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Education
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References
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Victoria Marfowaa Adom-Afrifa

Victoria Marfowaa Adom-Afrifa

Healthcare provider
Kumasi

Summary

Patient-focused Senior Medical Doctor with extensive experience in providing optimum patient care and leading healthcare teams and overseeing clinical operations. Proficient in developing and implementing strategic initiatives to improve patient care, operational efficiency, and financial performance. Skilled in regulatory compliance, quality assurance, risk management and digital marketing. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
Certification

Work History

Senior Medical Officer / Clinical Care Coordinator

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
06.2023 - Current
  • Maanages 70 out-patients daily and unpredictable numbers of emergency cases
  • Manages 30 staff cases at staff clinic
  • Performs urine dipstick, electrocardiogram, and abdominal ultrasound for patients
  • Conducts/participates in ward rounds, clinical meetings, morbidity/mortality meetings, clinical-pathological conferences, journals' clubs, general staff meetings
  • Provides in-patient care
  • Attend regular workshops for update/current management in Sickle Cell management to stay updated with latest developments in the field
  • Developed and implemented hypoglycemic protocol for diabetic patients
  • Participated in researching on burnout among healthcare professionals
  • Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and progress of patients
  • Prepares quaterly budgets and manages departmental resources
  • Assist / perform caesarian sections within competency
  • Provide health guidance on dieting, exercise, smoking cessation, to clients and their relatives
  • Train staff to ensure compliance with local, national, and federal requirements
  • Provide medical expertise for development of policies, procedures, and programs related to medical services
  • Evaluates new drugs or treatments before prescribing them to patients
  • Supervises junior medical staff on their day-to-day activities
  • Trains 20 house officers during their house-Manship training

Junior Medical Officer

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
07.2020 - 05.2023
  • Worked in ophthalmology for 2 years and family medicine directorate for one year respectively
  • Toke patient's thorough history and examined 70 patients daily
  • Examined the eye and performed fundoscopy
  • Managed diabetic/hypertension retinopathies
  • Managed common eye diseases
  • Provided medical advice to patients about their health care needs
  • Ordered diagnostic tests and reviewed results with patients
  • Assisted senior medical staff in the diagnosis and treatment of complex cases
  • Participated in on-call rotation for emergency care services when necessary
  • Responded promptly to requests from nursing staff for assistance with patient care issues
  • Gave health presentations on hypertension, diabetes mellitus and lifestyle modification strategies
  • Attended weekly team meetings to discuss current cases and review best practices
  • Delivery of presentations to create awareness on COVID-19
  • Actively supported COVID-19 management efforts, including case management and vaccination drives, contributing to a 90% recovery rate among managed cases

Caregiver

Volunteer Work
01.2021 - 04.2023
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Community Health Volunteer

Volunteered
11.2019 - 05.2020
  • Carried out health screenings in the community thrice a week
  • Free daily checking of blood pressure and random blood sugars for 50 members in the community
  • Educated community members on healthy lifestyle measures such as engaging in exercise programs, limiting salt intake, limiting fats/oils intake and eating lots of fruits and vegetables
  • Assisted in data collection for community health assessments, contributing to evidence-based planning

Medical Doctor (Senior House Officer)

KNUST Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Had six months rotation in Internal medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology where I delivered 15 babies daily
  • Was able to pass nasogastric tube for feeding for semiconscious patients
  • Performed 20 caesarian sections with competency
  • Provided antenatal care to pregnant women
  • Took thorough history, examined adequately and ordered for appropriate laboratory investigations
  • Managed adult medical conditions well such as diabetes, hypertension, stroke and asthma
  • Provided 70 out-patients care daily and referred appropriately
  • Provided emergency care and referred appropriately
  • Undertook out-of-hours duties as specified by Head of Unit/Department
  • Performed bedside investigations
  • Immediately reported challenges in seeing difficult patients to my superiors
  • Accurately and legibly recorded and/or entered patients' care and management packages

Medical Doctor (Junior House Officer)

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
10.2017 - 12.2018
  • Had six months rotation in General Surgery and another six months rotation in Child health where I was able to manage patient with acute intestinal obstruction, appendicitis and some childhood cancers
  • Was able to recognize patients with acute abdomen as a surgical emergency and managed under supervision
  • Managed a number of general surgery cases like appendicitis, hernias, hemorrhoids, and intestinal obstruction
  • Managed 200 children with sickle cell disease, severe malaria, meningitis, bronchopneumonia, prematurity, severe birth asphyxia
  • Assisted specialists with some emergency surgical operations
  • Recognized acute asthmatic attacks and managed
  • Hemotransfused patients appropriately
  • Evaluated test results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatments

Exchange Program

Regensburg Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2016
  • Six-week rotation in trauma and orthopedics surgery in University of Regensburg Hospital in Germany
  • Participated in ward rounds and clinical meetings
  • Assisted specialists with Joint aspiration and infiltration procedures

Community Health Service

Maternal and Child welfare Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2016
  • Developed and implemented health education programs for individuals and families to promote healthy lifestyles
  • Actively involved in community outreach programs
  • Undertook research on breastfeeding practices among mothers of children with severe acute malnutrition
  • Advocated on the importance of breastfeeding newborns

