Bilikis Hassan
Sheffield,United Kingdom
Summary
Researcher with background in environmental management and frontline healthcare, seeking to apply mixed-methods expertise to study climate resilience and healthcare access in rural Ghana. Combines academic training in climate adaptation with practical experience in healthcare systems and patient-centered care in resource-limited settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
NHS Volunteer
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield, United Kingdom
2024.09 - Current
- Supported patients and healthcare staff within clinical environments
- Developed understanding of healthcare pathways, service delivery, and patient navigation within health systems
- Enhanced skills in patient engagement and health communication
- Supported organisational tasks, streamlined administrative processes in the community centre.
Senior Care Assistant / Support Worker
MyHarmony Care
Birmingham, United Kingdom
2023.10 - Current
- Delivered patient-centred care to vulnerable populations, including older adults and individuals with complex health needs
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs, contributing to early identification of health deterioration
- Gained first-hand insight into barriers to healthcare access, continuity of care, and health inequalities
- Developed communication and empathy skills essential for community-based research
- Relevance to Ghana Project: Direct experience with healthcare delivery challenges in constrained settings provides practical understanding of issues relevant to rural Ghana health systems.
- Improved physical mobility of many residents with carefully planned exercise routines.
Education
MSc - Environmental Management
Sheffield Hallam University
United Kingdom 2023.09 - 2024.10
BSc - Physics
University of Lagos
Nigeria 2003.09 - 2008.11
Skills
- Mixed-Methods Research:
- Integration of qualitative and quantitative approaches
- Quantitative Skills:
- Statistical analysis
- Data management and cleaning
- Qualitative Skills:
- Thematic analysis
- Participatory research approaches
- Analytical & Technical Skills:
- Environmental analysis
- Phyton
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Note: Committed to learning local languages as needed for fieldwork in Ghana
REFEREES
Available upon request
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Climate change and health; household resilience; access to healthcare in rural and low-resource settings; climate vulnerability and adaptation; global health equity; mixed-methods research in sub-Saharan Africa (with particular interest in West Africa and Ghana).
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Postgraduate Research Project (MSc level), Project Title -Modelling Sheffield Hallam University municipal solid waste management activities and assessing the environmental impact of the waste management. Designed and conducted independent research on environmental management and climate adaptation in resource-constrained contexts, - Applied mixed-methods approaches analyzed data with attention to equity, and resilience frameworks.
CERTIFICATE
- Medication Administration
- Safeguarding Adults
- End-of-Life Care
- Phlebotomy Training
Timeline
NHS Volunteer
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2024.09 - Current
Senior Care Assistant / Support Worker
MyHarmony Care
2023.10 - Current
MSc - Environmental Management
Sheffield Hallam University
2023.09 - 2024.10
BSc - Physics
University of Lagos
2003.09 - 2008.11