Partner Focus Area: -Mental Health

Dr. Ferdous Hakim

I am a medical doctor having 12 years of clinical experience in medicine and critical care in cardiology in academic hospitals and hi tech private hospitals. I have experience in clinical and public health research leading to National and International publications under the supervision of eminent health researchers of the country.
I have experience in undertaking surveys for training needs assessment (TNA) and rapid needs assessment (RNA). These involved development of flawless data collection tools, supportive supervision for the collection of data, handling of data and preparation for analysis in SPSS. Finally compiling the results and preparing a report, independently. Based on the report, inputs are provided to the program/ training for performance improvement. I consider myself experienced in conceptualization of new research, planning a research, research data management and reviewing research reports. I have experience in conducting research
I have 8 already published health research work in different peer reviewed journals as co-author and among which 1 is an international peer reviewed journal. Several other papers are in the process of being written.
Summary of exposure & experience: clinical academic exposure – 1.5 years excluding internship; clinical work experience – 12 years excluding internship; public health related academic exposure – 2 years; public health work experience – 3+ years and research experience – 6+ years

Dorothy Quist

I work with St John Ambulance, Ghana as a Youth/Projects Coordinator. I am a First Aid Trainer and about to finish my MSc in Organisational Development. I am an HIV/AIDS Consultant and have partners in health related issues, environmental and education. I also worked on Tuberculosis. I am a woman of substance and have diverse experiences having worked for over 20 years with both local and international organisations. I love traveling, reading, helping others to solve their problems, developing the potentials of the youth and many more. I have won awards for my organisation and myself. I hope to share my experiences with everyone. My job position involves a lot so I will live it blank in the career information.