Richmond Tagoe II
Baltimore,MD
Summary
A diligent and dedicated professional, high performer and committed to achieving desired outcomes of tasks in the field of Public Health and healthcare delivery. During my MPH studies between 2017 and 2019, I conducted an in-depth naturalistic inquiry into perceptions of nurses on primary healthcare in rural communities. In 2022, I was involved in a study that sought to find out if pregnant mothers infected with Hepatitis B could transmit hepatitis B virus to their babies. The sponsor for the study was the WHO and in conjunction with the GHS. I was the head of Laboratory services at Sanford Health-Ghana from 2022 to 2024 and provided technical assistance and advice to senior management. I also provided oversight at the network of laboratories within Sanford.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Biomedical Laboratory Scientist, Sanford Network (Head of Laboratory Services)
Sanford Health-Ghana
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Assist in research, evaluation of new techniques and to conduct periodic laboratory audits.
- Lead in the provision of medical laboratory diagnostics information, products, and services by establishing specimen preparation procedures; developing and implementing analytical procedures; evaluating laboratory information for use across the network of clinics.
- Provide leadership to laboratory leads within the network of clinics.
- Identify and advise management on potential additional laboratory services.
- Serve as a resource person for recruitment, training, development, coaching as well as mentoring laboratory staff across the network of clinics.
- Assist in Laboratory accreditation programmes for Sanford network of Clinics including the coordination of continuous professional development.
- Perform specialised laboratory tests including Renal function, Liver function & Lipid profile using Clinical chemistry analyser to assist specialised clinic services.
- Provide technical advice to management on performance of external laboratory partnerships and arrangements.
- Assist in managing the installation, validation and verification processes relative to laboratory equipment and accessories.
- Coordinate the reporting and managing quality issues related to laboratory across the network.
- Be responsible for reviewing existing laboratory testing mechanisms and advise on improvement of SOPs and test kits.
Biomedical Laboratory Scientist (Head of Department)
Sanford Health-Ghana (Kasoa branch)
06.2014 - 12.2021
- Supervision of medical laboratory operations.
- Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures for rapid diagnostic tests.
- Laboratory administration including logistics management.
- Equipment operations and maintenance.
- Full blood count analysis using Mindray analyser.
- Teaching and supervising students on internship/attachment.
- Laboratory Quality Control Procedures and Quality Assurance document development.
- Involved in laboratory policy initiation and implementation
- Human resources management (laboratory department)
- Laboratory procurement using Par level and the Bin system.
- Microscopic examination of Blood films (Parasite density method).
National Service personnel (Medical Laboratory Technologist)
Winneba Government Hospital
09.2010 - 08.2011
- Routine medical laboratory work including microscopic examination of Blood films.
- Sputum (AFB) smear preparation for ZN staining technique.
- Gram’s staining procedure.
- Logistics requisition.
- Laboratory management.
- CD4 measurement using FACSCount analyser.
- Blood donation exercise.
- Chemistry analyses using Flexor junior analyser.
- Full blood count using Sysmex analyser.
Education
Master of Public Health, MPH - Full dissertation
University of South Africa
07.2019
Bachelor's degree - Laboratory Technology
University of Cape Coast
05.2014
Higher National Diploma - Science Lab Technology
Accra Polytechnic (Accra Technical University)
08.2010
West African Senior School Certificate - WASSCE
Winneba Senior High School
06.2006
Skills
- I am proficient in various (qualitative & quantitative) research methods, study designs and data collection tools to conduct robust primary/healthcare research
- Laboratory management and Quality Assurance/Control competencies
- Good knowledge in general Laboratory and Medical laboratory work to attain desirable outcomes
- A have very good communication skills for presenting research report/findings through scientific writings and other dissemination methods to both scientific and lay audiences
- The capacity to analyse healthcare issues and identify innovative solutions to improve programme quality
- I have the skills in using statistical tools (eg SPSS & NVIVO) to analyse and interpret health data and make meaningful conclusions
- I have knowledge of ethical considerations in Public Health research and work
- I have strong understanding of healthcare systems and management
- Ability to collaborate with professionals from diverse backgrounds including policymakers, healthcare practitioners, and community members to enhance applicability of research
- Ability to critically review and synthesis existing literature to build a good foundation for research, identify gaps and contribute to a body of knowledge
- I have a good understanding of primary healthcare principles, healthcare systems and clinical and non-clinical practices to inform research questions to design studies that address real-world health challenges
- Microscopy techniques
Certification
- INSTITUTION: University of Washington, U.S.A
- DURATION: 3 Months
- CERTIFICATES
- Introduction to Epidemiology for Global Health, 2021
- Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS, 2021
- Policy Development and Advocacy for Global Health, 2021
- Global Mental Health, 2022
Hobbies and Interests
Healthcare systems strengthening., Local and Global healthcare., Leadership, Management & Human Resource Management.
