Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Accomplishments

Certification

Additional Information

Timeline

PUGANGA DENNIS DAGBAN

MEDICAL DOCTOR

TAKORADI

Summary

I am a humble, gentle and respectful person who believes in the potential of others. I am passionately motivated when it comes to leadership. I believe in team work and dedicative, sacrificial work that gets the job done. Patient-driven Medical Doctor. Expert in patient care and leadership with success designing effective patient care models. Focused on continuous quality improvement in health delivery and leadership development.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certificate

years of post-secondary education

Work History

CLINICAL DIRECTOR

WESTSIDE MEDICAL CENTER

TAKORADI

06.2022 - Current

Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
Represented organization at all community events, answering questions, providing details and giving informative presentations.
Interviewed and hired highly talented individuals bringing great skills and passion to daily jobs.
Developed and implemented strategic plans enabling facility to meet budgetary and quality assurance goals.
Facilitate hiring of qualified personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.

MEDICAL OFFICER

EFFIANKWANTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL

03.2021 - Current

Led diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day clinic activities such as patient care, and patient relations.
Educated, trained and mentored medical students.
Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
Directed and coordinated patient care activities of nursing and support staff.
Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
Interpreted diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
Verified complex diagnoses to facilitate treatment plans.
Trained and supervised medical students and residents engaged in special activities and procedures.
Kept informed on advancements in field to contribute to medical research programs.
Applied continuous process improvement strategies to enhance case management, programs and clinical management.
Facilitated performance improvement initiatives
Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.

Assistant Medical Officer

ASANKO MINES HOSPITAL

11.2020 - Current

Running an outpatient clinic to provides primary healthcare to sick employees and contractors.
Performing pre-employment, annual and exit medicals for employees and contractors.
Attending to all emergencies at the workplace, resuscitate patient and refer to a specialist clinic where appropriate.
Organizing wellness programs such as mental health awareness, nutrition and healthy living programs for all employees and contractors.
Educating the workers on occupational hazards and risk identification at the workplace
Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
Directed and coordinated patient care activities of nursing and support staff.

MEDICAL HOUSE OFFICER

GREATER ACCRA REGIONAL HOSPITAL

ACCRA

10.2018 - 11.2020

Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
Educated patients and families on benefits of healthy diet and adequate exercise.
Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.
Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
Volunteered at community health clinic to provide high quality care for low-income and indigent patients.

INTERN

THOMAYEROVA NEMOCNICE

12.2017 - 02.2018

Assisted in major surgical procedures in General Surgery and Orthopedics
Prepared patients for surgeries, reviews, suture removal and dressing changes.
Assisted in attending to patients at the Out Patients department and on the Wards.

Education

POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND ADVOCACY FOR GLOBAL HEALTH (ONLINE) - PUBLIC HEALTH

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON

09.2021 - 12.2021

INTRODUCTION TO EPIDEMIOLOGY FOR HEALTH (ONLINE) - PUBLIC HEALTH

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON

09.2020 - 12.2020

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH - PUBLIC HEALTH

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON

03.2021 - 06.2023

M.D. - Human Biology

UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES - TAMALE - MBChB MEDICINE ANDSURGERY

TAMALE

09.2011 - 07.2018

WEST AFRICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE - GENERAL SCIENCE

MFANTSIPIM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

CAPE - COAST

10.2007 - 05.2011

Skills

Basic Surgical Skills
Community research and needs assessment
Direct Patient Care
Staff Development
Clinical Study
Hospital Operations
Managing Patient Cases
Clinical Supervision

Medical and Clinical Supervision
Patient Health Education
Community Outreach Programs
Clinical Quality Improvement
Developing Training Programs
Medicare Compliance
Health Assessment

Accomplishments

(2022-DATE) LEADER OF RENAL MANAGEMENT TEAM AT THE EFFIANKWANTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
(2022-DATE) MEDICAL SCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANT, UNIVERSITY OF CAPE-COAST
(2016-2017) VICE PRESIDENT – FEDERATION OF GHANA MEDICAL STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION (FGMSA)
(2015) COLLABORATED WITH COLLEAGUES TO DEVELOP A COMMUNITY PUBLIC HEALTH NEEDS PROJECT
(2014-2015) UDS MEDICAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION GENERAL SECRETARY
(2013-2015) SRC GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEMBER (UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES)
(2013-2014) SRC EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER, TAMALE CAMPUS (UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES)
(2013-2014) SRC VICE SECRETARY, TAMALE CAMPUS (UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES)
(2009-2011) SCHOOL CHOIR PRESIDENT (MFANTSIPIM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL)
(2010-2011) DEPUTY HEADBOY DOMESTIC (MFANTSIPIM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL)
(2009-2010) SRC REPRESENTATIVE (MFANTSIPIM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL)
(2006-2007) ASSISTANT SCHOOL PREFECT (RIDGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL – TAKORADI)

Certification

- CERTIFICATE OF PERMANENT REGISTRATION, MEDICAL AND DENTAL COUNCIL (2020 TO DATE)

- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH, 2021

- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, INTRODUCTION TO EPIDEMIOLOGY FOR HEALTH, 2021

- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND ADVOCACY FOR GLOBAL HEALTH, 2021

- HONORARY CERTIFICATE OF LEADERSHIP, FEDERATION OF GHANA MEDICAL STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION, GHANA, (2017/2018)

- HONORARAY CERTIFICATE FROM UDS, MEDICAL STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION FOR STUDENT SERVICE. (2014-2015)

- HONORARAY CERTIFICATE FROM UDS SRC FOR STUDENT SERVICE (2013-2014)

- CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION, ABUSUA FOUNDATION FOR LEADERS (2010)

- HONORARAY CERTIFICATE FOR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP, MFANTSIPIM (2011)

- HONORARAY CERTIFICATE FROM MFANTSIPIM SCIENCE AND MATHS CLUB (2011)

- HONORARAY CERTIFICATE FROM BRITISH COMMONWEALTH ESSAY COMPETITION (2005)

Additional Information

REFEREES

1. DR. EMMAMUEL YAO VOADO

NEUROSURGEON, RIDGE HOSPITAL, ACCRA

voadoyao@yahoo.com

+233542658336

2. DR. KWASI SAFO

HEAD OF CLINICAL SERVICES, ASANKO MINES HOSPITAL

kwasi.safo@asanko.com

+233544343341

3. DR. DAVID OWUSU

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, INTERNAL MEDICINE – EFFIANKWANTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL,SEKONDI

gadser2003@gmail.com

+233200327290

4. DR. EDWIN YENLI

DEAN, SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

CONSULTANT UROLOGIST

eyenli@uds.edu.gh

+233208162506