Dr. Mary Ani-Amponsah

Bio sketch

 

Dr. Mary Ani-Amponsah is a Senior Lecturer at the Maternal and Child Health Department of College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana and Faculty in the Neonatal Nursing programme - Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives (GCNM); She has about 22 years of health care experience with research focused on newborn health, African child migration and care provider capacity building using multi-stakeholder engagement approaches. Mary is currently the Country Representative for Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN) and she partners with stakeholders in neonatal nursing training across the African region. She is involved with multiple local and international collaborative projects within low resource settings with support from JHPIEGO, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Johnson & Johnson; Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), WHO, WUN, and USAID,. Mary has worked in PI, Co-PI, Collaborative and research Coordinator positions within rural and urban contexts. She is a recent award recipient of the ‘Talented Woman of African Descent’ in the Black History Month - Alliance Jeunesse-Famille de l'Alberta Society (AJFAS), Canada – February, 2022 https://ajfas.ca/en/. Some of her local innovations related to knowledge translation include KMC Slings@1 and 2 to support newborn thermal care and  maternal resilience in newborn health care delivery. Mary is a Queen Elizabeth Scholar, UK and a life-time Honorary Award recipient of Golden Key International https://goldenkey.org/ 

 

ORCID : https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0480-612X

Tel Num: +233244368205

Email: mani-amponsah@ug.edu.gh; dr.aniamponsah@gmail.com 

 

1. PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

 

1. Adombire, S. A., Puts, M., Puchalski-Ritchie, L., Ani-Amponsah, M., Cranley, L. (2022). Knowledge, attitudes, and implementation of evidence-based practice among nurses in low-and middle-income countries: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis. 10-11124. doi: 10.11124/JBIES-21-00313
2. Appiah, E. O., & Ani-Amponsah, M. (2022). Ghanaian women's perception on cervical cancer threat, severity, and the screening benefits: A qualitative study at Shai Osudoku District, Ghana. Public Health in Practice, 100274. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhip.2022.100274
3. Amegavluie, R.E.A., Ani-Amponsah, M. & Naab, F. (2022). Women’s experiences of surviving severe obstetric complications: a qualitative inquiry in southern Ghana. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 22, 212 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04538-w
4. Seneadza NAH, Insaidoo G, Boye H, Ani-Amponsah M, Leung T, Meek J, Felix Outlaw; Naana Ayegua; Miranda Nixon (2022) Neonatal jaundice in Ghanaian children: Assessing maternal knowledge, attitude, and perceptions. PLoS ONE 17(3): e0264694. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0264694
5. Enweronu-Laryea, C; Nana Brako; Genevieve Insaidoo: Terence.leung; Felix Outlaw; Naana Ayegua; Ani-Amponsah, M; Miranda Nixon; Judith Meek. Validating a sclera-based smartphone application for screening jaundiced newborns in Ghana. Pediatrics. 150(1), e2021053600. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2021-053600
6. Carr, S., Anna Harris ,Karen Scott, Ani-Amponsah, M., Brid Phillips, Claire Hooker, Farah Noya1,, Nahal Mavaddat, Daniel M. Vuillermin, Steve Reid & Pamela Brett-MacLean (2022). InspireE5: A participatory, internationally informed framework for health humanities curricula in health professions education. BMC Medical Education. 22(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-022-03551-z
7. Karamagi, H. C., Berhane, A., Ngusbrhan Kidane, S., Nyawira, L., Ani-Amponsah, M., Nyanjau, L., Maoulana, K., Seydi, A. B. W., Nzinga, J., Dangou, J.-M., Nkurunziza, T., K. Bisoborwa, G., Sillah, J. S., W. Muriithi, A., Nirina Razakasoa, H., & Bigirimana, F.. (2022). High impact health service interventions for attainment of UHC in Africa: A systematic review. PLOS Global Public Health, 2(9), e0000945. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0000945
8. Larnyo Theresa, Ani-Amponsah, M.,, & Ampong-Adjei, C. Challenges and coping mechanisms of parturient women with chronic Hepatitis B in Ghana during Covid-19 pandemic: A qualitative Inquiry. ID: BMJ-2022-070406 (Accepted for publication – 14^th September 2022)
9. Ani-Amponsah, M., & Richter, S. (2021). Midwives’ Experiences of Rural Maternal-Newborn Care in Ghana: A Phenomenological Inquiry. Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care, 21(2), 84-116. https://doaj.org/toc/1539-3399   
10. Salami B, Fernandez-Sanchez H, Fouche C, Evans C, Sibeko L, Tulli M, Bulaong A, Kwankye S.O, Ani-Amponsah, M., Okeke-Ihejirika P, Gommaa H, Agbemenu K, Ndikom CM, Richter S. (2021). A Scoping Review of the Health of African Immigrant and Refugee Children. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(7):3514. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18073514
11. Carr, S.E., Noya, F., Phillips, B., Harris, A., Scott, K., Hooker, C., Mavaddat, N., Ani-Amponsah, M., Vuillermin, D.M., Reid, S. and Brett-MacLean, P., (2021). Health Humanities Curriculum and Evaluation in Health Professions Education: A Scoping Review. BMC Medical Education. Doi: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-864778/v1 
12. Aziato, L., Ani-Amponsah, M., Iddrisu, M., & Ohene, L. A. (2021). The Impact of Covid-19 on the African Workforce Through the Lenses of Nurses and Midwives. In Gendered Perspectives on Covid-19 Recovery in Africa (pp. 111-129). Palgrave Macmillan, Cham.
13. Iddrisu, M., Pwavra, J. B., Ohene, L. A., Ani-Amponsah, M., Buertey, A. A., & Aziato, L. (2021). Perspectives of nurses on preparedness for combating COVID-19 crisis in Ghana: A qualitative inquiry. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 15, 100382.
14. Mensah, O. N., Ani-Amponsah, M., Opoku, A., Sumaila, Y. I., Oduro-Kwarteng, V., Eshun, E. G., Lampinley, A., Duku, F. A., Mensah, R. S.-, & Avuglah, B. K. (2021). Experiences of Ghanaian Student Nurses’ and Midwives’ during Clinical Practice in the Kumasi Metropolis: An Ethnographic Study. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, 14(2), 21-32. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2021/v14i230351
15. Appiah, E.O., Naab, F., Ani-Amponsah, M., & Donkor, E. (2021). Perceptions of Women in Southern Ghana about Cervical Cancer: A Qualitative Exploration. Clin Onco, 5(1), 1-8. https://clinicsofoncology.com/uploads/IMG_336365.pdf
16. Cyriaano, P., Ani-Amponsah, M., Richardson D, Acquah H., Dzigbordi K, Twumasiwaa Boateng, K., Gyepi-Garbrah, A, Nyarko Mensah, O. (2021). Maternal experiences of home-based kangaroo mother care following discharge from a rural-urban health facility, Nsawam Government Hospital, Ghana. Asian Journal of Pediatric Research, 7(4), 77-88. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430226
17. Ani-Amponsah, M., Awuni, S. A., Empalba, M. Y., Haruna, B. F., Atanga, R., and Imoro, M. A. (2020). Mental health stress and coping strategies among healthcare workers at the Bolgatanga regional hospital. Diverse Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2, 6, 48-60. Corpus ID: 230671282  Retrieved from https://diverseresearchjournals.com/index.php/djmr/article/view/46/47
18. Asombang, A., Akintola-Ogunremi, O., Mateyo, K., Mwabe, J., Kpodo, J., Ani-Amponsah, M., Monteiro, F. J. G., Kasono, N., & Wilson, M.-M. (2020). COVID-19 in Africa: The nuances of social distancing and handwashing. Medical Journal of Zambia, 47(3), 165 - 169. Retrieved from https://mjz.co.zm/index.php/mjz/article/view/717
19. Santana de Sousa, P.R., Alasdair K, Ani-Amponsah, M., Hayat, M., Gommaa, H.I.M., Kwankye, S.O., Devakumar, D., Salami, B. (2020). Situational Brief: Covid-19, Migration and Children in West Africa.  New Migrant Children in West Africa.  Situational and policy briefs: COVID-19 and migration, Situational Brief, Lancet Migration, (1), 1-10. 

 

 

1. NON-PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

 

1. Doku, E., N.A., & Yakubu, V.A, Ani-Amponsah, M., Aziato, L. (2019). ‘Capacity Building for Nurses and Midwives in the Effective Management of Postpartum Haemorrhage in Ghana’.  https://sigma.nursingrepository.org/handle/10755/18368
2. Arko, L., & Owusu, L. Ani-Amponsah, M., Aziato, L. (2019). Improving Nutrition in Children Under-5 years using Local Foods in Ghana. https://sigma.nursingrepository.org/discover
3. Ani-Amponsah, M.; Welbeck, J. (2018). Unveiling Midwives' Experiences of Newborn Health in    Rural Birth Spaces in Southern Ghana. http://197.255.68.205/handle/123456789/34666
4. Ani-Amponsah, M. (2017). A Research Exposition on 'Saving Newborn Lives in Rural Birth Settings. COINN Bulletin ’- http://mailchi.mp/aff3f459689c/coinn-newsletter-august-2017?e=6b4c80435b
5. Ani-Amponsah, M. (2016). The synthesis of science is lived in the arts. Art representation of newborn health, inequity and community engagement in rural Ghana. Images of Research exhibition – Tag 51). University of Alberta. https://www.library.ualberta.ca/images-of-research
6. Ani-Amponsah, M. (2016). Communicating science through the arts: poetic description of academic engagement and bio-psychological health. Faculty of Nursing, Faculty Flash Weekly 11.10 - April, 4, 2016, University of Alberta. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1cuLvxI6fFmc1VNSmJ5OVJjak0/view
7. Ani-Amponsah, M. (2016). Experiences of midwives who are faced with newborns affected by birth asphyxia in rural birth settings, southern Ghana. PhD Thesis. Education and research archives (ERA), University of Alberta. https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/08612r049#.VxKojqQrLIU;   https://www.library.caltech.edu/eds?query=%22Notes%22&type=DE&ff[]=AuthorUniversity:      University%2     0Of%20Alberta
8.  Ani-Amponsah, M. (2011). Doctoral Student Experiences at the University of Alberta, Canada. INDEN,10 (3), 6. http://nursing.jhu.edu/excellence/inden/documents/newsletters/inden_november_newsletter.pdf

 

CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)

PERSONAL DATA                                                              

Name: Dr. Mary Ani-Amponsah

Date of Birth: 28^th January, 1976

Address: Maternal & Child Health Department, School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONM, Room 221), College of  Health Sciences (CHS), University of Ghana (UG), Legon – Accra.  Ghana-West-Africa.

