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MARY NELLY  BAAH

MARY NELLY BAAH

Tamale

Summary

My main objective is to work in a human resource role where my professional and educational abilities will be fully utilized whilst learning from more experienced colleagues. To find a very challenging position in other to meet my competences, capability, skills and experience. To work in an organization occupying a challenging position as well as being part of a working team to achieve the organizational goals and also being part of innovation of new ideas and making them grow into a meaningful and beneficiary to the organization as well as the society at large.

I am an industrious, self-motivated individual endowed with splendid qualities. Ability to communicate well with strong interpersonal skills. Creative and able to work under pressure with little or no supervision. Advocates for the improvement and maintenance of personal and community health, Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and family Planning. A healthcare professional skilled in maternal and newborn care, prepared to deliver exceptional patient outcomes. Proven ability to manage complex deliveries and provide personalized care plans. Valued for collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic environments, with expertise in prenatal assessments and postpartum support. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Conduct home visit and outreach services to my clients in distance areas. Lead and mentor staff on Family planning under the Marie Stopes initiative on the job coaching. Support and do job training for GHS providers to build their capacity in clinical services like IUD, Implant insertion through quarterly visits to the CSS sites under Marie Stopes programs. Ensure entry of service data into Orion on monthly basis.

Results-driven midwife focused on staff mentorship and problem-solving in family planning services. Committed to enhancing community health through education and advocacy, delivering positive outcomes for mothers and young girls.

Dynamic midwife with a strong focus on reproductive health advocacy, interpersonal communication, and patient education. Committed to empowering mothers and young girls through informed decision-making and community outreach.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

CSS Midwife

Marie Stopes International, Ghana
Tamale
08.2024 - Current
  • Advocate for mothers' and young girls' rights and choices to make informed decisions about choosing a birth-spacing method.
  • Give education on the various family planning options.
  • Build strong interpersonal relationships with directors, public health nurses, providers, volunteers, and clients.
  • Provide quarterly continuous support supervision to the selected GHS staff and coach new providers to build their competencies in providing safe and infection-free family planning services.
  • Access the competency levels of the selected GHS staff in all areas, such as accountability, insertions, infection prevention, etc.
  • Couch and assess staff on medical emergency management scenario drills.
  • Ensuring the signing of informed consent before providing family planning and Comprehensive Abortion Care services.

Locum Midwife

Marie Stopes International, Ghana
Tamale
06.2022 - 07.2024
  • Deals with adolescent and sexual reproductive health issues.
  • Collecting and entering services data.
  • Providing family planning services in the rural areas.
  • Mentored Ghana Health Service staffs and students in clinical skills, fostering professional growth and building their competency in providing family planning services.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to facilitate seamless communication during patient care transitions.

Staff Midwife

Boya Chps
Boya
06.2020 - 06.2022
  • Provided comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care to expectant mothers, ensuring health and safety.
  • Assisted in labor and delivery processes, monitoring maternal and fetal wellbeing during childbirth.
  • Conducted newborn assessments and provided immediate care, promoting healthy growth and development.
  • Reduced risk of complications during labor by closely monitoring maternal vital signs and fetal heart rate patterns throughout the process.
  • Educated patients on reproductive health, family planning, and newborn care protocols.
  • Coordinated with community organizations and volunteers to provide outreach services like home visit for underserved populations seeking reproductive health support.

Staff Midwife

Zebilla District Hospital
Zebilla
05.2019 - 06.2020
  • Conducted routine assessments, documenting findings accurately in electronic health records system.
  • Mentored junior midwives and nursing staff, enhancing clinical skills and improving patient outcomes.
  • Modeled holistic care encompassing physiology, sociology, psychology of pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium.
  • Provided breastfeeding support to new mothers, addressing concerns and troubleshooting issues as they arose.
  • Improved patient-provider communication by maintaining detailed records and utilizing clear, empathetic language in discussions.
  • Educated families on infant care, breastfeeding techniques, and postpartum recovery strategies for improved outcomes.
  • Supported expectant mothers through labor and delivery, ensuring a safe and comfortable birthing experience.

