Nyama Akua
Accra
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist Family Physician
Ghana Health Service
10.2023 - Current
- Primary care provider in Princess Marie Louise hospital where I offer continuous and comprehensive care for children of all ages.
- Provision of collaborative care with pediatricians and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated care for pediatric patients.
- Diagnosis and management of common pediatric conditions with provision of follow-up plan when needed.
- Promotion of healthy lifestyles and education of patients and caregivers on nutrition, safety, and disease preventive measures.
- Management of chronic conditions in children, collaborating with specialists when necessary.
- Respond to urgent medical situations and emergencies involving children, initiating treatment and stabilization.
- Provision of holistic family-centered care which encompasses addressing medical needs, family dynamics, and psychosocial factors.
- Advocate for best interests of children within healthcare system
- Contribute to education and training of house officers and residents
- Engagement in research activities for advancements in pediatric care.
Medical Officer
Ghana Health Service
08.2015 - 09.2019
- Princess Marie Louise hospital is a paediatrics specialist hospital located in the capital city of Ghana
- Attended to various categories of conditions in children together with pediatric specialists
- Helped to run most special clinics such as asthma, sickle cell disease and neurodevelopmental clinic
- Managed inpatient as well as malnourished children
- Monthly presentations at clinical meetings to develop presentation skills
- Assisted in some researches that were carried out before starting residency program.
Senior House Officer
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Rotated in departments of obstetrics and gynecology and internal medicine for six months respectively
- Attended to patients at outpatient clinics, emergency departments and antenatal clinics for obstetrics and gynecology
- Did several invasive procedures during this period which included: nasogastric tube insertion, venepuncture, lumbar puncture, management of labor and assisting in caesarian sections
- Learnt how to counsel patients on several conditions; and in breaking bad news.
Junior House Officer
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Rotated in departments of surgery and pediatrics for six months respectively
- Worked together with residents and specialists in outpatient, inpatient and emergency departments
- Prepared patients for theatre in both elective and emergency situations
- Assisted and performed surgical procedures under the supervision of senior colleagues
- Did lots of counseling together with clinical psychologists especially in pediatrics in situations where children had developed chronic conditions that required long term follow-up
Education
Membership in Family Medicine - Family Medicine
West Africa College of Physicians
Accra11.2024
Membership in Family Medicine - Family Medicine
Ghana College of Physicians And Surgeons
Accra, Ghana12.2023
Postgraduate Diploma - Diabetes
University of Southwales
Cardiff01.2023
M.D. - Human Biology
University of Ghana Medical And Dental School
Accra, Ghana02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Medical Sciences
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana06.2009
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Research Skills
- Advocacy
- Care-provider
- Decision-making
- Communicator
- Manager
- Obstetrics skills
- Surgical skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Organization and Time Management
Languages
English
Twi
Ga
Goals
- To contribute my quota to building an effective health system in Ghana in my capacity as a specialist
- To be an effective leader when given the opportunity to take up a role anywhere within the Ghana Health Service
- To provide quality clinical practice that will meet the physical, social and emotional needs of clients in the context of their families and their communities
- To ensure efficient service delivery while assessing and minimizing risks to staff in my capacity as a family physician
References
- Dr. Faye Boamah Mensah, Paediatric Specialist, Princess Marie Louise Hospital, fayebmen@gmail.com, +233208129716
- Dr. Akosua Bobbie-Sarfo, Senior Physician Specialist, Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Department of Medicine, aotutu@yahoo.co.uk, +233244373361
Timeline
Specialist Family Physician
Ghana Health Service
10.2023 - Current
Medical Officer
Ghana Health Service
08.2015 - 09.2019
Senior House Officer
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
06.2014 - 06.2015
Junior House Officer
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
05.2013 - 05.2015
Membership in Family Medicine - Family Medicine
West Africa College of Physicians
Membership in Family Medicine - Family Medicine
Ghana College of Physicians And Surgeons
Postgraduate Diploma - Diabetes
University of Southwales
M.D. - Human Biology
University of Ghana Medical And Dental School
Bachelor of Science - Medical Sciences
University of Ghana
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