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Profile

Background

Mr. Timothy Kobina Ofori is the Director of Health Services at Prestea Huni-Valley Municipal, with over 22 years of experience in healthcare. He is a skilled General Nurse and Community Nutritionist, with extensive knowledge in general healthcare and public health. Throughout his career, he has developed a deep understanding of healthcare regulations, policy-making, and compliance, allowing him to deliver high-quality health services and promote public health effectively within the community.

Professional Profile

Mr. Ofori is a seasoned healthcare leader known for his exceptional organizational and leadership abilities. His expertise spans strategic healthcare management, budget oversight, and collaboration with various stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, government agencies, and community leaders. With strong analytical skills, he excels in identifying challenges and implementing innovative solutions to improve health services. His excellent communication skills enable him to engage effectively with diverse groups, fostering collaboration and ensuring that healthcare services meet the needs of the community.

Career Objective

To continue leading and enhancing healthcare services in Prestea Huni-Valley Municipal by driving strategic initiatives, improving healthcare access, and promoting public health. With a commitment to excellence, Mr. Ofori aims to contribute to the advancement of healthcare systems, improve health outcomes for the community, and collaborate with key stakeholders to achieve sustainable, high-quality healthcare delivery.

Mr. Timothy Kobina Ofori

DDHS- Prestea Huni-Valley

  • 0246496388

  • kobbyofo12@gmail.com

Professional Experience

  • Municipal Health Director, Prestea Huni-Valley Municipal (2022 to date)

  • Distict Health Director, Ahanta West Municipal (2020-2022)

  • Distict Health Director, Bia East (2018-2020)

  • Tutor: Asankragwa Midwifery and nursing Training College. August 2012 to November 2017

  • Occupational Health Nurse; Newmont Mining Corporation. October 2011- Feb.2014.

  • District Nutrition Officer: Juabeso District Health. September 2009-June 2012

  • Clinical Nurse: Redback Mining Ltd. Dec, 2008 – Jan. 2009, July- Nov. 2010.

  • In-service Training coordinator (Locum) JUSTAB Hospital Kasoa – Dec 2008 Feb. 2009

  • District HIV/ AIDS Coordinator/ Counselor 2003 – 2005

Education

  • Master of Public Health (MPH) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2015-2017) in Population and Reproductive and Health with healthcare focus.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Community Nutrition at University of Development of Studies,

    (2005 – 2009)

  • Diploma in Nursing at University of Ghana Accra (2007-2007)

  • Sekondi Nurses Training Registered General Nurse College S (1999 – 2002)

  • St Mary’s Secondary Senior Secondary School School, Takoradi (1994 -1996)

other training

  • Diploma in workplace safety. Alison.UK

  • Occupational Health Training in Spirometry. OCSA. S. A (2012)

  • Occupational Health Training in Audiometry. OCSA .S .A (2012)

  • Occupational Health and Safety Management. ICM- UK.-KNUST (2011)

  • Training of Trainers on Quality Assurance. (2010)

  • Food Safety for Nutrition (2010)

  • Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) System. (2010)

  • Basic Life Support (BLS). (2010)

  • Regenerative Health and Nutrition. (2009)

  • Training of Trainers on (Z-Score) Growth monitoring Chart. (2009)

  • Case Management of HIV/AIDS. (2005)

  • Training of Trainers on HIV/AIDS (2004)

  • Counseling in HIV/AIDS/ STIs. (2003)