Professor Lord David Alton of
Liverpool, House of Lords.
Professor Lord
Alton is a Director of Liverpool John Moore University and a
member of the House of Lords. He started his career as a teacher
and later became a member of parliament in 1979. He served as a
founding Chairman on All Party Committee on Street Children and
also as Treasurer of many Organisation including A Catholic
relief Organisation CAFOD.
Lord Alton is a
Trustee of Partners in the G.K. Chesterton Institute and
Mawdsley Children's Education Trust and the Founder of the
Jubilee Campaign in the former Soviet Union, Middle East and the
Far East concentrating on Human Rights Issues. He has visited
Kenya Southern Sudan, Georgia and China during difficult
circumstances.
Lord Alton has been
deeply involved in the recent award to President Kufuor of Ghana
at the Liverpool John Moore University in March, 2007. He is the
author of eight books. In spite of his heavy schedule, Professor
Lord Alton has made his support to Motec Life-UK in the drive to
up-grade Healthcare Services in Ghana.
He is married with
a daughter and three sons. Motec Life -UK are humbled by the
support from a noble man of his calibre.
(To listen to
Roscoe lectures - Good Citizenship >
www.ljmu.ac.uk)
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Daasebere
Professor (Emeritus) Emmanuel Oti Boateng - (Deceased)
- Omanhene (Traditional King) of New Juaben State
- Professor of Statistics
- United Nations Commissioner on the International
Civil Service Commission
Professor Boateng has enjoyed a prestigious
career as a highly renowned scholar, an eminent national and
international executive, and a respected traditional ruler. Born
into the royal family of Oyoko clan, Daasebre worked hard to
build an unrivalled career as a scholar of statistics, which has
been recognised and rewarded with senior government and
consultancy posts throughout the world.
Because of his exemplary character and
devotion to public service, he was elected and enstooled in
October 1992 as Omanhene (Traditional King) of the New Juaben
State of Ghana, with the royal title “Daasebre”, or “His
Benevolence.”
What makes his career so remarkable is the
number of outstanding achievements. Those listed below provide
merely a sample of his work.
Qualifications
- BSc (Honours) Economics: University of Ghana
- MSc Statistics: London School of Economics and Political
Science
- PhD Statistics: University of Liverpool
Publications
- 70 technical publications (statistics, computing, economics,
population, policy).
- Daasebre continues to extend his research in national and
international affairs.
Academic Career
Statistics
- Scholar and specialist in statistical analysis and economic
development
- Senior research fellow and director of studies: the Institute
of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University
of Ghana
Computing
- Lecturer in data processing and computer programming:
University of Ghana
- Organisation of the Ghana’s first Conference on Information
Technology
Recent Lectures
- Inaugural lecture at the All Nations University in Koforidua
October 2005, influential in policy making regarding Ghana’s
development and democracy.
Senior Positions
- Extensive consultancy work including: the World Bank, the
World Health Organisation (WHO), the United Nation Development
Programme (UNDP), the United States Agency for International
Development, the United Kingdom’s Department for International
Development (UK-DFID).
- Former Vice President of the International Statistical
Institute
Government Positions
- High office of Government Statistician (the longest running
Government Statistician: 17 years)
- Co-ordination of 350 statistical publications for policy
direction
- Conducted the 1984 Population Census of Ghana (during a period
of economic difficulty)
- Rebuilding of Ghana Statistical Service to become one of the
best in Africa (including recruiting and training 100 young
statisticians at postgraduate level to enhance the capacity and
capability of the service).
- National Tripartite Committee for Minimum Wages (Chairmen of
Technical Sub-committee 1983 – 1999)
- Member of the Council of State (to advise President of Ghana
on national issues)
- Member of the Standing Committee of the National House of
Chiefs
- Vice-President of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs
International Positions
- United Nations Statistical Committee (1983 – 1998), including
position as Chairman (1987 – 1989), during which time Ghana
became the first African country to chair the UN Statistical
Commission
- International Civil Services Commission (ICSC) of the United
Nations
Omanhene (Traditional King)
- Elected and enstooled in October 2006 as Omanhene (Traditional
King) and the occupant of the Yiadom-Hwedie stool of the New
Juaben State of Ghana with dual roles of administration and
adjudication
- Work to strengthen the New Juaben Traditional Council as a
local institution for the prosperity of the people
- Institution of Akwantukese Festival for “Development in Unity
for the Welfare of the People.” By celebrating local traditions
and customs, this cultural festival draws the local community
together, and attracts tourists from Ghana and abroad.
- Reconstruction of New Juaben Palace, a site of local interest
and tourist attraction
- Establishment of the Daasebere Award for Excellence, to
recognise utilisation and development of local resources
- New Juaben Development Board: formed by eminent citizens of
New Juaben, aiming to accelerate development and economic growth
and reduce poverty.
Awards, Titles and Recognition of
Excellence
- Professor (Emeritus) of Statistics: conferred by the All
Nations University of Koforidua in recognition of his
distinguished career
- “Genuis Laureate of Ghana”: conferred by the American
Biographical Institute. Daasebere name was recorded in the “500
Greatest Geniuses of the 21st Century” for his “unparalleled
intellect and wisdom”.
- “International Leader in Achievement” and Honorary Director
General of the International Biographical Centre (UK)
- Distinguished Service Award: Economics Department of
University of Ghana.
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Mr. Peter Henry Phillip Dyson FRCS
Mr Peter Dyson is
the Clinical Director of Surgery, West Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Hospital. He is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with Special Interest in
Spinal Surgery, one of the few in Hertfordshire.
He has made a
commitment to support Motec whenever possible including paying
working visits to the target hospitals in Ghana.
He is a keen golfer
and one way to make friend with him is to arrange for a golf
game anywhere sunny where he can be reached on his mobile phone
as he prefers to “stay in touch” with his game and as well as
his work.
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Paul Ofori-Atta MB., ChB., FRCS. Orthopaedic Surgeon. West Herts
NHS Trust Hospitals.
President- Motec Life –UK, World Orthopaedic Concern-UK
representative for West Africa
“No life is
worthwhile unless it has been useful and made a positive
difference to the people we see or never get to know”.
Born in
Ghana, I trained at the Ghana Medical School 1976 -1982 and
worked at the Catholic Mission Hospital at Nkawkaw and the
Teaching Hospital, Korle-Bu in Accra, Ghana. I was a part
time Field Tutor of the Ghana Medical School Department of
Community Medicine between 1984 and 1987. I am the author of
a paper ‘Laboratory service and ancillary aids in disease
diagnosis in rural medical practice’, ‘Long Distance
Orthopaedic Trauma Relief - an odyssey’ and co-author of
‘The Evolving sub-Saharan Experience’ in Knee Joint
arthroplasty.
My areas of
professional interests are joint arthroplasties and knee
arthroscopic / knee reconstruction surgery. I have
special interest in sickle joint disease and limb fracture
management. Besides, I enjoy the challenges orthopaedic
trauma presents in sub-Saharan Africa and the immense
benefits of my service to ‘deprived people’.
I am a member
of the founding family and currently the executive President
of the multi-national and multicultural organisation Motec
Life-UK. My ambition is to upgrade Orthopaedic Trauma care
in sub-Saharan Africa through education, training and
exemplary charitable programme centred around
multi-disciplinary clinical and public activities. I also
serve on the executive committee of the World Orthopaedic
Concern –UK.
I share the
concerns about the ‘underperforming surgical/clinical
services in rural Africa’ and intend to involve committed
volunteers to expand Motec work to cover training, breast
cancer care, support for malnourished children in the
remotest parts of the West African sub-region. By these
acts, I am hoping to make my life meaningful and purposeful.
Outside
medicine, I enjoy ‘farming from the distance’, love meeting
people, and I like helping people in any way that I can. I
am married to a lovely wife Gladys and count myself
‘blessed’ with three children, Catherine, Sylvia and Aaron
and an extended multi-racial family of ‘the people of God’.
I live with my family in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire,
England.
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 Dr. Edward Acquah. FRCA Consultant Anaesthetist, Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt
Hospital, Oswestry
Ghanaian by birth,
qualified from UGMS in 1986.
After serving as
house officer and medical officer at Korlebu Teaching Hospital,
Holy Family Hospital, Nkawkaw and Cape Coast General Hospital, I
travelled to the United Kingdom in 1989 to pursue postgraduate
training in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care.
I am currently
working as a consultant anaesthetist at the Robert Jones and
Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, Shropshire.
My areas of
interest are paediatric anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia and
acute pain management.
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Ms. Rosemary Doogan. Theatre
Manager. BUPA Harpenden
I trained as a RGN
in 1986 at St Mary's hospital in Paddington London. From then on
I have worked in a variety of Hospitals but I have always stayed
within operating theatres and in particular orthopaedic
theatres.
I currently work at
BUPA Hospital Harpenden which is one of the leading Hospital's
within the BUPA group. Whilst at BUPA I have further qualified
as a Surgical Care Practitioner which is a relatively new role
within BUPA. Currently my role is a dual one that of Clinical
Nurse Specialist in Orthopaedics and also the Deputy Theatre
Manager. I have always been involved and have enjoyed training
staff and over the years have set up educational programs for
staff development.
One of my main
interest within Motec is to help develop educational programs in
Ghana with particular interest in Infection Control and Peri-operative
care.
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Mr. Stephen Townsend.
Surgical Assistant. West Herts
Steve was MotecLife’s
first Welfare
Secretary and Fundraiser. He has been committed to the organisation
since it’s inception in 2006.
A qualified Theatre Nurse with over
20 years experience, Steve currently works for West Herts Health
Service Trust as a Surgical Care Practitioner and is highly trained
to participate in and assist with a wide range of Orthopaedic and
Trauma procedures.
He has a wife and three children and
he sings and plays guitar in one of Hertfordshire’s busiest rock
bands.
