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Prof. Lydia Aziato

Professor Lydia Aziato
About Me

Professor Lydia Aziato was appointed as the third Vice Chancellor of UHAS, effective August 2022, thereby adding UHAS to the short list of Ghanaian universities with female vice chancellors - the fifth in Ghana.

Professional Background

Prof. Aziato worked as a bedside nurse at Mamprobi Polyclinic, Accra before joining University of Ghana, Legon in 2001 after her first degree. She rose through the ranks from Senior Nurse Technician (2001-2006), to Assistant Lecturer (2006-2008), Lecturer (2008-2014), Senior Lecturer (2014-2017), Associate Professor (2017-2020) and Professor (2020). Thus, she has 21 years of experience in academia.

Prof. Aziato was the Head of Department for Adult Health at University of Ghana School of Nursing and Midwifery (2016-2018), Acting Dean (2017-2019) and Dean (2019-2022). She was the first substantive Dean of the School.

Prof. Aziato founded Research Mentorship Alliance, an NGO that gives her the platform to develop the research skills of young scientists in Ghana. Currently, she is the President of Chi Omicron Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), the second largest nursing organization globally. She is an active member of STTI and has served within this global space in many capacities, such as reviewer for awards, conference abstracts, and moderator of conference presentations.

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Vice Chancellor
Professor
Office of the Vice Chancellor
English, British
Senior Member (Academic)

Nursing/Health Research

Qualitative Research

Pain Management

Cancers E.g. Breast, Cervical, Prostate Cancers

Surgical Nursing

Women’s Health Such As Adolescents, Pregnancy, And Labour

Herbal Medicine

Spirituality

Program
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing.

Education Type
Degrees
End Date

Program
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Nursing

Education Type
Degrees
End Date

Program
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and Psychology

Education Type
Degrees
End Date

Program
Diploma in Nursing

Education Type
Diploma
End Date

Program
Specialty training in Oncology Nursing

Education Type
Continuing Education / Other Certifications
End Date

Program
Certificate in Supply Chain Management (Trainer of Trainers)

Education Type
Certifications
End Date

Oncology Nurse Leadership Program In Africa (Onlep)

Project Role
Principal Investigator (PI)
Funder
AMGEN
Amount
$2,712,899.75
Start Date

Co - Creating Contextually Appropriate Comprehensive Sexually Education Teaching Approaches For 9 - 15 Years Old Learners In The Upper East Region Of Ghana (Catalyst)

Project Role
Principal Investigator
Funder
IDRC
Amount
CAD 1,999,627
Start Date

Ghana Skill Development Fund (Gsdf)

Project Role
Principal Investigator
Funder
The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training
Amount
GH₵ 1,417,219.40
Start Date

Doctoral Scholarship For Phd In Nursing 2011-2012

Institution
University of the Western Cape
Country (Location)
South Africa
Date

Unilever Postgraduate Studies Award For Mphil In Nursing 2003-2005

Institution
College of Health Sciences
Country (Location)
Ghana
Date

First Class Award With Highest Cumulative Grade Point Average (Cgpa)

Institution
University of Ghana
Country (Location)
Ghana
Date

Distinction Award In Medicine/Medical Nursing

Institution
Nursing and Midwifery Council (N&MC)
Country (Location)
Ghana
Date

4Th African Women's Award In Recognition Of Her Contribution To Education

Institution
Business Executive Group
Country (Location)
Rwanda
Date

9Th Ghana Women Of Excellence Award For Contribution To Tertiary Education And Health Care

Institution
Top Brass Ghana
Country (Location)
Ghana
Date

2Nd Ho Teaching Hospital Governing Board Recognition For Meritorious Contributions To Making The Ho Teaching Hospital The Destination For Medical Tourism

Institution
Ho Teaching Hospital
Country (Location)
Ghana
Date

Distinguished Fellowship Award At The 2023 Ladies In Ledership Awards In Recognition Of Exceptional Leadership And Profound Impacts Made In Academic And Leadership Spheres

Institution
The Africa Women's Leadership Academy
Country (Location)
Ghana
Date

2023 Female Pillars Of Modern Ghana Award In Recognition Of Contributions To Ghana’s Economy In The Educational Sector

Institution
West Africa International Press Limited
Country (Location)
Ghana
Date

Legendary Woman Of The Year At The 2023 Ghana Women Awards (Gwa) In Recognition Of Contributions To Professional And Academic Excellence

Institution
Ghana Women Awards
Country (Location)
Ghana
Date

Daisy Faculty Award As A Testament To Exceptional Dedication, Mentorship, And Positive Influence On Nursing Students And Colleagues At The Ghanaian Diaspora Nursing Alliance (G-Dna) Fundraising Gala

Institution
The DAISY Foundation-The Ghanaian-Diaspora Nursing Alliance
Country (Location)
Ghana
Date

Distinguished Health Education Award; Excellence In Leadership In Nursing Research - Leaders In Health And Tech Conference Awards 2021

Institution
MHM Health Consultancy Limited
Country (Location)
United Kingdom
Date

Winner Of The 2022 Dr. Docia Kisseih International Achievement Award

Institution
Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwifery Association
Country (Location)
Ghana
Date

National Nursing And Midwifery Education And Research Excellence Award

Institution
Ministry of Health
Country (Location)
Ghana
Date

Recognition For Contribution To Research And Raising The Image Of Nursing And Midwifery Locally And Internationally

Institution
Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association
Country (Location)
Ghana
Date

Life-Time Recognition By The Nursing And Midwifery Council Of Ghana As ‘Dedicated Mentor, Goal Driven, Transformational Leader And Renowned Award-Winning Qualitative Researcher’ – Picture Frame Mounted At The Headquarters Of The Council.

Institution
Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association
Country (Location)
Ghana
Date

Emerging Nurse Researcher Award For Africa 2017

Institution
by Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI)
Country (Location)
Ireland
Date

Consultant

Project Summary
The National Nursing and Midwifery Quiz Competition
Client / Org
Ministry of Health
End Date

Consultant Assessor

Project Summary
Assessing of national nursing and midwifery examinations for all categories
Client / Org
Nursing and Midwifery Council
End Date

Consultant

Project Summary
Establishment of BSc programme in Nursing at Wisconsin International University College
Client / Org
Wisconsin International University College
End Date

International Council Of Nurses (Icn) Congress 2025

Role / Position
Presenter
Event Name
International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress 2025
End Date
Other Relevant Info

Ghanaian Diaspora Nursing Alliance Conference

Role / Position
Panelist
Event Name
Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery Education Beyond 2025
End Date

Uhas Research Conference

Role / Position
Chairperson
Event Name
UHAS Research Conference
End Date

Going Global Partnership 2024: Tne Deep Dialogue Conference For Leaders Of International Tertiary Education

Role / Position
Participant
Event Name
Going Global Partnership 2024: TNE Deep Dialogue Conference for leaders of international tertiary education
End Date

Manuscript Writing Qualitative Data Analysis Use Of Nvivo Software

Role / Position
Facilitator
End Date
Other Relevant Info
Organised by Research Mentorship Alliance

Dialogue On Innovative Higher Education Strategies (Dies) Workshop On Gender Equity – Navigating Women’s Career In Higher Education

Role / Position
Facilitator
End Date
Other Relevant Info
Organised by DAAD, HRK German’s Rector’s Conference, Centre for Higher Education (CHE)