Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Personal Information
Volunteer Experience
References
Hobbies and Interests
Affiliations
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FRANK MARFUL-SAU (RD)

ACCRA

Summary

Highly motivated and experienced dietitian with almost a decade of clinical practice, a proven track record of authorship, and a strong foundation in research and statistical analysis. With a passion for advancing the field of nutrition and health, seeking to leverage my skills and expertise as a PhD candidate. My extensive experience in clinical practice has equipped me with a deep understanding of the complex relationships between nutrition, health, and disease. As an author, I have honed my ability to communicate complex ideas and research findings to diverse audiences. With a fair grasp of statistical analysis and a strong desire to further develop my research skills, I am confident in my ability to contribute meaningfully to the academic community and drive innovative research in the field of nutrition and health. I am excited to bring my unique blend of clinical expertise, research acumen, and passion for learning to a PhD program and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this field.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

SPECIALIST DIETICIAN

NYAHO MEDICAL CENTER
12.2017 - Current
  • Assess and establish tailored nutrient and energy needs for clients, factoring in unique lifestyles, physiological conditions, and medical histories.

SPECIALIST DIETICIAN

COCOA CLINIC
01.2017 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments tailored to each patient's health history, medical conditions, and energy needs.

SPECIALIST DIETICIAN

ST. JOE'S HOSPITAL
08.2015 - 12.2021
  • Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments tailored to patients' health histories, medical conditions, and energy needs.

RESEARCH FIELD WORKER

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR NUTRITION(CEN), NWU
01.2016 - 05.2016

ADULT HOSPITAL MALNUTRITION STUDY

This was a multicountry, multicenter, observational study carried out by the Center of Excellence for Nutrition (CEN) of the North-West University, in collaboration with the University of Ghana, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics. My duties were as follows:

- Collect data

- Clean data

- Data enty

DIETICIAN INTERN

GHANA POLICE HOSPITAL
08.2014 - 09.2015
  • Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments to tailor dietary plans to individual health histories, medical conditions, and energy needs.

VOLUNTEER

AD CANCER AWARENESS(NGO)
09.2012 - 09.2015
  • Provided nutritional counseling to patients, focusing on dietary strategies for managing diet-related health conditions during community outreach programs.

Education

MASTERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH -

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
08.2024

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH -

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
01.2020

BSc. DIETETICS -

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
01.2014

Skills

1 Research skills:
- Literature review and analysis
- Study design and methodology
- Data collection and analysis
- Statistical software foundational proficiency (SPSS, STATA)
2 Academic writing and communication:
- Scientific writing and publishing
- Presentation and public speaking
3 Collaboration and teamwork:
- Interdisciplinary research experience
- Team leadership and management
- Collaboration with industry partners

4 Time management and organization:
- Project management and coordination
- Meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks
- Organization and attention to detail
5 Critical thinking and problem-solving:
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Creative problem-solving and adaptability
6 Language proficiency:
- English

- Twi (Local)

- Ga (local)

9 Software proficiency:
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Accomplishments

  • Successfully set-up a diet-therapy clinic for a hospital
  • Wrote my first book entitled "The Top 50 Most Common Nutritional Myths and Busters"
  • Represented findings of my research in the Water Management Conference in Germany in May 2024.

Languages

English

Personal Information

  • Title: LICENSED AND RESULTS-ORIENTED DIETITIAN
  • Date of Birth: 08/01/06
  • Nationality: Ghanaian

Volunteer Experience

VOLUNTEER, AD CANCER AWARENESS(NGO), ACCRA, 09/2012, 09/2015, Provided nutritional counseling to patients, focusing on dietary strategies for managing diet-related health conditions during community outreach programs., Delivered educational presentations highlighting the critical role of diet in cancer management.

References

  • DSP/Dr. Regina VanderPallen, Ghana Police Hospital, 024-481-9062
  • Nana Kofi Owusu(RD. LD), University of Health and Allied Sciences, 024-496-7408
  • Dr. John Arko-Mensah, School of Public Health, University of Ghana, 054-892-3559

Hobbies and Interests

ACADEMIA AND PUBLLIC HEALTH

Affiliations

  • ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL (AHPC)
  • GHANA ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS (GAND)

Timeline

SPECIALIST DIETICIAN

NYAHO MEDICAL CENTER
12.2017 - Current

SPECIALIST DIETICIAN

COCOA CLINIC
01.2017 - Current

RESEARCH FIELD WORKER

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR NUTRITION(CEN), NWU
01.2016 - 05.2016

SPECIALIST DIETICIAN

ST. JOE'S HOSPITAL
08.2015 - 12.2021

DIETICIAN INTERN

GHANA POLICE HOSPITAL
08.2014 - 09.2015

VOLUNTEER

AD CANCER AWARENESS(NGO)
09.2012 - 09.2015

MASTERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH -

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH -

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

BSc. DIETETICS -

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
FRANK MARFUL-SAU (RD)