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Dr. A. O. George. Taunton,
Somerset
AKIN GEORGE. AKINTUNDE
OLADIPO GEORGE, M.B.B.S.
Dr Akintunde George was born in
Ibadan Nigeria, trained in the Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria medical school and graduated in May 2002. He has worked
at the teaching hospital at Kaduna , Nigeria in 2003 and he is
currently a trainee senior house officer at the Musgrove
Park Hospital, Taunton after working a trauma and orthopaedics
senior house officer at the Hemel Hempstead and Watford
General Hospitals. His career objective is to train as a
Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeon with special interest in spinal
surgery.
He is also the treasurer and
member board of trustees of Motec Life UK and his goal is
to help uplift the level of orthopaedic care in developing
Africa through charitable work and training. His
activities outside the practise of medicine includes writing,
and Christian work.
He is married to Funke who is
also a doctor and based at Martock, Somerset, UK.
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Membership/Fundraising Secretary: Mrs. Gladys Ofori-Atta.
Nurse ODP. West Herts
Gladys Irene Ofori-Atta Born in
Ghana, trained as a nurse, worked in Ridge Hospital and Holy
Family Hospital as a scrub nurse.
In the UK, she worked in Nevill
Hall Hospital and West Hertfordshire now as an operating
department practitioner.
She is married to Mr. Paul
Ofori-Atta with three grown up children.
She enjoys gardening. Her
ambition is to learn how to swim as she comes from a costal town
of Ghana.
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Motec Project
Manager: Mr. George
Bannerman. FRCS Orthopaedic Surgeon. Romford
Mr George E Bannerman FRCSI
Orthopaedic Surgeon Queen’s Hospital, Romford, East London
(Lead Co-ordinator, Committee for Koforidua St. Joseph's
Hospital)
Graduated from Ghana Medical
School in1985 and worked as Medical Officer at St. Joseph’s
Hospital, Koforidua 1987 to 1990. Postgraduate training in
Ireland and UK and currently an Associate Specialist in
Orthopaedics, Queen’s Hospital in Romford
A keen gardener and DIY
enthusiast and enjoys playing the Piano. Married with three
children.
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Dr. Conrad
Buckle Consultant Emergency Medicine. King's Lynn
Name: Mr Conrad Buckle BSc MB
ChB FRCS FCEM Cert MHSC
Ghanaian born in Egypt, primary
school in Ghana, high school and university in Canada, graduated
from University of Ghana Medical School in 1990, and then
postgraduate training in UK since 1992. No wonder I have a very
global outlook on life!
Currently Consultant in
Emergency Medicine at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn
NHS Trust since 2002. Also act as Emergency Planning Lead for my
Trust.
I Lead the Educational wing of
Motec and my main aim is to contribute to the development of
emergency medicine in Ghana and other developing countries.
Academic interests include
medical education, sports medicine, telemedicine.
General interests - music,
"gadgetry", sports (could you guess from picture!)
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Ms. Sarah Wright. Physiotherapist. West Herts
(Support Secretary)
Hello my name is Sarah Wright
and I'm a Chartered Physiotherapist currently working in the NHS
West Hertfordshire Trust.
My professional areas of
interest are orthopaedics and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
I enjoy horse riding and
competing and playing lacrosse.
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Dr. Kofi Amu
Darko MRCGP, LLM. Birmingham. Legal Advisor
Dr Kofi Amu-Darko MB. ChB. DROG.
DFFP. MRCGP. PgDip. (Software Dev’t). LLM. Member
responsible for International Affairs, Medico-Legal Matters.
Profile
Dr Kofi Amu-Darko graduated from Ghana Medical School in 1989.
He currently works as a General Practitioner in Stoke on Trent.
He holds a Masters in Laws (LLM
in Health Law) from Nottingham Law School. His professional
interests include medical acupuncture, Health Law and Medical
Ethics.
His hobbies are hill walking,
camping outdoor life, badminton, travelling and having a good
night out.
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Non Executive
Trustee
: Mr. Simon Derbie.
Senior Nurse ODP. Northwick Park
Simon is an enterprising young
man whose ambition is to help mankind, particularly under
privileged people with the potential to achieve better than they
ever imagined for themselves. He has helped many in Ghana train
to develop their career potentials.
For himself, he trained as a
nurse in Ghana and pursued nurse anaesthetist career at the
University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, the second city
of Ghana. He has worked in Zimbabwe and South Africa and now
seems settled as a Senior Nurse Anaesthetist at Northwick Park
Hospital Harrow, Middlesex.
He is married with four children
and currently a Non Executive Member of the Trustees of Motec.
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Treasurer:
Dr. Raymond
Ofori DSci, CSci, FIBMS (Laboratory Project Leader)
Dr Raymond
Ofori is a Biomedical Scientist - Microbiologist who works
at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust at Charring Cross
Hospital. He trained and worked at the Royal Liverpool &
Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust, Royal London
Hospitals NHS Trust and Quest Diagnostics (Pathology
Provider) respectively. He obtained his PhD at Atlantic
International University in Hawaii, USA
He lived in
Ghana until his mid-twenties and having seen the
inequalities in healthcare in a developing country, have had
an ambition to play a part in improving the health of people
who have limited access to healthcare. This ambition
recently took him to work in Sierra Leone at the Public
Health England run Ebola Laboratory diagnosing Ebola. He
looks forward to helping develop the vision of Motec-Life
Charity and to improve infection control in the target
hospitals.
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Mr. David Lewis
David is Motec's
webmaster, graphic designer, photographer and IT technician.
After three years working at
St. Albans City Hospital as a Porter/Driver David began a
career in Land Surveying, Cartography and Structural/Civil
Engineering. He spent sixteen years in this profession
working in Europe and The Middle East.
Currently David works for
Hertfordshire Constabulary as a Scenes of Crime Officer where,
amongst other things, he is responsible for the Scientific
Services Branch and the Special Branch intranet sites. He has
spent several years working with software engineers developing a
computerised system for the recording and tracking of crime
scene evidence.
David is married with three
daughters, enjoys mountain biking, motor biking and plays drums
and percussion in one of
Hertfordshire's busiest rock bands 'Deaf Shepherd'.
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Dr. Ami Kotecha BSc. MB.BS.
I am Anaesthetic
Registrar training in the Imperial school of Anaesthesia. I
graduated from St Batholomew’s & The Royal London School of
Medicine in 2000 and also have a BSc in Immunology and Cell
Pathology. I am particularly interested in the increasing role
of regional anaesthesia in the daily practice of an
Anaesthetist.
I lived in India
until my early teens and having seen the inequalities in
healthcare in a developing country, I have had an ambition to
play a part in improving the health of people who have limited
access to healthcare. I look forward to helping develop the
vision of Motec.
Outside of work, I
enjoy trekking and am to trek the Atlas Mountains in Morocco
this year. My other aim for this year is to learn how to ride a
bicycle.
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Miss Sally Sheppard
Hi I'm Sally, I am a qualified physiotherapist with 7 years
experience. I have highly specialist skills in the areas of
Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, and Plastics. I'm
currently a locum physiotherapist which has given me the
opportunity to work within many NHS Trusts and to experience
different communities.
I live in Bournemouth and love being on the South coast, I enjoy
outdoor activities, socialising and travelling.
I have recently
spent 3 months travelling in Africa, and was humbled by my
experiences, I'm looking forward to giving something back by
working through Motec life-UK.
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Estelle M. Appiah.
MA LLB (London)
Estelle is a
solicitor and a Director, Legislative Drafting, Office of the
Attorney General, Accra. Ghana. She is acting as Motec's local
legal advisor and is seeking the appropriate recognition of
Motec in Ghana to enable the organisation to enjoy the benefits
that our charitable organisation is legally entitled to in the
country.
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S. M. Zakariah MB.,
ChB., FRCS (Edinburgh)
S. M. Zakariah
British trained General Surgeon Assistant Commissioner of Police
and a Police Surgeon, Police Hospital Accra. Aims at improving
Orthopaedic Trauma Care at the Police Hospital and will be
joining Motec at Koforidua. Hoping that Motec would also extend
services to the Police Hospital in the future.
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Davinia Leggett
My name is Davinia
Leggett I
qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2004, and I am
currently working in the NHS, for the West Hertfordshire Trust.
My professional
areas of interests are in orthopaedics and amputees.
I am also a qualified level 1
athletics coach.
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Vinay Gokool (Recovery
Ward Project Leader)
I qualified as a
nurse in 1996. I work in the Hemel Hempstead General Hospital
Theatres as a Senior Charge Nurse. I lead both the anaesthetic
and recovery unit within the department.
I like travelling
and music.
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James K. Adjogatse MB., ChB. FRCS(England), FRCS(Gen Gurg.)
James K. Adjogatse
MB., ChB. FRCS(England), FRCS(Gen Gurg.) Consultant General and
Breast Surgeon. Univ. of Staffordshire.
I graduated from
the Ghana Medical School in 1978 and subsequently had a good
experience working in rural Ghana as a Medical Officer at the
Worawora Government Hospital in Ghana for four years.
I am now a
Consultant in General and Breast Surgery at the University
Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent. My main area of
interests are breast and laparoscopic surgery. I am keen to
impart knowledge and skills of a Multidisciplinary Team working
particularly in the management of Breast Cancer in collaboration
with local health professionals.
Married with four
children. Hobbies include walking and tennis.
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Mr. Amar Patil. MBBS MS (Orth) MCh (Ortho). Orthopaedic Surgeon. West Herts NHS
Trust
I trained in India
and travelled to the U.K. for my orthopaedic training in 1998.
I have been working
with Mr. Ofori-Atta for the last two years and have been
astonished by the amount of good work he has done through
Motec-Life-U.K. in Ghana.
