Dr Victoria Agyeman
Kumasi,Ghana
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in continuous learning and effective communication, complemented by expertise in digital learning platforms. Demonstrates empathy and active listening skills, essential for compassionate care provision and health education adeptness. Known for ethical judgement and disease prevention knowledge, with a proven ability to mentor others effectively. Committed to advancing public health through innovative education strategies and fostering environments that promote well-being.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Public Health Physician Specialist
Church Of Christ Mission Hospital
Bomso, Kumasi, Ghana
2024.11 - Current
- Implemented health education programmes for disease prevention in local communities.
- Mentored medical students during their clinical rotations, providing educational guidance and support.
- Promoted preventive healthcare measures amongst patients, fostering better community health outcomes.
- Supervised junior doctors to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Signposted nutrition and health advice for improved disease prevention.
Medical director
Church Of Christ Mission Hospital
Bomso, Kumasi, Ghana
2019.01 - Current
- Advocated patient rights, promoting culture of respect and dignity within facility.
- Increased staff productivity with regular performance reviews.
- Coordinated public health initiatives, leading to improved community health standards.
- Improved patient care by streamlining hospital processes.
- Reviewed and updated clinical guidelines for best practice adherence by team members.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Ensured compliance to medical regulations, maintaining impeccable safety record.
Medical Officer
Church Of Christ Mission Hospital
Bomso, Kumasi, Ghana
2017.11 - 2024.10
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Hypertension Management Supervisor
PATH GHANA /HEALTHY HEART AFRICA PROGRAM
Kumasi, Ghana
2020.01 - 2023.12
- Organised team resources, resulted in improved project timelines.
- Facilitated periodic training sessions for enhanced staff performance.
- Facilitated enhanced screenings/ outreaches for hypertension detection
- Conducted periodic Supervision visits and monitoring to other healthcare facilities including facilities in rural areas to ensure compliance with programme objectives.
- Coordinated monthly reporting for indicators of Hypertension Detection and management to Programme originators
Senior house officer
St Patricks Hospital
Offinso, Ashanti , Ghana
2016.06 - 2017.05
- Had rotations in Pediatrics and internal medicine.
- Collaborated with senior consultants for complex case management.
- Treated patients in Accident & Emergency. units
House officer
Tamale Teaching Hospital
Tamale , Ghana
2015.06 - 2016.05
- Facilitated smooth hospital operations for seamless patient experience through efficient record
- Worked under supervision to get hands on skills in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Surgery rotations
Education
Member, West Africa College of Physicians - Community Health
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi 2023.03 - 2024.10
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Kumasi 2019.08 - 2020.06
Postgraduate Certificate - Pediatric Nutrition
Boston University
Boston , United Kingdom /2020 - /2020
Certificate - Health and Administration
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration
Kumasi 2019.07 - 2019.08
MBChB - Medicine and Surgery
University For Development Studies
Tamale 2007.09 - 2014.10
Bsc - Human Biology
University For Development Studies
Tamale 2007.09 - 2014.10
Skills
- Continuous learning
- Empathy and active listening
- Digital learning platforms
- Effective communication
- Good public speaking and Presentation
- Ethical judgement
- Disease prevention knowledge
- Compassionate care provision
- Health education adeptness
- Good Mentor
Languages
English
Fluent
Vietnamese
Beginner
Affiliations
- Swimming, reading novels, watching movies, health research, health outreach
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Public Health Physician Specialist
Church Of Christ Mission Hospital
2024.11 - Current
Member, West Africa College of Physicians - Community Health
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2023.03 - 2024.10
Hypertension Management Supervisor
PATH GHANA /HEALTHY HEART AFRICA PROGRAM
2020.01 - 2023.12
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
2019.08 - 2020.06
Certificate - Health and Administration
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration
2019.07 - 2019.08
Medical director
Church Of Christ Mission Hospital
2019.01 - Current
Medical Officer
Church Of Christ Mission Hospital
2017.11 - 2024.10
Senior house officer
St Patricks Hospital
2016.06 - 2017.05
House officer
Tamale Teaching Hospital
2015.06 - 2016.05
MBChB - Medicine and Surgery
University For Development Studies
2007.09 - 2014.10
Bsc - Human Biology
University For Development Studies
2007.09 - 2014.10
Postgraduate Certificate - Pediatric Nutrition
Boston University
/2020 - /2020