 Email: mani-amponsah@ug.edu.gh; mnkansah@ualberta.ca; dr.aniamponsah@gmail.com

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0480-612X           

     Mobile Phone: +233244368205

 

1. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND/ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD Nursing - Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton - Alberta, Canada (Sept., 2011- June, 2016).
• MPhil Nursing - SONM, CHS, University of Ghana (2005 - 2008).
• Bachelor of Arts in Nursing and Psychology - SONM, CHS, University of Ghana (2000 - 2003).
• Registered Nurse (RN) – State Registered Nursing Certificate; 37 Military Hospital Nursing Training College (1996 - 1999).
• General Certificate Examination (GCE), Advanced- A’ Level, Ghana Secondary School, Koforidua, Ghana (1992 - 1994).
• GCE, Ordinary- O’ Level qualification - Akim Swedru Secondary School, Ghana (1987 - 1992).
• Primary Education - Elta International School, Laterbiokoshie, Accra, Ghana (1982 - 1987).

 

2. SPECIALIZED MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH CARE EDUCATION

• Lactation Consultancy Education - https://www.lactationtraining.com/  (2021 – 2022)
• E-learning in nursing education: content development of learner materials (Nov., 2021)
• Enabling Learning: Becoming an Effective Facilitator/Teacher. Inter-professional Health Education. University of Ghana. (April, 2021)
• Caring for Our Community During COVID-19: How Perinatal/Lactation Workers Can Protect Themselves, Clients & Business. https://www.goldlearning.com/ (2020)
• COVID19, Delivery and the Newborn. https://www.goldlearning.com/ (2020)
• Maternal Survival: A Holistic Approach - USAID/John Hopkins Bloomberg, School of Public Health/Global Health eLearning Centre, January, 2019.
• Antenatal Care - USAID/John Hopkins Bloomberg, School of Public Health/Global Health eLearning Centre, January, 2019.
• One -Year Fellowship in Paediatrics (2018 - 2019) - India/New Zealand collaboration – VIHMS/SIMTICS
• Neonatal Health Certification – USAID/John Hopkins Bloomberg, School of Public Health/Global Health eLearning Centre, 2017.
• Newborn Care Specialist Certification – Ellie Blu Institute, USA – 2017.
• Breastfeeding Certification – Ontario, Canada – 2017.
• Nursing Leadership; New York University/ Ministry of Health/University of Ghana Collaboration (2014)
• Lactation Consultancy Programme- Mohawk College, Toronto, Canada (January-April, 2013).
• Leadership; Emerging Leaders Programme, University of Alberta, Canada (Sept., 2012- March, 2013).
• Paediatric Nursing – SONM, CHS, University of Ghana; Ghana-Canada SickKids Paediatric Nursing Trainer of Trainers Programme- May, 2011 – August, 2011.

 

3.  WORK EXPERIENCE

 

• I. Education

        • Faculty Lecturer - Maternal & Child Health Department, SONM, CHS, University of Ghana                       (2010 to present)

• Graduate Courses (Taught):   

PhD Program

1. 1. NURS 702 – Advance Qualitative Research Methods (2021 - 2022)
   2.  NURS 703 – Philosophical Perspectives in Nursing (January, 2021-2022) - PhD                       Nursing/Course Coordinator
   3. NURS 704 – Theory Development in Nursing (2021 - 2022). PhD Nursing/Course Coordinator
   4. NURS 710 – Nursing Seminar - Research Proposal (2021-2022)

 

Master’s Programme (Taught)

1. 5. NURS 603 - Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing (2016 to present)
   6. NURS 604 - Curriculum Development in Nursing (2017 to present)
   7. NURS 632 -  Qualitative Research Methodology (2019)
   8. NURS 638 -  Critical Issues in Maternal and Child Health (2019)
   9. NURS 602 - Issues in Nursing and Health Care Delivery (2011)
   10. PAED 601 - Advanced Neonatology (2019 to present)
   11. PAED 605 - Paediatric Health Assessment (2019 to present)
   12. PAED 608 - Management of Medical Conditions in Children (2020 to present)
   13. PAED 610 - Paediatric Nursing Clinical Practicum I (2020 to present)
   14. PAED 609 - Paediatric Nursing Clinical Practicum 1I (2019 to present)
   15. PAED 612 - Management of Surgical Conditions in Children (2020 to present)
   16. NURS 620 – Nursing Seminar (2021 – 2022)

 

• o Undergraduate courses
  
  17. MIDW 311 – Neonatology (2021/2022)
  18. NURS 241 - Foetal and Child Development (September - December, 2016 - 2019)
  19. NURS 242 - Medical and Surgical Conditions of the Newborn and the Child (2017 to 2019)
  20. NURS 272 – Paediatric Nursing (2020 to present)
  21. NURS 342: Medical and Surgical Conditions in Childhood (2016 - 2019).
  22. PAED 301 – Community Paediatric Nursing (2022)
  23. PAED 304 – Nursing Children with Special Needs (October , 2021)
  24. PAED 306 – Paediatric Nursing Practical II (October, 2021-2022)
  25. PAED 411  - Paediatric Nursing (2022)

 

• Faculty Lecturer - Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Programme, Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives (GCNM)
  • • GCNM NEO 502 - Essential Components of Neonatal Health Nursing (2017)
    • GCNM NEO 503 –    Well Neonate (2020 - 2021)
    • GCNM NEO 504 – Trends and Policies in Neonatal Intensive Care – Ghana (2017, 2018, 2021)
    • GCNM SCR 601 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing/Midwifery (2016)

 

• Global Reading Group Facilitator:  University of Alberta; Canada. February, 2016 to June, 2016
• Course Instructor - Pediatric nursing specialization; Level 400 Professional Exam candidates, SONM, CHS, University of Ghana. (July - August, 2014, 2015).
• Peer Evaluator, Graduate Teaching and Learning Programme, University of Alberta, Canada (2012).
• Part- Time Tutor, Military Hospital Nursing Training College, Ghana. Course taught- Pediatric Nursing, Final Year students. (2007)
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, School of Nursing & Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, (2007). Course taught- Community Health Nursing (NURS 202).
• Clinical Teaching; Nursing and Medical Students - NICU, 37 Military Hospital (2000 – 2008)
• Primary School Tutor, National Service Scheme, Doryumu Primary School, Dangme West District, Ghana.  (1994 -1995)

 

Guest Lecturer/Facilitator:  

Global Health - Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

• NURS 600 – PhD Nursing Seminar (14^th October, 2021) – Virtual
• NURS 494 - Nursing in Context (January, 2018) – Ghana Campus
• NURS 494 - Nursing in Context (February, 2017) – Ghana Campus
• NURS 494 -   Nursing in Context (January-April, 2013; January-April, 2012) - Canada Campus
• NURS 409 - Leadership and Issues in Nursing (September- December, 2012) - Canada Campus
• NURS 395  - Nursing Practice VI (September- December, 2011) - Canada Campus

 

• NURS 692/693 (2022); Knowledge Translation Project – School of Nursing, Trinity Western University

 

• II. Clinical and Community Practice

• Faculty Clinical Immersion (4 hours/week) -Paediatric Department, 37 Military Hospital, Ghana (January - April, 2017) – Children’s Ward, Paediatric Emergency Unit, NICU, Child Isolation Unit.
• RN - Student Health Services - New York University (NYU) - Ghana Campus (2005- 2011)
• RN - Nurse Supervisor, Pediatric Department, Military Hospital, Ghana (2006-2008)
• RN - Senior Nurse Manager, NICU, 37 Military Hospital, Ghana (2006 - 2008)
• RN - Staff Nurse, NICU, 37 Military Hospital, Ghana (2000 - 2005)
• RN - Staff Nurse, Medical Ward, 37 Military Hospital, Ghana (1999 - 2000)

 

• III. International Health Care Experience

• Support Worker (Home Care for children with special needs) - First Needs (Health Care) Limited. The Rear Suite, 10 Chalet Hill, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0TQ, England- United Kingdom (UK)

(http://www.firstneeds.co.uk/ ) (January – February, 2008).

 

• Home Carer – Quenby Residential Home for the Elderly, Colchester, England - UK, (December, 2007) https://www.nhs.uk/Services/careproviders/Overview/DefaultView.aspx?id=51491  https://www.carehome.co.uk/carehome.cfm/searchazref/10001030QUEB

 

4. Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA)

• Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. 2011 - 2015

GRA Supervisors: Prof. Sherrill Conroy; Prof. Lynne Ray; and Prof. Wendy Austin

 

4. CONSULTANCY
   • World Health Organisation (WHO) - 2021/2022
   • USAID/JHPIEGO/ MOMENTUM Country & Global Leadership (MCGL) – 2021/2022

 

5. RESEARCH FOCUS

Using collaborative approaches to establish optimal neonatal and child survival strategies in rural, remote and resource-limited communities through family, multi-stakeholder and international engagement. Promoting parental and family health literacy on newborn danger signs and socio-economic interventions that improve child wellness. Building the capacity of frontline care providers in providing care for newborns and small babies. Establish community partnerships to design and implement sustainable interventions using local resources aimed at achieving optimal child health outcomes.

