Artificial intelligence in healthcare and surgical practice, health systems strengthening,health care access, Surgical outcomes and quality improvement research, Paediatric surgery
Jessie Yaoteokor Annan
Accra
Summary
Dedicated medical doctor with extensive clinical and academic experience in general surgery, anaesthesia, and paediatric surgery in Ghana. Passionate about health systems strengthening, global surgery, and perioperative care, with experience in clinical research and multi-centre collaborations. Skilled in delivering impactful conference presentations and providing surgical mentorship to emerging professionals. Strong exposure to real-world healthcare workflows which enhances the ability to navigate complex medical environments effectively.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Officer / Surgical Trainee
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Ghana
01.2018 - Current
- Participation in elective and emergency surgical care
- Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient management
- Management of outpatient surgical clinics and inpatient ward care
- Exposure to theatre workflow.
- Academic presentations and teaching of medical students.
Education
Fellowship in Paediatric Surgery. GCPS And WACS
2024 Till DateSoftware Programming Bootcamp -
Codetrain Africa
04-2024
Membership – General Surgery -
Ghana College And West African College
09-2023
House Officer Training
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
05-2017
WACS Diplomate in Anaesthesia -
West African College of Surgeons
10-2019
House Officer Training
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
05-2017
Eastern Regional Hospital-House Officer Training
06-2016
BSc Medical Sciences, MBChB -
University of Ghana Medical School
12-2014
Skills
- General and emergency surgical care
- Anaesthesia practice (Diplomate level)
- Clinical research, audit, and data collection
- Surgical mentorship and teaching
- Scientific communication and conference presentations
- Basic programming and digital systems exposure
- Interest in AI applications in healthcare systems
Interests
Timeline
Medical Officer / Surgical Trainee
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Fellowship in Paediatric Surgery. GCPS And WACS
Software Programming Bootcamp -
Codetrain Africa
Membership – General Surgery -
Ghana College And West African College
House Officer Training
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
WACS Diplomate in Anaesthesia -
West African College of Surgeons
House Officer Training
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Eastern Regional Hospital-House Officer Training
BSc Medical Sciences, MBChB -
University of Ghana Medical School
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
- PAPSA Conference 2025 Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire :Case Report: Non-Gestational Ovarian Choriocarcinoma in an 11-Year-Old
- West African College of Surgeons (WACS) Conference – Accra, Ghana:
1. Beyond Constipation: Rectal Stenosis and Currarino Syndrome
2. Paediatric Laparoscopy in Ghana: Are We Doing Enough?
3. Building Paediatric Urology Capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa
4. A Decade of Paediatric Surgery at Princess Marie-Louise Hospital
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Lead – Junior Residents Group (General Surgery), Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (2022 – 2023):Coordinated academic teaching, case discussions, and structured learning activities for junior surgical trainees
- Academic Coordinator – Paediatric Surgery Unit (2024 – Present):Coordination of academic presentations and clinical discussions within the unit
- Other Leadership Roles:
Cell Group Leader – coordination of fellowship activities and mentorship
Vacation Bible School Director – Korle Bu Community Chapel (2022)
VOLUNTEERISM AND PROFESSIONAL OUTREACH EXPERIENCE
- Hope for Little Lives – 2024: Surgical outreach to underserved communities in Ghana
- World Arise Foundation – 2012 :Medical outreach activities
- Christian Medical Resource Foundation – 2015: Surgical and medical outreach in deprived communities in Ghana
- Several other outreaches with religious groups.