I have worked in
very diverse situations in India and have an informed experience
working in difficult circumstances in the developing world. I am
looking forward to helping Motec achieve her objectives through
working visits to Ghana.
I enjoy playing
cricket.
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Mr A. V. Marchon. MB. BS. FRCS (I), FRCS, FFEM
Mr A. V. Marchon.
MB. BS. FRCS (I), FRCS, FFEM Consultant Emergency Medicine, West
Herts NHS Trusts.
I am a Consultant in Accident and
Emergency at Hemel Hempstead General Hospital, one of the
Hospitals of the West Herts NHS Trust. My areas of special
interest are Trauma, Hand Surgery and Sports Medicine.
I am well into
Classic Cars, just tell me about them and I'll be there.
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Sue Holder
I am currently the
Admin Lead at the National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke
Mandeville, but prior to that worked with Paul Ofori-Atta at
Hemel Hempstead Hospital as a medical secretary and have been
aware of the wonderful work he is planning to do in Ghana since
2006. Though not being able to contribute clinically, I do have
some experience of charity work and therefore offered my
assistance with general administration, book keeping and
reclaiming of Gift Aid Tax.
Outside of work I
enjoy riding on the back of my partner’s Harley motorcycle and
am editor of our bike club’s monthly magazine. I have two
grown-up children, one currently at university and the other
preparing to return to university later this year.
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S. P. Raymond MB., BS. FRCS, FRCS Ed
(Professional Training Project, Nkawkaw HoFaHo)
S.
P. Raymond MB., BS. FRCS, FRCS Ed. Consultant General & Breast
Surgery. British. Born in
Sri Lanka. I am employed by the West Hertfordshire NHS Trust as
a General Surgeon with Special Interest n Breast Surgery.
I
have been involved in charitable medical work in Asia and I am
pleased to have another opportunity to serve people who are in
need of basic and sometimes specialised medical work. I am also
looking forward to transferring my skills to local health
workers in Ghana.
I
enjoy music, dancing and travelling to different parts of the
world.
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Dr. Adam Baba Mutu
Dr.
Baba is a resident Senior Orthopaedic Specialist working at
Muenster University Hospital in Germany. He has provided
Orthopaedic Trauma Services to Koforidua St Joseph’s Hospital
for a three month spell through an arrangement by the
International Organisation for Migration (I.O.M). He is aspiring
to return to Ghana as full fledged Orthopaedic Surgeon in
future.
He
is committed to the Crusade of MOTEC to up-grade Orthopaedic
Trauma Care in Africa and values his membership of Motec very
dearly. His hopes include extending Trauma Services to the
Northern part of Ghana. Motec has promised to support the
initial ground work that Dr Baba will initiate for Northern
Ghana.
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Veronica Mac-Quarshie
BSc, Theatre
Nursing, Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Clinical
Practice Educator
I
worked with Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital as General Nurse,
Midwife, Voluntary Surgical Nurse (Family Planning) and
Operating Theatre Nurse for over ten years before coming to the
United Kingdom.
I
currently work with West Middlesex University Hospital as
Theatre Nurse.
I
enjoy teaching, gardening and singing and my ambition with Motec
Life is to take part in the education, development and improving
health service in the Operating Theatre and other developing
countries.
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Mercy Edna
Acheampong (Mrs)
I have been working with West
Middlesex University Hospital as a Theatre Nurse since 2002.
I qualified as a Nurse/Midwife
and have worked in diverse situations in Ghana, at Ho and Hohoe
Government Hospitals in the Volta Region undertaking clinics in
rural areas then at Korle-bu Teaching Hospital and The Trust
Hospital all in the city of Accra.
I am looking forward to
helping Motec achieve her objectives through working visits to
Ghana.
I enjoy music and travelling.
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Isaac
Amo Dadzie
Isaac Amo Dadzie
was born and educated in Ghana.
He trained as
Nurse Anaesthetist in University of science and Technology,
Ghana and practised in many Hospitals including Holy family
hospital and Tema women’s hospital for about eight years.
He is currently
working at Northwick Park Hospital as Anaesthetic nurse and also
as a mentor for newly recruited staff and student nurses on
placement to theatres. His hobbies include singing, reading and
travelling.
He feels highly
privileged to be part of Motec in improving healthcare delivery
and transfer of skills in Ghana.
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 Dr Bola Akinola
Graduated from
the University of Ibadan medical school (MBBS). Currently ST2
trainee in Orthopaedics at East and North Hertfordshire NHS
Trust (to start in August).
Career objective
is to become an orthopaedic surgeon with special interests in
oncology, gene therapy and education.
Keenly
interested in contributing to the development of medical
training and education in developing countries.
Interests
include writing, investing, watching arsenal FC games! and
Christian work. Married to Michaela (no kids yet!).
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 Mr
Godwin K. Asamoah
Completed
training as a Nurse at the Koforidua Nurses Training College in
1992.
Qualified as anaesthetic Nurse in 1998 at the
University of Science and Technology, Komfo Anokye Teaching
Hospital, Kumasi Ghana. Worked at the Central and St Joseph’s
Hospitals Koforidua, Cape Coast Regional Hospital as a General
Nurse and Anaesthetic Nurse.
Began his
European campaign of education in England in 2001, which
included training at the South Bank University, London.
Currently working as a Senior Anaesthetic Practitioner at Whipps
Cross University Hospital, North East London.
Mr Asamoah hopes
that the experience he has acquired over the years will be
brought to bear on the healthcare delivery programme of Motec
Life –UK in Ghana.
He is married
with three children.
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Mr Jack
Williams
Born in Liberia and educated in
Ghana. Trained initially as an Air Ticketing and Reservation
Officer. Worked in Monrovia, Accra and London for British
Airways for 12 years in Air ticketing.
Changed course of direction and
trained as an Operating Department Practitioner at the Thames
Valley University. Currently based at Central Middlesex
Hospital.
He enjoys travelling, reading,
football and athletics. He is hopping to provide extra services
to humanity through Motec.
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Dr Louisa Draper.
MA., MB. BS.
Louisa qualified as a medical
doctor from The Royal Free and University College of London
Medical School. She also has an MA in Physiological Sciences
from Oxford University. Now in a post graduate medical training
scheme in Trauma and Orthopaedics with Watford General Hospital
as one of the her training Centres.
Her motivation for being a
doctor have always revolved around wanting to work and help in
developing countries. Previous work abroad includes India (in a
scheme that provides free medical care in the slums in
Bangalore, and research in ophthalmology) and Tanzania (research
in ophthalmology, and HIV/AIDS awareness project and work in a
rural hospital). Her
professional aspiration, a flair of orthopaedics and
International Health. Walking, sailing, music and cooking a meal
for Sunday lunch for friends are just a few of what Louisa
enjoys most.
A great asset, Motec President
remarked.
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Dr Ed
Hiller
Edward graduated from Oxford
medical school and began his work as part of the trauma and
orthopaedic team in Hertfordshire. Since he was first introduced
to the speciality, trauma and orthopaedic surgery has always
aroused his interest and excitement.
Other academic interests include
basic scientific research and he completed a degree in
physiological sciences at Oxford specialising in cell biology,
neuroscience and immunology with a successful project into the
structure and function of the nuclear lamina.
He has always enjoyed travelling
and adventure sports, particularly long distance solo cycling,
running and swimming. He is an avid musician and plays jazz drum
kit, Cuban percussion and samba where he performs regularly with
professional groups.
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Dr Christine Ama Amakye
Dr Christine Ama Amakye MB, ChB.,
FFARCSI Pt 1 Post: Associate Specialist Anaesthetist
Born in Accra, Ghana she
attended the University of Ghana Medical School between 1977 and
1983. She did her house jobs in Korle-bu hospital followed by a
three month stint in general practice in Oman clinic Accra.
She came to the UK in 1985
and Started work in the NHS in 1988 working across hospitals in
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and then Guys hospital in 1994.She
moved to QEII hospital, East Hertfordshire in 1996 where she
soon became an associate specialist in Anaesthetics and has been there
ever since.
She is married to Peter and has
two lovely grownup children Peter and Angela.
Her professional interests
include anaesthetic pre-operative assessment, critical care and
anaesthesia for orthopaedics, community dentals and gynaecology.
Extra-curricular interests include being an active member of her
church, reading and watching films, and encouraging young adults
to complete their education
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Mrs Felicity Adu-Mills. B.A. Nursing & Psychology
I completed my basic nursing
training in 1985 in Ghana. Other qualifications include
Midwifery, Public Health Nursing and BA Nursing and Psychology.
I have worked in many specialties including Care of the Elderly,
Palliative Care and Leg Ulcers. I have attended courses relevant
to my practice.
At present, I am working as a
community nurse with the District Nurses Team of the Richmond
and Twickenham PCT. My experiences include working on
orthopaedic ward, children's department and teaching in nursing.
Motec Life –UK offers me an
opportunity to contribute to humanity.
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Caesar Owusu Mensah
Caesar Owusu Mensah was born at
Pramso. After completing his basic nursing training from Agogo
Presbyterian Nursing Training College, he worked at St.
Michael’s Hospital at Pramso for 21 years before finally leaving
for the UK.
He developed interest in Public
Health pursued further studies abroad and obtained a Certificate
and a Diploma in Primary Health Care and Masters in Public
Health (MPH) from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine,
Manchester University and University College of Dublin
respectively. He also has a Diploma in Infection Control from
Oxford Brookes University.
As a public health professional,
his main interest is in better health through health promotion
and disease prevention through linkages. In other words,
improving health through others experiences.
He came to know Motec Life -UK
through MIDA and THET during his linkage activities. Currently,
Caesar works in the UK with Health Protection Agency, and as an
Infection Control Nurse based in the Essex Health Protection
Unit, Witham.
