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Profile

Background

Cletus Zuuri Bayor is a distinguished public health professional with over 15 years of progressive experience in health services administration, disease control, and health program implementation. Beginning his career as a Disease Control Officer in 2007, he has risen through the ranks to leadership roles, currently serving as the District Director of Health Services for Asikuma Odoben Brakwa District in Ghana’s Central Region. His work spans immunization programs, epidemic preparedness, and health systems management, marked by a commitment to improving community health outcomes. Cletus’s career reflects a blend of technical expertise and strategic leadership, with a focus on policy implementation, capacity building, and resource optimization in resource-limited settings.

Professional Profile

Cletus holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, complemented by a Bachelor’s in Health Sciences Education from the University of Cape Coast and a Diploma in Community Health from Kintampo. His credentials include certifications in Health Administration (GIMPA), Epidemiology (University of Washington), and Leadership in Health Systems (Pentecost University). A skilled practitioner in disease surveillance and immunization programs, he has coordinated national initiatives like the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) and Community-Based Health Planning (CHPS). Known for his analytical rigor and adaptability, Cletus excels in training health staff, managing crises, and aligning district operations with national health priorities.

Career Objective

Cletus aims to leverage his expertise in public health leadership and disease control to strengthen health systems at district and national levels. His goal is to drive evidence-based policies, enhance service delivery, and foster partnerships that address gaps in healthcare access, particularly in rural communities. By integrating innovative solutions with grassroots engagement, he seeks to improve health equity, reduce preventable diseases, and mentor the next generation of health professionals. His vision centers on resilient, data-driven health systems that prioritize community needs and sustainable development goals.

Cletus Zuuri Bayor

DDHS-Assikuma Odoben Brakwa

Professional Experience

  • District Director of Health Services- Asikuma Odoben Brakwa District, Central Region (September 2022–Present)

  • Acting District Director of Health Services- Gomoa West District Health Directorate, Apam (September 2018–April 2021)

  • Principal Technical Officer (Disease Control Officer)- Gomoa West District Health Directorate (April 2015–September 2018)

  • Senior Technical Officer (Disease Control Officer)-Gomoa West District Health Directorate (November 2010–March 2015)

  • Technical Officer (Disease Control Officer)- Gomoa West District Health Directorate (April 2007–November 2010)

Education

  • Master of Public Health (MPH)- Regional Institute of Public Health, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin (2018)

  • Bachelor of Education in Health Sciences Education-University of Cape Coast, Ghana (2014)

  • Diploma in Community Health- Rural Health Training School, Kintampo, Ghana (2006)

Career History

  • 2007–2010: Technical Officer (Disease Control)

  • 2010–2015: Senior Technical Officer (Disease Control)

  • 2015–2018: Principal Technical Officer (Disease Control)

  • 2018–2021: Acting District Director (Gomoa West)

  • 2022–Present: District Director (Asikuma Odoben Brakwa)