Health and. Safety Officer

NYARKO EPHRAIM

Health and Safety Officer

NYARKO EPHRAIM

Post Office Box DS 2054, DANSOMAN, ACCRA. Tel: 054*******

Email: ***************@*****.***

PERSONAL DATA

Date of Birth: 1st October, 1990

Place of birth: Sunyani, Brong Ahafo Region

Nationality: Ghanaian

Marital status: Single

Religion: Christian (Presbyterian)

Languages spoken: English, Twi and Ewe

PROFILE

A very versatile, hardworking, patient, enthusiastic, highly reliable and intelligent person with the ability to learn new skills quickly to perform, improve and achieve desired results. I have a well-developed communication, interpersonal and persuasive skills, which is a great asset to ensuring safety at the workplace

OBJECTIVES

To assume a position in a reputable organization, where my skills and abilities will be utilized to ensure safety and security of people in the workplace and to assume a role of leading others to achieve their goals and aspirations through practical learning, dedication and hard work.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

School/college

Year

Certificate obtained

University of Washington (online course)

Sep 2020-Dec 2020

Leadership and Management in Global Health

WHO (E-Learning programme)

Aug 2020

Introduction to infection prevention and Control.

Alison.com (Online course)

Feb 2020

ISO 45001:2018-Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration(GIMPA)

Jan 2018-Dec 2018

Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational safety, Health and Environment management

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast.

2010 – 2014

BSc. Human Biology

Bishop Herman College, Kpando

2006 - 2009

WASSCE Certificate (General

Science)

Newton International School, Assin Fosu.

2001 - 2006

BECE Certificate

WORKING EXPERIENCE

MDS-Lancet Laboratories, Ghana Limited, East Legon

June 2020-Date, (Health and Safety Officer)

Responsibilities:

1.Keeping updated on new policies and procedures from local authorities and international ones as well.

2.Ensuring all safety protocols are followed in the workplace.

3.Staff are always working in the appropriate protective apparel.

4.Conducting regular inspections of all equipments at the workplace.

5.Accidents and injury investigations

6.Risk assessment of the facility.

7.Training of new personnel on company health and safety policies.

MDS-Lancet Laboratories, Ghana Limited, East Legon

September 2016--Date, (Pre-Analytical Officer)

Responsibilities:

1.Working with standard operating protocols that are ISO accredited and accepted internationally.

2.Ensuring that all laid down protocols are adhered to

3.Ensuring that the workstation is free from hazards and has been thoroughly cleaned.

4.Processing of samples for analysis.

5.Handling of queries from staff members and other depots

Premier Specialist Hospital and Fertility Center, Tarkwa-Akyempim

February 2016 – July 2016, Biomedical scientist (Laboratory Technician)

Responsibilities:

1.Collection of patients’ blood sample (both capillary and venous)

2.Handling of minor injuries to staff members before proper treatment is given.

3.Explaining of laboratory procedures to patients

Tamale Teaching Hospital, Tamale

September, 2014 – August 30, 2015, Intern Biomedical Scientists/National Service Personnel

Responsibilities:

1.Ensures that there are adequate consumables for work activities

2.Registration of all patients and samples received.

3.Venous blood samples collection (Phlebotomy) and redistribution of all samples to the appropriate laboratory section for analysis.

Central Regional Teaching Hospital, Cape Coast

June, 2012 – August 30, 2012, Attachment: Junior Biomedical Scientist.

Responsibilities:

1.Collection of blood samples

2.Processing and examining of blood films

3.Conducting all rapid diagnostic tests

RESEARCH OR PROJECT UNDERTAKEN

Chlamydia trachomatis infection in adolescent females visiting the Cape Coast Regional Teaching Hospital.

Training and Certification

1.Part of the Ghana Red Cross Society and a certified First Aider.

2.ISO 45001:2018-Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

3.Infection prevention and control. (WHO)

KEY STRENGTHS

ØYoung, hardworking and dedicated.

ØAbility to interact with all levels of the organization.

ØOrganize with good time management skills.

ØTeam player, solution oriented and can work with little or no supervision.

ØComputer literate.

ØPosses’ affinity for learning new skills and a very quick learner too.

ØVery innovative and creative.

ØSelf-motivated and proactive.

INTEREST

Reading, playing games, travelling, watching football matches and movies.

REFERENCES

1.Mr. Otopah Benjamin

Supervisor, Pre-Analytical Department

MDS-Lancet Laboratories, Ghana limited, Accra

Phone: 024*******

2.Mr. Bacheyie Peter-Paul

Technical Head of Tamale Teaching Hospital

Northern Region

Phone: 054*******

Email:********@*********.***

3. Mr. Victor Adongo

Senior Biomedical Scientist

Tamale Teaching Hospital

Phone: 024*******

4.Dr. Elvis Ofori Ameyaw.

University of Cape Coast

Head of Biomedical and Forensic science department.

Phone: 027*******

Email:***********@*****.***

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