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Profile

Background

Robert was born on April 25, 1974, in Ghana, where he has spent his life committed to public health. A practicing Christian, Robert is married and dedicated to his family. His journey in healthcare began with a diploma in Disease Control and Prevention from Kintampo Rural Health Training School in 2001. He later advanced his education by earning a Bachelor of Public Health with a focus on Disease Control and Prevention, and a Master of Public Health from the University of Ghana, Legon. Additionally, he holds a certificate in Health Administration and Management from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). His background has shaped him into a dedicated professional with a passion for improving public health outcomes.

Professional Profile

Robert is a seasoned Disease Control Officer with over twenty years of experience in public health. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to advancing public health, adhering to Ghana Health Service policies, and achieving notable milestones in disease control and health service delivery. He has held various roles within the Ghana Health Service, including serving as the Acting District Director of Health Services in multiple districts, where he has overseen clinical and public health interventions, managed emergency preparedness, and contributed to significant health outcomes. Robert is recognized for his expertise in disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, and control measures, and he has also contributed to public health research, providing valuable insights into the challenges faced by health services.

Career Objective

Robert’s career objective is to continue operating within the highest professional and ethical standards in public health. He aims to leverage his extensive experience in disease control and health service delivery to further contribute to improving health outcomes in the communities he serves. His dedication to public health is driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact through leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to continuous learning and development.

Robert Mensah

District Director, Adansi South.

Professional Experience

  • District Director of Health Services, Adansi South District

  • Ag. District Director of Health Services, Ahafo Ano South-East Health Directorate (Feb 2020 – Jan 2023)

  • Ag. District Director of Health Services, Sekyere South Health Directorate (Feb 2020 – Jan 2023)

  • District Disease Control Officer, Ghana Health Service

EDUCATION

  • Master of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon

  • Bachelor of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon

  • Diploma in Disease Control and Prevention, Kintampo Rural Health Training School

  • Certificate in Health Administration and Management, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)

Other Training

  • Special training on district health system operations

  • Training on outbreak investigation and specimen collection

  • Participant at the Buruli ulcer conference in Benin

Duties

  • Overseeing day-to-day administration of health services.

  • Managing clinical and public health interventions.

  • Ensuring emergency preparedness and response.

  • Conducting disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, and control measures.

  • Leading public health research projects.

Career History

  • Successfully managed surveillance and control of diseases like tuberculosis, measles, yellow fever, and rabies.

  • Instrumental in forming and operationalizing the Public Health Emergency Management Committee.

  • Ensured the completion of a COVID-19 case holding block.

  • Conducted successful mass vaccination campaigns and improved emergency preparedness in Sekyere South District.

  • Contributed to public health research on tuberculosis case detection and measles surveillance systems.