DDHS and district profiles

Profile

Background

I’m Kolog Timbire Jonas, a dedicated public health specialist with over 10 years of experience in public health management. As District Director of Health Service, I lead a team of public health and clinical healthcare professionals to deliver quality healthcare services to the community. My expertise includes public health monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, program development, and healthcare policy implementation. I’m particularly passionate about Non-Communicable Diseases and improving health outcomes, especially in rural and underserved areas. Outside of work, I enjoy reading and watching educative television programmes. I prioritize Network of practice using CHPS roll out as a pivot.

Professional Profile

As an experienced public health specialist, I lead a team to provide quality healthcare services and oversee public health monitoring, evaluation, and strategic planning. I focus on improving health outcomes, particularly in rural and underserved areas, and am passionate about addressing Non-Communicable Diseases. My work involves effective stakeholder engagement and implementing healthcare policies to strengthen health systems and contribute towards Universal Health Coverage.

Career Objective

To contribute towards Universal Health Coverage through health system strengthening, with a focus on improving health outcomes and engaging effectively with stakeholders to enhance healthcare delivery in rural and underserved areas.

Kolog Timbire Jonas

DDHS- South Dayi District

Professional Experience

  • District Director of Health Service

    South Dayi District Health Service

EDUCATION

  • Master’s Degree in Public Health Monitoring and Evaluation

    University of Ghana, Legon

Other Training

  • Leadership and Management in Health

    University of Washington

  • Health Administration and Management

    Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)

  • Leadership Management and Governance for Health System Strengthening

    Amref Africa

Career History

  • Assembly Member and Hon Presiding Member

    District Assembly (12 years)

Duties

  • Leading a team of public health and clinical professionals

  • Overseeing public health monitoring and evaluation

  • Strategic planning and program development

  • Implementing healthcare policies

  • Engaging with community stakeholders and political leaders

Hobbies

  • Reading.

  • Watching educative television programmes