DDHS and district profiles
Profile
Background
An International Health Practitioner with twelve (12) years of experience in Public Health practice, serving as District Director of Health Services since 2012. Currently working as the District Director of Health Services (DDHS) for Chereponi district in the North East Region, Ghana. Appointed into the health service in 1997, with extensive experience in disease surveillance, outbreak management, and workforce management, particularly in primary healthcare delivery in hard-to-reach areas.
Professional Profile
Highly skilled in primary healthcare service delivery with a focus on deprived and hard-to-reach districts. Demonstrated expertise in disease control and surveillance, contributing to the eradication of Guinea Worm and Poliomyelitis in multiple districts. Experienced in collaborative health service delivery, stakeholder engagement, and health system management.
Career Objective
To leverage my expertise in public health and health system management to drive impactful healthcare initiatives, strengthen primary healthcare delivery in underserved areas, and contribute to national and global health improvement efforts.
Professional Experience
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Career History