About the Award

Healthcare Excellence Awards 2023, Ghana is a proud initiative of the Africa Medical Relief Foundation, and it seeks to recognize, empower, and celebrate the healthcare workforce of Ghana. In setting up this initiative, we were inspired by the growing centrality of healthcare towards Ghana’s ambition for sustainable development and the welfare of the Ghanaian citizenry, as well as the challenges to healthcare that were laid bare by the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Our goal is to use the initiative to reward excellent professionalism and inspire organizational impact in the broader Ghanaian society. Through this initiative, we envisage a continued promotion of healthcare excellence, while enjoining all stakeholders into mutually supportive dialogue and meaningful engagements about how to maintain satisfaction among all tiers of the workforce in the health sector.

AMRF- Africa since its inception has through its mission and vision provided free medical screenings to over 8000 people in impoverished areas in Ghana. We have also provided tons of relief items most especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have conducted free surgeries, and donated medical equipment and supplies to some health centers and major hospitals.

Throughout our projects and community assistance, we have recognized the immense contribution of the Ghanaian Health worker as well as the industry supporting them even with the limited resources at hand. The board and the advisory executive decided the way forward in building a sustainable healthcare system is to recognize and appreciate where we are and empower the industry to do more. For this reason, the Healthcare Excellence Awards Ghana is intended to recognize and empower the continued efforts of healthcare providers, products, and professionals across the industry.

Recipients of the Excellence Award represent the very best of what we stand for and support in healthcare excellence. We aim to exemplify best practices in the field and demonstrate how excellence is integral to building a stronger industry, and the enhancement of effective patient care. The Healthcare Excellence Awards celebrate those who work so hard to promote excellence in the industry.

Award Categories

Award Categories may be varied each year based on the assessment of the previous year. Every year, we will open nominations and offer varying rewards to the diverse array of healthcare professionals, and businesses within this varied sector, including but not limited to private and public medical centers and clinics, Herbal Medicine and clinics, dental clinics, aesthetics, and cosmetic surgeries, therapists, rehabilitation services, health insurers, equipment suppliers, and products which support this vital industry. Upcoming categories for 2023 are as follows.

PROFESSIONAL & ORGANIZATIONAL CATEGORIES

Under the professional categories, we recognize healthcare professionals who go above and beyond standard practices to deliver extraordinary excellence in patient care. They shall be presented with plaques, nominations certificates, and some with monetary appreciation.

Under the organizational categories, we will recognize and empower the industry players who have gone beyond hardships and economic impossibilities and have supported and resourced our professionals in healthcare delivery.

Our focus and criteria focus on a passion for the job, commitments, and sacrifice. Also, those who are professionally yielding excellent results in patient delivery, satisfaction, and community empowerment. Below are the categories of the awards.

1. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – MEDICINE
2. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – PEDIATRICS
3. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – MENTAL HEALTH
4. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – DENTAL
5. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – LABORATORY AND DIAGNOSTICS
6. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – ORTHOPEDICS
7. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE
8. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – DIET & NUTRITION
9. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – PHARMACY
10. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – HERBAL MEDICINE
11. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – MEDICAL EXECUTIVE
12. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – HERBAL MEDICINE EXECUTIVE
13. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – NURSING
14. THE GOOD SAMARITAN AWARD – COMMUNITY AWARD
15. THE GOOD SAMARITAN AWARD – NATIONAL AWARD
16. HEALTHCARE AMBASSADOR AWARD
17. HEALTHCARE SERVICE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
18. ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – BEST MEDICAL FACILITY
19. ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – BEST IN LAB. & DIAGONOSTICS
20. ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – BEST IN HERBAL MEDICINE
21. ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – BEST IN PHARMACEUTICALS
22. ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – BEST IN MEDICAL RESEARCH
23. ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – BEST IN HERBAL RESEARCH
24. ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – BEST IN INNOVATION
25. ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – BEST INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
26. ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – BEST MEDIA ADVOCACY
27. EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – HEALTH & ALLIED SCIENCE
28. ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – BEST IN HEALTH & WELLNESS
29. ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – BEST IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH
30. ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD – BEST IN-PATIENT EXPERIENCE

Eligibility

Nominations must be based on the criteria used by the award category. The selection committee partners with all stakeholders in the country for selections at all levels and then choose selected nominees for general voting either public or voting by selected experts and professionals. The team plans to visit all 16 regions and vote or seek statistical and public views about selected nominees.

Selection Eligibility & Criteria

Below are our standard criteria for selecting nominees but are not limited to review annually by the selection committee. The person or the organization:

1. Must be a Ghanaian or Ghanaian licensed / Registered company
2. Has achieved excellent performance and professionalism.
3. Has contributed to problem-solving techniques.
4. Has demonstrated dignity and integrity.
5. Has promoted positive relationships within the Ghanaian Community.
6. Collaborates to ensure an optimal patient experience.
7. Makes significant contributions to the healthcare industry.
8. Consistently adheres to Policies and Procedures.
9. Serves as a role model to our community.
10. Demonstrates some level of impact on the community, region, or state.
11. Supports innovation.

Winner Recognition

Winners are proudly presented with plaques, and nomination certificates, with/without cash rewards, agreed upon annually by the Selection Committee.