 

  

    Main Research Themes

    1,Newborn health care (health systems, health care access, referrals, family support)

2,Capacity building of family and frontline health care workers in quality health care delivery

3,Child Migration and youth health

 

Research Methodologies

1. Interpretive Phenomenology
2. Exploratory - descriptive research
3. Participatory Action Research
4. Arts-based Research
5. Scoping and Systematic Reviews

 

6. PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

 

1. Adombire, S. A., Puts, M., Puchalski-Ritchie, L., Ani-Amponsah, M., Cranley, L. (2022). Knowledge, attitudes, and implementation of evidence-based practice among nurses in low-and middle-income countries: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis. 10-11124. doi: 10.11124/JBIES-21-00313
2. Appiah, E. O., & Ani-Amponsah, M. (2022). Ghanaian women's perception on cervical cancer threat, severity, and the screening benefits: A qualitative study at Shai Osudoku District, Ghana. Public Health in Practice, 100274. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhip.2022.100274
3. Amegavluie, R.E.A., Ani-Amponsah, M. & Naab, F. (2022). Women’s experiences of surviving severe obstetric complications: a qualitative inquiry in southern Ghana. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 22, 212 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04538-w
4. Seneadza NAH, Insaidoo G, Boye H, Ani-Amponsah M, Leung T, Meek J, Felix Outlaw; Naana Ayegua; Miranda Nixon (2022) Neonatal jaundice in Ghanaian children: Assessing maternal knowledge, attitude, and perceptions. PLoS ONE 17(3): e0264694. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0264694
5. Enweronu-Laryea, C; Nana Brako; Genevieve Insaidoo: Terence.leung; Felix Outlaw; Naana Ayegua; Ani-Amponsah, M; Miranda Nixon; Judith Meek. Validating a sclera-based smartphone application for screening jaundiced newborns in Ghana. Pediatrics. 150(1), e2021053600. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2021-053600
6. Carr, S., Anna Harris ,Karen Scott, Ani-Amponsah, M., Brid Phillips, Claire Hooker, Farah Noya1,, Nahal Mavaddat, Daniel M. Vuillermin, Steve Reid & Pamela Brett-MacLean (2022). InspireE5: A participatory, internationally informed framework for health humanities curricula in health professions education. BMC Medical Education. 22(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-022-03551-z
7. Karamagi, H. C., Berhane, A., Ngusbrhan Kidane, S., Nyawira, L., Ani-Amponsah, M., Nyanjau, L., Maoulana, K., Seydi, A. B. W., Nzinga, J., Dangou, J.-M., Nkurunziza, T., K. Bisoborwa, G., Sillah, J. S., W. Muriithi, A., Nirina Razakasoa, H., & Bigirimana, F.. (2022). High impact health service interventions for attainment of UHC in Africa: A systematic review. PLOS Global Public Health, 2(9), e0000945. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0000945
8. Larnyo Theresa, Ani-Amponsah, M.,, & Ampong-Adjei, C. Challenges and coping mechanisms of parturient women with chronic Hepatitis B in Ghana during Covid-19 pandemic: A qualitative Inquiry. Manuscript ID: BMJ-2022-070406 (Accepted for publication – 14^th September 2022)
9. Ani-Amponsah, M., & Richter, S. (2021). Midwives’ Experiences of Rural Maternal-Newborn Care in Ghana: A Phenomenological Inquiry. Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care, 21(2), 84-116. https://doaj.org/toc/1539-3399   
10. Salami B, Fernandez-Sanchez H, Fouche C, Evans C, Sibeko L, Tulli M, Bulaong A, Kwankye S.O, Ani-Amponsah, M., Okeke-Ihejirika P, Gommaa H, Agbemenu K, Ndikom CM, Richter S. (2021). A Scoping Review of the Health of African Immigrant and Refugee Children. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(7):3514. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18073514
11. Carr, S.E., Noya, F., Phillips, B., Harris, A., Scott, K., Hooker, C., Mavaddat, N., Ani-Amponsah, M., Vuillermin, D.M., Reid, S. and Brett-MacLean, P., (2021). Health Humanities Curriculum and Evaluation in Health Professions Education: A Scoping Review. BMC Medical Education. Doi: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-864778/v1  
12. Aziato, L., Ani-Amponsah, M., Iddrisu, M., & Ohene, L. A. (2021). The Impact of Covid-19 on the African Workforce Through the Lenses of Nurses and Midwives. In Gendered Perspectives on Covid-19 Recovery in Africa (pp. 111-129). Palgrave Macmillan, Cham.
13. Iddrisu, M., Pwavra, J. B., Ohene, L. A., Ani-Amponsah, M., Buertey, A. A., & Aziato, L. (2021). Perspectives of nurses on preparedness for combating COVID-19 crisis in Ghana: A qualitative inquiry. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 15, 100382.
14. Mensah, O. N., Ani-Amponsah, M., Opoku, A., Sumaila, Y. I., Oduro-Kwarteng, V., Eshun, E. G., Lampinley, A., Duku, F. A., Mensah, R. S.-, & Avuglah, B. K. (2021). Experiences of Ghanaian Student Nurses’ and Midwives’ during Clinical Practice in the Kumasi Metropolis: An Ethnographic Study. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, 14(2), 21-32. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2021/v14i230351
15. Appiah, E.O., Naab, F., Ani-Amponsah, M., & Donkor, E. (2021). Perceptions of Women in Southern Ghana about Cervical Cancer: A Qualitative Exploration. Clin Onco, 5(1), 1-8. https://clinicsofoncology.com/uploads/IMG_336365.pdf
16. Cyriaano, P., Ani-Amponsah, M., Richardson D, Acquah H., Dzigbordi K, Twumasiwaa Boateng, K., Gyepi-Garbrah, A, Nyarko Mensah, O. (2021). Maternal experiences of home-based kangaroo mother care following discharge from a rural-urban health facility, Nsawam Government Hospital, Ghana. Asian Journal of Pediatric Research, 7(4), 77-88. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430226
17. Ani-Amponsah, M., Awuni, S. A., Empalba, M. Y., Haruna, B. F., Atanga, R., and Imoro, M. A. (2020). Mental health stress and coping strategies among healthcare workers at the Bolgatanga regional hospital. Diverse Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2, 6, 48-60. Corpus ID: 230671282  Retrieved from https://diverseresearchjournals.com/index.php/djmr/article/view/46/47
18. Asombang, A., Akintola-Ogunremi, O., Mateyo, K., Mwabe, J., Kpodo, J., Ani-Amponsah, M., Monteiro, F. J. G., Kasono, N., & Wilson, M.-M. (2020). COVID-19 in Africa: The nuances of social distancing and handwashing. Medical Journal of Zambia, 47(3), 165 - 169. Retrieved from https://mjz.co.zm/index.php/mjz/article/view/717
19. Santana de Sousa, P.R., Alasdair K, Ani-Amponsah, M., Hayat, M., Gommaa, H.I.M., Kwankye, S.O., Devakumar, D., Salami, B. (2020). Situational Brief: Covid-19, Migration and Children in West Africa.  New Migrant Children in West Africa.  Situational and policy briefs: COVID-19 and migration, Situational Brief, Lancet Migration, (1), 1-10. 

 

7. NON-PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

 

20. Doku, E., N.A., & Yakubu, V.A, Ani-Amponsah, M., Aziato, L. (2019). ‘Capacity Building for Nurses and Midwives in the Effective Management of Postpartum Haemorrhage in Ghana’.  https://sigma.nursingrepository.org/handle/10755/18368
21. Arko, L., & Owusu, L. Ani-Amponsah, M., Aziato, L. (2019). Improving Nutrition in Children Under-5 years using Local Foods in Ghana. https://sigma.nursingrepository.org/discover
22. Ani-Amponsah, M.; Welbeck, J. (2018). Unveiling Midwives' Experiences of Newborn Health in Rural Birth Spaces in Southern Ghana. http://197.255.68.205/handle/123456789/34666
23. Ani-Amponsah, M. (2017). A Research Exposition on 'Saving Newborn Lives in Rural Birth Settings. COINN Bulletin ’- http://mailchi.mp/aff3f459689c/coinn-newsletter-august-2017?e=6b4c80435b
24. Ani-Amponsah, M. (2016). The synthesis of science is lived in the arts. Art representation of newborn health, inequity and community engagement in rural Ghana. Images of Research exhibition – Tag 51). University of Alberta. https://www.library.ualberta.ca/images-of-research
25. Ani-Amponsah, M. (2016). Communicating science through the arts: poetic description of academic engagement and bio-psychological health. Faculty of Nursing, Faculty Flash Weekly 11.10 - April, 4, 2016, University of Alberta. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1cuLvxI6fFmc1VNSmJ5OVJjak0/view
26. Ani-Amponsah, M. (2016). Experiences of midwives who are faced with newborns affected by birth asphyxia in rural birth settings, southern Ghana. PhD Thesis. Education and research archives (ERA), University of Alberta. https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/08612r049#.VxKojqQrLIU;

       https://www.library.caltech.edu/eds?query=%22Notes%22&type=DE&ff[]=AuthorUniversity:University%2     0Of%20Alberta

 

27.  Ani-Amponsah, M. (2011). Doctoral Student Experiences at the University of Alberta, Canada. INDEN,10 (3), 6. http://nursing.jhu.edu/excellence/inden/documents/newsletters/inden_november_newsletter.pdf

 

27. MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSIONS TO JOURNALS (UNDER PEER REVIEW)

 