He has a lovely and caring wife,
Tina, with two daughters and two sons - Gifty, Corrine, Derrick
and Nana-Yaw.
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Dr. Wibert Spaans
Dr. Wilbert Spaans is a
Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist, working in Holland.
He has had a long experience working
in Southern Africa.
He is married with children.
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Dr. Bhakti Hansoti
Dr. Bhakti Hansoti (North Central Thames Deanery,
London) I graduated from Edinburgh in 2006 with a MB.,
ChB. and B.Sc. (hons) in medical microbiology. Whilst at
Edinburgh I did not only study hard for my degree but divulged
in my passion for travelling. I think the count is 31 countries!
Some of my most memorable trips include Ghana in
2001, where I split my time between rural Shia and then bustling
Accra. In 2004 I had an interesting few months in Nepal running
rural vaccination programs in the Pokara region. In Jamaica 2006
I experienced first hand the true challenges of trauma medicine
in the developing world.
My other passions include salsa and reading.
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Dr Atul Kamat
I was
born on the 1st of April 1979 in Goa, India. I completed my
school education in Goa and joined the Goa Medical College in
1996 to fulfil my ambition of becoming a doctor. I qualified in
2001 and completed internship in 2002. During the following year
I worked as a junior resident in Neurosurgery at Goa Medical
College.
I
arrived in London 2004 and after completing the PLAB started as
a House Officer in General Surgery at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
My current post is with West NHS Trust Hospitals Trauma and
Orthopaedics, my chosen field of work. I have been working
passionately to pursue this career.
My
hobbies include playing cricket, sailing and travelling.
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Dr Vimisha Patel
I was
born in Ndola, Zambia and studied in the United Kingdom.
I
graduated from United Medical and Dental School of St. Thomas’
and Guy’s in 1997, and completed my Vocational training in 1998.
I worked in General Practice for a few years, and during this
time I completed my Licensure exams for the State of California,
in 2001. I then worked as a Senior House Officer in Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery for 18 months and obtained my Membership
of Faculty of Dental Surgery in 2002. I specialized in
Orthodontics and completed my training in 2007, and I thoroughly
enjoy my chosen field of study.
My
hobbies include traveling, reading, horse riding, cooking and
painting.
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Mrs.
Patricia J. Edwards
Senior
Reporting Radiographer. West Herts NHS Trust Hospitals
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Dr. Michael Brunner
M.B.B.S., F.R.C.A.
Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Medicine. Northwick Park and St Mary's Hospital Harrow.
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Mr. Christopher Brian Hurt
Paramedic ALBANIA Ambulance
Services. St. Albans.
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Mrs. Catherine
Dimmer
Chartered Physiotherapist.
West Herts NHS Trust Hospitals
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Ms. Claire
FitzPatrick
Chartered Physiotherapist.
Kensington & Chelsea.
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Mrs. Marian Dickson
State Registered Nurse. West
Herts NHS Trust Hospitals
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Dr. Sarah Daniels
MB.Ch.B., Dip in Anaesthesia, FFPM,
Consultant Pharmaceutical Physician
I graduated from the University of Ghana in
1983. Prior to joining the industry I spent several years as an
anaesthetist in the NHS.
I am a pharmaceutical physician with 20 years
of diverse pharmaceutical industry experience gained in blue
chip companies and currently a Senior Partner with TranScrip
Partners LLP - a partnership that provides professional drug
development consultancy services to the industry. My particular
interests are Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance.
I am married with two daughters.
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Antoinette Dadzie
MBA, PG Dip (Management
Studies), FCIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply)
I was born in Ghana and had my
basic, secondary and university education in Ghana. Subsequent
to this I pursued my career training at the University of Hull.
I have worked for an International Company (SGS) and also as a
Buyer at Aero Inventory UK. Between 2005 and 2008, I worked as a
Senior Buyer with the Hertfordshire NHS Supply Management
Confederation before commencing my new role as a Procurement
Manager at the University College London Hospitals NHS
Foundation Trust.
My hobbies and interests include
reading, completing puzzles, watching movies and cheering on my
favourite football team!
I have been a member of Motec
Life UK for nearly two years and have truly enjoyed the service
our organisation is contributing to humanity in Ghana.
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Kate
Pascoe
I qualified as a physiotherapist in 2008 from
Oxford Brookes University. I am currently working in West
Hertfordshire as a rotational Physiotherapist. I am interested
in Orthopaedic medicine and am looking forward to the
opportunity to work in Ghana. In addition I have an interest in
amputee rehabilitation.
Outside of work I enjoy keeping active with
cycling, swimming and pilate.
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Dr Sheraz S. Malik
Awaiting Biog
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Mr Michael
Burke MS FRCS
Consultant
General Surgeon.
Special Interest
- Breast and Endocrine Pathology
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Dr
Thungo Kuwani MB. ChB., FRCA
Consultant
Anaesthetist. London
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Dr Rasha
Osman Elhag MB.BS
Graduated in
April 2006 from University of Khartoum, Sudan. In seeking for
further medical training, I moved to the UK in August 2006 in
the aim of collecting wider experience in Medicine and
especially Surgery. Worked at King’s College Hospital. I am
currently in training at Watford General Hospital doing a
rotation in General Medicine/A&E/Trauma and Orthopaedics. I am
currently studying for MRCS to obtain a higher qualification in
Surgery.
My hobbies
include
Reading, Travelling, Jogging, and Swimming.
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Ms Suzanne
Helliwell B Sc and M Sc (Physiotherapy)
I am a clinical Specialist
Physiotherapist in Stroke. I work as a departmental manager at
West Herts NHS Trust and manage Physiotherapists and
Occupational Therapists that work on Respiratory/ Surgical
and Stroke wards.
The opportunity to be linked with Ghana through Motec is
particularly exciting to me as my grandparents lived
out there for 15 years. I now have a wonderful opportunity to
give something back.
I love travelling and sports especially tennis and golf
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Aaron Ofori - Atta BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (LEEDS)
I am a biomedical science graduate and a member of Motec Life
-UK. I am a member of the 'Founding Family' of Motec Life - UK.
and part of the family unit that made the 'index' visit to Ghana
in July 2006 which saw the appalling state of some hospitals in
Ghana leading to the establishment of Motec.
My role in the organisation primarily consists of helping with
event arrangements, collection and distribution of donated
materials and paperwork. Most of my work for Motec including
tasks such as Information, Communication and Technology is done
from home.
In my spare time, I like to keep fit. I take part in sporting
activities especially football and enjoy reading and
socialising.
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Miss Tomoko Iohara Bachelor of Nursing (Griffith University, Australia)
Miss Tomoko Iohara
I am an
Orthopaedic Scrub Sister at St Albans City Hospital, West Herts
NHS Trust. My basic Nursing education was in Japan, my country
of origin. I worked for some time in Japan as a theatre nurse
and had a pretty good exposure to Cardiac Operations. Following
this, I acquired some experience in Neuro Disability Care in
London, United Kingdom.
I am hoping to impart my experience to my
colleague nurses in Africa and also learn new things .
Hobbies: Aikido, Cooking and Travelling.
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Sylvia Ofori-Atta LLB (Hons.) University of Hertfordshire
I am currently reading Music
Technology as my second degree at the University of
Hertfordshire. I am a member of the 'founding family' that
came-up with the concept of Motec - moving training and
education to the less privileged people of sub-Saharan Africa.
Together with the family, I coined the name MOTEC on that
graceful day of 7th July 2006. I am impressed with the progress
of the original idea and the support members of Motec and the
general public have given to Motec and Ghana.
My role at present is to promote
fund raising for projects of Motec through free live music and
some logistics.
My hobbies include singing,
writing of songs and sports.
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Mrs
Susan Osborn
Orthopaedic Out-Patient Sister
at Hemel Hempstead General Hospital, one of West Herts NHS Trust
Hospitals. I am a qualified registered nurse and casting
practitioner. My background experience has been mainly in the
accident and emergency department but after having taken the
casting course at The Royal National Hospital at Stanmore I
moved to the OPD where I have worked for the last few years
progressing to become one of the tutors of the Royal National
Orthopaedic Hospital’s casting courses (Stanmore) which trains
staff to apply casts as well as providing in house training for
our junior doctors within our trust.
I have three grown up sons and
I am about to become a grandmother for the first time in
November of 2009. I have two dogs and I keep ferrets. I love all
animals and am really excited about visiting Ghana and seeing
the wildlife that I have only ever seen on television.
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Secretary:
Mrs Kay Bowers
Awaiting Biog
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Ms Josephine
D. Djahlin SRN /RM Birmingham Women’s
Hospital
Born at Sekondi-Takoradi twin
city in the Western Region of Ghana, I trained as a midwife in
Kumasi Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana and furthered my
training and experience in the United Kingdom. From 1973, I
continued as a Neo-natal Intensive Care Nurse. I have diverse
experiences working in many positions as a general nurse,
midwife and neonatal nurse including services for diplomatic
staff in Togo.
My hobbies are sewing, baking
and decorating cakes and singing. I sing with a choir to raise
funds for charities.
I am thrilled to be a member
of Motec Life –UK.
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Ms Rosebella Adjei
Awaiting Biog
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Welfare Officer:
Linda Bigham
I live in Hemel
Hempstead and also work in Hemel Hempstead, West Herts NHS
Trust.
I am a Senior
Health Care Assistant working in the orthopaedic clinic.
I have been a
member of Motec Life -UK for about 2 years and feel privileged
to be part of a charity that is trying to improve health care.
My family are very supportive of the work I do for Motec.
I enjoy swimming
and Walking.
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Miss
Rumariejoy Laude
My name is Joy.
I was born in Philippines, came to UK at the age of 15. I have
completed a Bsc in Adult Nursing in University of Hertfordshire
and currently working and a staff nurse in Medical-
Gastroenterology Ward in Watford General Hospital.
