DDHS and district profiles

Profile

Background

Christiana Akua Konadu hails from Wenchi in the Bono Region of Ghana. She is a dedicated Christian and a member of the Methodist Church. Her commitment to public health is evident through her extensive education and professional experience in health management.

Professional Profile

Christiana Akua Konadu currently serves as the Municipal Director of Health Services (MDHS) for the Jaman South Municipal Health Directorate. She was appointed as the District Director of Health Services (DDHS) in 2015. Her academic qualifications and practical experience reflect her expertise in public health nursing and management.

Career Objective

Ms. Konadu aims to improve healthcare delivery and public health outcomes in her community through effective leadership and management practices. She is committed to enhancing health services, particularly for vulnerable populations.

Ms. Christiana Akua Konadu

DDHS- Jaman South District

Professional Experience

  • Municipal Director of Health Services, Jaman South Municipal Health Directorate (2015 – Present)

  • Health professional roles in:

    * Asutifi District Health Directorate

    * Nkoranza Municipal Health Directorate

    * St. Theresa’s Hospital

    * Sunyani Municipal RCH Unit

    * Yefiri Health Centre

EDUCATION

  • National Institute of Public Health Management and Family Welfare, New Delhi, India

  • ssociate Degree, Ghana College of Nursing and Midwifery

  • Public Health Nursing, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital

  • Midwifery, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH)

  • Registered General Nurse (RGN), KATH

  • Community Health Nursing Training School (CHNTS), Tamale

Other Training

  • 3rd International Conference on Occupational & Environmental Health, India

  • International Conference on Sharing Perspectives in Public Health: New Paradigms, India

  • Leadership and Management, Pentecost University College

  • Essential Care for Every Baby, WHO

  • Certificate in Reproductive Health

  • Certificate in Development and Leadership Services

  • Certificate in Basic Eye Care

Duties

  • Overseeing public health programs and initiatives

  • Managing health services and staff

  • Implementing health education and awareness campaigns

  • Coordinating community health services

  • Ensuring quality care and patient safety