Administrative Assistant - Medical

Cynthia Quarshie

C/O Mr. Cyril Nkrumah, Axis Pension Trust, P. O. Box AT 672, Achimota, Ghana.

055******* 020******* **************@*****.*** Skills & Expertise

Experience in a Laboratory And Medical Setting

Familiarity with Complex Medical Equipment

Broad Knowledge of Basic Chemistry and Biochemistry Techniques

Working Understanding of FDA Laws and Regulations

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint & Microsoft Excel.

Verbal and Written Communication

Exceptional Organizational Skills and Attention to Detail

Excellent Analytical and Documentation Skills

Ability to Work Late and Work in a Team

Work Experience

March 2019 – July 2019 Final Year Project, Molecular Characterization of Trypanosome Species in the Skin and Adipose Tissues of Cattle in Navrongo. Under the Supervision of Dr. Theresa Manful Gwira, TMG Laboratory, University of Ghana and Dr. James Abugri, University for Development Studies.

Collection of skin and fat tissues of Cattle from the 5 major cattle farms and abattoirs in Navrongo.

Extraction and analysis of genomic DNA by centrifugation, electrophoresis and Polymerase Chain Reaction.

Recording findings and performing control experiments to validate findings.

Concluding that the trypanosome species were present at different percentages and more so in the adipose tissues as compared to the skin tissues due to biological and environmental factors. February 2018 – August 2018 Intern

Finney Hospital and Fertility Center

Receiving, labeling and analyzing samples (blood, urine, sputum, stool and tissues.)

Collaborate with physicians and laboratory administration to assess patient data

Designing and executing laboratory testing according standard procedures.

Conducting experiments under defined conditions to verify/reject various types of hypotheses using re fined scientific methods.

Perform chemical analyses of blood, gastric juices, spinal fluids and urine to test for normal and abnormal composition of body fluids

Study blood samples for use in transfusions by identifying the number of cells, the cell morphology and conduct blood type, group and compatibility tests prior to blood and plasma transfusion June 2016 – August 2019 Volunteer

Adams Family, Accra.

Caretaker to a 102-year-old woman and a 65-year-old blind man May 2014 – August 2017 Volunteer

Dansoman Polyclinic, Accra.

House-to -house Polio vaccination for children under 7years and Upfront campaign for HIV/AIDS.

Door step Elephantiasis vaccination in basic schools for children up to 14 years old.

Member, Ghana Red cross Society, for administering of proper emergency health care to casualties September 2019 – August 2020 National Service Personnel, Foreign Operations Department United Bank for Africa (UBA)

Worked from 8am to 6pm each day and on weekends when the help was needed

Registering LOCs and invoice confirmation in the newly regulated UNIPASS system, formerly the GCNET and PAARS

Provision of Financial Literacy to people on the need for documentation for export of goods and products and preparation of reports for defaulting clients.

Typing, printing, scanning and photocopying all letters and reports needed for audit May 2016 – July 2017 Student Researcher & Volunteer May 2017 – July 2018 Third Trimester Field Practical Program (TTFPP) of the UDS

Lived in the community for 5 months and assisted in identifying developmental challenges through participatory meetings with the indigenes of the community.

Employment of Problem Tree Analysis, SWOT Analysis, Pairwise Ranking & SCAMPER Tool for the developmental proposal.

Training & Capacity Development

Certificate courses in COVID 19 Cause, Effects and Prevention.

On Field Training for Laboratory Technologist, 2018

Drug Administration, Distribution and Side Effects on Children, 2016 Leadership Experience

September 2016 – April 2019 Events and Planning Committee Chairperson University for Development Studies (UDS), Navrongo Campus

Organized a successful maiden Fresher’s Debate Competition with an attendance of 300 persons over the years.

Organized the biannual donation to the Navrongo Prisons, War Memorial Hospital, Sandema Children’s Home, Widows Sanctuary and Food for the streets

With the help of the Navrongo Youth Movement, Organized a clean-up exercise once every four months in the Navrongo township

Co-Hosted the Annual NUGS Awards Ceremony (2018 Edition) March 2017 – March 2019 General Secretary, National Union of Presbyterian Students University for Development Studies (UDS), Navrongo Campus

Ensured that meetings and events were effectively organized.

Maintained effective records and administration.

Upheld legal requirements thus constitution of the union.

Communicated and corresponded to Members and their questions and suggestions.

Served as liaison between the Members and Executives, the Union and other Organizational Bodies.

Education

August 2015 – July 2019 Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry University for Development Studies (UDS), Navrongo Campus Relevant Areas: Research Methods

Clinical Biochemistry

Molecular Biotechnology & Bioinformatics

Forensics Science & Molecular Genetics

Education

Certificate Courses

September 2020 COVID 19 Training for Health Care Workers French Certificate Course, COURSERA Online School

October 2019 – July 2020 Compliance Course

Risk management Course

Duolingo (Spanish for Work)

UBA Academy

November 2011 – May 2014 General Science

St. Mary’s Senior High School

Interests & Languages

Interests: Medicine, Science, Research & Arts

IT Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint & Microsoft Excel. Hobbies: Volunteering, Watching Sitcoms and Organizing Languages: English (Full Working Proficiency)

French (Intermediate Working Proficiency)

Ga & Twi

Referees

• Prof. Addai-Mensah Donkor, Ph.D.

Assoc. Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Head, Department of Applied Chemistry & Biochemistry Faculty of Applied Sciences, University for Development Studies P.O. Box 24, Navrongo Campus, UER, Ghana

050******* **.*******@***.***.** http://www.addaimensahdonkor.com

James Abugri (PhD)

Senior Lecturer, Biochemistry Department.

Faculty of Applied Sciences, University for Development Studies. P.O. Box 24, Navrongo Campus, UER, Ghana

***********@***.***.**

• Joseph Quaye

Head, Foreign Operations Department

United Ban for Africa, UBA Ghana

Heritage Tower, PMB29 Ambassadorial Enclave, Ridge Accra 024******* 024******* ******.*****@********.***

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