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AMINU ALI MOHAMMED

AMINU ALI MOHAMMED

Montreal,QC

Summary

Experienced Physician Assistant with passion for health, wellness and preventive care. Additional expertise in Public Health Nursing.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Physician Assistant

Ghana Health Service
12.2021 - 07.2023
  • Conduct assessment, diagnosis and management of about 250 clients weekly (outpatient, inpatient and mental health inclusive)
  • Undertake other invasive procedures: a. Intravenous cannulation b. Urethral catheterization c. Passing of nasogastric tube d. Removal of foreign bodies that do not require extensive surgery
  • Undertake minor surgical procedures: a. Incision and drainage of uncomplicated abscesses

b. Suturing of simple lacerations

c. Male circumcisions

  • Manage chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
  • Support HIV/TB surveillance, testing and initiation of treatment
  • Support midwives in carrying out antenatal, delivery, postnatal, and family planning services to 2,500 women in their reproductive age yearly
  • Support community health workers in vaccinating about 3,000 children under 5 yearly, in addition to screening for malnutrition
  • Supervised 20 health workers to screen about 7000 people aged 15 years and above yearly for blood pressure and sugar, weight, and other communicable and non-communicable diseases/risk factors

Physician Assistant

Ghana Health Service
10.2017 - 08.2021
  • Led and supervised multidisciplinary team of 45 healthcare professionals
  • Provided clinical assessment and treatment of medical conditions (outpatient and inpatient) to averagely 250 people weekly as Physician Assistant
  • Supported and supervised 3 midwives in carrying out antenatal, delivery, postnatal, and family planning services to 2,000 women in their reproductive age yearly
  • Supported and supervised 15 community health workers in vaccinating about 2,000 children under 5 yearly, in addition to screening for malnutrition
  • Supervised 25 health staff to screen about 6000 people aged 15 years and above yearly for blood pressure and sugar, weight, and other communicable and non-communicable diseases/risk factors
  • Supervised and supported 1 public health officer in disease surveillance, and 1 mental health nurses in community outreaches
  • Supervised activities of 2 orderlies and 1 security supporting staff
  • Led community and stakeholder engagements for sustainable healthcare delivery
  • Provided guidance on maintaining cold chain systems to ensure uninterrupted vaccination exercises
  • Managed average of $2,000.00 internally generated funds monthly for administrative, drugs and non-drugs commodities for service delivery
  • Trained 150 health workers as District Facilitator in Malaria diagnosis and reporting
  • Conducted on job training and guidance for 80 healthcare professionals in 8 selected districts in Central Region as Regional Facilitator for Integrated Management of Neonatal and Child Illnesses (IMNCI) with USAID/Systems of Health

Senior Staff Nurse

Ghana Health Service
02.2013 - 04.2014
  • Assessed and treated minor ailments
  • Checked and recorded vitals
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
  • Undertake Child welfare clinics, home and school health services
  • Undertake family planning and outreach services

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistantship

Narh-Bita College (Affiliated To KNUST )
Ghana
06.2020

Advanced Diploma - Community Medicine and Health

College of Health And Well-being
Kintampo, Ghana
07.2015

Diploma - community Health Nursing

Nurses Training College
Winneba, Ghana
12.2009

Skills

  • Patient Assessments, Diagnosis,interpreting Laboratory results and management
  • Documenting Vital signs
  • Intravenous cannulation
  • Urethral catheterization
  • Passing of nasogastric tube
  • Removal of foreign bodies that do not require extensive surgery
  • Wound Care including Suturing and debridement
  • Health education
  • Ability to impart knowledge and supervise others
  • Basic Information, Communication and Technology skills

Accomplishments

  • Awarded with Presidential Honor for Distinguished Service during the peak of the Covid-19 Pandemic, 2023
  • National Public Relations Officer for Ghana Physician Assistants Association, 2021 to 2023
  • Head of Facility and a sub-District for Brakwa Health Centre, 2017 to 2021
  • Contributed to our facility being name Best Health Centre by Ghana Health Service at District level in 2018.
  • Awarded the Best performing Physician Assistant in the District,2018
  • Supervised team of 45 staff members, 2017 to 2021
  • Head Of Facility for a Community Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound, Winneba 2013 TO 2014 as Senior Staff Nurse


Additional Information

TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT


  • Ghana Health Service (GHS), Emergency Obstetric and New Born Care, 2022
  • Pentecost University, Health Systems Management, Leadership and Governance , 2020
  • GHS , Helping Babies Breathe Master trainer course, 2018

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Quote

I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity.
Oprah Winfrey

Timeline

Physician Assistant

Ghana Health Service
12.2021 - 07.2023

Physician Assistant

Ghana Health Service
10.2017 - 08.2021

Senior Staff Nurse

Ghana Health Service
02.2013 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistantship

Narh-Bita College (Affiliated To KNUST )

Advanced Diploma - Community Medicine and Health

College of Health And Well-being

Diploma - community Health Nursing

Nurses Training College
AMINU ALI MOHAMMED