1. Mary Ani-Amponsah, Solina Richter, Mariam Al-Hassan Adam, Evans Appiah, Mahama Mustapha, and Ezekiel Oti-Boadi . Hot fomentation of newborn fontanelles as an indigenous practice in Ghana: Implications for policy and integrated community-based health care in Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. Public Health in Practice - Manuscript ID - PUHIP-D-22-00135
2. Mary Ani-Amponsah, Solina Richter, Evans Appiah, Ruby Elikem Afi Amegavluie, Mariam Al-Hassan  Adam,  Oboshie Anim-Boamah, Ezekiel Oti- Boadi, Mahama Mustapha, Amankwa Bridget, Pwavra Joyce. Midwives’ Community experiences of ‘being-with’ women in labour and newborn care in rural Ghana: An Interpretive Phenomenology. Community, Work & Family.  Manuscript ID - 228672642
3. Mary Ani-Amponsah; Sibeko, Lindiwe; Kwankye, Stephen; Kariwo, Michael; Ojo, Folakemi; Salami, Bukola. Health of refugee children in Africa: A scoping review. Journal of Transcultural Nursing. Manuscript ID: JTN-20-330.
4. Mahama Mustapha, Mary Ani-Amponsah, Richardson Doris, Acquah Hannah., Dzigbordi Kpikpitse, Bridget Amanakwah, Gyepi-Garbrah, A, Nyarko Mensah, O. Mariam Al-Hassan Adam. Home care provider’s experiences of indigenous newborn umbilical cord practices in home deliveries within the Tolon District, Northern Ghana during Covid-19 pandemic. Heliyon. Manuscript ID: HELIYON-D-22-18920
5. Bridget Amankwah, Mary Ani-Amponsah, Gyepi-Garbrah, A., Richardson Doris, Acquah Hannah., Dzigbordi Kpikpitse, Mahama Mustapha, Nyarko Mensah, O. Rasheed Ofosu-Poku. “The health caregivers did not care about me after the loss”: Maternal experiences of perinatal loss in the Kumasi Metropolitan Area, Ghana. Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care. Manuscript ID:  229435.
6. Kanton Fatima, Mary Ani-Amponsah, Gyepi-Garbrah, A., Richardson Doris, Acquah Hannah., Dzigbordi Kpikpitse, Mahama Mustapha, Nyarko Mensah, O., Stephanie Ajinkpang, Deborah Azalekor,  Alhassan Abdul-Mumin. Knowledge and practices of home caregivers on neonatal danger signs pre-admission to Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ghana: an explorative descriptive study. BMC Pediatrics. Pre-print. DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1862168/v1
7. Appiah Evans & Mary Ani-Amponsah. Contextual barriers to therapeutic patient-nurses communication practices at a district hospital in Ghana, Africa. BMC Nursing. Submission ID a815cf45-cf4f-42d2-b814-79f898179939
8. Mischa Taylor; Mary Ani-Amponsah; Adeyinka Ishola; Ranjan Datta; Bukola Oladunni Salami. Past norms, current conditions, and future predictions: Implications of climate mobility on migrant health in West Africa. Regional Environmental Change. Manuscript ID - EMID: d4ba1a5736f2db32
9. Georgina Yevu, Mary Ani-Amponsah, Joyce Pwavra, Charles Ampong Adjei, & Josephine Kyei. Family caregiver’s abilities and motivations in home-based care for preterm babies during COVID -19  crisis in Ghana. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, Manuscript ID - IJANS-D-21-00294.
10. Georgina Yevu, Mary Ani-Amponsah, Joyce Pwavra, Charles Ampong Adjei, & Josephine Kyei. Family caregivers’ situational factors and perceived functional roles in caring for preterm babies in Ghana during the COVID –19 crisis. Sage Open. Manuscript ID is SO-22-1703.
11. Appiah Evans & Mary Ani-Amponsah. Female Students’ Perspectives on Cervical Cancer Screening Inclusion in Pre-admission University Requirement in Ghana", BMC Nursing. Manuscript ID 0633e1a8-0c64-4a8e-8adf-e977aad5263a
12. Joyce Pwavra, Naab Florence, Kennedy Konlan, Mary Ani-Amponsah. Practice of   paediatric triage among nurses in human-resource constrained setting: A cross-sectional study in the Tamale metropolis of Ghana.  International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences. Manuscript Number: IJANS-D-21-00263R2
13. Anthony Moro., Naab, F., & Mary Ani-Amponsah. Qualitative exploration of indigenous breastfeeding beliefs and practices among lactating mothers in rural northern Ghana.". Manuscript ID: Health Sciences Investigations (HSI) Journal
14. Oboshie Anim-Boamah, Luke Laari, Mary Ani-Amponsah, Lydia Aziato. Pharmacological management of invasive paediatric procedural pain in Ghana: facilitators and barriers. Pain Management Nursing.
15. Tina Lavin, Claire Gooding, lindiwe Sibeko, C.M Ndikom, Iwua Gwus, Mary Ani-Amponsah, Bukola Oladunni. Nutrition of African children who are refugees or internally displaced prior to re-settlement: A scoping review of literature. Manuscript ID: JPEDIATRNURS-D-22-00288.
16. Samuel Adjorlolo; Mary Ani-Amponsah; Emily Hammond; Maame Esi Pantsiwaa Nyame. Obstetric Fistula-Induced Incontinence and WASH Programming in Humanitarian Settings: Agenda for Research, Innovation and Practice. Journal of International Humanitarian Action, NOHA-D-20-00043

 

1. RESEARCH GRANT AWARDS 

 

1. Co-Principal Investigator (Jan 2022 – Dec. 2022):  African Child Migration Vulnerability and Marginalization.  Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) Grant – RDF, £5,000. Principal Investigator: Prof. Stephen Kwankye – Regional Institute of Population Studies, University of Ghana, Collaborator – Prof. Bukola Salami – University of Alberta, Canada.    
2. Collaborator (Jan 2022 – 2027): Empowering Next-generation Researchers In perinatal and Child Health (ENRICH). CIHR Training grant - Health Research Training Platform (HRTP) Pilot, Human Development, Child and Youth Health pool. CAD $2,400,000. Nominated Principal Applicant: Susan Samuel. Principal Applicants: Brendan Andrade, Mandy Archibald, Eric Benchimol, Catherine Birken, Roger Chafe, Nils Chaillet, Jop Jans, Richard Keijzer, Alexandra King, Malcolm King, Piush Mandhane, Naveen Poonai, Timothy Regnault, Bukola Salami, Jennifer Stinson, Claudia Tersigni, Ron Thomson, Catharine Walsh, Lesley Wiart Prichard, Jill Zwicker
3. Co – Investigator (2021 – 2023):  Research supervision and mentoring practices: Ensuring support and  building resilience of doctoral researchers during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. WUN Grant – Grant RDF £9,900 (Maastricht, Limburg, NL). Principal Investigator -  Prof.  Mindel van de Laar, Maastricht Graduate School of Governance | UNU-MERIT, The Netherland. https://www.merit.unu.edu/wun-project/; https://wun.ac.uk/research-supervision-and-mentoring-practices-for-doctoral-researchers-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-and-beyond/
4.  Co – Investigator (2020): African Child Migration in Circumstances of Vulnerability: Developing a Research Network. Funding Agency: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Canada. Planned Partnership Development Grant (PDG) - $15, 000. Principal Investigator – Prof. Bukola Salami; Health and Immigration Policies and Practices Research Program, University of Alberta, Canada. Partners: University of Ghana, University of Alberta, University of Massachusetts, University of Ibadan (Nigeria), Centre for the Right to Health, Nigeria.
5. Co – Investigator (2019 – 2022): African Child Migration in Circumstances of Vulnerability:         Developing a Research Network. Funding Agency: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council          (SSHRC) Canada. Partnership Development Grant (PDG) - Award # 890-2018-0096 - $200,000.         Principal Investigator – Prof. Bukola Salami; Health and Immigration Policies and Practices Research     Program, University of Alberta, Canada. Partners: University of Ghana, University of Alberta,        University of Massachusetts, University of Ibadan (Nigeria), Centre for the Right to Health, Nigeria.       https://apps.ualberta.ca/directory/person/oladunni;http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/results-    resultats/recipientsrecipiendaires/2018/partnership_development_grants_2018-      subventions_developpement_parteneriat_2018eng.aspx
6. Co – Investigator (2019 – 2021) - African Child Nutrition and Food Security in the Context of Migration and Displacement.  Principal Investigator – Tina Lavin, Research Associate, School of Population and Global Health, UWA. Funding Agency: Worldwide University (WUN). Partners: University of Ghana, University of Alberta, University of Massachusetts, University of Ibadan (Nigeria), University of Pretoria, Curtin University, Telethon Kids Institute, Australia, Centre for the Right to Health, Nigeria. Award $10,000. http://aaun.edu.au/research-development/prdf-2019/ https://www.afrec.uwa.edu.au/copy-of-advisory-board
7. Co – Investigator (2020 – 2021). Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Programming for Women with Obstetric- Fistula-Induced Incontinence in Ghana. Principal Investigator – Dr. Samuel Adjorlolo. Humanitarian Innovation Fund – £58,000 (British Pounds).  https://www.elrha.org/project/exploring-the-wash-needs-of-women-with-incontinence-due-to-obstetric-fistula/ 
8. Collaborator (2019 – 2021) - WUN Health Humanities initiative: towards the development of the patient-centred and compassionate Health Professional through education Professor Sandra Carr .Division of Health Professions Education. The University of Western Australia Contact phone +61 8 64886892 Contact email Sandra.carr@uwa.edu.au. WUN partners University name 1. Maastricht University 2. University of Alberta 3. Sydney University 4. University of Cape Town Lead collaborator name Assistant Professor Anna Harris Professor Pamela Brett Maclean Dr Claire Hooker Professor Stephen Reid. Durham University: Professor Jane MacNaughton (external advisor). Funds: £8, 230
9. Co-Researcher and Coordinator (2018 – 2021) -  Smart Sclera Screening of Neonatal Jaundice in Ghana

