GRNMA InfoNet

I was part of a team of five as an Assistant Lead Backend Developer, responsible for developing a management system for the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwifery Council of Ghana. The association has a membership of around 100,000 and was facing difficulties in managing the processing of retirement benefits, death benefits, loans, and other applications due to its growing numbers.

I developed various features for the system, including a loan application and processing module with payment tracking, a death and retirement benefit application and processing module, and management modules for dues, levies, nurses' fund records, and stock distribution.

Key Features Developed

• Loan Application & Processing Module: Complete loan workflow with payment tracking capabilities
• Death & Retirement Benefits Module: Automated processing of member benefit applications
• Dues & Levies Management: Comprehensive tracking of member financial obligations
• Nurses' Fund Records: Detailed financial record management system
• Stock Distribution Management: Inventory and distribution tracking system
• Member Data Integration: Seamless data sharing with regulatory bodies

Technical Architecture

Our tech stack included:

• Backend: PHP with Laravel framework for robust application development
• Database: MySQL for reliable data storage and management
• Web Server: Apache for serving the web application
• Queue Management: Beanstalkd for managing background job queues
• Process Management: Supervisord for managing queue workers in the background
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for user interface development
• Development Practices: Test Driven Development and SOLID Design Principles

Project Impact & Outcomes

As a key contributor to the project, I am proud to highlight its successful outcomes:

Process Improvements

• Reduced loan application and processing time from about a month to about 3-5 days
• Improved access to financial support for members of the association
• Enhanced member satisfaction through easy access to benefit and dues information

Transparency & Trust

• Increased transparency by providing members with detailed information about their benefits and dues paid over time
• Improved financial tracking for the association with comprehensive reporting on dues, levies, and nurses' funds
• Better financial management through detailed tracking capabilities

Regulatory Compliance

• Streamlined data sharing between the association and the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana
• Significant reduction of up to 80% in the time it took to renew members' licenses
• Improved overall regulatory compliance through automated processes

Project Timeline

Duration: November 2021 - Present

Team Contribution

Working as Assistant Lead Backend Developer in a team of five developers, I contributed significantly to the architecture design and implementation of core modules that directly impacted the association's operational efficiency and member satisfaction.

This project demonstrates the positive impact of well-designed technology solutions on large-scale organizational operations, and I am proud to have been part of the team that made it happen.