My interests
include travelling, listening to music and reading.
I am looking
forward to working with the team Motec Life – UK and contribute
by sharing my passion for nursing and caring for people.
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Dr.
Ebenezer Narteh MD
I trained in Cuba’s Higher
Institute of Medical Sciences, specialising in General Surgery.
I have since worked at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, the Regional
Hospital in Sunyani –Brong Ahafo Region. Nine months before my
appointment as a General Surgeon at Akosombo, I was a senior
lecturer at Tamale Teaching Hospital.
I am hoping to share experiences
with Motec in Orthopaedic Trauma Management.
My hobbies; Fishing, Game
Hunting.
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Miss
Sudila James St.
John of God Hospital, Kerala State, India
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Vice President:
Miss E. Bigham - 'Once a teacher, always a teacher'
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Kingsley Tuah
Addae. Emergency Acute Medical Nurse
Southend University Hospital
I trained in Ghana at the Agogo
Presbyterian Nurses Training College between 1994-1997 and
worked at Duayaw Nkwanta, St. John of God Hospital from
1997-1999. I then joined The Ghana Police Service and worked at
the Ghana Police Hospital in Accra from 1999-2003.
I arrived in the United Kingdom
in 2003 and have since been working at Southend University
Hospital NHS foundation Trust as Charge Nurse- Accident and
Emergency/ Acute Medical Unit.
Special interests – lawn tennis
and football.
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Ms
Rachel Gevell, Chartered Physiotherapist
Buckinghamshire NHS Trust Hospital
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Miss Sheryl
Eileen L-Chua Orthopaedic Theatre Nurse
Practitioner, Wellington Hospital, London
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Miss Bubune
Doreen Sosa. SRN Regional Hospital, Ho.
Ghana
I trained at Ho
Nurses College in Ghana. Post qualification
I have worked as a Nurse at Ho Municipal,
Keta District and Margaret Marquart
Hospitals. I have had short working
experiences in other Hospitals in the Volta
and Central Regions of Ghana. I am
currently employed by the Ghana Health
Service and working as Theatre Scrub Nurse
at Ho Government Hospital
I am aspiring
to become an Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse and to
become a trainer of trainers. I am hoping
that my membership of Motec will help me
achieve my aspirations and also help me give
back to the community my experiences and
knowledge.
In my spare
time, I enjoy watching football, chatting,
browsing the internet and reading.
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Dr.
Ajit Walunj MA FRCA.
Anaesthetist - Nothwick
Park Hospital, London
Hobbies: Cricket and badminton
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Dr.
Sarah Wintle MB.ChB
I graduated
from Manchester Medical School in 2008 and recently completed my
junior doctor training in London.
I am aspiring
to be to an Anaesthetist but currently spending a year pursuing
my interest in medical education and improving health care in
developing countries.
Outside of
medicine, I enjoy travelling, meeting new people and learning
about other cultures. I have a long-standing interest in the
performing arts, particularly dance.
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Miss Vermac
Quarshie. (BSc Sociology and Social Policy)
I have
completed my degree in Sociology and Social Policy. I am hoping
to impact my knowledge and experience through Motec to help
change people’s life for good.
I aspire to
work with the UN and I am hoping that my membership with Motec
will help me achieve my commitment to humanity especially the
less privileged people in the developing world.
In my spare
time, I enjoy swimming, reading and going to the movies.
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Etse Ladzekpo: MSc,
BSc, PGCE (FE), CTT+, SAIITT, DSA ADI
Primary
expertise in lecturing and training in Information Systems and
Technology at Higher and Further Education.
Secondary
expertise in driver behaviour and training.
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Amma Asiedu-Baning (Mrs) BSc Hons-RM.
Theatre Practitioner (Scrub and Recovery).
Currently
working through an Agency (Temp Aid Medical Agency)
Hobbies –
reading. I also enjoy cooking.
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Ernest Marfo Frompong -
HND Accountancy
I
am a graduate of Cape Coast University.
I
am a native of Effiduasi, Koforidua and currently doing my
National Service at St Joseph’s Hospital at Koforidua.
I
enjoy playing football, reading and listening to Music.
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Evans Kwasi Asare
- HND Accountancy
I am currently serving my National Service at St
Joseph’s Orthopaedic Hospital at Koforidua as an Accounts
Officer.
I have always looked for an opportunity to help
people and I hope that even with limited finances I can provide
some humanitarian service to people through Motec.
I enjoy playing basketball and reading.
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Mathias Larbi -
Social Worker / Psychology University of Ghana.
Legon.
I work as National Service Personnel with the
Department of Social Welfare based at St Joseph’s Hospital,
Koforidua. I enjoy supporting people especially if my efforts
help them to help to solve their problems and reduce their needs
in order to make life bearable and if possible comfortable. I
also like counselling and educating people on subjects within my
remit.
In my leisure time, I enjoy watching and playing
football.
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Shadrach Oduro
Frimpong - HND Computer Networking
Management
I trained at Koforidua Polytechnic and currently
serving my National Service at St Joseph’s Orthopaedic Hospital,
Koforidua
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Ambrose Sanka
I was born at Koforidua to
parents from Nandom in the Upper Region of Ghana.
I am a Physiotherapist Assistant at
St Joseph’s Hospital Koforidua. I have been doing this job for
about 5 years. I do really enjoy this job and hope to formalise
my training at the earliest opportunity.
I am married with children
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Rev.
Fr Anthony Baiden - Amissah. Chaplain of
School and Orthopaedic Hospital Koforidua
I have worked as a priest for
over 30 years having served many parishes in Ghana and worked
also in New York, United States. I am deeply involved in
Clinical Pastoral Education at Koforidua.
I enjoy my pastoral work,
counselling, playing the keyboard and singing.
It is my hope that I can support
Motec Life UK in bringing about improvements in health care
through education in Ghana and other developing countries.
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Lydia Grace
Awaiting Biog
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Miss
Yaa Ntiriwaa Danso PON
I trained as a general nurse
at the 37 military Hospital Nurses' Training College in
Accra Ghana and subsequently trained as a Peri-Operative and
Critical Care Nurse at Korle-Bu, Ghana. Prior to that I
worked as a theatre Nurse in various surgical specialties at
the 37 Military Hospital.
Post qualification as a Peri-operative
nurse, I have worked as both as an intern and as a certified
Peri-Operative Nurse (PON) at the Komfo Anokye Teaching
Hospital in Kumasi, Cape Coast Regional Hospital, Korle-bu
Teaching Hospital and the VRA hospital in Akosombo. I am
currently employed by the Ministry of Defence and working as
PON at the 37 Military Hospital. I aspire to become an
Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse and I am hoping that my membership
of Motec will propel this "dream" and to make it possible
for me to share my experiences with other Nursing staff in
Ghana.
My current job as a PON
leave s me little time to pursue my love for athletics and
games, I still have a flair for volley ball, soccer, lawn
tennis, table tennis and discuss. I also enjoy country
music, classical and Ghanaian traditional " Yaa Amponsah"
highlife tunes.
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Miss Caroline
Hing MB BS BSc MSc MD FRCS(Tr&Orth)
Awaiting Biog
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David Anti
MSc, MT, MIBMS
I was trained in Jamaica,
Northern Caribbean University, where I worked as a Lecturer
for some years and also at the National public health
laboratory, Kingston. Moved to and worked as a medical
technologist in St. Kitts (JNF hospital) an eastern
Caribbean Island and then migrated to London to work as a
BMS1 in the Microbiology department at Quest Diagnostics (A
pathology laboratory service provider).
My ambition is to educate
and help people to know more about pathology laboratory,
especially microbiology. I am also keen in helping to
upgrade pathology laboratories in Ghana.
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Joanna Owiredu-Oppong
I am Joanna Owiredu-Oppong
married with four children. I came to Britain 1960's and did
my nursing and midwifery training in Bonny Scotland. I
specialised in neonates and theatres thereafter. I have
worked in various Hospitals in UK including University
College, London, Westminster, Rushgreen and Enfiled
Hospitals, London.
In addition to this I have
volunteered for the First African Housing Association, the
West African Welfare Association, London East AIDS Network
(LEAN), Conflict & Change (a reconciliation voluntary
organisation) and a host of other charities.
I eventually went to Ghana
to review voluntary opportunities in the country, and
established a vocational school in Dress Making and also in
Computing. I am pleased that many of the graduates of both
schools have been able to open their own businesses.
I joined MOTEC Life UK in
2008 and have since been to Ghana twice. To date I am
involved with both clinical and classroom teaching in Jirapa
and Kumasi/Donyina.
Other Interests: Apart from
work and volunteering, I also enjoy reading, swimming and
travelling. I have visited over 20 countries.
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Mr Chris Heman- Ackah MB.ChB (Univ of Ghana) FRCS (England)
Dipl. Urol (UCH, London)
Current Post : Associate
Specialist in Urology Barnet and Chase NHS Trust
Interests: Endo- urology,
Female Incontinence and Urodynamics
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Mr Foster Atsu Gardemor
Experience in
accounting and administration.
I am currently involved in hotel administration
in Accra.
I am looking forward to supporting Motec.
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Mrs Gina M D Boamah
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Mr
Francis Korboe
Biog to follow
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Mr
Richard Mills
Biog to follow
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Mr Teo
Quok. University of Cambridgeshire Medical School
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Mr
Robert Walsh. University of Cambridgeshire Medical School
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Ms Lynette A. Ametewee
Lynette A. Ametewee BA (Hons)
Law and French, MA Criminology, LLM Corporate Finance
As a strategy practitioner, I
have worked for many years as a consultant on stakeholder
engagement; project management; policy and social
development; human rights and public services modernisation
across key areas of employment; health and social care to
public and private international; national and local
organisations including the United Nations; UK Local
Government and the UK National Health Service to develop
more efficient and cost effective systems to deliver first
class services.
