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Profile

Background

Dr. Stanley Kweku Yaidoo is a Ghanaian-trained Nutritionist, Medical Doctor, and Project Management Professional. He is an alumnus of St. Augustine’s College in Cape Coast. Dr. Yaidoo has a deep interest in infant and young child growth promotion as well as nutrition-related research. He was inducted into the Ghana Medical and Dental Council in 2017 and has since had extensive clinical practice in various parts of Ghana. Currently, he serves as the Municipal Director of Health Services for Awutu Senya East, where he oversees public health facilities, staff, and programs in the municipality. He is married with two children.

Professional Profile

Dr. Stanley Kweku Yaidoo is a success-driven and result-oriented professional known for his ability to work under pressure and adapt to new situations. He is capable of working both individually and in a team, and he is a strong advocate for patients. He is agile, possesses IT knowledge, and is known for his trustworthiness.

Carrer Objective

To leverage my experience as a Nutritionist, Medical Doctor, and Project Management Professional to improve public health outcomes, promote growth in infant and young child nutrition, and contribute to effective health service delivery and management within the health sector.

Dr. Stanley Kweku Yaidoo

DDHS-Awutu Senya East

Professional Experience

  • Nutritionist with an interest in infant and young child growth promotion and nutrition-related research

  • Medical Doctor with clinical practice in various parts of Ghana

  • Municipal Director of Health Services for Awutu Senya East, overseeing public health facilities, staff, and programs

EDUCATION

  • St. Augustine’s College, Cape Coast

  • University of Ghana, Legon – BSc in Nutrition and Food Science

  • University of Ghana, Legon – Masters in Public Health

  • School of Medicine and Dentistry, Korle Bu – Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery

  • Project Management Institute, Pennsylvania, USA – Certified Project Manager

Other Training

  • Certified Project Manager with the Project Management Institute

Career History

  • Inducted into the Ghana Medical and Dental Council (2017)

  • Municipal Director of Health Services, Awutu Senya East (current)

Duties

  • Overseeing public health facilities, staff, and programs in the municipality

Languages Spoken

  • English.

Hobbies

  • Reading.
  • Farming.
  • Watching Movies