DDHS and district profiles

Background Information

Ms. Justine Sefakor Abla Alornyo was born on June 6th, 1967, in Ave-Dakpa, located in the Volta Region of Ghana. She currently serves as the Acting District Director of Health Services.

Ms. Alornyo Justine Sefakor Abla

DDHS- Akatsi South Municipal

  • 0208439469 / 0244983048.

  • alornyoablaj@yahoo.com

Professional Experience

  • Ag. District Director of Health Services (Ag. DDHS):

  • Central Tongu District Health Directorate, Adidome: January 2013 to 2020

  • Ketu North Municipal Health Directorate: 2021 to 2022

  • Akatsi South Municipal Health Directorate: 2022 – Present

  • Biakoye District Health Directorate, Nkonya-Ahenkro, Volta Region: March 2011 – December 2012

  • South Tongu District Health Directorate, Sogakope, Volta Region: 2003-2011

  • Ho Government Hospital Labour Ward: June 1998 to June 2000

  • Ho Government Hospital Operating Theatre: June 2000 to October 2001

  • Tamale Regional Hospital Maternity Unit: January 1998 – May 1998

  • Bole District Hospital, Medical and Surgical Ward: 1993-1996

  • Tamale Regional Hospital Emergency Ward: March 1992 – January 1993

Education

  • Master of Arts in Health Education: University of Cape Coast, 06/2018 to 09/2019

  • Bachelor of Public Health Nursing: University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, 08/2015 to 2017

  • Certificate in Health Administration and Management (HAM): Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), 02/2014 to 03/2014

  • Advanced Diploma in Public Health Nursing: Public Health Nursing School, Korle-Bu, Accra, 11/2001 to 11/2002 (RPHN1259)

  • Certificate in Midwifery: Midwifery Training School, Kumasi, 11/1996 to 11/1997 (RM 16618)

  • Certificate in General Nursing: Nurses Training College, Tamale, 02/1989 to 08/1992 (SRN10883)

Accomplishment

  • Established midwifery services in five CHPS zones and two health centres in Central Tongu district.

  • Trained 250 Community-Based Surveillance Volunteers.

  • Established seven CHPS compounds.

  • Acted as Medical Superintendent of Adidome hospital (2013 to 2014).

  • Regional Resource Person for Family Planning and Trainer for Lactation Management.

  • National Assessor for Baby-Friendly Health Facility Initiative (Bfhi).

  • Established maternity services in a community where delivery was taboo.

  • Successfully implemented the CHPS+ program and increased healthcare access in deprived communities.