Detecting Jaundice in African newborns (DJAN) Research Project. Multi-site study in Ghana; Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; Saving Lives at Birth. University College London, United Kingdom and University of Ghana collaboration. http://detect-jaundice.com/about/; http://detect-jaundice.com/ http://detectjaundice.com/about/

Smartphone Imaging Group (SIG) on Neonatal Jaundice. Dr Judith   Meek; Professor   Nikki Robertson;  Dr Sara Hillman; Professor Narendra Aladangady;  Dr Christabel Enweronu-Laryea;  Dr Nana Brako; Dr Genevieve Insaidoo; Mr. Peter Andrew; Dr Raj Mookerjee Prof. Andrew Davenport; Dr Ranjan Rajendram https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-physics-biomedicalengineering/research/research-groups/biomedical-optics-research-laboratory-borl/smartphone-imaging-groupsig

10. Co - Investigator (2018 – 2019); African Child and Youth Wellbeing in the Context of Migration and Displacement - The Worldwide Universities Network; University of Alberta and University of Ghana, Canada Collaboration. Grant Awarded - £10, 000 (British Pounds).

https://wun.ac.uk/wun/research/view/african-child-and-youth-wellbeing-in-the-context-of-migration-anddisplacement; https://wun.ac.uk/wun/research/view/african-child-and-youth-wellbeing-in-the-context-ofmigration-and-displacement; https://wun.ac.uk/wun/members/view/university-ghana

 

10. RESEARCH NETWORK

 

• African Child and Youth Migration Network. https://acymn.com/about-us/ ; https://acymn.com/team/dr-mary-ani-amponsah/

 

11. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

 

•   Collaborator/Co-Researcher (2017 - 2019). Africa Research and Change Project; Maternal - Child            Health Nurse Leadership Academy (MCHNLA) – Sigma Theta Tau International and Johnson & Johnson  Collaboration – Cohort 3-; Pretoria, South Africa. Regional Team: Doku, E., N.A., & Yakubu, V.A     ‘Capacity Building for Nurses and Midwives in the Effective Management of Postpartum Haemorrhage           in Ghana’. University Team: Arko, L., & Owusu, L. Improving Nutrition in Children Under-5 years using           Local Foods in Ghana’.https://www.sigmanursing.org/learn-grow/leadership-new/international-    leadership-      institute/maternalchild-health-nurse-leadership-academy-africa

 

•  Country Support Person and Faculty (2009 - 2011). Ghana Canada Paediatric Nursing programme. Ghana-SickKids Collaboration, Paediatric Nursing Training Project. Contact Persons - SickKids Hospital, Toronto, Canada (Patricia Malloy- patricia.malloy@sickkids.ca ; Stephanie De Young- stephanie.deyoung@sickkids.ca; Dylan Walters Dylan.Walters@sickkids.ca). Team Lead- Prof. Bonnie Stevens.  Co- developed video casts/documentary on child health in Ghana (2011) – SickKids, Canada: Saving Newborn lives:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP8YvyD0YMM;  http://www.sickkids.ca/globalchildhealth/Capacity%20Building%20Through%20Education/CIDASickKids/Ghana-SickKids/Ghana-SickKids-Paediatric-Nursing-Training-Programme.html                

http://www.international.gc.ca/development-developpement/e-bulletin/nurses-Ghana-infirmiers.aspx?lang=eng

 

50. AWARDS

 

• Early Career Researcher: Queen Elizabeth Scholarship (2019 – 2021): CAD $29, 000 Project Title: Building Care Providers’ Capacity in Early Identification and Management of Neonatal Danger Signs in Ghana. https://portal.scholarshippartners.ca/welcome/qes_en  
• Elsie Mitchell Newland Award CAD 2,200 - Canadian Federation of Women, Canada. (December, 2015)
• Canadian Federation of University Women Edmonton Female Student Bursary- (December, 2015,December, 2013 – CAD 1,300; December, 2012 – CAD, 1,100)
• Dr. Christine New-Burn Cook International Graduate Award in Nursing for academic and scholarly achievements. CAD 1,300 (October, 2014).
• Ludmyla Zujewsky Memorial Scholarship award for graduate student with superior academic achievement in Child Health, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta. Edmonton – Canada. CAD 1,000 (October, 2012).

 

1000. HONORARY AWARDS

• 2022 - Honorary Recipient; February -Black History Month - Celebrating the Talents of Women of African Descent, Act 2). Alliance Jeunesse-Famille de l'Alberta Society (AJFAS): Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. https://ajfas.ca/en/
• Scholar, International Institute for Qualitative Methodology [IIQM], University of Alberta, Canada (February, 2016 to present). https://www.ualberta.ca/international-institute-for-qualitative-methodology/index.html
• International Scholar Laureate (2013 to present). http://www.scholarlaureate.org/
• Life Time Honorary Award - Golden Key International Honorary Award for Academic Excellence, University of Alberta (September, 2012 to present). https://goldenkey.org/
• Certificate of Merit in Clinical Practice, Ghana Armed Forces, 37 Military Hospital, Ghana (December, 2003)

 

14. CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS      

1. Upcoming: Appiah Osei Evans & Mary Ani-Amponsah, Female students’ perspectives on cervical cancer screening inclusion in pre-admission university requirements in Ghana. Tsohe Global Health Network Conference, “Enabling Health Research in Every Healthcare Setting”, 24-25 November 2022, in Cape Town, South Africa.
2. Upcoming: Mary Ani-Amponsah, Elizabeth Acheampong, Frances Ganges, Felix Nyante, Caroline Brazill, Christina Wakefield, Pearl Nanka-Bruce. Abstract number: ICM2023-0937​; Multi-level stakeholder and care provider engagement on strategic interventions for nursing and midwifery CPD improvement in Ghana: A BF-APEA Framework. 33rd ICM Triennial Congress, Bali, Indonesia, 11 - 14 June 2023.
3. Chair – Scientific Session; Kundum Hall; 4th Biennial Scientific Conference, College of Health Sciences, 29th September 2022. Theme: COVID-19 Pandemic to Date: The Uncertain Path Ahead. La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra.
4. Presenter:  Offering Financial Incentives to Participants in Health and Breastfeeding Research. Forum for Global Health Ethics Webinar Wednesday, 13 April 2022. Mary Ani-Amponsah, Co-presenters – Dr. Farah Asif, Prof. David Yanagizawa-Drott, Prof. David B. Resnik. Moderated by Prof.,  Nikola Biller-Andorno, Tania Manríquez Roa, University of Zurich, Switzerland, a WHO Collaborating Centre for Bioethics. Organised by:  Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine, University of Zurich, The Global Health Network, Lactahub - https://lactahub.org/lactawebinar/   

Youtube: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0Cg3ZXoqw8

 Facebook - https://hi-in.facebook.com/TheGlobalHealthNetwork/videos/offering-financial-incentives-to-participants-in-health-and-breastfeeding-resear/720912688920563/   

 

5. Co-Presenter: The Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE). The Health Humanities in health professional education: A scoping review of curricular and evaluation approaches. Sandra Carr, Karen Scott, Brid Phillips, Farah Noya, Anna Harris, Claire Hooker, Steve Reid, Daniel Vuillermin, Nahal Mavaddat, Pamela Brett- Maclean, Mary Ani-Amponsah.  July, 2021. https://eventstudio.eventsair.com/PresentationPortal/anzahpe-2021/abstracts-anzahpe2021
6.  Co-Presenter:   Rethinking data collection strategies amidst covid-19 pandemic in an African paediatric setting: the researchers’ perspectives and experiences. Olivia Nyarko Mensah, Veronica Adwoa Agyare, Mary Ani-Amponsah, Faustina Acheampong, Egya Gyanzah Eshun. http://www.buildingchildrensnursing.co.za/index.php/tophome June, 2021
7. Co-Presenter:  Doku, E.N.A., Yakubu, A., Ani-Amponsah, M., & Aziato, L. (2019). Capacity Building for Nurses and Midwives in the Effective Management of Post-partum Haemorrhage in a Tertiary Healthcare Facility, Ghana. Second Inter-professional Education and Collaborative Practice for Africa conference: collaboration between the WHO Regional Office for Africa, Africa Inter-professional Education Network (AfrIPEN), Sigma Theta Tau’s International Tau Lambda At large Chapter, the WHO-FIC Collaborating Centre for the African region and Amref International University.  Venue: Nairobi, Kenya; Date: 30th July to 2nd August 2019.  https://interprofessional2019.org/   
8. Co-Presenter: Owusu, L., Arko, L., Ani-Amponsah, M., & Aziato, L. (2019). Preventing Malnutrition in Children Under5 years Using Affordable Local Foods at a Referral Hospital, Ghana. Second Inter-professional Education and Collaborative Practice for Africa conference: collaboration between the WHO Regional Office for Africa, Africa Inter-professional Education Network (AfrIPEN), Sigma Theta Tau’s International Tau Lambda at Large Chapter, the WHO-FIC Collaborating Centre for the African region and Amref International University.  Venue: Nairobi, Kenya; Date: 30th July to 2nd August 2019. https://interprofessional2019.org/                                                                      
9. Moderator: Salami, B., Kwankye, S., Yohani, S., Sibeko,L.. African Child Migration in Circumstances of Vulnerability. Ani-Amponsah, M. University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 12^th June, 2019. Webinar . https://www.wchri.org/events/%E2%80%9Cmethodological-issuesresearching-migrant-children-and-youths%E2%80%9D-webinar    
10. Presenter: Ani-Amponsah, M. (2018) ‘Unveiling Midwives' Experiences of Newborn Health in Rural Birth Spaces, Southern Ghana'  Public Seminar. Venue: Economics Auditorium, University of Ghana; Time: 1pm – 3.30pm – 28^th March, 2018. Video link: https://ecxmp3.com/mp3/faculty-of-nursing-midwifery-guest-lecture.html;   https://www.ug.edu.gh/announcements/invitation-public-seminar-series-school-nursing-and-midwifery
11. Presenter: Ani-Amponsah, M. & Richardson, D. (2018). Capacity Building for Advanced Newborn Care in Nursing and Midwifery - 7th National Newborn Stakeholders’ Conference, 2018. Reaching Every Newborn, Count Down to 2030; ‘Don’t leave me out’ ! 24th July, 2018; Mensvic Hotel, Accra
12. Presenter: Ani-Amponsah, M. (2018). Parental and Family Health Literacy on Danger Signs of the Newborn. 9th May, 2018. Maternal and Neonatal Conference, Fiesta Royale Hotel. Health Concern Ghana.
13. Presenter: Ani-Amponsah, M. (2018). Child Care at Home: the role of the church. Health Concern Ghana, Accra, Ghana, 27th February, 2018
14. Presenter: Ani-Amponsah, M. (2017). Improving newborn care: the role of the church. Health Concern Ghana, Accra, Ghana, 19th October, 2017  
15. Lead Presenter: Ani-Amponsah, M. Richter, S., & Conroy, S., Pitre, N. (2017). Canadian National Perinatal Research (CNPR), Montebello, Quebec, Canada. Experiences of midwives who are faced with newborns affected by birth asphyxia in rural birth settings  
16. Lead Presenter: Ani-Amponsah, M., Richter, S., & Conroy, S. (2015). Margaret Scott Wright Research Conference, 6^th November, 2015, Edmonton – Canada. Experiences of midwives who are faced with newborns affected by birth asphyxia in rural birth settings, Southern Ghana.
17. Lead Presenter: Ani-Amponsah, M., & Conroy, S. (2013). Western Perinatal Conference, Banff Centre, Canada - 14th     February, 2013. Experiences of midwives in the management of neonatal birth asphyxia at a state hospital, Ghana.

