AIDOO GRACE
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PERSONAL DATA
Nationality: Ghanaian
Address: P.O Box TT559
Languages spoken: English, Twi and Fante
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Motivated hardworking public health and data specialist with career experience working on research projects, compiling data, and completing reports. I have a passion for research and project management.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
09/2018 - 09/2022: BSc Public Health (Nutrition), University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Consultant Transcriptionist, February- 30th August, 2024.
o I transcribed interviewed audios that were assigned to me and adhered to all protocols.
o I transcribed the audio with proficiency in both oral comprehension and written expression.
o Attention to detail
o Proficiency level of English
Consultant In-dept Interviewer (Quality Coaching for Literacy and Numeracy Piloting Project)
o I interviewed research participants across the Ga West, Ledzokuku, and La Nkwantanang districts (headteachers, district training officers, school improvement support officers, and teachers)
o I observed teachers teaching literacy and numeracy subjects and completed an observational form and obtained relevant data and materials to the research associate.
o I recorded each interview using a tablet taking videos of the interview scene in progress for numeracy and literacy lessons.
Consultant Data Entry Clerk (Doctor’s Talk Daily Monitoring Abstraction Sheet)
o I transferred data from various sources into a new database. o I updated databases or records with new information as it became available o I also corrected and modified inaccurate files and records o I adhered to data entry guidelines and confidentiality policies. o I met daily and weekly data entry targets and deadlines. o I participated in training sessions and team meetings as required. o Reviewed and verified data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
o Maintaining data integrity by identifying and correcting errors or inconsistencies.
Consultant Surveyor (Enumerator) on the ‘‘Doctor’s Talk Project’’ o I interviewed research participants chosen by the principal investigator.
o Engaged in conducting interviews for patients, healthcare managers, and in 6 various health centers in the Ashanti region at different districts (Afigya Kwabre South, Kwabre East, Adansi Asokwa). o Aided in organizing interviews for providers who are prescribers in the 6 various health centers.
o Provided services as stated in the consultant surveyor manual.
World Vision Ghana (WVG) Kete-Krachi, Office Assistant 2022- 2023
o Prepared and submitted research proposals for grants. o Supervised research teams.and prepared all logistics needed for on-site visits. o Facilitated meetings between the team i managed and local stakeholders. o Mentored student volunteers
o Engaged with internal stakeholders (District Chief Executive, Ghana Health Service, Ghana Education Service and various chief in the Krachi West district) o Planning, implementing, and monitoring of projects. o Trained volunteers in the Krachi-West district on Community-Led Total Sanitation
(CLTS).
Prepared several reports such as daily, monthly, and semi-annual report o I performed clerical stuff including photocopying, printing, and scanning, and assisted with administrative assignments.
oI managed visitor sign-in and mail distribution.
Field Enumerator, Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS), University of Ghana with Catholic Relief Service (CRS), Columbia University, USAID and Ghana Health Service Nkwanta South District, Ghana, 27 0ct 2022 - 30 Oct 2022
o Engaged in focus group discussions in Nkwanta South District, Oti Region to conduct
o Aided in organizing and conducting Focused Group Discussion (FGD) with community members, that is, elders, chiefs, other leaders, pregnant and postpartum women, potential fathers/fathers of children under one, ACERS volunteers, emergency ambulance drivers, or other community health volunteers.
o Aided in organizing and conducting interviews with community health organizers.
Public health officer, Dapaa CHPS Compound Dapaa, Ghana Oct 2021 - Nov 2021
o Assisted midwife during emergency and normal deliveries. o Assisted in the treatment of minor ailments (wound dressing) o Worked within communities (Dodo-Pepesu, Dodo-Amanfo, Dodo-Tamale, and Dodi-Papasi) to build trust and compile data (during monitoring and supervision for Seasonal Chemoprevention for Malaria) for Ghana Health Service and Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) for future policy changes.
Nutritionist, Tema General Hospital Tema (Nutrition Unit), Ghana June 2019 – August 2019
o Checked vital signs at the Outpatient Department (OPD), barrier nursing techniques.
o Conducted anthropometric assessment of children. o Participated in growth monitoring and promotion sessions. o Assisted in the administration of micronutrient supplementation such as Vitamin A, Iron, and Folic Acid.
o Delivered health talks at the OPD, Antenatal Clinic, and Child Welfare Clinic. KEY SKILLS
• SurveyCTO
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Google Suite (Google Live sheet, Google Documents, Google Drive, Google Meet and Google Calendar)
• Data analysis (STATA)
• Kobo Collect
• ODK
• WHO Antroplus
• mWater
SKILLS/ABILITY
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and presentation. Community mobilization and participatory engagement.
Coaching, facilitation, and training.
Conduct research, analyze and interpret data efficiently, and interpersonal skills.