Intern

Tafo Government Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2015
  • Provided support services to families of patients undergoing medical treatments
  • Received instruction on a variety of vaccination techniques at the public health unit
  • Participated in community outreach programs for disease prevention and health promotion
  • Assisted with minor surgical procedures such as suturing wounds and skin biopsies
  • Observed physicians during office visits and surgeries for educational purposes

Nursing Training Program

Tafo Government Hospital
06.2012 - 07.2012
  • Organized health education programs
  • Took patient's blood pressure measurements, and temperature and random blood glucose
  • Took patients weight and height and used it to calculate patients BMI
  • Participated in health screening and outreach programs

Teacher

Holy Ghost International School
09.2009 - 08.2010
  • Served as the main class teacher for primary 4 class and taught English, Mathematics, Science, Environmental Health, Social Studies and Religious and Moral Education in to 40 pupils
  • Taught English, Mathematics and Science to 200 pupils in Junior High School (JHS 1- JHS 3)
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students
  • Served a aro;e model for the pupils
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students
  • Supervised after school activities such as social clubs and sports teams
  • Ensured students understood what was taught them and came up with excellent grades during examination

Education

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi
08-2017

Bachelor of Human Biology (Medicine) -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi
06.2014

Residency Training in Family Medicine - Family Medicine

Ghana College of Physicians And Surgeons
Accra

Residency Training in Family Medicine - Family Medicine

West African College of Physicians
Accra, Ghana

Digital Marketting Course -

Galway Academy
United Kingdom, London
11-2024

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR -

La Plage Metaverse
Nigeria
12-2024

Basic Life Support - BLS -

La Plage Metaverse
Nigeria
12-2024

Healthcare Project Management -

La Plage Metaverse
Nigeria
12-2024

IELTS PREPARATION COURSE -

Galway Academy
United Kingdom, London
11-2024

Online Researcher -

La Plage Metaverse
Nigeria
12-2024

High School Diploma - General Science

Yaa Asantewaa Girls' Senior Secondary School
05.2009

High School Diploma -

Hoy Ghost International School
08.2006

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Health Presentations
  • Nursing Skills
  • Medical Research
  • Clinic Administration
  • Quality Improvement
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Palliative Care
  • Geriatric medicine
  • Decision-Making
  • Training & Development
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Relationship Building
  • Digital Marketting

Certification

  • Certificate of permanent Physician License - Medical and Dental Council of Ghana
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBCHB) - KNUST
  • Bachelor of Human Biology - KNUST
  • WES International Evaluation
  • West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination - WASSCE
  • Basic Education Certificate Examination - BECE
  • Certificate of appreciation - Heal the Children Foundation
  • Certificate of Honor - Assemblies of God Campus Ministry
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation -CPR - La plage metaverse
  • Basic life support - BLS - La plage metaverse
  • Digital Marketing - Galway Academy
  • CV & LinkedIn - Galway Academy
  • Ielts general - British council & Galway Academy
  • Preparing for job interview - Galway Academy
  • Healthcare project management - La plage metaverse
  • Online Researcher - La plage meta verse

Accomplishments

  • Won a scholarship from the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club for academic performance.
  • Received the E-SYLLABUS Scholarship for university education.
  • Awarded by Melcom Care Foundation for exchange program support.
  • Recognized as the first female medical doctor in my family and hometown.

Activities

  • Participated in an exchange program at Regensburg Hospital, Germany.
  • Attended various conferences and seminars related to medicine.
  • Involved in community outreach and health education programs.

Associations

  • Member of the Society of Family Physicians of Ghana (SOFPOG)
  • Member of the WONCA - World Organization of Family Doctors
  • Member of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA)
  • Member of the Komfo Anokye Doctors Association
  • Member of Family Medicine Doctors

References

References available upon request.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkInternshipGig Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureFlexible work hoursCareer advancementTeam Building / Company Retreats

Interests

Caring for people

Shopping

Software

Microsoft office

Excel

Digital Marketing

Cv and linkedin

Microsoft word

Timeline

Senior Medical Officer / Clinical Care Coordinator

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Caregiver

Volunteer Work
01.2021 - 04.2023

Junior Medical Officer

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
07.2020 - 05.2023

Community Health Volunteer

Volunteered
11.2019 - 05.2020

Medical Doctor (Senior House Officer)

KNUST Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019

Medical Doctor (Junior House Officer)

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
10.2017 - 12.2018

Exchange Program

Regensburg Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2016

Community Health Service

Maternal and Child welfare Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2016

Intern

Tafo Government Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2015

Nursing Training Program

Tafo Government Hospital
06.2012 - 07.2012

Teacher

Holy Ghost International School
09.2009 - 08.2010

High School Diploma - General Science

Yaa Asantewaa Girls' Senior Secondary School

High School Diploma -

Hoy Ghost International School

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

Bachelor of Human Biology (Medicine) -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

Residency Training in Family Medicine - Family Medicine

Ghana College of Physicians And Surgeons

Residency Training in Family Medicine - Family Medicine

West African College of Physicians

Digital Marketting Course -

Galway Academy

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR -

La Plage Metaverse

Basic Life Support - BLS -

La Plage Metaverse

Healthcare Project Management -

La Plage Metaverse

IELTS PREPARATION COURSE -

Galway Academy

Online Researcher -

La Plage Metaverse

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