Thelma Essilfie
Tema
Summary
Accomplished healthcare professional with over 7 years of dynamic experience in pediatric medicine, clinical management, and health system operations. Proven leader in cross-functional team coordination, program evaluation, and policy analysis, with a strong track record of driving quality improvement and operational excellence. Skilled in digital health tool adoption, strategic communication, and stakeholder engagement. Currently advancing expertise through an M.Sc. in International Public Health, focusing on global health policy and systems strengthening.
Proven Medical Doctor passionate about serving under-served portions of patient population for several years. Leverages expertise as leader to cultivate strong programs for patient care. Oversees development of specialized relationships with local communities and health partners.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Officer
Coy Paediatrics Practice
06.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded multi-disciplinary team coordination, optimizing meeting efficiency and follow-up through robust agenda management and action tracking.
- Led digital transformation initiatives, implementing cutting-edge tools that enhanced communication and operational reporting.
- Crafted comprehensive protocols for minute-taking and performance reporting, facilitating evidence-based decision-making at executive levels.
- Developed and delivered staff onboarding and training programs to ensure seamless adoption of new digital workflows.
- Authored health policy briefs translating clinical data into actionable quality improvement recommendations.
Senior House Officer
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Orchestrated interdisciplinary case review meetings, ensuring critical documentation and task delegation, reducing avoidable patient readmissions by implementing targeted quality interventions.
House Officer
37 Military Hospital
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Designed and executed evidence-based health education campaigns, leading community outreach with detailed impact assessments.
- Managed critical clinical data accuracy for audits and monitoring, supporting program effectiveness and compliance.
Education
Master of Science - International Public Health
Liverpool John Moores University
United Kingdom 10.2023 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Skills
- Healthcare program coordination
- Quality improvement
- Policy analysis
- Evidence-based practice
- Staff training
- Clinical communication
- Diagnosing patients
- Practice management
- Health care delivery management
- Medical recordkeeping
- Discharge planning
- Pediatrics expertise
- Patient care
- Clinical quality improvement
- Preventive medicine
- Customer engagement
- Medical diagnostics
- Direct patient care
- Healthcare management
- Patient health education
- Public health
- Quality of care standards
- Board support
- Stakeholder engagement
Additional Information
Proven capacity to thrive under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving priorities in healthcare and non-profit sectors., Committed to continuous professional growth and fostering inclusive, mission-driven organizational cultures., Available for strategic roles in international public health, healthcare administration, and policy development., References available on request.
Languages
English
First Language
French
Beginner
A1
Twi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Ga
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Master of Science - International Public Health
Liverpool John Moores University
10.2023 - 11.2025
Medical Officer
Coy Paediatrics Practice
06.2021 - Current
Senior House Officer
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
10.2019 - 10.2020
House Officer
37 Military Hospital
10.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology