Emma Plange
Accra, Dansoman
Summary
Results-driven Public Health Professional with a strong background in managing institutional resources and aligning them with organizational missions. Holds a Master's degree in Public Health and has experience in clinical care, systems development, and program management. Equipped to drive meaningful outcomes for the betterment of humanity. Expertise lies in coordinating national health programs, such as immunizations, malaria prevention, and PMTCT, as well as running campaigns on various health issues. Excels in grassroots health planning, policy formulation, and stakeholder coordination at the sub-district and community levels. Possesses exceptional skills in community mobilization, stakeholder engagement, networking, and health resource management. Successfully collaborated with the District Assembly and other authorities to enhance health infrastructure and service delivery in the Ada East District and Ga-Central Municipality.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
HEAD OF SUB DISTRICT
CHANTAN SUB DISTRICT
06.2020 - Current
- Provided leadership, direction and coordinated health service delivery
- Established Chantan Sub District Administrative structures
- Formed sub-district health teams and convened regular SDHMT meetings
- Instituted National Health Insurance accreditation for Israel Health Centre
- Secured funding for refurbishment and painting of Israel Health Centre
SENIOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
OGBOJO POLYCLINIC, ADENTA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Participated in multi-professional meetings
- Perform clinical care duties
- Participated in stakeholder meetings
- Participated and supported in outbreak investigations
- Ensured effective dissemination of information on health administrative issues to staff and clients in the facility
- Convened and contributed at management meetings at the Polyclinic
- Assisted in facilitating workshops and seminars
- Perform any other official duty that was assigned by the Medical Superintendent
SUB DISTRICT HEAD
KASSEH SUB DISTRICT
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Provided leadership, direction and coordinated health service delivery
- Established and laid administrative structures
- Formed sub district health teams and convened regular SDHMT meetings
- Lobbied Ada East District Assembly to construct a CHPS facility at the Tamatoku Community
- Instituted National Health Insurance vetting system for facilities in the Sub District
- Instituted measures that lead to health resources improvement, availability as well as financial management of health facilities in the Sub District
- Established partnerships with various stakeholders in the District towards effective healthcare delivery (Ada Health Insurance Scheme, Ada Traditional Council, Ada Council of Local Churched, MTN, Ada Radio Station, Assembly members, Association of Ga Damgbes in the diaspora, Ada East Hospital, Population Council, GRAMMN foundation, etc.)
- Secured funding for abandoned Adolescent Health Unit and Maternity Block, connected utilities to the building and made it operational at Kasseh Health Centre
- Implemented health sector plans and programmes such as NID, Vit A supplementation, CMAM, Adolescent Health, Family Planning, Nutrition, Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Measles and Rubella Campaigns etc
- Restructured Focus Antenatal care and resourced the Ante-natal and post-natal clinics with equipment
- Opened more static Child Welfare Clinics and more CHPS compounds in the Sub District
- (Lufenya, Togbloku)
- Expanded Tuberculosis case detection rates and opened more Directly Opened Treatment (DOT) Centres in the District
HEAD OF FACILITY
KASSEH HEALTH CENTER
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Reduced NHIS claim deduction (70% to 0.5%) at Kasseh Health Center
- Increased Revenue generation at Kasseh Health Center (GHS 5,000 to 10,000 monthly)
- Established a Sub District stores for proper management of Drugs and logistics at Kasseh
- Established the outreach clinics to hard-to-reach communities in the Ada East District (Wasakusenya, Wasakusewayo, Lufenya, Togbloku, Aminapa, Korlekope, Media)
- Effective management of the records unit through the introduction of a software
- Secured funds for the establishment of a comprehensive Abortion Care unit at the Kasseh Health Centre
- Increased maternal and delivery turn out through the introduction of MOTEC at the Kasseh health Centre
