Dr. Francisca Enu-Kwasi
Summary
Analytical Clinical Research Associate with a strong Medical Background with a holistic approach to clinical research. Experienced in project development and and seeing to it that clinical trial follows GCP guidelines. Highly experienced to evaluate medical, surgical and behavioral interventions. Excellent attention to detail with organizational and prioritization skills for efficient productivity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Resident Physician
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Supervised and tutored over 100 House officers, gaining valuable teaching and mentoring experience
- By presenting clinical cases to my colleagues during meetings, I honed my skills in delivering engaging presentations and delivering them confidently
- Successfully managed a patient load of over 300 and achieved a 30% increase in productivity and 50% increase in patient satisfaction by ensuring that each patient received the highest level of care possible
- Experienced in Internal Medicine from managing cases in various subspecialties such as Endocrinology, Psychiatry, Neurology, and Oncology, across all age groups from pediatrics to geriatrics.
Clinical Research Associate
Rare Disease Ghana Initiative
06.2021 - Current
- Managed and monitored 3 clinical trials across ensuring strict adherence to ICH-GCP guidelines by checking patient eligibility, informed consent forms and 95% protocol adherence
- Successfully enrolled two MPS II patients in an orphan drug access program
- Conducted site selection visits (in person and remotely), site initiation, interim monitoring, IRB and FDA approval and resolution of issues within 48 hours
- Followed drug storage procedures to comply with protocols and SOP requirements.
- Monitored safety of human subjects and oversaw consent procedures to comply with local and federal regulations.
- Reviewed clinical data, source documentation, case report forms and investigative site regulatory files to verify accuracy and completion.
Program Coordinator and Lead,Therapeutics & Clinical Services
Rare Disease Ghana Initiative
11.2017 - Current
- Prepared periodic progress reports, and performance metrics and collaborated with other departments in the organization to achieve yearly targets. This earned my team the most productive team award 4 years in a row
- As the Assistant Lead for the Orphan Zone Program, I facilitated early access to treatment for over 25 individuals with rare diseases and assisted in diagnosing over 40 rare diseases in Ghana
- Provided valuable assistance in drafting and submitting grant proposals to successfully secure funding for a range of important initiatives, such as Rare Disease Day and various other events/projects for the NGO
- Successfully orchestrated the inaugural African Rare Disease Summit in 2021, which was graced by esteemed representatives from the World Health Organization and Rare Disease International
- Served as a liaison between pharmaceutical companies based outside of Ghana and the FDA of Ghana. The main objective was to create guidelines to manage the orphan drug market in Ghana which was successful.
Clinical Research Coordinator /Sr. Medical Officer
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Started as Research Assistant, where I assisted with study participant recruitment, informed consent, data entry among others for 4 studies in the Internal Medicine department
- As a Clinical Research Coordinator, I have a comprehensive understanding and experience in study participant recruitment, obtaining informed consent, screening, source documentation and performing protocol-specific activities
- Prepared and submitted regulatory documents (i.e., amendments, informed consent forms, REB application packages etc.) for ethics review throughout lifecycle of the study
- Gained experience in doing various medical procedures, including taking vitals like blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, waist, weight, and height measurements, performing venipuncture, sample collection, and complex medical procedures with ease
- Honed my public speaking skills during an advocacy campaign for World Kidney Day focused on raising awareness about kidney diseases
- Gained extensive knowledge in using Microsoft Office tools such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and PowerPoint, as well as data capture systems like REDCap for patient records.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
University of Ghana Medical School
Legon, Accra. Ghana09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Medical Sciences
University of Ghana
Legon, Accra. Ghana09.2014
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Problem solver
- Decision-making
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Invoicing
- Project Management
- Detailed Documentation
- Meeting Reporting
- Protocol Adherence
Certification
- ICH-GCP E6 (R2), 07/2023 - Present
- IATA shipping regulations certification, 09/2023 - 09/2025
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Resident Physician
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Clinical Research Associate
Rare Disease Ghana Initiative
06.2021 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator /Sr. Medical Officer
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2022
Program Coordinator and Lead,Therapeutics & Clinical Services
Rare Disease Ghana Initiative
11.2017 - Current
M.D. - Medicine
University of Ghana Medical School
Bachelor of Science - Medical Sciences
University of Ghana
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