Jemila Abdulai

Experience

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  Korle Bu Teaching Hospital

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  Clinical Engineering Intern

  I performed routine checks on various medical devices, with a focus on maintenance and operating efficiency. This position allowed me to hone my attention to detail while handling medical devices, ensuring they fulfilled safety and performance criteria in a clinical setting.

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  CodeLab

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Research Assistant Intern

  I investigated electrical stimulation and tissue engineering strategies for bypassing lesions and restoring lost functions in spinal cord injury patients. My task entailed completing extensive research, with the aim of culminating in a systematic analysis of the efficacy of various treatment techniques for spinal cord injury. I also presented progress, findings, and challenges at weekly meetings, honing my communication and research abilities throughout the project.

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  Advent International limited

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

  Service Engineering Intern

  I obtained hands-on experience in the healthcare technology industry by assisting with medical device installations as well as preventive maintenance and repair of various medical devices. I also attended online training from various medical device manufacturers, which helped me improve my technical knowledge and awareness of complex medical equipment.

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  Volta River Authority

  Dec 2022 - Aug 2023

  National Service Personnel

  As an NSP, I maintained precise and confidential medical records. I took pride in ensuring that all paperwork and reports were completed in a timely manner, following the strict procedures of the hospital to protect patient information and privacy. Also, I efficiently managed various clerical tasks, including customer service.

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  UCT MedTech

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Research And Development Intern

  I worked on the ADL Arm project, which focuses on the design and development of an open-source, body-powered prosthetic arm for trans-radial amputees. The ADL Arm is aimed at providing functionality for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) by making it accessible and adaptable through the use of 3D printing technology. My responsibilities included 3D printing the prosthetic components, researching regulatory processes in the US, EU, and South Africa, and generating technical documentation.

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  Springborne Life Sciences

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Regulatory Compliance Intern

  I worked to support regulatory compliance for medical devices in a variety of worldwide countries, including Japan and the US. My tasks included completing extensive research on regulatory authorities and pathways, assessing potential risks and adverse occurrences, and creating usability questions for health apps, etc. I also managed documentation and records, ensuring efficient reporting and retrieval of information. I collaborated with teams on product compliance projects and researched regulatory frameworks such as the FDA. Show less

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  The Reach Alliance

  May 2024 - now

  Researcher

  As a Reach Researcher at The Reach Alliance, University of Toronto, I'm currently conducting case study research on the use of digital platforms to promote PTSD treatment in refugee populations.I collaborate with experts from diverse fields to enrich our research perspectives and aim to contribute to the Sustainable Development Agenda through impactful and meaningful research outcomes