MICHAEL KWAKYE
Accra
Summary
Self-motivated, results oriented and dedicated young doctor with special interest in maternal and reproductive health and over six (6) years of experience in maximizing client wellness and facility profitability. Seeking to deliver excellent maternal healthcare at all times to help reduce maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality; through cost-effective, evidence-based through continuous research, skills development and advocacy in low resource settings. A team player and known to maintain high standards of client centered care with minimal supervision whilst maintaining the utmost quality standard for all category of clients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Officer (Voluntary)
Volta River Authority Health Services
Accra, Ghana
01.2023 - Current
- Provides planned and emergency obstetrics and gynecology surgical intervention, performing over 10 surgeries weekly.
- Provides fertility and reproductive health counseling and educations to clients.
- Improve patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality assurance.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
- Led diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day clinic activities such as patient care, new business development, and patient relations.
Resident Doctor- Obsteterics and Gynaecology
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
Accra, Ghana
01.2022 - Current
- Provides counseling for female clients and their spouses on fertility , birth control methods and all reproductive health issues.
- Works closely with consultants, senior specialists and other team members of healthcare services to ensure that needs of both in and out-patient clients are met.
- Interprets results of investigations conducted on clients to help each make decisions about lifestyle choices, future healthcare and treatments for gynecologic or obstetric issues.
- Provision of diagnostic consultations and interventions for emergency obstetrics and gynecological conditions.
- Collaborates with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Assists with training of health care practitioners including medical students, nurses.
- Leads academic research and presentations at clinical meetings to provide cost effective and contemporary maternal and reproductive health care with limited resources.
- Provides emergency and planned obstetrics and gynecological surgical interventions.
Medical Officer (casual Doctor)
Lapaz Community Hospital
11.2019 - Current
- Diagnose various medical conditions, plan and supervise implementation of treatment for average of 20 clients per shift.
- Conducts physical assessments of relevant body areas and performs appropriate investigation to aid in pre-employment medical care.
- Teams-up with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Admits and treats patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
Medical Officer (obstetrics and Gynaecology )
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
04.2020 - 09.2022
- Provided counseling and health educations on maternal and reproductive health issues.
- Worked closely with consultants, senior specialist and other team members of healthcare services to provide emergency medical care to clients.
- provided emergency maternal and gynecologic care including surgical interventions to COVID-19 infected patients.
- Assisted with training of health care practitioners including newly qualified doctors, medical and nursing students.
- Reviewed lab results and diagnostic images to evaluate patient conditions and draw appropriate management plan.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care plans
- Monitored use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities and staff to promote effective use of resources and assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services
- Supervised and managed high risk pregnancies, labour and deliveries
Medical Officer (Voluntary Doctor)
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
Accra, Ghana
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Provided general gynecological and obstetric care for in and out-patient clients under supervision
- Enhanced client outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions to reduce client anxiety
Medical Officer (House Officer - Surgery)
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
Accra, Ghana
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Entered and scanned patient history, current medical conditions and medications into novel EHR system.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
- Facilitated performance improvement initiatives for CME credit.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
- Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Medical Doctor- Pediatrics (senior House Officer)
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
Accra, Ghana
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided general clinical care for in- and out-patients under the supervision of pediatric specialists and consultants
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent re-occurrence
- Monitored childhood developmental milestone such as weight, height and blood pressure to detect anomalies.
- Provided newborn care through adequate history taking and examinations, mechanical ventilations and ordering appropriate investigations under supervision to facility client management
- provided summaries of client notes and presented same at clinical meetings including morbidity and mortality sessions.
- Provided academic presentations on assigned topics at clinical meetings.
- Provided intravenous cannulation and monitored same for inpatient newborns.
Medical Doctor (house Officer - Internal Medicine)
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
Accra, Ghana
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Entered and scanned patient history, current medical conditions and medications into novel EHR system.
- Trained and supervised medical students and nurses engaged in special activities and procedures.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
- Ensured consistent and accurate medical recordkeeping practices.
- Provided summaries of client notes and presented same at clinical meetings.
Medical Doctor (House Officer-OBGY)
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
Accra, Ghana
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Kept detailed records of patient treatments and needs throughout medical processes.
- Provided consultations for in and out-patients on symptoms to help diagnose various gynecologic and obstetric concerns as well as addressing same.
- Maintained excellent and punctual work attendance record and took initiatives in patient care
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each patient by listening to concerns and addressing them under supervision.
- Interpreted and explained results of investigations of clients to help each make decisions about lifestyle choices, future healthcare and treatments for gynecologic or obstetric issues.
Education
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY (MB CHB) - Medicine And Surgery
University of Ghana
Accra, Greater Accra Region11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Medical Science
University of Ghana
Accra- Ghana06.2013
West Africa Senior School Certificate (WASSC) - General Science
Okuapemann School
Akuapem Akropong, Eastern region06.2009
Basic Education Certificate -
Queen of Peace School 'B'
Madina - Accra04.2006
Skills
- Basic wound debridement and suturing
- Chest tube thoracotomy
- Caesarean sections
- Salpingectomy
- Lumbar puncture
- Basic obstetric and gynecological ultrasound
- Manual vacuum aspiration and endometrial sampling
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Reproductive and family health education and counseling
- Gender based and reproductive health advocacy
- Teaching and academic research
Certification
Medical and Dental Council Ghana practitioner license
Volunteer Experience
MEDICAL OFFICER, Akosombo / Accra, Eastern region, volta river authority health service, 01/2023, Present, Provides planned and emergency obstetrics and gynecology surgical intervention., Provides fertility and reproductive health counselling and educations to clients
References
- Dr. Frederickson Pobee, Head Of The Department , Obsteterics and Gynaecology dept,+233244678144, fredericksonpobee@yahoo.com
- Dr. Lawrence Buadi Senior Obsteterician Gynaecologist, Supervising Consultant, +233206301910, lawbuadi@gmail.com
- Dr. Azumah AbdulL-Tawab, Public Health Specialist ,Supervisor, +233248538589, azumahabdultawab@gmail.com
Affiliations
GHANA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Medical officer- Greater Accra regional hospital,2021
- National Honour for Exemplary work during the Covid-19 pandemic,2023.
Hobbies- cycling and gardening.
Born and raised in rural Ghana by a peasant farmer, I enjoy cycling and gardening.
Timeline
Medical Officer (Voluntary)
Volta River Authority Health Services
01.2023 - Current
Resident Doctor- Obsteterics and Gynaecology
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Medical Officer (obstetrics and Gynaecology )
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
04.2020 - 09.2022
Medical Officer (Voluntary Doctor)
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2020
Medical Officer (casual Doctor)
Lapaz Community Hospital
11.2019 - Current
Medical Officer (House Officer - Surgery)
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
06.2019 - 11.2019
Medical Doctor- Pediatrics (senior House Officer)
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2018
Medical Doctor (house Officer - Internal Medicine)
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
12.2017 - 05.2018
Medical Doctor (House Officer-OBGY)
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
05.2017 - 11.2017
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY (MB CHB) - Medicine And Surgery
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Science - Medical Science
University of Ghana
West Africa Senior School Certificate (WASSC) - General Science
Okuapemann School
Basic Education Certificate -
Queen of Peace School 'B'
Medical and Dental Council Ghana practitioner license
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