Rotation Midwife

Winneba Municipal Hospital
Winneba
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Provide antenatal, delivery and postnatal service.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Midwifery

Garden City University College
Kenyase, Kumasi, Ghana

High School Diploma -

NMTC
Cape Coast, Ghana

WASSCE - General Art

Mosano Senior High School
Mozano

B.E.C.E -

Gomoa Nyanyano DA JHS

Skills

  • Excellent leadership
  • Great work ethics
  • Superb team skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Excellent and Interpersonal communication skills
  • Contraceptive counseling
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Time management abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reproductive health advocacy
  • Infection control
  • Patient advocacy
  • Data management
  • Health education
  • Community outreach

Accomplishments

  • Selected in May 2021 as the best Midwife to represent the District (Bawku West), 05/21
  • Increased skill delivery rate from 30% to above 60% in the Sub District after being posted to Boya Chps in May 2020., 05/20
  • Facility progress from 51% Skill Delivery in 2019 to 64% in 2020 and to 144% in 2021., 12/21
  • Mentored an enrolled Nurse on basic midwifery activities leading to her interest in furthering as a midwifery trainee.
  • Reactivated the adolescent Health clubs at the Boya CHPS.

References

  • Samuel Atuba, Health Service Administrator, (+233) 206589269, Zebilla District Hospital – Bawku West, samuelatuba@gmail.com
  • Lawal Alhassan, District Director of Health Service, (+233)2032325251, Upper East Region, kinglawalalhassan@yahoo.com
  • Sualisu Yahaya Fuseini, Health Promotion Officer, (+233)245122685, Marie Stopes Ghana, Northern Sector, sualisu.yahaya@mariestopes.org.gh

Hobbies and Interests

  • Teaching
  • Coaching

Main Job Duties

  • Adolescence Health services
  • Family Planning Services
  • Antenatal Care
  • Conduct Deliveries
  • Postnatal Care
  • Referrals
  • Counseling
  • Newborn Care
  • Home Visits
  • Defaulter tracing
  • Identify high risk pregnancies.
  • Supportive supervision on FP services

Courses Workshops

  • Certified Disaster Recovery Professional Course, 08/26/25, New Glow Global Services
  • Certified Emergency and Ambulance Care Assistant Course, 08/26/25, New Glow Global Services
  • Certified Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Course, 08/26/25, New Glow Global Services
  • 2025 Refresher Training for Competency Assessors, 05/19/25, Marie Stopes International
  • Cyber Security Training, 02/06/25, Marie Stopes International
  • Anti-fraud and Bribery Certification, 02/06/25, Marie Stopes International
  • Professional Caregiving Essential Certification, 12/24, La Plage Meta Verse
  • Basic Life Support Nursing- Certificate, 12/24, La Plage Meta Verse
  • Personal Support Worker (level 2), 12/24, La Plage Meta Verse
  • Maternal and Child Health Record Book, 03/22, USAID ADVANCE
  • Anaemia Prevention and Control, 01/22, USAID ADVANCE
  • Infant and Young Child Feeding, 01/22, USAID ADVANCE
  • Cervical Center Prevention - Module 1, 06/21, GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
  • Comprehensive abortion care training, 04/21, MARIE STOPES INTERNATIONAL
  • Long Acting Reversable contraceptive training, 11/20, MARIE STOPES INTERNATIONAL
  • Training on circumcision, 12/20, MY HEALTH FOUNDATION
  • Training on Family Planning Counselling, 11/20, MARIE STOPES INTERNATIONAL

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Fante
Proficient
C2

Timeline

CSS Midwife

Marie Stopes International, Ghana
08.2024 - Current

Locum Midwife

Marie Stopes International, Ghana
06.2022 - 07.2024

Staff Midwife

Boya Chps
06.2020 - 06.2022

Staff Midwife

Zebilla District Hospital
05.2019 - 06.2020

Rotation Midwife

Winneba Municipal Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Midwifery

Garden City University College

High School Diploma -

NMTC

WASSCE - General Art

Mosano Senior High School

B.E.C.E -

Gomoa Nyanyano DA JHS
MARY NELLY BAAH