- Refurbished the laboratory unit for effective services through secured funding
- Established effective daily banking system of revenues for proper management of internal generated funds
- Established a system of timely reporting and submission of reports and NHIS claims for the Kasseh sub-district
SENIOR STAFF NURSE
GA SOUTH MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Directed patient care on daily basis
- Supervise junior nurses and performed administrative duties at the ward
- Coordinates patient care with other team members
- Implement and maintain ward policies and routines
- Perform various technical task related to nursing care
STAFF NURSE
BORTIANOR HEALTH CENTRE
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Managed the day-to-day activities of the clinic without a prescriber
- Direct patient care on daily basis
- Managed and procure logistics and drugs for the clinic
- Implemented policies and protocols for the facility
Education
Master of Public Health -
Catholic University of Ghana
01.2023
BSc. - Physician Assistantship
College of Health and Well-being, Kintampo
01.2017
Health Administration and Management Certificate -
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
01.2015
Advanced Diploma - Community Medicine
College of Health and Well-being, Kintampo
01.2012
Registered General Nurses -
Nursing Training College, Bolgatanga
01.2007
Senior Secondary School Certificate - WAEC
Archbishop Poter Girls Secondary School
Dzodze01.1998
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Skills
- Active Listening
Languages
English
Ga
Twi
Ewe
Leadershiproles
- Member of District Mgt. Team, Ga-Central Municipal Health Mgt., 01/01/20 - 12/31/21
- Member of Sub-District Mgt. Team, Israel Sub-District Mgt, 01/01/20 - 12/31/21
- Member of Hospital Mgt. Team, Ogbojo Polyclinic, Adenta District, 01/01/18 - 12/31/19
- Head of Sub-District and Mgt. Team, Kasseh Sub-District and Mgt, 01/01/14 - 12/31/17
- Head of Facility and Mgt. Team, Kasseh Health Center, Ada East, 01/01/14 - 12/31/17
- Women Commissioner of Municipal Hall, College of Health, Kintampo, 01/01/11 - 12/31/12
- Head of Nursing, Bortianor Health Center, 01/01/09 - 12/31/11
- Member of Sub-District and Facility, Bortianor Sub-District and Health Mgt. Team, 01/01/09 - 12/31/11
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/03/80
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Married
Publications
Perceived Barriers to Service Utilization of Cervical Cancer Screening, Plange, E., Abrebrese, J. K., Al-Hussien, S., Chinaza, A., Bondzi P. F., British Journal of Public Health, Medicine and Nursing, 2023
References
- Mr. Philip Afeti Korto, Hospital Administrator, Weija-Gbawe Municipal Hospital, 0264852695
- Dr. Esther Odame Asiedu, District Director of Health Services, Ga-Central Municipal Health Directorate, 0202536234
- Miss Cynthia Opoku, Senior Health Service Administrator, Chantan Sub District/ Israel Health Centre, 0243171654
- Mr. Said Al-Hussien, Consultant in HR Training and Development, sofokwab@yahoo.com, 0244372087
Hobbies and Interests
Supporting the deprived groups and underprivileged through donations and assisting in community development through health talks, education and screening.
Personalobjective
To use transformational leadership qualities and practical experiences to prudently manage all institutional resources in line with any organizational mission and within a working team to yield meaningful results for the ultimate benefit of humanity as well as towards achievement of organizational goals / objectives.
Timeline
HEAD OF SUB DISTRICT
CHANTAN SUB DISTRICT
06.2020 - Current
SENIOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
OGBOJO POLYCLINIC, ADENTA
01.2018 - 01.2020
SUB DISTRICT HEAD
KASSEH SUB DISTRICT
01.2013 - 01.2017
HEAD OF FACILITY
KASSEH HEALTH CENTER
01.2013 - 01.2017
SENIOR STAFF NURSE
GA SOUTH MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
01.2010 - 01.2011
STAFF NURSE
BORTIANOR HEALTH CENTRE
01.2008 - 01.2010
Master of Public Health -
Catholic University of Ghana
BSc. - Physician Assistantship
College of Health and Well-being, Kintampo
Health Administration and Management Certificate -
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Advanced Diploma - Community Medicine
College of Health and Well-being, Kintampo
Registered General Nurses -
Nursing Training College, Bolgatanga
Senior Secondary School Certificate - WAEC
Archbishop Poter Girls Secondary School
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