Kwame Akoi
Kumasi
Summary
Dynamic Pediatric Nephrology Fellow-in-Training at the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, skilled in peritoneal dialysis and collaborative patient care. Proven track record in enhancing pediatric outcomes through innovative practices and effective mentoring, fostering professional growth among healthcare teams. Committed to advancing pediatric nephrology in Ghana and the West African sub region with strong clinical and teaching skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paediatric Nephrology Fellow-in-Training
Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons
01.2025 - Current
- I am currently undergoing training at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana to acquire the requisite competencies and skills required of a pediatric nephrologist.
- My training also includes the acquisition of leadership, managerial, teaching and research skills necessary to function as a senior specialist in Ghana and the West African sub region.
General Paediatrician
Presbyterian Health Services
12.2024 - Current
- I work to Improve patient outcomes by providing comprehensive and compassionate care to pediatric patients.
- I Implement innovative practices in patient management such as performing peritoneal dialysis for children using improvised means to improve overall quality of care provided.
- I collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate optimal care for complex pediatric cases.
- I provide mentoring for physician assistantship students, houseofficers, medical officers and residents, fostering their professional growth and development.
Resident Doctor
Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons
09.2021 - 09.2024
- I underwent a 3-year postgraduate training in the pursuit of a specialist qualification as a pediatrician.
- I was equipped with the competencies to identify biological, social, emotional, economic and environmental determinants of child and adolescent health.
- I was able to institute appropriate diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative, preventive and promotive measures for the holistic care of children and adolescents in Ghana.
Sub-Investigator (Safety Monitoring)
Malaria Research Centre
09.2017 - 06.2021
- I was responsible for attending to the health needs and concerns of participants enrolled in the Phase IIB Randomized, Open – label, Controlled, Multicentre Study of the Efficacy, Safety and Immunogenicity of GSK Biologicals' Candidate Malaria Vaccine RTS,S/ASOIE Evaluating schedules with or without fractional doses, early dose 4 and yearly doses, in children 5-17 months of age living in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- My role involved the identification, management and reporting of adverse events and serious adverse events amongst study participants who were enrolled in the clinical trial.
Clinical Instructor
Presbyterian University College
09.2017 - 06.2021
- I was responsible for teaching clinical methods in pediatrics to undergraduates pursuing a bachelor's degree in physician assistantship.
- I assisted with the organization and conduction of end-of-year examinations for the students.
Medical Officer
Presbyterian Health Services
07.2017 - 06.2021
- I was responsible for the diagnosis and management of disease conditions affecting children from the newborn period through to adolescence.
- I participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in pediatrics and child health.
- I mentored houseofficers and physician assistant interns through hands-on training sessions, reinforcing key concepts and guiding their professional growth.
Acting Head, Department of Paediatrics
Presbyterian Health Services
10.2017 - 04.2018
- I served as the acting department head for the department of Pediatrics and Child Health as a medical officer whilst the hospital made arrangements to get a specialist pediatrician to fill in the role.
- I was responsible for overseeing the training of houseofficers and the effective running of the three main sections of department , namely, the out-patient clinic, the 20 cot capacity nursery and the 48 bed capacity children's ward.
Senior House Officer
Presbyterian Health Services
10.2015 - 09.2016
- I underwent a six-month rotation in Internal Medicine where I managed patients who presented with medical emergencies, conducted day-to-day reviews of medical in-patients and held medical consultations for out-patients.
- I underwent a six-month rotation in Obstetrics and Gynecology where I was involved in the management of normal and abnormal conditions in pregnancy, conducted vaginal and Cesarean deliveries and other gynecological procedures.
Junior House Officer
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
09.2014 - 08.2015
- I underwent a six-month rotation in department of pediatrics where I rotated through units of The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, The Mother and Baby Unit, The Pediatric Emergency Unit and the Neurology, Oncology and Hematology wards.
- I underwent a six-month rotation in the department of surgery where I rotated through the trauma, orthopedic, pediatric and thoracic surgery units.
Education
Membership - MWACP (Peds) - Paediatrics And Child Health
West African College of Physicians
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana10-2024
Membership - MGCPS - Pediatrics And Child Health
Ghana College of Physicians And Surgeons
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana09-2024
Bachelor of Medicine,Bachelor of Surgery (MB, ChB) - Medicine And Surgery
School of Medical Sciences, KNUST
Kumasi, Ghana10-2014
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
School of Medical Sciences
KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana10-2011
West African Senior School Certificate Examination - General Science
Achimota School (High School)
Accra, Ghana06-2007
Skills
Peritoneal dialysis expertise
Exchange Blood Transfusions
Endotracheal intubation
Chest tube placement
Procedural Sedation
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Umbilical artery and vein catheterization
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Paediatric Nephrology Fellow-in-Training
Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons
01.2025 - Current
General Paediatrician
Presbyterian Health Services
12.2024 - Current
Resident Doctor
Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons
09.2021 - 09.2024
Acting Head, Department of Paediatrics
Presbyterian Health Services
10.2017 - 04.2018
Sub-Investigator (Safety Monitoring)
Malaria Research Centre
09.2017 - 06.2021
Clinical Instructor
Presbyterian University College
09.2017 - 06.2021
Medical Officer
Presbyterian Health Services
07.2017 - 06.2021
Senior House Officer
Presbyterian Health Services
10.2015 - 09.2016
Junior House Officer
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
09.2014 - 08.2015
Membership - MWACP (Peds) - Paediatrics And Child Health
West African College of Physicians
Membership - MGCPS - Pediatrics And Child Health
Ghana College of Physicians And Surgeons
Bachelor of Medicine,Bachelor of Surgery (MB, ChB) - Medicine And Surgery
School of Medical Sciences, KNUST
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
School of Medical Sciences
West African Senior School Certificate Examination - General Science
Achimota School (High School)
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