DDHS and district profiles

Profile

Background

Michael Owusu Kwakye is a dedicated public health professional with extensive experience in health services management and disease control. He is passionate about community health and has a strong background in epidemiology, nutrition, and public health interventions. His career reflects leadership roles in health service delivery, focusing on disease surveillance, immunization, and neglected tropical diseases. Michael is highly skilled in health information systems and data management platforms, contributing to the effective monitoring and evaluation of health programs.

Michael Owusu Kwakye

DDHS-Ahafo Ano South West

Education

  • Master of Public Health (MPH): Catholic University College of Ghana, Fiapre, Sunyani (Aug 2020 – May 2022)

  • Bachelor of Public Health: Catholic University College of Ghana, Fiapre, Sunyani (Aug 2010 – May 2012)

  • Diploma in Community Health (Nutrition and Disease Control): College of Health, Kintampo (Oct 1999 – Sept 2002)

  • Advanced Level Certificate (GCE A-Level): Agona Swedru SHS, Central Region (Sept 1994 – June 1996)

  • Ordinary Level Certificate (GCE O-Level): Assin Manso SHS, Central Region (1989 – June 1994)

Work History

  • Acting District Director of Health Services: Ghana Health Service, Ahafo Ano South West District, Mankranso (May 7, 2024 – Present)

  • District Disease Control Officer: Ghana Health Service, Mampong-Asante/Ahafo Ano South West (Jan 2003 – Apr 2024)

  • District EPI Coordinator: Ghana Health Service, District Health Directorate, Mankranso (2011 – Apr 2024)

  • District Surveillance Focal Person: Ghana Health Service, District Health Directorate, Mankranso (Aug 2011 – Apr 2024)

  • District Neglected Tropical Disease Coordinator: Ghana Health Service, District Health Directorate, Mankranso (2011 – Apr 2024)

  • District TB Coordinator: Ghana Health Service, District Health Directorate, Mankranso (2011 – Apr 2024)

Training And Professional Development

  • Mid-level Managers Training on EPI

  • Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) – Frontline

  • Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response

  • TB Case Management and Data Management

  • Public Procurement Workshop

  • Regenerative Health and Nutrition

  • Essential Nutrition Action

  • Training on Infant and Young Child Feeding

  • Logistics Management

Contact Information

  • Telephone (Home): +233 209406624

  • Telephone (Mobile): +233 557356854

  • Email: myakilo@gmail.com

Languages Spoken

  • English.
  • Twi (Asante).

Hobbies

  • Reading.

  • Listening to Christian songs

  • Taking adventures