I am passionate about
capacity building of NGOs and community orgs, in my spare
time, I have worked with various community organisations in
the UK to secure and manage public grants.
I am currently completing
MBA (Strategy Management) with Aston University in UK.
I am an outdoor and sports
enthusiast and enjoy boxing, horseback riding, hiking, music
festivals, carnivals and community journalism.
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Mrs
Jane Jackson : Clinical Nurse Consultant & Hon Lecturer,
Univ of Hertfordshire.
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Ms
Beatrice Changu
I am a Ghanaian by birth and
a British by citizenship. Currently studying towards Degree
in Public Health Nursing at Edge Hill University.
I am currently employed as
Staff Nurse at Aintree University Hospital.
For the period 194-87, I worked
as a Staff Nurse and progressed to Senior Staff Nurse at
Jirapa St Joseph’s Hospital in Ghana.
Married with two children I
took up residence in the United Kingdom in April 2003 after
several years of nursing practice in Ghana have worked
several years in Liverpool.
I am naturally a very caring
person with a passion for best practice, new knowledge and
shared experience.
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Mr Ibrahim Farouque Napson:
Cardiology SN Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen Univ. NHS Trust
Liverpool.
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Miss Barbara Ofosu-Adu
: Peri-Operative Nurse
I completed my training in
2011 and currently awaiting posting.
I worked at Cape Coast
Metropolitan Hospital.
I enjoy reading and music.
I am happy to be a member of
Motec Life - UK
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Mr Menford Owusu Ampomah
: ITU Staff Nurse
Northern General Hospital Sheffield
I had my nursing training
education at Agogo Presbyterian Nurses College after which I
work with the University of Ghana hospital at Legon for two
years. I later furthered my studies at the Ophthalmic Nurses
Training School in Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, and
after completion went to work at the Emmanuel Eye Clinic
(East-Legon, Accra).
Whilst in the UK, I have
worked at the Sutton eye hospital in Surrey, St Heliers
hospital in Carshalton at the accident and emergency
department, and currently at the Northern General Hospital
in Sheffield as an intensive care nurse for the past six
years.
My other qualifications are
degree in intensive care nursing and MA in Public Health.
I am married to Marie with
two kids (Deiniol & Suzette).
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Ms Mary Owusu Ampomah
: Staff Nurse Northern General
Hospital Sheffield
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Mrs
Muriel Raymond : Accountant
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Olusanya Adedapo MB. BS. FRCS(Orth) : Conslt Orth. Surgeon
James Cook Univ. Hospital Middlesborough
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Dr
Ebenezer Adwedaa : Consultant Anaesthetist North Tees Univ.
Hospital Stockton-on-Tees Cleveland
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Ms
Rose Amankwaah : Theatre Matron Central Middlesex
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A Amin :
General Surgeon West Herts NHS Trust
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Kamat Atul Annand : Orthopaedic Doctor West Herts NHS Trust
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Mark
Archer : Physiotherapist West Herts NHS Trust
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Olivia
Atta : A&E Nurse Whipps Cross University Hospital
Leytonstone
I am a dedicated
professional, benefiting from experience working effectively
as part of multidisciplinary teams overseas and in the UK in
different systems and administration.
Educational Background
- Admission Brunnel
university for occupational health nursing. (BSC HONS)
- 2010 Apel Brunel
University
- 2010 Evaluation level
six South Bank University.
Work Experience
1988-2000 Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (community nursing)
Till date - Whipps Cross University Hospital London
Interests & Hobbies
- I enjoy
socializing, meeting new people, listening to music,
travelling, and voluntary work. Currently enjoy
working as Newham Lifesaver.
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Dr.
Akinola Bola : Rheumatology / A&E Somerset
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Anthony
Boret : Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist West Herts NHS
Trust Hospitals, Watford
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Andrew
Britton : Physiotherapist West Herts NHS Trust
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Erica
Brooker : Theatre Supplies Worker BUPA Harpenden
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Mr. Shuaibu Dambatta : Specialist Registrar, Neurosurgery
The James Cook Univ. Hospital, Middlesborough
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Ms
Noorani Daud : Theatre Sister Northwick Park Hospital Harrow
Middlesex
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Mandy
Dormer : TSSU Manager West Herts NHS Trust Hospitals
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Francis Essuman : Pharmacist West Herts NHS Trust
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Martin Fox
: Consultant Anaesthetist QEII Hospital Welwyn Garden City
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Mrs Georgina Gaisie : Staff Nurse West Herts NHS Trust
Hospitals
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Jason
Hewitt : Managing Director Strawberry Medical Aylesbury
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Mr
Andrew Irwin MB.BS FRCS (Trauma & Orth) : Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon West Herts NHS
Trust
After qualifying in medicine
in South Africa at Witwatersrand University in 1985 Mr Irwin
followed in his fathers footsteps to train as a surgeon in
the UK.
After a broad training in
surgery at the Royal National Orthopaedic hospital Stanmore
, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt
Orthopaedic hospital in Oswestry he specialised in upper
limb Orthopaedics with a particular interest in shoulder
surgery.
He was appointed consultant
at West Hertfordshire NHS trust in 1997 until 2019. He now
works at Spire Harpenden hospital performing mostly
arthroscopic shoulder surgery as well as anatomic and
reverse total shoulder replacement surgery.
He remains active in surgery
and also enjoys walking with his Labrador dog Bonny and
playing the occasional round of golf.
Andrew looks forward to
being helpful to Motec Life UK in fundraising and with
visits to Ghana.
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D.
R. Jagajeevanram MB. BS. FRCS : Conslt Orthopaedic Surgeon
West Herts NHS Trust Hospitals, Watford
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Dr Joshi
: Anaesthetist West Herts
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Mrs Joshi
: Pharmacist West Herts
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Mr Bruce
Keep : ODP West Herts
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Philip
King : Senior ODP West Midlands
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Konadu-Yiadom : Snr Anaesthetic Nurse Homerton University
Hospital
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Carli
Maphakisa : Staff Nurse West Herts NHS Trust Hospitals
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Ogra
Marufu : Staff Nurse West Herts NHS Trust Hospitals
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Dr
John McFarlane : Orthopaedic Specialist Royal Devon & Exeter
Hospital
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Lisa
McMillan : Orthopaedic Staff Nurse West Herts NHS Trust
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Dr Sanil
Nair : Anaesthetist West Herts NHS Trust Hospitals
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George
Nkrumah : Theology and Counselling Student London
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Agatha Denyo Obro : Endoscopy Nurse Whipps Cross University
Hospital
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Miss
Joy Odili MD MRCS : SPR Plastic Surgery Royal Free Hospital
London
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Thompson N. Opara : Orthopaedic Specialist West Herts NHS
Trust St. Albans
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Faustina Osei : Staff Nurse Northwick Park Hospital
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Chun
Pannot : Staff Nurse West Herts NHS Trust
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Peter
Purnell : ODO Theatres West Herts NHS Trust
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Caudius
Rousie : Anaesthetic Charge Nurse West Herts NHS Trust
Hospitals, Watford
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Derek Stephen Russell : Paramedic Britannia Ambulance
Services St. Albans
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Dr
Nadeem Sabir : Senior Anaesthetic Registrar Northwick Park
Hospital
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Dr B.
K. Sahay : Anaesthetic Associate Specialist West Herts NHS
trust Hospitals
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Michael S. Saleh : Consultant Anaesthetist West Herts NHS
Trust Hospitals
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Fiona Shaw
: Chartered Physiotherapist Southampton General Hospital,
Southampton
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Karina
Stub : Staff Nurse West Herts NHS Trust
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Zoltan
Takacs :
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Mr
Edward Tayton : Specialist Registrar, Orthopaedics St.
Mary’s Hospital, Isle of Wight
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Mr
Keith Tayton : Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Gwent
Healthcare NHS Trust. Newport. Wales
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Mr Justice Ukachi-Lois :
Orthopaedic Surgeon & Pastor West Herts NHS Trust Hospitals
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Neil Zosas
: Senior Theatre Staff Nurse (Scrub) West Herts NHS Trust
Hospitals
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Daniel
Owusu : Accountant Toronto
BAS (Spec. Hon.), CFE
I was born in Ghana and
obtained my degree in Bachelor of Administrative Studies
(Spec. Hons) from York University, Toronto, Canada with
emphasis on accounting and finance. I am a Certified Fraud
Examiner.
I worked at Holy Family
Hospital, Nkawkaw, Ghana in 1978/79. I currently work with
Canadian Federal Enforcement Agency as Investigator/Auditor.
Charity work is, and has
always been important to me so I am delighted to be part of
Motec Life family. I am married with three children and
enjoy spending time with family members.
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Janice
Alvares :
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Shawnna Balasingham : Toronto
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Mrs Pat
Draper :
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Mr
Simon Draper :
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Ms
Eunice Asante :
Dip. in Health and Social Care
I was born a twin in Accra
Ghana at the Ridge Hospital. I moved to London at the age of
14. Completed my Secondary education at Capital City Academy
(2006) in Willesden, and proceeded from there to Stanmore
College where I graduated in 2008 (National Diploma in
Health and Social Care).
I am currently a Student
Nurse at Middlesex University, Archway campus (paediatric
nursing). My ambition is to be a Medical Doctor and I am
pursuing this aspiration of mine diligently.
I like meeting people and
spending time with my family and loved ones. I enjoy
traveling. I love doing God's work and also reaching out to
people in any way I can. I enjoy my membership of MOTEC. I
am also proud to be a twin.
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Sanjay
Gupta : MBBS, MRCS, MSc (Orth), MPhil
- Trauma & Orthopaedics Registrar, Glasgow
Born in Greenock, Scotland.
Graduated from University of Newcastle in 2004.
