Mark Hayford Dwira
Nottingham,Nottinghamshire
Summary
To obtain a lecturer position in the MA Public Health programme that would utilise my expertise in public health, nursing education, research (qualitative and quantitative), problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, and teaching experience to prepare, teach, and facilitate modules to enhance students understanding through my exceptional presentation skills. An exceptional team player dedicated to providing the optimum assistance to colleague lecturers to achieve the broader objective of an organisation. Driven student with a passion for academics. Excels in discussion-driven environments with strong research, communication, and instruction skills. Works collaboratively to gather and disseminate data for diverse projects. Committed to gaining insight into new skills in a new environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Lecturer (Hourly paid option)
Nottingham Trent University
NOTTINGHAM, Nottinghamshire
02.2023 - Current
- Lectured classes of 50 students across the school of nursing and MA public health programmes in multiple subjects, including research methods and evidence-based courses such as systematic review, scoping review, and literature review.
- Offered academic and pastoral support to students requiring additional help.
- Graded periodic exams, inputting marks and feedback onto the computer system (Rubrics).
- Designed exams, assessments, and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
- Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions.
Associate Lecturer (Interprofessional Facilitator)
University of Nottingham
Nottingham
11.2020 - 02.2023
- Used problem-based learning techniques to facilitate workshops for small groups of 20 students on the case-based module of the UK's integrated health and social care system
- Used supervisory and managerial skills to guide small groups of students to achieve learning outcomes through engagement and interaction during the workshop
- Tutored students needing extra assistance in group and one-to-one sessions, increasing attainment in line with predicted grades.
- Delivered lectures across public health subjects, including the integrated healthcare system in the UK, for students from multiple disciplines, such as nursing, paramedics, medical students, pharmacy, and social workers.
- Used a sense of tolerance and disciplinary skills to manage and monitor students' classroom conduct or behaviours to acceptable levels during the facilitation period
- Used motivational skills to perform the role of a personal tutor to guide students to improve their academics and provide pastoral care for students in need.
- Monitored attendants using both manual and electronic registers for students for each module facilitated.
- Collaborated with lecturers to enhance teaching procedures.
Support worker
Cygnet Health Care
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Intermediated issues among service users and initiated de-escalation using my strong interpersonal skills.
- Promoted personal well-being and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
- Engaged service users in a distressed mood in a warm but professional manner to listen to their concerns and frustrations.
- Improved health outcomes by delivering consistent care in collaboration with the nursing team.
- Assisted service users in completing their therapy tasks signed to the multidisciplinary team (MDT) of the facility
- Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and well-being needs.
- Provided support in social, physical, and emotional areas to assist clients with integration into the local community.
- Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities, and development, aiding in the appropriate management of care plans.
Associate lecturer/ Research associate
University of Ghana
Accra, Greater Accra
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Used my research and analytical skills to collect and analyse data using data collection methods such as focus group discussions, interviews and surveys, as well as NVivo v12 and SPSS v25, respectively
- Used data entry skills to enter data, such as interview transcripts and questionnaires, into data analysis tools such as SPSS and NVivo
- Applied my teaching skills to guide and prepare students for the end-of-semester examinations by facilitating revision seminars
- Organised educational activities and events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.
- Designed exams, assessments, and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
- Moderated focus group discussions with research participants for the project
- Used my planning and IT skills to plan and design PowerPoint slides for public health modules for teaching students.
Associate Lecturer
Kokofu Nurse's Training College
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Used content creative skills to develop course content out of the public health syllabus
- Managed and monitored students' classroom conduct behaviours to acceptable levels during the teaching period.
- Performed the role of a personal tutor who sought the welfare of students through counselling and pastoral care.
- Promoted health education initiatives via press releases, social media platforms, and websites.
- Scheduled regular meetings with students to discuss short-term and long-term goals.
- Designed exams, assessments, and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
- Graded periodic exams, inputting marks and feedback onto the computer system.
Education
PhD - Nursing Student (Research Option)
10.2018 -
- My PhD research is currently ongoing. It uses a qualitative exploratory approach to investigate whether the perceived roles of male migrants could be used to support FGM/C survivors' access to care in the UK.
- Research areas and interests include female genital mutilation and its related care services, gender (men) roles in healthcare seeking, sexual and reproductive health, women's health, sensitive-related subjects, and a qualitative exploratory approach with constructivist grounded theory methodology.
- Extensive training and consistent practice have been received in qualitative research methodology and methods, Philosophy of Research, Online recruitment and data collection methods, NVivo and EndNote, Qualitative Systematic Review, Microsoft Office 365 and some of its functionalities (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Forms, and Sway)
- I am a member of the maternal and child well-being research group of the School of Health Sciences.
- I am a member of the Ghanaian Society at the University of Nottingham.
- Elected to Vice President of the Ghanaian Society in 2019
Master of Arts - Public Health
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Overall 2.1
- Scored Distinction in the Research Methods module
- Awarded the prestigious School of Social Science scholarship
- Courseworks in MA Public Health Programme
- Concepts of Health and Healing
- Public Health Sustainability and Community
- Policy and Practice in Multidisciplinary Public Health
- Research Methods
- International Politics of Health
- Critical Philosophical Debate
- Thesis/dissertation: Qualitative research that focused on the role of male migrants in preventing female genital mutilation among the Sudanese population in Nottingham
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Effective Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Curriculum Development
- Teaching in Higher Education
- Research skills (Qualitative Methods)
- Course material preparation
- Lecture planning
Accomplishments
- Dwira, M. H. (2023), Migrant Men's Views and Experiences towards Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) and its Prevention and Care in OECD Countries: A Qualitative Systematic Review Protocol, Int J Women’s Health Care, 8(2), 65–73.
- Dwira, M. H. 2021: Realising the Universal Healthcare For All: The Care for Survivors of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in Ghana [Online] Modern Ghana News Network, Available at: https://www.modernghana.com/news/1108732/realizing-the-universal-healthcare-for-all-the.html [Accessed 23 October 2021]
- Dwira, M.H, Evans, C. Julie, R. (2019), Men's experiences and views towards female genital mutilation / cutting (FGM/C) and its prevention and care in (OECD) countries: a qualitative systematic review PROSPERO
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Associate Lecturer (Hourly paid option) - Nottingham Trent University
02.2023 - Current
Associate Lecturer (Interprofessional Facilitator) - University of Nottingham
11.2020 - 02.2023
Support worker - Cygnet Health Care
11.2019 - 08.2020
University of Nottingham - PhD, Nursing Student (Research Option)
10.2018 -
Associate lecturer/ Research associate - University of Ghana
03.2018 - 10.2018
Nottingham Trent University - Master of Arts, Public Health
09.2016 - 12.2017
Associate Lecturer - Kokofu Nurse's Training College
08.2014 - 08.2016
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