Elizabeth Acheampong
Kumasi
Summary
Skilled nurse with extensive experience, both in theory and practice in nursing and midwifery education, maternal and newborn health, reproductive health, nutrition and dietetics and HIV/AIDS health related issues. Over the years, have worked with the Ghana Health services, local NGOs and international NGOs in the areas of and Family Planning, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) services. I have excellent experience as a trainer of both adults and young people. I have also organized and facilitated in numerous training workshops for the Ghana health services, USAID projects, EngenderHealth, PPAG, Jhpiego –Ghana, JICA, JOICFP and other international organizations. I coordinated the revitalization of the safe motherhood steering committee with FHD, GHS and supported with organization of quarterly committee meetings. I have good management skills including planning, monitoring and evaluation of project activities. I am passionate, patient, emotionally intelligent and socially approachable. Currently, I am the Clinical Advisor for the USAID - Momentum Country and Global Leadership Project and the Nursing and Midwifery focal person for Jhpiego Ghana. I have established excellent relationship with the Nursing and Midwifery leaderships at the MoH, Ghana Health Service (Head Quarters) and the Nursing and Midwifery fraternity across Ghana and beyond. I have supported the implementation of Family Planning (LARC, PPFP), MNH, mentorship programmes within the GHS networks of practice and implemented mental health resiliency activities for midwives in Ghana. I am a good team player; able to work in teams and on my own initiative, to achieve institutional targets and objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CLINICAL ADVISOR
USAID MOMENTUM AND COUNTRY LEADERSHIP PROJECT (JHPIEGO)
06.2021 - Current
- Planning
- Developed detailed implementation plan and schedule for project activities leading to smooth running of project activities
- Reviewed and updated plans as needed and communicated changes to stakeholders
- Ensured inclusion of most up to date technical interventions in work plans
- Technical Oversight
- Reviewed and provided technical oversight to project plans and activities
- Lead/facilitate training, coaching, mentoring and other capacity building activities
- Planned and executed the training of 9 national trainers and 24 regional trainers for Ghana “Helping mothers Survive Modules”
- As needed provided technical oversight for other Jhpiego country offices, project managers and MER staff
- Coordination, Networking and Representation
- Member of the Locally-led Development Technical Working Group that supported local Ghanaian organisations to attract donor (USAID) funding
- Formed linkages and connections with important gatekeepers and decision makers (MOH, GHS, N&MC, Professional association)
- Led a maiden nursing and midwifery policy dialogue process which led to addressing leadership, workforce, education and service delivery issues at the national level.
- Coordinated planned activities with relevant Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service, and other Nursing and Midwifery stakeholder leadership and staff and ensured support and collaboration
- These collaborations led to the review of the CPD guidelines with the nursing and midwifery council (perinatal mental health, care bundles and mandatory courses) and the development of In-service training coordination guidelines to support service delivery within GHS.
- Training and Workshops (virtual and traditional)
- Planned and conducted training needs assessment in Obstetric Triage Implementation (OTIP) which led to the training of OTIP champions in 5 high volume facilities, thus positively affecting quality maternal health services in these facilities
- Develop detailed training schedule for all MCGL’s trainings and/or modified training materials where appropriate
- Record Keeping and Reporting
- Ensured adequate and organized record keeping of all project activities including plans, implementation progress and training
- Shared records with relevant stakeholders and supervisors
- Lead report writing for relevant clinical and N&M activities
- Documented success stories and case studies and shared with relevant audiences
- Supervisory Visits
- Supervised field staff and provided technical assistance where necessary
- Conducted supervisory visits to designated staff and counterparts
- Communication
- Represented Jhpiego and shared MCGLs work at various for a through oral and poster presentations, abstracts, and at other international webinars
- Supported timely and adequate communication between field staff, Jhpiego office in Accra, and MCGL Office in Washington DC.