 

• STUDENT RESEARCH SUPERVISION AND EXAMINATION

 

1. PhD Thesis Supervision

1. Joyce Pwavra. Developing a guideline for the care of children living with sickle cell disease in Ghana. Student ID: 10440098.  PhD Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery. University of Ghana. Year 1 – Ongoing, 2021, Primary Supervisor.   
2. Stephen Adombire. Nurses’ evidence-based practice knowledge, attitude, and practice in acute health care settings: a scoping review. PhD Nursing, Paper-based Thesis. Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing. University of Toronto, Canada. Year 2, Ongoing, Co-Supervisor.   

 

2. PhD Thesis Examination (External Examination)

1. Sibusiso Frank Nkosi. Anaemia prevalence: Anti-retroviral therapy secondary effect among  PLWHA at public health facilities in Mpumalanga province. Student ID Number: 61935816 Doctor of Literature and Philosophy in Public Health, University of South Africa, 2022.
2. Terefe Gelibo Argefa. Guidelines to sustain nutritional status of patients on cervical cancer therapy in Ethiopia.  Student ID Number: 55752527. Doctor of Literature and Philosophy in Public Health. University of South Africa, 2022
3. Tolcha Kebebew Motuma. Palliative care among patients with advanced cervical cancer in Ethiopia. Student ID Number: 58553312. Degree:         Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health, Department:   Health Studies, University of South Africa, 2022.  
4.  Tefera Tezera Negera. Determinants of Adherence to Anti-Retroviral therapy (ART): Protocols in Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Student ID Number: 61550477. Doctor of Public Health. University of South Africa. 2021.
5. Serkalem Girma Moges. Developing A Model to Improve the Health Systems Performance and Efficiency in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Student ID Num: 58551239. Degree: Doctor of Literature and Philosophy and Public Health; University of South Africa. 2021.   
6. Sundira Devi Mottian. The Concept Nursing:  A Visual Concept Map for Teaching. Student ID: 33688753. PhD in Nursing; University of South Africa. 2021, 2021.   
7. Theresa Anne Manson. The Leadership Potential of Generation Y Practitioner Nurses: Basis for a Developmental Framework. Student ID: 21242581. PhD in Health Sciences. Durban

         University of Technology, South Africa. 2019.

 

3. Master’s Thesis Supervision – International Students

 

1. Awotunde Abisola Titilope (2021).  Predictors of Maternal Satisfaction with Facility-Based Delivery Among Pregnant Women in Indigenous Communities, Ogbomoso, Nigeria. MSc. Nursing Degree. University of Ghana.
2. Ahmadu Grace Isiyaku Grace (2020).  Health Seeking Behaviour of Women with Infertility in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Student ID: 10701730. MSc. Nursing Degree. University of Ghana.
3. Linda Appiah. (2019). Will A Standardised Nursing Care Plan Improve Client Service Delivery? Masters in Business Administration. Health Care and Insurance Management. Texila American University. DOI: 10.21522/TIJMG.2015.SE.19.01.Art002

Peer Review: Samuel Yuiah. (2019). The Main Facilitators and Barriers to Implementing Successful Performance-Based Financing Intervention within the Health Sector in Sub-Saharan Africa Countries. A Systematic Review. Masters in Public Health.  ID -2016/2017160070563.

• IV. MPhil Thesis Supervision – University of Ghana

4. Gloria Ama Serwaa Acheampong. Midwives’ competencies and support systems in neonatal resuscitation in the Bono region, Ghana. Primary Supervisor. 2022
5. Flavian M. Daplah. Male involvement in newborn care at home and facility level: A qualitative study in the Salaga Municipality. Primary Supervisor. 2022
6. Dina Brenda Boateng Adu. Experiences of male midwives in their midwifery practice: A qualitative study of three regions of Ghana. Primary Supervisor. 2022
7. Georgina Yevu. Family Care Providers’ Experiences of Home-Based Care for Preterm Babies in the Accra Metropolis. MPhil Paediatric Nursing Degree, 2021, Primary Supervisor.
8. Magdalene Boamah. Health Care Providers’ Experiences of Chlorhexidine Gel Utilisation in Newborn Cord Care in the Kumasi Metropolis. MPhil Paediatric Nursing Degree, 2021, Primary Supervisor.
9. James Ajusiyine. Adolescents’ Experiences of living with Sickle Cell Disease in the Accra Metropolis. MPhil Paediatric Nursing Degree, 2021, Primary Supervisor.
10. Theresa Norpeli Larnyo. Pregnant Women’s Experiences of Prayer Camps and Religious Interventions in Obstetric health Delivery in the Accra Metropolis. MPhil Nursing Degree, 2021, Primary Supervisor.
11. Sarah Egyir. Pregnant Women’s Experiences of Pregnancy School at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. MPhil Nursing Degree, 2021, Primary Supervisor.
12. Florence Ankrah. Health Seeking Behaviours among Mothers of Babies with Neonatal Jaundice at the Sekondi -Takoradi Metropolis. MPhil Nursing Degree, 2021, Primary Supervisor
13. Loraine Arko. Parents’ Experiences of Managing Childhood Obesity in the Accra Metropolis. MPhil Nursing Degree, 2021, Primary Supervisor.
14. Vida Afoah Amoateng. Access to Labour Pain Relief: Perspectives of Post-natal Women within the Accra Metropolis. MPhil Nursing Degree, 2020, Primary Supervisor.
15. Lois Appiah. Quality of Life of Family Caregivers of Children Diagnosed with Congenital Heart Disease in the Accra Metropolis. MPhil Nursing Degree, 2020, Primary Supervisor.
16. Celestine Winner. Experiences of Caregivers on Disclosure of Childhood HIV Positive Status to Children at Ho Teaching Hospital. MPhil Nursing Degree, 2020, Primary Supervisor.
17. Daniel Ahiable. Adaptation Experiences of Family Caregivers of Children with Congenital Birth Defects in the Accra Metropolis. MPhil Nursing Degree, 2020, Primary Supervisor.
18. Adiza Mumuni Atoko. Nurses’ and Midwives’ Practices towards Prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B in the Accra Metropolis. MPhil Nursing Degree, 2020, Primary Supervisor.
19. Ruby Elikem Amegavluie. Women’s Experiences of Surviving Severe Obstetric Complications: A       Study in the     Accra Metropolis. MPhil Nursing Degree, 2019; Primary Supervisor.
20. Augustina Yirenkyi Dankwah. Documentation Practices Within a Quality Assurance Framework: Midwives’ Experiences in The Greater Accra Region. MPhil Nursing Degree, 2019; Primary Supervisor
21. Evans Osei Appiah. Health Beliefs About Cervical Cancer And Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women at  Shai-Osudoku District. MPhil Nursing Degree,2019; Co-Supervisor
22. Cyndy Ofori Appiah. Health beliefs of career women living with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in the Accra Metropolis. MPhil Nursing Degree, 2019; Co-Supervisor
23. Ann Oduro Arhin.  Student Midwives’ Experiences of Mentorship at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.    MPhil  Nursing Degree, 2018, Primary Supervisor.
24. Samson Lambon - Postnatal Mothers’ Experiences of Stillbirth in the East Mamprusi District. MPhil Nursing Degree, 2018; Primary Supervisor.
25. Ursula Agbenohevi - Midwives’ Experiences of Neonatal Resuscitation in the Immediate Post-partum Period. 2018; MPhil Nursing Degree, Primary Supervisor
26. Sandra A. Osei - Factors Influencing Student Nurses’ Clinical Leaning Environment, Kumasi. MPhil Nursing Degree, 2018; Co- Supervisor.
27. Anthony Moro - Indigenous Breastfeeding Practices Among Lactating Women in the Builsa North                       District. MPhil Nursing Degree, 2018; Co- Supervisor.