PRHO and SHO jobs around the
Northern Deanery with a stint in Australia. Returned to the
West of Scotland in 2008 for training rotation which is
ongoing. Outside of
work he enjoys travelling, football and spending time with
family and friends. He is engaged with the wedding set for
next year.
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Dr
Ivy Fortune Glavee : BDSLDSRCS (Ed) MSc (Lond)
- Obtained a Certificate
Of Honour from UNESCO, Ghana as part of an educational
competition
- Basic Medical Sciences
at University of Ghana Medical School / Legon University
- Trained at Kings
College (London) for 4 years
- Gained a licentiate
from the University of Edinburgh(Scotland)
- Worked in Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery for 18months
- Clinical Research
Assistant at Kings College for 2 years leading to Master
of Science Degree (MSc) in Community Health Completed
Part 1 of the Fellowship exams
- Obtained a Certificate
in Leadership accredited to Middlesex University
- Has over 15 years
experience working for the National Health Service(NHS)
Married with two
children I would like to make a difference through
voluntary and charity work.
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Ms
Felicia Wallace :
BSc Nursing, Diploma of Higher Education (University of
Hertfordshire)
My elementary education was
in Ghana and had my secondary education at Abuakwa State
College, Kibi.
I am currently employed by Chase Hospital NHS, Barnet in
England. I am working on a special ward - vascular surgery
and also spend a significant part of my working time as a
link nurse of end stage care.
I do have experience in
community Health and rehabilitation of stroke patients.
My interests include
singing, organising parties and watching football and
athletics.
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Miss Rita
Benkyi
I am currently studying at
the Middlesex University as a nurse (BSCH Advance Adult
Nursing). I am a very hardworking individual who is
determined to achieve in order to excel. I am
self-motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic. I am happiest
when working with people. I have been involved
in acting role in the past and I have taught young people a
variety of acting techniques.
In my spare time I enjoy
doing voluntary work, using computers, socialising with
friends and reading. In addition, I have a keen interest in
fashion and medicine.
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Mrs Doris
Addae
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Mrs
Theresa Addai
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Mr
Kwadwo Densi Amankwah
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Mr John
Odoom
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Mr Ebenezer Kwadwo
Koranteng : Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse Northampton
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Mr
Joseph F. Vohiro : Theatre Support Worker, St Albans City
Hospital
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Dr Tal
Heymann : Anaesthetist, Lister Hospital, Stevenage
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Mrs
Salome Denutsi
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Miss Lily
Li : MB BChir (Cambridge), MA (Cantab), MRCS
I am a surgical trainee. I
have made several publications and international
presentations on topical medical subjects.
Key interest - music - orchestra and enjoy playing violin
and piano.
I hope my experience can be of benefit to Motec.
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Francis
Appiah : Advanced Haemodialysis, Guys & St. Thomas Hospital
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John Atteh
: Renal Nurse (Dialysis), Basildon Hospital
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Dr.
Henry T Okoi : General Practitioner, UK
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Dr.
Lai Lee Min : Consultant Breast Surgeon, West Herts. England.
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Amy
Washbrook
I am a qualified
physiotherapist with 2 years experience. I qualified at
Coventry University. I currently work at Southampton General
Hospital and have experience within areas such as
Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients and Respiratory
rotations.
I live in the New Forest and
enjoy riding my horses, sailing and spending time with
friends and family.
I am really looking forward
to working with Motec and travelling in Africa.
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Dr Edem
Lodoh : BSc (Zoology) Univ of Ghana, MBBS Taishan Univ China
P.A. to Motec Presidency in Ghana
I am currently doing my
internship at the 37 Military Hospital, Accra Ghana. During
this internship, I have been working alongside Motec Life-UK
volunteers.
I am always excited to learn
but also equally happy to share my experiences with Motec
and the people I work with based on my wealth of
experiences. I have supported work by the United Nations
High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) by looking after
refugees from neighbouring countries mainly ensuring their
well being. I have also had a pretty good exposure working
with the Judiciary in Ghana. I enjoy organising educational
programmes and do recall my time with a consultancy in Accra
when I had to organise training courses for managers in big
companies in Ghana such as the Electricity Cooperation of
Ghana, Social Security and National Insurance Trust in
addition to looking after research programmes, preparation
of reports, booking meetings, and travel arrangements.
I am involved in other medical
charity work in Ghana especially ‘sight saving’ services to
the people of Abor in the Volta region.
I have a wealth of experience
which has enabled me to hone my skills in the organisation
of programs. I thrive in a busy, demanding workplace. I am
valued for my positive attitude, taking initiative,
professionalism and resourcefulness. I also have excellent
written and verbal communication skills.
Finally, I
am a sports enthusiast and I enjoy reading and sightseeing.
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Mrs Marian Rosamond Barnor
:
FClarb; LLB; MBA - Patron of Motec
Mrs Marian Barnor holds a law
degree from the University of Ghana and an MBA (General
Management) from the University of Warwick, UK. She is a
senior member of the Ghana Bar Association. She is a Fellow
of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London and member
of the Ghana Arbitration Centre. She is an advocate of good
Corporate Governance practice and is a member of the
International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN). She has
benefitted greatly from interactions with international
specialists of corporate governance and literature from the
International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN).
Marian functions through the
registered business name of MRB Consult a
Legal and Management Consultancy which has as its focus
issues on Corporate Governance / Ethics: Legal Due
Diligence, Strategic Management etc. She is a recognised
resource person on Corporate Governance Seminars. She is
currently the Chairman of Merchant Bank Ghana. An Act to
provide the framework for the collection, allocation and
management of petroleum revenue in a responsible,
transparent, accountable and sustainable manner for the
benefit of the citizens of Ghana.
In her over 25 years banking
career, she demonstrated achievements in a broad range of
corporate law, strategy and executive management
responsibilities in one of the major banks in Ghana. Unique
to this bank, was its transition over the years from a quasi
government institution to a privately owned institution and
subsequently a publicly listed company. Through all these
stages she was a significant player dealing with local and
international stakeholders as well as the Ghana Stock
Exchange, Securities and Exchange Commission and the Banking
Supervision Department of the Central Bank. In view of her
experience in governance, she was invited by the government
to serve as a member of the Governance Committee of the
Transition Team in January 2009.
Having worked as a Company
Secretary for over 12 years with additional responsibility
for the Legal Department and also served as a Non –
Executive Director on four different boards, she has
experience in board room practice and appreciates the
results of good corporate governance practices. These
experiences have developed her interest in Corporate
Governance; experiences she is engaged in sharing to educate
and create awareness of.
Due to her work in corporate
governance she was in October 2009 invited by the IFC/
Global Corporate Governance Forum to participate in a
Corporate Governance Leadership Programme and was trained as
a trainer in corporate governance. She is also a resource
person on the "Executive Corporate Governance Programme at
GIMPA where she continues to train a lot of boards,
directors and senior management personnel. Mrs Barnor has
also served as the Chair of the Board of Trustees of Calvary
Baptist Church. She is married to Joseph Agiri Barnor, a
pharmacist and has 2 children
Is passionate about football
and loves gardening.
She has been supportive of
Motec for many years and has been involved in Motec’s fund
raising for education and NUWLIFE – nutrition projects and
has been a key advisor on Motec’s long term health care
improvement projects.
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Miss Hanna Twi-Yeboah
: Reg. Midwife BSc Midwifery, Dip
High Ed Nursing Studies, Dip Stats & Computing
I am registered midwife with
Allied Healthcare.
I had my basic education in
Ghana and had my university / professional education in
London.
I have worked as a midwife in
Queen’s, Royal Free and Whipps Cross Hospitals in London.
I am a keen, hard working,
conscientious, reliable and friendly person who can adapt to
any environment easily. I have good communication skills and
know the importance of effective communication in a
healthcare setting. I enjoy meeting people and also a very
good team worker. I enjoy reading journals and books to keep
myself updated with professional issues and evidence based
research.
My hobbies include reading,
listening to music, socialising, swimming and working out.
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Dr Natasha Elysha Jiwa
MBBS BSc(Hons) MRCS
I am a core surgical trainee
hoping to pursue a career in General Surgery.
I have an interest in teaching
and hope to dedicate my time and experience to Motec.
My hobbies include charity
work, travelling and sport.
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Mr.
Steven Goh MBBS, MSc FRCS
Consultant Oncoplastic Breast
Surgeon at Peterborough City Hospital, Peterborough &
Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Speak and write 3 languages
fluently - English, Mandarin and Malay. I also speak 2 other
Chinese dialects - Hokkien and Cantonese.
Enjoy and am skilled at
building plastic aircraft models. I am also a keen traveller
and a PADI qualified scuba diver
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Ms Dee
Sekar
Dee Sekar
I am a UK qualified solicitor
with a passion for the arts and volunteering in my
community. I live in London and work as a Legal Editor. My
role involves promoting women in law and diversity within
the legal profession and organising legal training for
lawyers in the UK, USA, Latin America and Asia.
I play an active role in my
local community and volunteer at The Arbour in Mile End, a
charity for women and children, and I help to organise
events at Kingsley Hall Community Centre in Bow.
In my spare time, I enjoy
playing musical instruments, reading and going to the
theatre.
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Dr
Lauren Shearer MB.ChB BSc (hons)
Surgical Trainee in rotation,
St Georges Hospital, London.
Basic Medical Education - Leeds
University Medical School (2011).
Winner of Duke of Edinburgh
Gold award 2004.
Interests – Emergency Medicine
/ Acute Trauma care.
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Ms Holly Jane Hughes BA
(Hons) English Literature
I am a graduate from the
University of Warwick English currently looking to gain
experience in the medical/healthcare field, with a view to
pursuing a graduate degree in Medicine in the near future.
I am acquiring some work
experience at Peterborough District Hospital.