- Ensured timely submission of required documentation
- Maintained appropriate records of communication
LECTURER
CHRISTIAN SERVICES UNIVERSITY (FULL TIME, sept. 2019-Sept. 2021), PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY (PART TIME, Sept. 2011- Sept. 2013) AND WISCONSIN UNIVERSITY (PART TIME) COLLEGES
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Served as a lecturer for the departments of nursing and midwifery in the following subject areas: Reproductive Health, Public Health, Family planning, Human Anatomy, medical and Surgical Nursing and Nutrition
- Acting Dean of Students at Wisconsin University College (Kumasi Campus)
- Served as a students’ counsellor at Christian Services Univ
- College
- Prepared final year nursing and midwifery students for licensure examinations
- Supervised students research and patients’ case studies
ZONAL MANAGER
PLANNED PARENTHOOD ASSOCIATION OF GHANA
12.2014 - 12.2018
- Served as the zonal manager for the PPAG middle zone (Ashanti, Brong Ahafo and parts of Eastern regions).
- Managed project activities in the following areas:
- Community Based Contraceptives Services Project (CBCSP)
- Project for improving Reproductive Health in the Kwahu East District (JOICFP)
- Increasing Access to SRHR services among Young people in two districts in the Northern and Brong Ahafo Regions of Ghana (UNFPA)
- Comprehensive Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (CASRHR) Project
- Access Knowledge and Services: What young people want, what young people need (ASK)
- Improving Knowledge and Access of Young People to SRH Services through Partnerships
- Reinforcing the Scaling up of HIV Services through Strengthened HIV Prevention and Effective Targeting (GF)
- Comprehensive Abortion Care Initiative (GCACI)
- Spearheaded employee training programs to improve skill sets, enhance productivity, and boost overall job satisfaction.
- Analyzed key performance metrics regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes for optimal results.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and efficient delivery schedules for the zone.
- Coordinated with human resources to recruit top talent, ensuring that the zone''s workforce remains competitive and well-equipped for business challenges.
- Led cross-functional teams on strategic projects, fostering collaboration and achieving project milestones on time.
- Optimized resource allocation across the zone by monitoring workload distribution among staff members and adjusting assignments as needed.
- Conducted comprehensive performance evaluations of staff members annually; provided constructive feedback for improvement purposes.
- Enhanced communication between departments by initiating regular meetings to discuss ongoing projects, upcoming deadlines, goals achievements, and challenges faced.
- Developed reports of zone performance and presented data to upper management.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
HEATH SPECIALIST
COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Served as advocate for children around the world who live in poverty and are not able to speak out for themselves
- This includes being informed about the issues of children and influencing others to care about children who are in need.
- Interpreted and contextualized global physical development and health parameters as captured in the PFM.
- Was available as subject matter resource to PF’s, CSP Specialists, LDP staff, trainers, and other staff.
- Served as expertise on physical development and health theory and practices.
- Supported the design and utilization of the Monitoring and Evaluation Process for physical development outcomes.
