DDHS and district profiles

Profile

Background

Mavis Narh is an experienced public health expert from Ghana, where she was born and resides. She is married with two children and passionate about mentoring the youth and creating opportunities for the less privileged, particularly young women and children.

Professional Profile

With 20 years of experience in public health and project management, Mavis has established herself as a leader in maternal, child, and adolescent health. She has extensive expertise in health system management and results-based program implementation. Currently serving as the District Director of Health Services for AAK under the Ghana Health Service, she leads the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of health policies at the district level.

Carrer Objective

To continue contributing to public health improvement by leading strategic health initiatives, mentoring future public health leaders, and creating impactful health programs for vulnerable populations.

Mavis Narh

DDHS-Abura Asebu Kwamankese

Education

  • Master of Public Health, University of Ghana

  • Certificate in Psychosocial Support, Golda Meir Mount Carmel International Training Center, Israel

  • Certificate in Maternal and Child Health, Yonsei University, Korea

  • Certificates in Project Management, Management Consultancy, Human Resources, and Emotional Intelligence

Professional Experience

  • District Director of Health Services, Ghana Health Service

  • Over 20 years of experience managing health projects and community health programs

Training

  • Psychosocial support training

  • Maternal and child health management

  • Project management and health system strategies

  • Emotional intelligence and human resources development

Duties

  • Lead the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service policies at the district level

  • Manage maternal, child, and adolescent health programs

  • Supervise and oversee health projects and service delivery

  • Provide mentorship and training to public health personnel

  • Promote youth development and create opportunities for young women and children