Stephen Joseph Atta Mensah

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States

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About me
Ph.D. Student Researcher - Biological Sciences
Education
- University of Central Nicaragua (In Partnership with TAU)
  2013 - 2016
  Master of Science (MSc) Clinical Research Excellent
  Activities and Societies: Good Clinical Practice GCP/Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) -Regulatory affair and Compliance - Clinical Trial Monitoring and Management -Biomedical Laboratory procedures and practice -Public Health Research - Research proposal writing and -Applying for Ethical approval - Clinical Data Analysis and Presentation and Publication -- Highly organized with strong analytical, research, math and statistical skills.-- Good problem-solvers with a solid understanding of scientific data collection and management methods.--- Good skills in Clinical laboratory procedures-- Rich skills in Research proposal writing, implementation, monitoring and reporting
- Lehigh University
  2021 -
  Doctor of Philosophy Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
  Activities and Societies: SEA-PHAGES Research, BOGS, CAS, Lehigh University Association of Ghanaian Students club
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
  2004 - 2008
  BSc. Biochemistry and Biotechnology First Class Honour
  Activities and Societies: Non- Residence Rep. (2007/2008) - National Union of Anglican Students (NUAS) - KNUST Organizing Secretary (2007/2008) - Biochemistry and Food Science Christian Fellowship (BFSCF) - KNUST Chairman (2007) - Trade and Technology Fair (TRATECH) Biochemistry Department - KNUST Head, Food Section (2006) - Trade and Technology Fair (TRATECH) - Biochemistry Department -KNUST National Service at District Hospital, Begoro - E/R -Ghana as a Biomedical Scientist - (Oct 2008 - July 2009).Casual Employment - Biomedical Scientist - District Hospital, Begoro (August to December, 2009).Team Supervisor for Data Collectors - "Socio-cultural and Bio-Behavioral Survey in High and Low HIV prevalent areas in Ghana" Research conducted Dr. William. K. Bosu and Dr. William Ampofo of NMIMR, Ghana (June -July 2009)Science at Ghana Secondary Technical School… Show more National Service at District Hospital, Begoro - E/R -Ghana as a Biomedical Scientist - (Oct 2008 - July 2009).Casual Employment - Biomedical Scientist - District Hospital, Begoro (August to December, 2009).Team Supervisor for Data Collectors - "Socio-cultural and Bio-Behavioral Survey in High and Low HIV prevalent areas in Ghana" Research conducted Dr. William. K. Bosu and Dr. William Ampofo of NMIMR, Ghana (June -July 2009)Science at Ghana Secondary Technical School (G.S.T.S) -Takoradi, Ghana - 2001 to 2003.Member of the Science and Mathematics Quiz Team - G.S.T.S, Takoradi, Ghana - 2002/2003.Organizing Secretary (2002/2003) - Day Students Scripture Union (S.U)- G.S.T.S Show less
Experience
- Begoro Government Hospital -Begoro
  Oct 2008 - Dec 2009
  Clinical Laboratory Technologist
  Was responsible for assisting in conducting laboratory investigation, reporting, data analysis, Internal quality assurance and supervising Students on Internships.
- FHI 360
  Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
  Technical Officer, Mobilize Against Malaria
  Assisted and Provided technical support to the Field coordinator and also facilitated in organizing training program for Licensed Chemical Sellers (LCSs) in the Ashanti region.
- PrudMed Consult and Lab. Services
  Jun 2010 - Oct 2018
  Biochemist and Director of Operations
  - Managed all the Operational Activities of the Lab and ensured quality of service to clients- Conducted Routine and Specialized Lab investigations; Biochemistry test, HB Electrophoresis, Microbiology, CST, AMR, Haematology, etc- Supervised and provided Technical support to Laboratory Technicians and Assistants- Conducted operational research, used findings in decision making - Trained Interns, Lab Technician, Assistant on Quality Management Systems and Client care - Conducted Routine Quality checks and implemented Quality Improvement strategies Show less
- FHI360
  Sept 2011 - Mar 2013
  - Assisted in developing Scope of Work for Implementing Partners (IPs)- Provided Technical assistance to IPs - Organized capacity building workshops for IPs, Community Health Workers and Volunteers- Developed M&E tools for the project. - Reviewed monthly and quarterly reports of IPs- Coordinated project field activities - quarterly monitoring, -Organized quarterly review meetings- Compiled quarterly and annual project implementation report - Provided Technical assistance to Implementing partners (IPs) regarding malaria program implementation.- Assisted in designing M&E, IEC tools and advocacy plans.- Implemented project monitoring activities, data collation and analysis.- Reviewed monthly, quarterly and annual project reports of IPs.- Conducted capacity building programs for Community Health Workers, Licensed chemical Sellers (LCSs) and IPs.
  - Technical Officer, Buruli Ulcer Awareness, Prevention and Treatment Project, FHI360 Ghana
    Mar 2012 - Mar 2013
  - Technical Officer, GSK Community Malaria Project
    Sept 2011 - Mar 2013
- FHI 360
  Mar 2013 - Sept 2013
  Program Officer
  Worked closely with FANTA technical specialist/s to provide technical assistance to USAID/Ghana and the MOH/GHS at regional, district, facility and community levels to plan, coordinate and implement quality Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) and Nutrition Assessment, Counseling and Support (NACS) services, including both logistical support and technical contributions to activities.
- FHI 360
  Apr 2014 - Aug 2019
  Managed regional team to ensure coherent coordination in the deployment of technical regional and district-based activities of the USAID Partnership for Education: Learning. Led the implementation of the GSK Community Malaria and Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Program- Phase II in the Pru, Atebubu- Amanten and the Sene West and Sene East districts of the Brong Ahafo Region - Ghana,
  - Regional Office Lead
    Apr 2017 - Aug 2019
  - Senior Program Officer(Program Officer II)
    Apr 2014 - Mar 2017
- Friends of SafeLife and Development
  Sept 2019 - Feb 2021
  Research & Dev'pt Technical Advisor and Program Management Consultant
  - Health Research Technical support- Health Programs Management- Quality Assurance & Control Audit- Quality Improvement Support- Quality Management Systems Strengthening- Project Baseline, Midterm and Close-out Assessment and Evaluation- Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Specialties- Data Management Systems support- Community Mobilization, Advocacy and Awareness Creation- Social Development and Education Programming- Capacity Building, Mentorship and Coaching- Social and Behaviorial Change Communication Show less
- FHI 360
  Mar 2021 - Oct 2021
  Program Manager
  USAID's Act to End NTDs | West Program .Program Management, Control and Elimination Program for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Ghana.
- Lehigh University
  Oct 2021 - now
  Ph.D. Student/Research Assistant
Licenses & Certifications
- Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research
  CITI Program
  Dec 2021
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Volunteer Experience
- Assistant Registration Officer
  Issued by National Identification Authorithy on Jul 2008
  Associated with Stephen Joseph Atta Mensah
- Polio immunization and Vitamin A supplementation Volunteer (Mobile Vaccinator)
  Issued by GHS on Oct 2003
  Associated with Stephen Joseph Atta Mensah
- President, Lehigh University Association of Ghanaian Students (LAGS)
  Issued by Lehigh University on Sept 2023
  Associated with Stephen Joseph Atta Mensah
- Chairman, Trade Technology (TRATECH) Fair Committee
  Issued by KNUST, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology on Jul 2007
  Associated with Stephen Joseph Atta Mensah