Francis Wuobar

• Achieved 50% reduction in maternal mortality through quality improvement tools.
• Realised 70% decrease in perinatal mortality via training and quality improvement initiatives.
• Acquired new skills swiftly, enhancing daily operational efficiency.
• Executed daily duties with precision and efficiency.
• Conducted quarterly simulations and drills to maintain skill levels and address potential issues.
• Oversaw development and implementation of departmental policies in partnership with stakeholders.
• Implementation of PMTCT services as well as supporting and working with key populations at the Eastern regional hospital

• Developing society and national guidelines for Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care in collaboration with Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology Canada/OXFAM.
• Trained over 2000 participants on national guidelines and how to enhance quality of care provision.
• Delivered high-quality training sessions, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of EMONC.

• Facility readiness assessment and training of health care workers for national scale up of obstetric triage in 70 high volume hospitals in all 16 regions of Ghana.
• Reduced patient wait time by 75% in 6 months of implementation of training.

• Consistently maintained high evaluation scores from trainees due to effective instruction and a keen focus on individual needs.
• Contributed insights towards revising existing course content based on participant feedback and industry developments, keeping our programs up-to-date and relevant.
• Led certification courses for 50 aspiring trainers within the zones of influence of USAID, ensuring consistent quality in instructional delivery across all programs offered.
• Served as a mentor to junior trainers, sharing best practices and providing guidance in their professional development journeys.

• Conduct facility assessment for Obstetric Triage and Implementation Package - OTIP to determine feasibility for implementation in 6 facilities across 4 regions.
• Reviewed Training material and tools for training
• Trained 4 regional facilities in zones of influence of USAID on implementation of OTIP for about 50 healthcare workers
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Report writing and dissemination of report to national and international partners.

• Investigated disparities in access to sexual and reproductive health services for key populations.
• Conducted document reviews, ensuring data acquisition quality and organisation.
• Performed quantitative analysis of targeted data, leading to insightful research conclusions.

• Oversee clinical examination of over 500 midwives at Nursing and midwifery college, Koforidua.
• Collection and graded examinations.
• Writing of examiners reports of assessments.

• Involved in development and improvement in training materials for case management of malaria in pregnancy
• Trained over 2000 health care personnel in 4 regions on applicable national standards, policies and regulatory guidelines on malaria in pregnancy.
• Part of team that launched the virtual community of practice

• Supervision of 12 Research assistants and ensuring adherence to recruitment and research protocols
• Review of of data collected to ensure data quality and integrity
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
• Participation in PI meetings and co-creation activities with local and international partners.
• Submission of reports of activities to national PI.
• Moderated Symposium for Action on Preeclampsia Ghana.
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Review of training materials for downstream nationwide training on point of care quality improvement (POCQI) in maternal and newborn care

Facilitation of training for 150 participants of the Eastern and Volta regions of Ghana in POCQI

• Used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to reduce learning gaps and instruct students.
• Presented at the National patient safety conference on OTIP implementation.

• Implemented innovative teaching methods, boosting student engagement rates.
• Fostered stimulating learning environment through open discussions.
• Reviewed and revised curriculum regularly to maintain course relevance.
• Advised students on academic progress to ensure positive outcomes.

• Training of 165 midwives in Begoro district on safe motherhood.
• Training of 8 districts of Eastern region on Quality Improvement and EMONC.
• Performed free surgeries for over 30 clients and training, mentoring and coaching district doctors on surgical skills and application of quality improvement tools in maternal mortality audits and near miss audits.
• Established pilot scheme using WhatsApp platform tool which helped less resourced communities access information and facilitate appropriate referral hence reducing maternal mortality by 80%.

Authored health articles for local print media to educate the public on various topics.

• Crafted clear, concise news scripts on maternal and sexual health for The Ghanaian Times and Spectator.
• Leveraged writing, editing, and proofreading expertise to deliver engaging, error-free content.