date with medical information.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Medical Officer
Lekma Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Senior Medical Officer for the Intern Medicine Department.
- Infection Prevention and Control Champion of facility responsible for continuous training and monitoring of IPC protocols amongst all staff of the medical ward.
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality improvement processes.
- Improved patient care quality by implementing evidence-based medical practices and protocols using the Standard Treatment Guidelines as well as expertly developed National guidelines.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and follow-up care coordination for patients admitted and discharged from the medical ward.
- Responsible for the supervision and training of house officers and physician assistants during mandatory rotations in the department. Organized periodic presentations on various disease conditions for house officers to enhance knowledge and clinical skills.
- Communicate with patients and approved relatives about treatment plans, prognosis and possible outcomes whilst ensuring that medical information is kept private.
Medical Officer
St Michael's Specialist Hospital
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Premier doctor hired upon hospital's inception who led diverse team of both medical and administrative staff to develop and implement effective structures needed to effectively manage specialist hospital.
- Clinical Affairs Manager from August,2023 to April,2024
- Responsible for improved clinical structure including single handedly drafting multiple standard Operating Protocols with reference from existing protocols.
- Participated in recruitment of clinical staff through rigorous and thorough interviews.
- Conducted and participated in multiple community outreaches aimed at raising awareness about non-communicable diseases to people of Lapaz community.
- Ensured facility met requirements needed for He FRA accreditation by liaising with appropriate stakeholders to facilitate procurement processes,
- Monitored and inspected clinical staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Enhanced departmental performance by mentoring junior medical officers and sharing best practices.
- Streamlined patient admission process, reducing wait times at general and specialist outpatient clinics and improving overall efficiency.
Medical Officer
LEKMA HOSPITAL
04.2021 - 05.2024
- Acting Head of Unit for Internal Medicine Department(since October,2022)
- Assessed health status of over 300 in patients through history taking, physical examination and other diagnostic tests
- Responsible for running the Physician Specialist Clinic,overseeing to over 200 clients,delivering outpatient and post discharge and follow up care for them
- Established work schedules and assignments for house officers as well as organized clinical presentations weekly on different health topics especially on frequently managed conditions
- Prescribed pharmaceuticals and treatment regimens as well as standard protocols recognized by Ministry of Health
- Ensured accurate records of patient interactions and transactions with electronic database software(LHIMS) to help avoid medicolegal issues
- Participated in community outreach programs designed to promote wellness within local communities as coach for quality improvement in Ledzokuku Municipality
- Managed change in integrated health care delivery systems, such as work restructuring, technological innovations, and shifts in focus of care leading to reduction in mortality rates from 27.8% in October ,2022 to 8.8% in February,2023(per mortality audit held on 10th March,2023)
- Quality Improvement Coach responsible for helping teams identify gaps in health care delivery and solve problems by conducting and sustaining QI projects
- Member of Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee which is coordinated program that promotes appropriate use of Antimicrobial
- Member of Drugs and Therapeutic Committee ,whose duty is to optimize rational use of medicine by evaluating clinical use of drugs as well as develop policies for managing drug use
Emergency Room Physician
C&J Medicare and Diagnostic Centre
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Stabilized over 50 patients in critical and emergency conditions such as hypertensive emergencies, sepsis from different etiologies, trauma related injuries amongst others
Senior House Officer
Ghana Police Hospital
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Discussed patients' treatment plans with physicians and other senior medical professionals to ensure the best outcome for patients
- Communicated likely outcomes of medical diseases and traumatic conditions to patients and relatives
- Collected and recorded patient information, such as medical history and examination results, in electronic and handwritten medical records for easy referrals as well as to avoid medicolegal issues
- Delivered emergency home care services for registered clients where necessary across Accra
House Officer
KOMFO ANOKYE TEACHING HOSPITAL
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Successfully completed clinical rotations in Internal Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology,receiving high recommendations from senior colleagues
- Provided safe,effective,courteous and compassionate patient care without stereotype
- Participated in training programs and educational activities organized by the facility including Basic Life Support,Infection Prevention among others
- Worked under specialists and consultants in the provision of healthcare as well as prompt intervention to all patients being managed for chronic diseases such as Hypertension,Diabetes,Kidney Disease etc
- Gained understanding of ethical ,socioeconomic as well as medical/legal issues and cost containment measures of care
House Officer
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, KATH
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Successfully completed rotations in Child Health and Surgery
- Responsible for the admission and clerking of acute admissions when on call to the team I was assigned
- Attained basic surgical skills that proved useful in acute traumatic emergencies
- Had monthly rotations through Cardiothoracic,Plastic,General and Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery
- Clerked and successfully managed multiple pediatric conditions during four months rotation at pediatric and new born emergency including performing procedures such as exchange blood transfusions under guidance of specialists and residents
- Participated in all departmental activities and training sessions
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Leadership And Management
University of Ghana Business School
Accra, Ghana09-2025
Bachelor Of Medicine And Surgery - Medicine
KNUST School of Medical Sciences
Kumasi, Ghana08.2009
High School Diploma -
Yaa Asantewaa Girls Senior High
Kumasi, Ghana06-2009
Skills
- Patient Care
- Case Management
- Clinical Data Analysis
- Discharge Planning
- Administrative Staff Supervision
- Health Information Systems (HIS)
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Customer Service
- Professional Integrity
- Clinic Administration
Certification
- Permanent Registration - Medical and Dental Council
- Basic Life Support - Ghana Red Cross Society
- Infection Prevention and Control Principles- Alison
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Asante Twi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)
Awards
Best Prescriber for Fourth Quarter, 2022, LEKMA HOSPITAL
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
- Malaria Case Management - 26th April,2021
- Quality improvement Training-16th March,2022
- Training on COVID Test-to-Treat with Oral Antivirals- 17th April.2022
- Customer Service Training- 25th April,2022
- Antimicrobial Resistance and SOPs- 5th September,2022
- Medico-Legal Issues in Healthcare- 22nd November,2022
- Current Trends in Stroke Management-2nd August,2023
- Follow up Engagement with clinicians on Clinical Referral Protocol on Gender-Based Violence affecting PLWHIV/TB,-14th September,2023
- The Role of the Health Professional in the Antimicrobial Battle-21st November,2023
- Nutrition and Executive Function(Nestle Ghana)-23rd September,2024
Timeline
Senior Medical Officer
Lekma Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Medical Officer
St Michael's Specialist Hospital
04.2023 - 09.2024
Medical Officer
LEKMA HOSPITAL
04.2021 - 05.2024
Emergency Room Physician
C&J Medicare and Diagnostic Centre
02.2020 - 04.2021
Senior House Officer
Ghana Police Hospital
11.2019 - 02.2020
House Officer
KOMFO ANOKYE TEACHING HOSPITAL
11.2018 - 11.2019
House Officer
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, KATH
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Permanent Registration - Medical and Dental Council
- Basic Life Support - Ghana Red Cross Society
- Infection Prevention and Control Principles- Alison
Master of Science - Clinical Leadership And Management
University of Ghana Business School
Bachelor Of Medicine And Surgery - Medicine
KNUST School of Medical Sciences
High School Diploma -
Yaa Asantewaa Girls Senior High
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