Interests
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Cooking: A fun way
of improving skills such as organization and time
management, as well as allowing me to relax. I also
enjoy throwing dinner parties in my free time.
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Travel: I have
visited many cities in the UK as well as in Europe and
USA. I enjoy travelling as it allows me to explore new
cultures, try new foods and visit historic landmarks.
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Basel
Balbisi MB BS, MRCS
Orthopaedic Surgeon. West Herts
NHS Trust.
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Ms Hayley Jayne Slater
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Mr. Sanjay Z. Baldota MS FRCS MiOD
Consultant Breast & Oncoplastic
Surgeon
Special interests:
Breast Cancers, Breast Surgery, Reconstruction
Bio:
Mr Sanjay Baldota is Consultant Breast Surgeon at The
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
who has served The National Health Service as a Senior
Breast Surgeon at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust &
Mount Vernon Hospital Cancer Network , trained in the London
Deanery with keen interest in Breast Disease and Breast
Cancer. He has specialist knowledge in treatment of Early
Breast Cancer and Early Detection of Breast Cancer through
Breast Screening, and works closely with Clinical Geneticist
to care for Family members posed at high risk of developing
Breast Cancer.
Board Member of British Chapter of Indian Association of Oncology &
Tutor at Imperial College School of Medicine, London.
Website:
www.privatehealth.co.uk/doctors-and-health-professionals/breast-surgery/sanjay-z-baldota/contact/
Breast Surgeon with interest in Oncological Services. West Herts
NHS Trust Hospitals.
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Dr. Chris Bretherton
Core
Trainee in General Surgery -
Lister Hospital, Stevenage,
England.
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Bernice Naa Korklu
Afotey
I qualified as a RGN in 2003
and a certified registered anaesthetist in 2008. I did my
BSc. degree nursing in 2012.
I have worked in several
hospitals in Ghana and Benin. I am currently at the 37
military hospital as a senior anaesthetist.
I love reading, dancing,
swimming and travelling
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Dr.
Sonal Halai
I am a foundation year two doctor at Peterborough City Hospital
hoping to pursue a career in Surgery.
I have a keen interest in teaching and training in developing
countries. I am grateful to be given the opportunity to do this
with Motec in Ghana and hope to contribute to the great work
they do.
My hobbies include dance, travelling, sports, charity work and
music.
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Miss Patricia Dorsaa
I am a critical care nurse at 37
Military Hospital in Accra. I am hoping that I can support
training and education programs of Motec.
I aspire to be a health/nurse practice
educator.
I enjoy sports and reading.
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Evelyn Attipoe Kploanyi
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, City
College of New York, RN
Staff Nurse (RN):
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Labour and Delivery
Staff Nurse on Medical,
Surgical and Labor and delivery floor
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Responsible for patients during ante-partum,
intra-partum, and postpartum care
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Circulate and scrub during caesarian sections, tubal
ligations and D&C
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Educate new mothers regarding lactation, newborn and
postpartum care
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Has charge nurse responsibilities and a lot of
experience in infection control
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Starting my start my
masters degree in Nursing Education and Public Health
soon.
I have working experience in a New York Hospital. Also at
St. Peters Medical Center, New Brunswick, NJ St as well as
St Luke’s Roosevelt hospital, NY
Member of many volunteer societies in USA including
Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal
Nurses, Sigma Theta National Honors Society.
I have learnt a lot about Motec and I am looking forward to
at the all important humanitarian work.
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Mohsen
Raza MB.BS MRCS
- Trainee Surgeon,
West Herts
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Ms
Catherine Aryee - Member of Motec Founding Family. Business
entrepeneur, Accra
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Rowen
Seglah -
physiotherapist
I graduated from Keele University in
2016.
I am currently working in the NHS
rotating across a range of inpatient departments. My special
interest is paedactric, musculo-skeletal physiotherapy.
I am looking to build up my knowledge
and experience and share ideas in the practice of
physiotherapy in these areas with other colleagues in Ghana
through volunteering with Motec Life
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Professor Nigel Standfield
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(Deceased)
Professor of Vascular Surgery and
Surgical Education, Imperial College, London. Member of
Council, Royal College of Surgeons of England.
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Charlotte Hall - Teacher, St Matthews Primary School, Luton
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Ms
Alicia Parker - Senior
Physiotherapist. West Herts NHS Trust
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Dawn McDonald - Consultant
Mammographer
I
qualified as a radiographer in 1998, and after spending
several years working in general radiography, and gaining an
interest in mammography, I started the journey of study to
become clinically competent in this area of imaging. After
gaining my Certificate of Competence in Mammography I then
continued my training to become established within the
breast field modality, by undertaking the four core modules
in the subject: Clinical Breast Examination and Client
Communication, Film Reading, Breast Ultrasound, and Breast
Interventional. I started the first module in 2003, finally
finishing all four core modules and gaining my MSc in 2008.
My first
role as a Consultant Radiographer (after practising for some
time as an Advanced Practitioner) was in a hospital in SE
London for a year. However, I had been thinking for some
time about a way of working that would better suit me, and
in 2010 I made the decision to leave the NHS and work as a
Locum Consultant Mammographer, enabling me to continue to
use the hard-earned skills that I had gained. Since that
time I have been working as a Locum Consultant Mammographer
in areas as widely spread as London, Kent, Sussex, Essex and
Norfolk. For me, I have found this way of flexible working
extremely rewarding, and accordingly I have gained a wide
breadth of skills, knowledge and experience. I have also
been privileged to work with some outstanding clinical
staff, including fellow radiographers, and have been in a
position to encourage these people to stretch themselves
into doing a little more personal self-development.
Working
as a locum Consultant has given me some flexibility in
working, and even though the hours are long and the work can
be gruelling at times, it has not stopped my own personal
development; indeed, it has probably spurred it on.
Evidence of this is demonstrated by the fact that I
undertake research, audit my own work, have been published,
and have acted as mentor in various hospitals for
radiographers pursuing their own Advanced Practice. I have
also undertaken the training of a Consultant Radiologist to
enable him to become clinically competent within the Breast
Screening Services. Regarding my own professional
development, I took the initiative to seek recognition from
the GMC, which I have now achieved. Consequently, I am the
first radiographer to be recognised by the GMC, and am now
regularly appraised by the GMC. Furthermore, my endeavours
have resulted in me being regularly invited to speak abroad,
in fascinating places such as Helsinki, Las Vegas and New
York.
My
professional journey has been a long, and at times, painful
one. Many times along the way I thought that I would never
achieve my goals for qualification and recognition. The
advice that I would give to anyone who is thinking of
undertaking such a journey is to never underestimate the
amount of effort that must be expended, and the amount of
time and tenacity that will be required. At times, you may
feel completely alone, and unsure where to turn next. BUT,
it can be done, and you must NEVER give up. I am so pleased
that I didn’t give up, and although working clinically
continues to be extremely challenging at times, I am
satisfied with my achievements to date – although I am
always working towards my next goal.
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Ms Doris Agyeman -
Pharmacist Assistant
I have been a pharmacist assistant for
over 15 years, and I am currently working in Fulham at
Palace Pharmacy.
My usual day on top of the usual
pharmacy duties includes helping elderly people, keeping
them company and providing medicine to those who are house
bound.
My main interests are reading, going for
walks and some Sundays I am an usher and on the counting
team in church.
I look forward to supporting Motec in
the delivery of education and training.
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Miss Wendy Opare -
Registered Nurse
I trained
as a nurse at Sefwi Asafo NTC, then "St John of God NTC in
2015-2018. Worked in numerous hospitals including St John of
God hospital, Kwesimintsim Gov't hospital, and Kumasi South
Gov't Hospital, Atonsu Agogo. Currently having my internship
at Volta River Authority Hospital, Akosombo.
I enjoy
listening to music, reading and sport.
I feel
highly honoured to be part of Motec in improving health care
delivery and reaching out to the less privileged in Ghana.
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Obeng Sandra Ayisibea
I was
trained as a nursing assistant in Accra completing in
November 2015. I have worked in various SOS villages in
Ghana. From June 2017, I have been working at Holy Family
Hospital Nkawkaw. Part of my work includes supporting Motec
Life-UK’s out-patient work, a duty I perform diligently.
Outside
work, my main interests are
reading,
listening to music and surfing the internet.
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Mabel Ofori Ankrahemea
I have a degree in biomedical
engineering from All University College, Ghana. I am
currently working at the Department of Clinical Engineering
at St Joseph’s Hospital Koforidua, Ghana
I persevere to be at my best in my field
of work in Africa and beyond.
I have joined ,Motec as I can see a
clear pathway to serve humanity side by side with the
wonderful opportunity to enhance my skills, capabilities and
knowledge.
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Dr. Ash
Bhagat - Radiologist Consultant
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Oliver
Adebayo - Paediatric Orthopaedic Registrar
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Victoria Tetley Isle - Primary School Teacher
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Ms Thelma Akushika Nutakor
- BA Medical Secretary
I attended Nkrumah University of Science
& Technology where I graduated as Bachelor of Arts in
Integrated Rural Art & Industry 2020.
I worked as a secretary to the bank
manager at a main branch in Accra where I first heard of
Motec Life UK. I am currently a medical secretary to Mr
Ofori-Atta, a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Accra
Medical Centre, Ghana with the additional responsibility of
coordinating the collaboration between Motec Life UK on one
hand and national and international health delivery and
training institutions on the other.
I can describe myself as a responsible,
honest, passionate, forward looking, hard working, a team
player and an ardent supporter of good courses. I can
associate myself with the humanitarian work of Motec across
Africa and I am looking forward to playing my part in my
little way to the global effort to make life meaningful to
all especially the under-privileged.
I am hoping to pursue a career as a
professional healthcare administrator.
HOBBIES
Swimming, Cooking, Playing tennis and
basketball.
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