PROGRAM OFFICER
ENGENDERHEALTH- GHANA
10.2013 - 05.2014
- Provided technical assistance to the Ghana Health Services in the area of reproductive Health
Education
Master of Philosophy (Human Anatomy and Cell Biology) -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
KNUST08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology
KNUST06.2009
Visiting Scholar - Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, School Of Nursing
USA08.2008
Registered General Nursing - Nursing
Kumasi Nursing Training College
Kumasi10.2002
Skills
- Excellent knowledge in Family Planning and RMNCAH programmes implementation
- Excellent knowledge and skills in helping mothers survive
- Excellent knowledge and skills in nursing and Midwifery clinical mentorship and coaching
- Excellent knowledge in Infection Prevention and Control
- Excellent knowledge in Public health/Nursing Education
- Ability to train supervise both Trainers and Trainees
- Excellent knowledge on Maternal and Child Health issues
- Demonstrated ability and skills in making major project decisions based on programme data
- Excellent knowledge in clinical needs assessment and quality assurance
- Experience in project and team management
- Excellent training and supervisory skills
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Safety
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Research and analysis
Tel
+233 545966241
Publications
- Building the Mental Health Resiliency of Midwives through Midwives’ Social Clubs – the ConvoCare Activity in Ghana, LINKSmag_Sept2023_ONLINE
- Linda Akuamoah Sarfo, Prince Osei Akumiah, Elizabeth Acheampong, Florence Asamoah and Dorothy Awuah-Peasah (2013) Coping strategies used by people living with HIV at Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital. Medical Science 3(8), 20-23
- Linda Akuamoah Sarfo, Dorothy Awuah-Peasah, Elizabeth Acheampong, and Florence Asamoah, (2014) Fatigue in the Ghanaian Nurse and its impact on patient care. International Journal of Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Research 022-024
- Linda Akuamoah Sarfo, Dorothy Awuah-Peasah, Elizabeth Acheampong, and Florence Asamoah (2013) Knowledge, attitude, and practice of self-breast examination among female university students at Presbyterian University College, Ghana. American Journal of Research Communication, 2013, 1(11): 395-404} ISSN: 2325-4076
- Conference papers: Building the mental health resiliency of midwives through midwives’ social clubs – the “ConvoCare” activity in Ghana; MCHNC, 9th -11th October, 2023, Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra, Multi-level stakeholder and care provider engagement on strategic interventions for nursing and midwifery CPD improvement in Ghana: A BF-APEA Framework; MCHNC, 9th -11th October, 2023, Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra, Trust the Process: Achieving Sustained Local Ownership through a Systematic Policy Dialogue Process; International; Maternal and Newborn Health Conference (Together, 2023), May 2023, Cape Town, South Africa, Project for improving reproductive health in Kwahu East District; Fred Sai dissemination forum; 30th July -1st August, 2018, Tang Palace Hotel, Accra
References
- Dr. Pearl Nanka-Bruce, Project Director, USAID-MGCL, pear.nanka-bruce@jhpiego.org, +233-277899666
- Dr. Yeboah Awudze, Deputy Regional Director (Former), Public Health, yeboah-awudze@yahoo.com, +233-277899666
- Mr. Albert Wuddah Martey, Director of Programmes, Jhpiego - Ghana, Albee77@hotmail.com, +233-244205643
- Dr. Alberta Biritwum Nyarko, Director, PPME, Ghana health services, albynyark@yahoo.com, +233-544336136
Training
- Gender Smart Leadership Programme, September, 2023, KNUST
- Helping mothers Survive Master Trainer, September, 2023, Bolgatanga
- Helping Mothers Survive Champions training, August, 2023
- MNH/FP Bootcamp 1 Activity, MCGL _ Tanzania, April, 2023
- PM@Jhpiego Training (Jhpiego-Ghana), January, 2023, Accra
- Integrated Management of Newborn and Childhood Illnesses, (USAID/GHS), Tamale, June 2022
- Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Training (Japan Int. Cooperative Agency, JICA) at JICA - Tokyo International Centre -Japan, 15th 29th July, 2017
Timeline
CLINICAL ADVISOR
USAID MOMENTUM AND COUNTRY LEADERSHIP PROJECT (JHPIEGO)
06.2021 - Current
LECTURER
CHRISTIAN SERVICES UNIVERSITY (FULL TIME, sept. 2019-Sept. 2021), PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY (PART TIME, Sept. 2011- Sept. 2013) AND WISCONSIN UNIVERSITY (PART TIME) COLLEGES
09.2019 - 07.2021
ZONAL MANAGER
PLANNED PARENTHOOD ASSOCIATION OF GHANA
12.2014 - 12.2018
HEATH SPECIALIST
COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL
05.2014 - 12.2014
PROGRAM OFFICER
ENGENDERHEALTH- GHANA
10.2013 - 05.2014
Master of Philosophy (Human Anatomy and Cell Biology) -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology
Visiting Scholar - Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, School Of Nursing
Registered General Nursing - Nursing
Kumasi Nursing Training College
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