RUDOLPH ARKOH
EFFIA-NKWANTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
TAKORADI
7
years of professional experience
I am a humble, gentle and respectful person who exhibits a high level of professionalism and detail orientation. I possess good interpersonal skills that ensure patients feel safe and secure. I am compassionate, capable, patient-focused professional offering a high level of expertise, ambition, and drive to enhance the quality of patient outcomes in Emergency/Urgent Care. Goal-driven individual with unmatched commitment, sound diagnostic and problem-resolution skills, and ability to remain calm and composed in the face of potential emergency and life-threatening situations. Follows code of ethics and protocol; highly accountable while delivering uncompromising work ethic, positive bedside manner/demeanor, and positive communication skills in difficult situations. I believe the skills I possess will aid in achieving the mission and vision of the employer. Patient-driven Medical Officer offering over 5-year history managing hospital functions to optimize operations and foster superior organization-wide service delivery. Expert in patient care and business administration with success designing effective patient care and business models. Focused on continuous quality improvement and leadership development.
Work History
Demonstrator /Tutor
3 Years 8 Months- Teaching Physician Assistant Students basic clinical skills like history taking and clinical examination.
- Equipping students with the knowledge and competence to handle various emergency cases.
- Demonstrating / teaching students how to perform various life-saving procedures.
- Organizing mid-rotation and end-of-rotation quizzes and exams to assess student performances and deficiencies.
- Preparing student curriculum and lecture notes.
- Preparing students for final external examination.
- Collaborated with fellow demonstrators on best practices for presentation techniques resulting in increased effectiveness across the entire team.
Medical Officer
4 Years 9 Months- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Attend to over 80 patients each week on out-patient basis and over 20 emergency cases.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in medicine and enhance clinical skills.
- Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to improve access to preventive healthcare services and enhance overall population health.
MEDICAL OFFICER
5 Years 7 Months- Experience in running emergency duties and assisting in specialist clinics in Internal Medicine
- Experience in performing surgeries and clinical procedures
- Skills acquired include leadership roles in leading ward rounds, performing various procedures and organizational skills.
UQ SPECILAIST HOSPITAL (PART-TIME)
3 Years 5 Months- Experience in running general OPDs and emergency duties.
GHANA PORTS AND HARBOUR AUTHORITY, G.H.P.A
7 Months- Experience in running general OPDs and emergency duties.
VOLTA RIVER AUTHORITY HEALTH SERVICES LTD
2 Months- Experience in running general OPDs, emergency duties and performing surgeries.
SENIOR HOUSE OFFICER
1 Year 1 Month- Experience in running emergency duties, assisting specialist OPDs and ward rounds
- Experience in performing surgeries and clinical procedures.
HOUSE OFFICER
11 Months- Experience in running emergency duties, assisting specialist OPDs and ward rounds.
INTERNSHIP
2 Months- Assisted in various orthopedic surgeries and procedures
- Experience in providing emergency services.
Education
M.D. - MEDICINE
Bachelor of Science - HUMAN BIOLOGY - HUMAN BIOLOGY
WASSCE CERTIFICATE - GENERAL SCIENCE
B.E.C.E CERTIFICATE
Skills
Analytical thinking
Active listening
Communication skills
Prudent decision-making
Differential diagnosis
Patient Health Education
Leadership
Patient care and effective complaint handling skills
Direct Patient Care
Accomplishments
- Succeeded in raising funds for purchasing CPAP and phototherapy machines neonatal intensive care unit.
- Instrumental in running the dialysis unit at Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital.
- Aided in setting up the newly commissioned Intensive Care Unit at Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital.
- Created highly effective strategies in conjunction with nurse in-charge to significantly improve efficiency in the diagnosis of diabetes and HIV.
- Currently serving as one of the only 2 coordinators /facilitators in the Western Region for a research being organized and sponsored by Innovation for Poverty Action(IPA) in Ghana.
- Currently appointed as the chairman and only medical doctor on the vetting committee created for assessment of all health insurance claims for the hospital.
- Tutored up to 13 students from University of Cape-Coast Medical School per month on emergency and other medical topics.
Languages
ENGLISH C2
C2
Proficient
FANTE A2
C1
Advanced
TWI A2
C1
Advanced
AHANTA A1
C1
Advanced
Awards
- HONORARAY CERTIFICATE FOR 2ND BEST IN SOCIAL STUDIES , ST AUGUSTINES SHS ,2010
- HONORARAY CERTIFICATE FROM ST AUGUSTINES SHS FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN 2012 WASSCE (8As)2013
- CERTIFICATE OF INTERSHIP , DEPT OF TRAUMA AND ORTHOPEDICS, KLINIKUM STUTTGART ,KRAKENHAUS HOSPITAL , GERMANY (2017)
- HONORARY CERTIFICATE AS ONLY JUNIOR MEMBER ON AUDIT COMMITTEE.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
• Reading Novels
• Learning new languages
• Improvement in financial literacy
• Social interaction with colleagues and superiors.
• Traveling and exploring new cultures
REFERENCES
- Dr David Kofi Owusu, Physician Specialist, Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, 020 0327290
- Dr Yaa Appiah Nkansah, Paediatrician specialist, Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, 0208161123
- Dr. Joseph Amoabeng, Surgeon specialist, Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, 0245020446
- Dr Jameela Afriyie Khalid, Physician Specialist, Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, 0546962398
- Dr Andrews Baha, Medical Director , Brite Life Clinic , 0201464805
Timeline
Demonstrator /Tutor
University Of Cape Coast
02.2023 - CurrentRead More
Medical Officer
Brite Life Clinic
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
GHANA PORTS AND HARBOUR AUTHORITY, G.H.P.A
TAKORADI
04.2021 - 11.2021Read More
MEDICAL OFFICER
EFFIA-NKWANTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
03.2021 - CurrentRead More
VOLTA RIVER AUTHORITY HEALTH SERVICES LTD
Takoradi
01.2021 - 03.2021Read More
UQ SPECILAIST HOSPITAL (PART-TIME)
TAKORADI
07.2020 - 12.2023Read More
SENIOR HOUSE OFFICER
EFFIA-NKWANTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
09.2019 - 10.2020Read More
HOUSE OFFICER
CAPE COAST TEACHING HOSPITAL, CENTRAL REGION
10.2018 - 09.2019Read More
INTERNSHIP
KLINIKUM STUTTGART, KRAKENHAUS HOSPITAL STUTTGART, GERMANY
08.2017 - 10.2017Read More
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
M.D. from MEDICINE
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KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science - HUMAN BIOLOGY from HUMAN BIOLOGY
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ST AUGUSTINE'S SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
WASSCE CERTIFICATE from GENERAL SCIENCE
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ST ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
B.E.C.E CERTIFICATE
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