MAAME ABENA AMPONSAA YEBOAH-KORDEE
ACCRA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate BSc Physician assistant and Master of Public health graduate with significant experience in Clinical Care and public health strategies. Seeking a challenging role in a public or private organization where I can leverage my education and experience to drive a positive change and contribute to the well-being and sustainable development of diverse populations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
National AIDS/STI Control Programme
04.2024 - Current
- Assist care & support and clinical care in service delivery
- Assist SI with 2023 HIV/AIDS Sentinel Survey
- Supporting outreach activities
- Participating in community awareness campaigns
- Assist with administrative tasks
Volunteer
AU 13th All African Games
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Volunteered at the All-African Games as medical personnel
- Assisted with special events and programs.
Physician Assistant Intern (House Job)
The Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge)
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare providers to consult on patient care and to provide clinical care management, patient education, and counselling services, enhancing overall patient wellness
- Mentored new interns during their clinical rotations by sharing knowledge gained through experience while also displaying professionalism at all times.
- Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough medical histories and performing comprehensive physical examinations.
- Ordered diagnostic tests and interpreted results accurately for informed decision-making regarding patient care plans.
Public Health Intern
The Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge)
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments for adolescents, addressing physical, mental, and social needs
- Provided counselling and support services to adolescents on sensitive issues, fostering a safe and confidential environment for discussions
- Offered comprehensive reproductive health services, including STI screenings, and pregnancy testing, to individuals of all ages
- Participated in education initiatives within the community, advocating for reproductive health rights and access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare for all individuals
- Provided guidance and support to families regarding child health, safety, and well-being, including nutrition, hygiene, and immunizations
- Engaged with community organizations and schools to promote health literacy and empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health
National Service Personnel
The Greater Accra Regional Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Elicits medical histories
- Performs complete examinations
- Perform and interprets basic diagnostics tests
Preceptorship
Volta River Authority (VRA) Hospital
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Familiar with clinical rotations
- Solve patient management problems
- Elicit a comprehensive health history
- Respond to commonly encountered emergency care situations
Clerkship
Volta River Authority (VRA) Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Take a detailed medical history
- Perform a detailed physical examination of patients
- Interpret and evaluate diagnostic data
- Know the signs and symptoms of common diseases
Internship
The Greater Accra Regional Hospital
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Coordinate care, in collaboration with a wide array of other health professionals
Basic Nursing
The Greater Accra Regional Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Check and record vital signs correctly
- Perform functions such as changing of bandages, wound dressing, serving bed pans
- Ensuring patients are well fed, hydrated and comfortable
Education
Master of Public Health -
School of Public Health, University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistantship
Central University
Miotso, Ghana06.2020
Skills
- Adaptable
- Flexible
- Agile
- Proactive
- Resilient
- Problem-Solving
- Communication skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Data analysis (Stata)
- Basic Nursing procedures
- Clinical care
- Public health strategies
- Interpersonal skills
- Professional development
- Leadership
Certification
- WHO Health Emergencies Programme, Prevention & response to sexual exploitation & abuse for public health practitioners in Ukraine, 04/2024
- AU 13th All African Games, Volunteered at the All-African Games as medical personnel, 03/2024
- Global Health eLearning Center, Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health, 02/2024
- Global Health eLearning Center, Gender and Sexual and Reproductive Health 101, 02/2024
- Global Health eLearning Center, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH), 08/2023
- Global Health eLearning Center, Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (Part II), 08/2023
- Global Health eLearning Center, Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (Part I), 08/2023
Affiliations
Ghana Medical and Dental Council (MDC)
References
- Dr Amin-Coker, HOD, High Dependency Unit (HDU), Greater Accra Regional Hospital, 0508555498
- Adom Manu, PhD, MBA, Senior Lecturer Dept of Population, Family & Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, University of Ghana, amanu@ug.edu.gh, +233244236598
Interests
- Adolescent health and Youth
- HIV/AIDS
- Menstrual Health and Management
- Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
- Maternal and Child health
- Volunteering and community involvement
Academic / professional summary
Dedicated and compassionate BSc Physician assistant and Master of Public health graduate with significant experience in Clinical Care and public health strategies. Seeking a challenging role in a public or private organization where I can leverage my education and experience to drive a positive change and contribute to the well-being and sustainable development of diverse populations.
Timeline
Intern
National AIDS/STI Control Programme
04.2024 - Current
Volunteer
AU 13th All African Games
03.2024 - 03.2024
Public Health Intern
The Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge)
06.2023 - 07.2023
Physician Assistant Intern (House Job)
The Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge)
10.2022 - 09.2023
National Service Personnel
The Greater Accra Regional Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2021
Preceptorship
Volta River Authority (VRA) Hospital
02.2020 - 06.2020
Clerkship
Volta River Authority (VRA) Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2019
Internship
The Greater Accra Regional Hospital
07.2018 - 07.2018
Basic Nursing
The Greater Accra Regional Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2018
- WHO Health Emergencies Programme, Prevention & response to sexual exploitation & abuse for public health practitioners in Ukraine, 04/2024
- AU 13th All African Games, Volunteered at the All-African Games as medical personnel, 03/2024
- Global Health eLearning Center, Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health, 02/2024
- Global Health eLearning Center, Gender and Sexual and Reproductive Health 101, 02/2024
- Global Health eLearning Center, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH), 08/2023
- Global Health eLearning Center, Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (Part II), 08/2023
- Global Health eLearning Center, Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (Part I), 08/2023
Master of Public Health -
School of Public Health, University of Ghana
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistantship
Central University
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