 

5. Master’s Thesis Examination – Internal Examiner

1. Amidu Farouk. Factors Influencing the Choice of Treatment Among Patients with Fractures in the Tamale Teaching Hospital. Student ID: 10702550.   MPhil Nursing Degree. University of Ghana. Completed, 2021.
2. Patience Asiwome Apenu. Factors Influencing Choice of Healthcare Among Adolescents With Unintended Pregnancies in the Asuogyaman District. Student ID: 10701938. MPhil Nursing Degree. University of Ghana. Completed, 2021.
3.    Sylvia Anaman. Experiences of Parents with Sickle Cell Disease: A Study at 37 Military Hospital. Student ID: 10252847. MPhil Nursing Degree. University of Ghana. Completed, 2019.
4.    Linus Saaweh. Exploring the Competencies of First-Line Managers: A Study at a Regional Hospital,           Ridge - Accra.  Student ID: 10068004. MPhil Nursing Degree.          University of Ghana. Completed,       2019,.
5. Anthony A. Atuguba Student. ID: 10598691.Title of Thesis: Surviving Obstetric Fistula Repair: Experiences of Women in the Northern Region. MPhil Nursing Degree. University of         Ghana. Completed, 2019. 
6. Sani Zayyanu. Determinants of Medication Adherence among Patients with Tuberculosis: A Study at Sokoto Metropolis, Nigeria. Student ID: 10702768. MPhil Nursing Degree. University of Ghana. MSc. Completed, 2019. 
7. Margaret Ofori.  Experiences of Spouses of Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer in the Accra Metropolis. Student ID: 10262735. MPhil Nursing Degree. University of Ghana. Completed, 2018.
8. Akugri Abande Francis. Determinants of Quality of Life among Women Living with Cervical Cancer in the Accra Metropolis. Student ID: 10294762. MPhil Nursing Degree. University of Ghana. Completed, 2018.
9. Matilda Anim-Larbi. Management of Diarrhoeal diseases in children under five years by market women: the case of Makola, Accra.  Student ID: 10107240. MPhil Nursing Degree. University of Ghana. Completed, 2018..   
10. Jonathan Bayuo. Experiences of Family Caregivers of Elderly Burned Patients at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Student ID: 10551970.  MPhil Nursing Degree. University of Ghana.                          Completed, 2018.
11. Alem John Ndebugri. Determinants of Essential Newborn Care Practices in Bawku Municipality. Student ID: 10551003. MPhil Nursing Degree. University of Ghana. Completed, 2017.
12. Gifty Mensah. Experiences of Adolescents living with HIV at the Fever’s Unit, Korle Bu Teaching  Hospital. Student ID: 10185014. MPhil Nursing Degree. Completed, 2017.

 

6. Thesis Supervision - Neonatal Nursing Specialisation – Fellowship Programme, GCNM - Primary Supervisor

 

1. Anita Kwofie;  Resident ID: R1903096 - Mothers’ Experiences Of Support in the Care of Hospitalized Preterm Babies at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, 2022
2. Eliza Koufie; Resident ID: R1903095 - Perspectives of Mothers on Lactation Support in Sick Newborn Care at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, 2022
3. Irene Adofoa Antwi. Mothers Health-Seeking Behaviour on Neonatal Danger Signs in the Goaso Municipality, 2022
4. Gifty Nyarko. Resident ID R1803095. Nurses’ Advocacy in Neonatal Health Care Delivery at the Bono Regional Hospital, Sunyani. 2021
5. Juliet Yeboah. Resident ID: R1803096. Mothers’ experiences of practicing Kangaroo Mother Care at Greater Accra Regional Hospital.2021
6. Christiana Ampofowaa Acquah. Resident ID : R1308094. The Experiences of Mothers with Newborns Admitted at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. 2021
7. Gifty Dravie. Resident ID: R1803090. Health Literacy of Pregnant Women on Newborn Danger Signs at Ketu South Municipal Hospital.
8. Adjara Braimah Blay – Nurses’ Weaning Practices of Babies from Incubator to Cot at the 37 Military Hospital. 2020
9. Mustapha Mahama - Indigenous Umbilical Cord Care Practices Among Caregivers in the Tolon District. 2020
10. Angela Larbi - Nurses Pain Management Practices in Neonate Care at The Trust Mother and Child Hospital in Ghana. 2020
11.   Amadu Lukman - Experiences of mothers with hospitalized preterm Babies, Tamale Central Hospital.                      2019
12.  Keren Happuch-Asimeng - Parental Experiences of Support in Neonatal End of Life Care in Tamale Teaching Hospital. 2019
13. Patricia Cyrianno - Mothers’ Experiences of Kangaroo Mother Care Following Discharge from Nsawam Government Hospital. 2019
14.  Vida Agwiah – Family Centered Care: The Perspective of Nurses in The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit  of Tamale Teaching Hospital. 2019; Co- Supervisor.
15.  Amankwah Bridget; Maternal Experiences of Perinatal Loss and Support Systems in the Kumasi  Metropolis. 2018

 

7. Baccalaureate Nursing Program (NURS 400 Project Work) University of Ghana: BSc. Nursing Degree.

 

1.  Rose Mary Kunfira, Comfort Nyarko, Adele Nkansah, Deborah Obeng. Knowledge and Attitudes  of  University of Ghana Students towards Children with Autism. 2020.
2. Alberta Nimarko Owusu, George Prince Osafo Dankyi; Sandra Tenkorama Brew. Parents’ Psychosocial Challenges of Caring for A Child with Cleft Lip and Palate: A Study At Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. 2019
3. Sabina Opoku, Agyemang Faustina, Appiah Deborah Addo, Helena Abena Ampiaaw, Koomson. Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices Among Healthcare Workers at The Korle0bu Teaching Hospital. 2019.
4. Tawiah Janet; Amezuku Naomi Akua; Nai Roberta; Adu Boateng Ruth. Contraceptive Usage Among First Time Mothers: A Study at Korle -Bu Teaching Hospital. 2019.
5. Diana Akosua Boakye; Esther Ampofoa-Ntim; Fredrica Korankye; Henry Korankye. Influence of Health Workers on Contraceptive Usage Among Clients at the Korle-Gonno Metropolis. 2019.
6. Patience Gifty Twum, Tawia Bernice, Sintim Bismark, Joseph Oppong, and Tabiri Gordon; Job   Stress and Its Effects on Job Performance among Health Workers at the Regional Hospital,  Koforidua. 2018.
7. Belinda Fosuah Amoah, Zakiyatu Ali-Zakari, Gloria Amoateng, Akua Osaa Agyemang, and Irene   Yeboah Amoako; Attitudes, Knowledge and Ethical Perspectives of Patients to the Patient’s Charter. 2018.
8. Theophilus Martey, Efrida Mensah, Barikisu Mensah, Miriam Enyona Manson, and Ebenezer  Narteh  Wayo; Level of Patients’ Satisfaction with Nursing Care Delivery at the Koforidua   Regional Hospital. 2018.
9. Ofoe Moses Peter Teye, Opoku Felicia Ohenewah, Obuba Esther, Obuobi-Donkor Elizabeth,  and Opoku William Kobinah; Prevalence of Lower Back Pain amongst Nurses at  Koforidua Regional  Hospital. 2017.
10. Esther Afriyie Atonsah, Bright Afrifah, Betty Adu Gyamfi, Adjepong Obiri James, and Abena  Serwaa Adu-Poku; Assessment of Male Involvement in antenatal care at the Asante Akim  District. 2017.
11. Isaac Ohene Addo Isaac, Gabriel Ofori Adjei, Janet Addai Yeboah, Sidicka Yakubu Abubakar, Gertrude Osei Aborah. Factors Affecting Anti-hypertensive Medication Adherence Among hypertensive Patients Attending a General Hospital in Apomase, Ashanti Region. 2017.

 

16. LEADERSHIP

• Stakeholder – Newborn health Care; Ghana Health Service/Ministry of Health ( 2019 to resent)
• Coordinator – Distance Education BSc. Nursing Programme, SONM, UG (April, 2019 to present).
• National Newborn Health Care Trainer – Essential Newborn Care; Helping Babies Breathe; Infection Prevention and Control (January, 2020 to present). SickKids Global Health Canada/Ghana Health Service

•  Faculty Coach/Mentor – Ghana Nurse Leadership Programme. Ghana and New York University Collaboration (March, 2019 to December, 2020).

•  Acting Head – Maternal and Child Health Department, SONM, University of Ghana (July, 2019 to September, 2019).

•  Lead Faculty - Sigma Theta Tau International and Johnson & Johnson Collaboration; 2018 - 2019; Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership Academy (MCHNLA) – Africa Project) Based in South Africa. https://www.sigmanursing.org/connect-engage/news-detail/2018/05/25/sigma-announces-maternal-child-health-nurse-leadership-academy-africa-applicants

• Country Representative - Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN) 2016 to present http://coinnurses.org/ghana  
• Lead Nurse - Pioneered the development of a strategic plan for patient care and ward management; initiated and led neonatal nursing research at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), 37 Military Hospital, Ghana (2005 - 2008)

 

17. COMMUNITY SERVICE: COMMITTEES AND BOARDS

• Admissions Board Member – University of Ghana Representative to Affiliate Institution - Nightingale School of Nursing (2019 to present)
• Research Board Member – College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana (February 2019 to present)
• Academic Board Member – University of Ghana (2018 to present)

• Academic Board Member – College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana (2018 to present)
• Academic Advisor – Level 200, SONM, University of Ghana (2018 to present)
• Secretary – Sub-committee on Online Teaching and Learning, University of Ghana (November, 2020)

• Grant and Research Committee Member; SONM, University of Ghana (2018 to present)

 

• External Engagement:
  
  • Research Ethics Committee Member – Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana - 2018 to present
  • Faculty Chair, Neonatal Intensive Nursing Programme, Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives (GCNM).  November, 2017 to November, 2019.
  • National Task Force Team Member - Co - developed context-specific health care interventions to reduce neonatal mortality rate in Ghana - SickKids International - Global Health, Canada/Ministry of Health, Ghana- NCG. April, 2017 - Part of a 3-member Task Force Country Team (Prof. Jennifer Welbeck and Dr. Issabella Sagoe-Moses)
  • Assessor – Ghana National Accreditation Board; General Nursing and Paediatrics (2017 to present).

