Yaw Osafo
Akuapem-Mampong,Akuapem-North
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in strategic financial oversight and governance ethics, demonstrating strong leadership and motivational skills. Adept at planning, organizing, and coordinating multi-disciplinary organizations, ensuring effective job execution resilience. Proficient in management information systems and data analysis, complemented by clinical and analytical toxicology skills. Committed to driving organizational success through ethical governance and innovative solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
CEO & Chief of Medical Staff
Medicas Hospital
Akuapem-Mampong , Akuapem-North
2015.09 - Current
- Led strategic planning initiatives which sustained the organization as a preferred patient service provider
- Executed strategic plan approved by board of directors to enhance overall operational effectiveness.
- Provided direct supervisory support to senior management team, enhancing leadership effectiveness
- Continuous improvement of business processes which led to increased efficiency and productivity
- Developed and maintained a clinical governance model, fostering staff and manager empowerment through participatory approaches
- Provided comprehensive clinical care in the field of metabolic medicine and medical toxicology to patients
- Represented the Hospital as the chief spokesperson
Chemical Pathologist
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra, Greater Accra Region
2009.09 - 2015.08
- Educated medical students and residents on chemical pathology enhancing their understanding and application of practice.
- Optimized reporting of clinical chemistry test results to enhance diagnostic accuracy.
- Expanded the repertoire of tests available to clinicians in the field of chemical pathology improving diagnostic capabilities and patient care
- Facilitated communication between clinicians and Lab Medicine Department on all matters regarding test selection, patient preparation, errors in lab test results.
- Provided comprehensive clinical care for patients at the Endocrine Metabolic Clinic
Medical doctor
Agogo Presbyterian Hospital
Agogo, Ashanti Region
2008.06 - 2009.08
- Developed care plans for patients in a general practice setting.
- performed surgical procedures including Caesarean section, appendectomy, and hysterectomy, enhancing patient outcomes in a clinical environment.
- managed closed fracture patients with application of POP, ensuring effective recovery and rehabilitation.
- participated in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and contributed to the development comprehensive care plans for patients on admission
- attended morbidity and mortality meetings, analysing root causes and systemic factors to improve patient care quality.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Health Services Administration
University of Ghana Business School
Ghana 2023.10 - 2025.10
MGCP (Laboratory Medicine) - Chemical Pathology
Ghana College of Physicians & Surgeons
Ghana 2009.09 - 2013.03
MBChB - Medicine
University of Ghana Medical School
Ghana 2002.09 - 2006.03
Bachelor of Science - Medical Sciences
University of Ghana
Ghana 1998.09 - 2002.05
Skills
- strong leadership and motivational skills
- job execution resilience
- governance ethics
- planning, organizing, and coordinating a multi-disciplinary organization
- strategic financial oversight
- management information systems
- data analysis
- clinical and analytical toxicology skills
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Twi
Native
Affiliations
- Football,
- Music (listening)
- domestic travel
Accomplishments
- Publications (books) - contributing author to three (3) medical books: AFEM Handbook of Acute and Emergency Care (1st Edition); Topical Series in Health Science (1); Principles of Medicine in Africa (5th Edition)
- Board Membership: Medicas Hospital (2017 - current)
- Committee Membership: Akuapem-North Municipal Health Committee (March, 2024); Clinical Experts Committee, NHIA; Regional Executive Committee, PHFAoG
- Conference Presentations: AGSM, Ghana College of Physicians & Surgeons; Medical Toxicology Update Course, GCPS
- Radio Presenter: Health Show, Joy99.7Fm (2017 - current)
Timeline
Master of Business Administration - Health Services Administration
University of Ghana Business School
2023.10 - 2025.10
CEO & Chief of Medical Staff
Medicas Hospital
2015.09 - Current
MGCP (Laboratory Medicine) - Chemical Pathology
Ghana College of Physicians & Surgeons
2009.09 - 2013.03
Chemical Pathologist
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
2009.09 - 2015.08
Medical doctor
Agogo Presbyterian Hospital
2008.06 - 2009.08
MBChB - Medicine
University of Ghana Medical School
2002.09 - 2006.03
Bachelor of Science - Medical Sciences
University of Ghana
1998.09 - 2002.05