Accomplishments
- In May 2024, we implemented a new service line to complement specialised clinics in Sanford health-Ghana. This included the running of Biochemistry tests using fully automated chemistry analyser and I was privileged to be team lead to ensure the smooth implementation of this major service line – this included equipment installation, reporting format, quality assurance protocols, result dispatch to various clinics etc.
- In January 2023, I reviewed and modified all working Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to meet approved standardised format and newer details incorporated.
- In April 2022, I proposed and followed-up with the IT team to develop a BI power system for Medical Laboratory data retrieval from the existing Electronic Health Records, also known as BlueEHR.
- In line with the Sanford’s strategic plan, I worked with corporate team to broker a deal with a Biomedical Engineering group – Codix, to provide a user/technologically-friendly equipment at no fee and which does numerous hormonal and Serological tests at affordable cost compared with competing facilities.
- Carried out a Laboratory audit activity to ensure and consolidate standardisation and adherence to Healthcare Quality Improvement standards by PharmAccess group (SafeCare) in 2022.
- Developed and implemented a Recall Procedure for Medical Laboratory Equipment, Devices and kits in 2022.
- Set up Sanford Health-Kasoa, laboratory to meet regulatory mandates with the support of management. This took place in 2014 to 2015
- In 2020 I developed a working document for Infection Prevention and Control working document for the laboratory department in accordance with PharmAccess/ SafeCare programme requirements (Disinfection protocol, Biohazard disposal protocol, and Protocol for the reuse of urine specimen bottles)
- Involved in Quality improvement standards programme (SafeCare) with PharmAccess foundation.
- Currently a team member (lead role) for the research and implementation of new Rapid Diagnostic Tests in Sanford Health, Ghana (examples include, H pylori, Typhoid RDT, Haemoglobin electrophoresis RDT, Glycated haemoglobin, Chlamydia Antigen test, Hepatitis B profile, HIV etc.).
Awards
Sanford- Healthcare Excellence Award, Clinical- 2020, Sanford- Healthcare Excellence Award Nominee-2021
Affiliations
- Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC).
- Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists.
Training
- Research Roundtable discussions with the Vice-Principal of Unisa: African perspective on Indigenising research ethics, 20th June, 2022. Webinar.
- Leveraging PHC systems for COVID-19 by International Institute for Primary Healthcare-Ethiopia, July, 2021.
- Revitalising Primary healthcare: Challenges and opportunities of strengthening PHC to achieve UHC by Clinton Health Access Initiative and University of Western Cape, 5th Oct., 2021.
- Research Roundtable Discussion: Decolonisation of research ethics by UNISA, 25th Oct., 2021.
- Virtual CPD conference: The implementation of National Laboratory Policy in Ghana (19th September, 2020).
- Virtual CPD conference on Strategies to stop the spread of Covid-19 in Ghana: the role of Medical Laboratory Professionals (5th September, 2020).
- Diagnosis and Management of Diabetes, the role of the Medical Laboratory Scientist (19th May, 2021)
- Blood Film Comment CPD (8th July, 2021)
- Half-day Quality Improvement Training by PharmAccess Foundation (10th January, 2017).
- Laboratory Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer CPD (21st May, 2021)
LEADERSHIP
- Head of Laboratory Services, Sanford Health-Ghana.
- Quality Improvement Team Lead (Sanford Health, Kasoa)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
Foreign relations and diplomacy
Healthcare financing and economics
Leadership and Policy
Timeline
Senior Biomedical Laboratory Scientist, Sanford Network (Head of Laboratory Services)
Sanford Health-Ghana
01.2022 - 10.2024
Biomedical Laboratory Scientist (Head of Department)
Sanford Health-Ghana (Kasoa branch)
06.2014 - 12.2021
National Service personnel (Medical Laboratory Technologist)
Winneba Government Hospital
09.2010 - 08.2011
Bachelor's degree - Laboratory Technology
University of Cape Coast
Higher National Diploma - Science Lab Technology
Accra Polytechnic (Accra Technical University)
West African Senior School Certificate - WASSCE
Winneba Senior High School
Master of Public Health, MPH - Full dissertation
University of South Africa
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