 

18. CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

• Newborn care – USAID: 2022
  
  • Online Learning Workshop:- E-learning:  6^th – 8^th April, 2020, University of Ghana

Theory and Practice of online Tutoring and Learning; Use of UG-Sakai LMS and other Online Resources; Assessment in Online Learning; Learner and Teacher Supports in Web-Based Instruction

 

o Trainer of Trainers - Essential Newborn Care; Helping Babies Breathe; Infection Prevention and Control (30^th January – 5^th February, 2020) – Ghana/Canada SickKids Collaboration – Kumasi, Ghana

o Author Aid; 12^th February, 2019; Elsevier, Researcher Academy-      https://researcheracademy.elsevier.com/workshop/6af547bf-7ebf-4970-88eb-  91d7628ac10b

• Forensic Nursing; 28^th January – 1^st February, 2019; SONM, University of Ghana
• Grant Writing; Office of Research, Innovation and Development, University of Ghana, Accra. (2019).
• Wound Measurement and Assessment, Debridement; ConvaTech Academy (2019).
• Wound Classification and Pressure Ulcer Staging; ConvaTech Academy (2019).
• Wound Tissue Assessment and Documentation; ConvaTech Academy o Dressings and Wound Care.  Learna Ltd - Educational Partner of the University of South Wales. (2019).
• Item setting and assessment; Quality Assurance Unit, University of Ghana (2019)
• Engaging  large classes; Quality Assurance Unit, University of Ghana (2019)
• Pharmaco-vigilance, Food and Drugs Authority, Ghana (2018)

 

19. WORKSHOP FACILITATION

• Clinical Leadership:  GCNM – CPD; 26^th August, 2022; 10am to 4pm; Co-facilitator – Mrs. Rebecca Agyare, Nurse Clinician, Greater Accra Regional Hospital.
• Clinical Leadership: GCNM – CPD; 14^th October, 2021;  Co-facilitator – Mrs. Rebecca Agyare, Nurse Clinician, Greater Accra Regional Hospital.
• Knowledge translation in health care: 10am – 4pm. GCNM – CPD (15^th October, 2021). Co- Facilitator – Dr. Charles Adjei (Community Health Department, University of Ghana)
• E-learning and Assessment - Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives (October, 2020).
• Teaching and Teaching Workshop; University of Ghana, SONM. Sessions - 27^th Jan.2020 - Instructional Objectives and Learning Outcomes; 28^th Jan. 2020 - Collaborative Teaching-Problem-Based learning; 29^th Jan. 2020 - Teaching Portfolio/Dossier.
• Ergonometrics in health Care Delivery. Second Inter-professional Education and Collaborative Practice for Africa conference: collaboration between the WHO Regional Office for Africa, Africa Inter-professional  Education Network (AfrIPEN), Kenya. (1st August, 2019)
• Essential Newborn Care, Helping Babies Breathe, Infection Prevention in Newborn Care. CPD Upper West region of Ghana for nurses, midwives, doctors, and anaesthestists. Ghana Health Service/ Canada Sickkids Collaboration. Co-Facilitators – Dr. Adoma Fokuo (Paediatrician); Dr. Naana Broby (Neonatologist); Dr. Ashura Bakari (Paediatrician). March, 2019.
• Optimal Newborn Health Care Delivery – SONM/Ghana Health Service (5th - 9th August, 2019)
• Neonatal and Paediatric Trauma – Ghana Health Service/Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana approved In-Service training. 1^st February, 2019; Venue – School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Ghana.
• Career Advancement in Nursing and Midwifery. Nurses - CPD Consult Consulting Agency. Venue: Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana. 5th September, 2018
• Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership Academy (MCHNLA) – Workshop 1. Sigma Theta Tau International and Johnson & Johnson Collaboration – Cohort 3- Africa Project; 16th - 19th April, 2018;  Pretoria, South Africa.
• Capacity Building Session for Undergraduate and Graduate Students – 14th April, 2018; Title: Writing a  Winning Curriculum Vitae (CV). Venue: School of Nursing and Midwifery Auditorium; Time: 2pm – 5pm.  http://nursing.ug.edu.gh/
• Writing a Winning Curriculum Vitae (CV) - Capacity Building Session for Undergraduate and Graduate Students – 14^th April, 2018; Title: Venue: SONM. Auditorium; Time: 2pm – 5pm. http://nursing.ug.edu.gh/

 

20. JOURNAL REVIEWER:
    • Numid Horizon: International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery - 2016 to present
    • OMICS Publishing Group; Medical Journals - 2016 to present

 

21. SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mary-ani-amponsah-845821bb
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/amponsahani
• #QES@AmponsahAni

 

5. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Initiated a Newborn Care and Research Intervention Baby Project (NewCrib Project) - A collaborative/Interdisciplinary Newborn Health Care Project (June, 2019 to December, 2022) Focus: Humanitarian support for Maternal Newborn Orphans (advice and support on nutrition, umbilical cord care, mental health care for family, and immunizations)
• Co – developed a Curriculum for a one-year neonatal nursing training programme at GCNM, Ghana (March, 2019). Programme commenced in August, 2019.
• Initiated Curriculum review for an ongoing 3-year Neonatal Nursing training at GCNM, Ghana – 2018.
• Participated in curriculum development for commencing BSc. Midwifery, MPhil. Paediatrics and PhD Nursing programmes at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Ghana (2017/2018).  BSc. Midwifery programme commenced in 2018; MPhil. Paediatric Nursing commenced in August, 2019.  PhD Nursing programme commenced in 2020.
• Achieved 100% success in students presented for Professional Nursing exams - Nov/Dec, 2014; and 96% in August, 2015 (in my capacity as Faculty Lecturer) – School of Nursing & Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana.
• Initiated health care supervision and student health care management in Golden Key International Society, University of Alberta branch, Edmonton, Canada (November, 2012).
• Initiated and supported nursing research in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) – 37 Military Hospital (2002 – 2008)

 

23. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP/ENGAGEMENT

•  Health Care Information for All (HIFA) - https://www.hifa.org/ (2021)
•  European Society of Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care:  https://espnic-online.org/Members-Area (July, 2019 to present).
• Project HOPE – maternal, neonatal and child health - https://www.projecthope.org/about-us/ (July, 2019 to present).
• Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN) – Country representative 2016 to present, Ghana.
• Mu Sigma, Sigma Theta Tau International (2013 to present)
• Foundation Fellow; Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (January 2015 to present)
• Member; Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana, Ghana (1999 to present)
• Member; Ghana Registered Nurses’ Association, Ghana (1999 to present)
• Fellow; West African College of Nursing (Maternal & Child Health Department) (2006 to present)

 

10. DONOR:

• 2019 (money) - GRAFT Foundations 5000 Smiles Project (Paediatric Reconstructive Surgery) - www.graftfoundation.org – Ghana

 

• 2013 (Self Tissue; placenta) – Canadian Health Care Research into Genetic Disorders and Other Illnesses among Minority Populations – Canada  

 

X. VOLUNTEER SERVICE

• Maternal and child health education, antenatal and postnatal care, health assessment and care delivery- Presbyterian Church of Ghana (2018 to present).
• Pumpkin Foundation; support for children living with Cerebral Palsy (2018)
• Nurse clinician; Experimental Education: Simulation Laboratory Exercise, collaborative practice – Pharmacy, Nursing and effective patient care; University of Alberta, Canada (2015).
• Food preparation and meal service: 'Mustard Seed' Initiative volunteer community service for homeless community, Edmonton. Nursing Team, University of Alberta, Canada (2013, 2012).
• Program facilitator/student participant, Save Stan Interdisciplinary Health Education Partnership Project (IHEP); health team simulation exercise /patient health care delivery (2012).
• Christian Medical Missions Resource Foundation (CMRF), Ghana Rural Health Care (1996 to present)

 

 

REFEREES

 

Prof. Solina Richter (MCur, DCur, RN)

(Dean and Professor)

College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon Campus, Health Sciences Building E-Wing, 1A10.14

107 Wiggins Road, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5E5

Saskatoon-Canada

Executive Officer Ph: 001-306-966-5568

Email: solina.richter@usask.ca;

https://nursing.usask.ca/people/solina-richter.php#Biography  

Professor Emeritus: University of Alberta: https://apps.ualberta.ca/directory/person/mrichter

 

Dr. Gideon Puplampu

(Faculty Lecturer),

School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health Sciences

University of Ghana, Legon – Accra. Ghana

Tel. Num: +233.507893242.  Email: gpuplampu@ug.edu.gh

http://www.ug.edu.gh/mentalhealth/staff/gideon-l-puplampu-dr

 

Raymond A. Eli (MBA Human Resource Management)

(Continuous Professional Development Manager - Clinical & Community Practice/Education, Research/Administration)

Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives – GCNM

Westlands, West Legon, Accra, Ghana

P.O. Box 10090, Cantonments - Accra 

Email: valuegh@gmail.com

Tel Num: +233 24317484