DESMOND AMPONSAH BOADU
Sheffield
Summary
Highly motivated and determined professional with a strong background in Biological Science. Constantly seeking opportunities to expand knowledge and expertise across various fields of study. Driven by a desire to apply extensive knowledge in an environment that fosters personal initiative, intellectual growth, and capacity building. Passionate about continuous learning and committed to professional development. Eager to contribute skills and support the success of an organization that values innovation and encourages individual growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Representative
Ernest Chemists Ghana Limited
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Holding clinical presentations with healthcare professionals
- Researching competitor's products, pricing and offering marketing advice
- Developing and implementing strategies with sales team to meet targets
- Registering new health facilities to increase portfolio and sales margin
Medical Representative
Shalina Healthcare Ghana
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Sharing product knowledge with medical professionals through detailing
- Organizing health screenings and mass education in communities
- Researching competitor's products, pricing and offering marketing advice
- Implementing strategies to project benefits of drug within the healthcare sector
Medical Representative
Unichem Ghana Limited
11.2019 - 01.2023
- Holding clinical presentations with healthcare professionals
- Providing product information and delivering product samples
- Developing and implementing strategies with sales team to meet targets
- Arranging conferences and group events for medical professionals
Data Entry and Quality Assurance Supervisor
Global Records Management Limited
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Team lead in Data entry and Quality Assurance Unit
- Data collection, entry and retrieval
- Handling of petty cash books and invoices
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Mampong Municipal Hospital
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Performing diagnostic medical laboratory tests for patients
- In charge of running the Gene-Xpert machine for TB related cases
- Collating data on tests carried out for patients on monthly basis
Education
BSc. - Biological Sciences
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Kumasi, Ghana06.2016
West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) -
Opoku Ware School
06.2012
Skills
- Communication skills
- Data collection
- Data entry
- Data organisation
- Public health activities
- Mass education
- Health screenings
- Clinical presentations
- Microsoft Office
- File editing
- Leadership skills
- Advocacy
- Team player
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Asante Twi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Training And Workshops
- Good Oral Health: Regular Dental Visits, Ghana Dental Association, 06/22
- Implementation of GENE-XPERT for molecular testing of Tuberculosis, National TB Program, 03/17
- Health and Safety Practices in a Hospital Setting, Mampong Municipal Hospital, 10/16
Personal Information
- Profession: Biological Scientist
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Additional Information - Hobbies
- Public speaking
- Reading
- Community Outreaches
Certification
Leadership Management in Health, University of Washington - Seattle, USA
Timeline
Medical Representative
Ernest Chemists Ghana Limited
03.2024 - 01.2025
Medical Representative
Shalina Healthcare Ghana
02.2023 - 03.2024
Medical Representative
Unichem Ghana Limited
11.2019 - 01.2023
Data Entry and Quality Assurance Supervisor
Global Records Management Limited
11.2017 - 10.2019
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Mampong Municipal Hospital
09.2016 - 08.2017
BSc. - Biological Sciences
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) -
Opoku Ware School
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