Mercy Adoma Effah

CURRICULUM VITAE MERCY ADOMA EFFAH Mobile Number: - Central Link Road, Spintex, Accra E-mail:-PROFESSIONAL PROFILE I’m hardworking and detail-oriented with practical experience in laboratory testing, food safety monitoring, environmental conservation and hospital administration. I enjoy working in roles that involve teamwork, problem-solving, and contributing to health and safety. KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Proficient in laboratory diagnostics and sample processing • Skilled in administrative and office management tasks • Excellent data entry, record-keeping, and report generation • Knowledgeable in food safety and public health surveillance • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a proactive team player • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) CORE COMPETENCIES • Research Work • Data Collection and Analysis • Technical Skills: Laboratory Techniques, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Report Writing • Soft Skills: Communication, Teamwork, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Adaptability. COURSES & LICENSE INSTITUTION AWARD University of Energy and Natural Resources BSc. Biological Sciences Accra Compost and Recycling Plant (ACARP) Certificate in Recycling and Compost Operation WORK EXPERIENCE Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Accra National Service Personnel – Administrative Officer, Paediatric Department Period: October,2024 – Present • • • • Provide administrative support to paediatric healthcare teams, ensuring smooth daily operations Manage patient records, appointment scheduling, and departmental reporting. Coordinate communication between healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers. Ensure compliance with hospital protocols and confidentiality policies. Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), FDA Heights, Tema -Accra Food Surveillance Officer (Intern) - Food Surveillance and Safety Department Period: October – November, 2023 • • • • Participated in inspections and surveillance of food production and retail facilities. Assisted in collecting and analyzing food samples to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Contributed to report writing and public sensitization on food safety practices. Supported the enforcement of Ghana’s food safety regulations and standards. Parks and Gardens, Suyani Intern – Horticulture and Urban Greening Division Period; August – September 2023 • • • Participated in landscaping and maintenance of public gardens. Supported plant identification, cataloguing, and urban beautification projects. Acquired knowledge in basic practices in nursery management and composting. Forestry Commission, Sunyani Field assistant (Intern) – Environmental Conservation Unit Period: July – August 2023 • Supported conservation education programmes and tree planting activities. • • Conducted field data collection on species diversity. Helped update inventory records for protected forest areas. Ghana Water Company, Sunyani Laboratory Intern – Quality Control Unit Period: June – July 2023 • • • Assisted in testing water quality parameters such as pH, turbidity and microbial content. Participated in monitoring water treatment processes and sampling. Maintained laboratory records and observed safety procedures in water analysis. SDA Hospital, Sunyani. Laboratory Assistant (Intern) Period: October – November, 2022 • • • • Assisted in conducting laboratory tests, including blood, urine, and microbiological analyses. Maintained lab equipment and ensured proper sterilization and sample handling procedures. Supported the documentation of results and preparation of diagnostic reports. Worked collaboratively with laboratory scientists to support accurate and timely diagnoses. REFERENCES Mr. Saeed Jaba Supervisor Food and Drugs Authority Mobile number: - Email:-Mr. Sylvester Elikplim Fiakegbe Health Service Administrator Greater Accra Regional Hospital Mobile number: - Email:- Dr. Marie-Charlyne Fatima Kilba Head of Department – Child Health Greater Accra Regional Hospital Mobile number: - Email:-