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Profile

Background

Stella Konadu Owusu is an esteemed healthcare professional currently serving as the Director of Health Services for the Birim North Health Directorate. With over three decades of experience in the healthcare sector, she is commitment to improving health outcomes and access to quality medical services for the residents of Birim North.

Stella’s professional journey began at the Korle- Bu NTC as SRN, and later Midwifery Certificates. She later enrolled in the University of Ghana, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and Psychology. She then pursued a Master’s degree in Public Health from the same institution, further equipping her with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle public health challenges. Her academic background is complemented by a certifications from GIMPA in Health Administration and Management.

Stella has held various pivotal roles, each contributing to her extensive expertise in healthcare management. Before assuming her current position, she worked as a senior nurse manager at the Eastern Regional hospital, and Fanteakwa South District Hospital. As a District Director of health Services, she has worked in the Akyemansa, Brim South and Achiase Districts (she was the first to start the Achiase district). She is thus experienced in both clinical and preventive healthcare services.

Stella Konadu Owusu

DDHS- Birim North

Education

  • Korle-Bu Nursing Training College (NTC): SRN and Midwifery Certificate

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing: University of Ghana

  • Master’s Degree in Public Health: University of Ghana

  • Certifications in Healthcare Management and Policy: GIMPA

Professional Experience

  • Senior Nurse and Healthcare Administrator

    –Gained extensive hands-on experience in clinical settings across hospitals and health centers in the Eastern Region.

    –Developed a deep understanding of operational challenges and the importance of patient-centered care.

  • Director of Health Services, Birim North Health Directorate

    -Responsible for implementing health policies, managing healthcare facilities, and ensuring the delivery of comprehensive health services.

    -Played a pivotal role in improving maternal and child health services, disease prevention, and health education initiatives.

    -Successfully introduced community health programs that emphasized preventive care, leading to a significant decrease in communicable diseases in the district.

Accomplishments

  • Improved maternal and child health services through targeted programs and policies.

  • Led successful disease prevention campaigns and health education initiatives.

  • Established community health programs focusing on preventive care, significantly reducing the prevalence of communicable diseases.

  • Empowered healthcare workers by promoting continuous professional development and fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.