Program for 2023

This year’s maiden edition is going to attract all stakeholders in the industry. Our theme for the year is “Empowering our healthcare industry to do more”.

Our special guests will be the Minister of Health and the US and France Ambassadors to Ghana, WHO representatives, as well as other diplomats. Also, we will have members of Parliaments within the Accra Metropolitan, Chiefs and Traditional Rulers, Religious and opinion leaders within the Region, All hospital CEOs, Corporate bodies, Sponsors, and medical professionals.

Our goal is to bring all these stakeholders on board so we can empower our awardees to do more.

Our proposed date is March 31st, 2023, the proposed venue is Alisa Hotel, Ridge Accra, and the proposed time for the event is 6 pm – 10 pm with an official Starting time of 7 pm. It is going to be a formal (Black & White) evening and there will be a photo shoot for our yearly gallery. There will be a live band and a moment of musical interludes.

Our proposed Host / MC is Mr. Jerry Justice and Mrs. Nana Ama McBrown.

OUR PLANNING COMMITTEE

Each year we will set up a general planning committee. The work of the planning committee is to plan and implement strategies for a successful program. It will then have the planning team which shall have representatives at the General Planning Committee.

The Team shall be but not limited to the following,

1. Convener – AMRF President
2. Secretary
3. Planning/Consultant Head
4. Select Committee Head
5. Finance / Accountant
6. IT / Graphic Design
7. Program Head / MC/Host
8. AMRF Representative

The planning shall be constituted 9 months before the program and shall be dissolved 1 month after the program upon submission of its Annual Program Report and Financial Audit.

The Committee shall meet monthly for the first 5 months and biweekly for the next 2 months and weekly for the next 2 months. More also, sub-committees shall meet as needed. The heads shall determine the specifics.

2023 Planning Committee

1. Convener – Dr. Michael Gyekye
2. Secretary – Mrs. Rebecca Eshun
3. Planning/Consultant – Ms. Lydia Gifty Hagan
4. Select Committee Head – Dr. Duah
5. Finance / Accountant – Mrs. Lisa Koranteng
6. IT / Graphic Design – Open
7. Program Head / MC/Host – Open
8. AMRF Representative – Mr. Foster Doteeb

Regional Tour

We shall hold regional tours and rallies across the country. Each rally will be held within major regional capitals to sensitize the people about the need to empower the industry. The rally will finally converge at a central location with a forum engaging all stakeholders as to how we can build a better health industry. The rally will finally end at the national capital where the final program will be held.

Marketing and Sponsorship

We will depend on sponsorship to make this program a success. We will need monetary and general assistance for such a program. We will need sponsorship from

1. Media and Advertising Companies
2. Corporate Organizations
3. Healthcare Organizations
4. General Donations from the people

This award program will not and does not solicit money from anyone on any online platform. All our engagements will be in-person and all monies shall be deposited in our Ecobank Account.

Budget

The Budget for this program based on our expectations is between 200 – 300 and 000 GHS. The detail of the budget is with the financial team, but we hope to raise the amount through sponsorship packages.

Packages are:

• Gold Sponsor – 50,000 and above
• Silver Sponsor – 35,000 and above
• Bronze Sponsor – 20,000 and above
• Co-Sponsor – 10, 000 and above
• Patron – 5,000 and above

Other: We may also need assistance in kind if people can lend their cars, guest houses or any other in-kind gesture as a means of convenience during our program. These items will be placed in good shape before being returned to their owners.

Proposed Sponsors for 2023

1. Media and Advertising Companies
2. Corporate Organizations
3. Healthcare Organizations
   • PrideMed Healthcare Services Ltd.
4. General Donations

Africa Medical Relief Foundation (AMRF-Africa)

AMRF-Africa was born out of the passion to serve the impoverished areas in Africa with free medical care, and the provision of relief items/services to make their living conditions better in a sustainable environment. We are a fully Not-for-profit organization operating in the United States of America (USA), Ghana (West Africa), and Kenya in East Africa.

AMRF- Africa since its inception has through its mission and vision provided free medical screenings to over 9000 people in impoverished areas in Ghana. We have also provided tons of relief items most especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have conducted free surgeries, and donated medical equipment and supplies to some health centers and major hospitals.

Africa Medical Relief Foundation (AMRF-Africa) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) US public charity (EIN: 83-2613808) organization. AMRF is registered under Social Welfare and the Registrar General as a legitimate Non-Governmental / Non-Profit organization in Ghana.

Summary

Typically regarded as a slow-moving sector, healthcare is primed for a disruptive shake-up. These changes are pushing the boundaries of traditional healthcare, requiring innovations that apply and extend extant knowledge in real-time biofeedback to provide a truly holistic of an individual body, mind, and soul. In this vein, we must stride as a country to achieve excellence.

In such a varied and vital sector, we are here to spotlight the diverse range of companies that continually demonstrate the highest standards of patient care, and who seek to promote intelligent, forward-thinking innovation and a commitment to being the best at what they do. This award works on the bases of merit and quality, not upon the number of votes or size of your institution. To ensure a level playing field, we will reward based on an excellent reputation, commitment, innovation, determination, and contribution to patient safety.