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Background

Cletus Zuuri Bayor is a distinguished public health professional known for his dedication and extensive experience in health services administration, disease control, and health program implementation.

Education

Cletus’s educational journey began with a Diploma in Community Health from the Rural Health Training School in Kintampo, Brong-Ahafo, Ghana, which he completed in 2006. He furthered his studies with a Bachelor of Education in Health Sciences Education from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, graduating in 2014. In his quest for advanced knowledge and expertise, he earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the Regional Institute of Public Health at the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, in 2018. Cletus has also actively pursued professional development to enhance his skills and knowledge. He holds certificates in Health Administration and Management from GIMPA, Health Systems Management, Leadership and Governance from GHS/Pentecost University, Routine Immunization Planning from WHO GRISP, and Introduction to Epidemiology for Global Health from the University of Washington. He has also completed training in leadership and management in health, adolescent sexual and reproductive health, and implementation research.

Work

Cletus’s professional career is marked by progressive roles in public health services. Currently, he serves as the District Director of Health Services at the Asikuma Odoben Brakwa District Health Directorate in Asikuma, a position he has held since September 2022. In this role, he oversees the daily administration of the health system, leads health programs, implements national and regional health policies, and provides expert advice to the District Assembly. He ensures the availability of logistics and supplies to support health facilities within the district.

Prior to this, Cletus served as the Acting District Director of Health Services at the Gomoa West District Health Directorate in Apam, Ghana, from September 2018 to April 2021. His responsibilities included managing the district health system, supervising health programs, implementing policies, and providing logistical support. He played a crucial role in establishing effective monitoring and supportive supervision systems for service delivery in the district.

From April 2015 to September 2018, Cletus worked as a Principal Technical Officer (Disease Control Officer) at the same district health directorate. He led disease control and surveillance activities, coordinated the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), trained health staff and community volunteers, and conducted integrated supportive supervision. His leadership extended to coordinating the District Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) and District Malaria programs.

Earlier in his career, from November 2010 to March 2015, Cletus was a Senior Technical Officer (Disease Control Officer) at the Gomoa West District Health Directorate. He provided supportive supervision to health facilities, managed vaccine cold chains, trained community-based surveillance volunteers, and coordinated malaria and tuberculosis control programs. His role also involved participating in epidemic preparedness planning to prevent disease outbreaks.

Cletus began his career as a Technical Officer (Disease Control Officer) in April 2007 at the Gomoa West District Health Directorate. In this role, he managed vaccine cold chains, trained community volunteers, conducted record reviews, and participated in management meetings to update the progress of surveillance and immunization activities.

Cletus Zuuri Bayor is a highly respected public health professional, known for his analytical skills, mature judgment, creativity, flexibility, and strong organizational abilities. His dynamic and energetic approach, coupled with his commitment to integrity and moral authority, makes him a valuable asset to the public health sector. His resilience, excellent interpersonal skills, and cultural competencies enable him to effectively manage any task and contribute significantly to the well-being of the communities he serves.

Cletus Zuuri Bayor

District Director, Assikuma Odoben Brakwa District.

Professional Experience

  • Outstanding organisation and
    mobilization skills.
  • Reproductive Health.
  • Monitoring and supportive
    supervision.
  • Ability to give health educational
    talks.
  • Data entry into DHIMS.
  • Report writing.

  • Counselling skills in Family Planning and HIV.

  • Ability to develop and implement
    programmes.

EDUCATION

  • University of Cape-Coast (2016-
    2017) M.A Health Education.

  • University of Cape-Coast (2016-
    2017) M.A Health Education.

  • University of Cape-Coast (2016-
    2017) M.A Health Education.

  • University of Cape-Coast (2016-
    2017) M.A Health Education.

  • University of Cape-Coast (2016-
    2017) M.A Health Education.

  • University of Cape-Coast (2016-
    2017) M.A Health Education.

Other Training

  • Leadership and Governance.

  • Training on Differential Service
    Delivery (DSD) on HIV.

  • Anti-Retro viral Therapy (ART)
    Training.

  • TOT in Family Planning.

  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive
    Health.

  • Capacity Development Workshop on Corporate Governance for Advisory Board Members.

  • Life Saving Skills workshop on Safe
    Motherhood.

  • PMTCT /HIV workshop.

  • Capacity building on Mental Health
    by WHO QualityRight.

Career History

  • Work with Ghana Health Service 2005-date.

Duties

  • To implement all National Policies on Health at the Municipal level.

Languages Spoken

  • English.
  • Twi (Asante).

Hobbies

  • Reading.
  • Singing.

  • Listening to News.