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Profile

Background

Stephen Tietoh Sorbobr is an accomplished healthcare professional currently serving as the District Director of Health Services in the Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam District, Central Region. With over two decades of experience, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership in public health management, nutrition, and community health.

Professional Profile

Stephen Tietoh Sorbobr holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Ghana and a Bachelor of Arts in Population and Family Life Education from the University of Cape Coast, where he graduated with first-class honors. His academic credentials are further strengthened by a Certificate in Health Administration and Management from GIMPA and a Technical Officers Certificate in Nutrition from the Rural Health Training School in Kintampo, which he completed with distinction. Additionally, he has pursued advanced training in Leadership, Management, and Governance for Senior Policy Makers through AMREF Health Africa, as well as a Basic Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program. His multifaceted education and certifications reflect his deep expertise in public health, nutrition, and health systems strengthening.

Career Objective

To improve healthcare delivery through equitable and efficient health systems, focusing on disease prevention and community wellness.

Stephen Tietoh Sorbobr

DDHS, Ajumako-Enya-Essiam.

Professional Experience

  • District Director of Health Services- Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam District (April 2021–Present)

  • District Director of Health Services- Gomoa East District (2014–2021) & Gomoa Central District (2017–2021)

  • District Director of Health Services- Upper Denkyira West District (2010–2014; Acting from 2008)

  • District Nutrition Technical Officer- Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District (1995–2008)

  • Nutrition Technical Officer- Cape Coast Nutrition Rehabilitation Center (1995)

Education

  • Master of Public Health-School of Public Health, University of Ghana

  • Bachelor of Arts (First-Class Honors) -Population and Family Life Education, University of Cape Coast

  • Technical Officers Certificate (Distinction)-Nutrition, Rural Health Training School, Kintampo

  • Certificate in Health Administration and Management-Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)

Professional Development & Certifications

  • Leadership, Management, and Governance for Senior Policy Makers (AMREF Health Africa)

  • Health Systems Strengthening (AMREF Health Africa)

  • Basic Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (Ghana FELTP)

Career History

  • 1995–2008: Nutrition-focused roles (Cape Coast to Twifo Hemang Districts)

  • 2008–2014: Transition to district leadership (Upper Denkyira West)

  • 2014–2021: Expanded oversight (Gomoa East & Central Districts)

  • 2021–Present: Strategic leadership (Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam District)