Dependable expert with proven ability in prevention, management and control of communicable and chronic diseases, design health education campaigns and programs to raise awareness of health issues. Experienced in immunization, analyzing epidemiological data and developing strategies to promote health and wellness. Skilled in teaching, data management, and developing relationships with individuals to support health initiatives.
Hi, I’m
ANDREWS KWASI ANYIMADU
Wa
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Catholic Diocesan Health Service Directorate
Public Health Officer Disease Control
2021.01 - Current (3 years & 8 months)
Job overview
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Continually estimated resources needed such as vaccines, drugs etc. to control epidemics and assist in developing strategies to combat epidemics.
- Monitored health trends and data to identify health concerns and develop related health education initiatives.
- Developed and implemented health education programs to help individuals and communities improve health and well-being.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to design and deliver disease control services to clients.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services
Catholic Diocesan Health Service Directorate
Technical Officer Disease Control
2014.08 - 2020.10 (6 years & 2 months)
Job overview
- Ensured follow-up investigations on non-communicable and communicable diseases. E.g., increased case detection by 20%
- Collected and analyzed epidemiological data
- Ensured cold chain management of vaccines
- Determined immunization and vaccination status of children.
- Carried out vaccination of eligible ones in communities.
Gaman South District Health Directorate, Ghana Health Service
Service Personnel
2013.09 - 2014.07 (10 months)
Job overview
- Participated in disease surveillance activities such us case detection and investigation.
- Participated in Identifying and manage diseases using standard operation procedure. E.g. "yaws, malaria, Tuberculosis".
- Involved in collection and analysis of epidemiological information of diseases.
- Involved in cold chain management of vaccines to ensure that antigens maintain it potency.
- Planned and wrote reports on public health activities.
Sunyani Municipal Health Directorate, Ghana Health Service
Attaché
2012.06 - 2012.09 (3 months)
Job overview
- Developed and implemented health education programs
- Ensured data collection, validation and entry
- Participated in cold chain management of vaccines
- Determined immunization and vaccination status of children.
Education
University of Health And Allied Sciences Ho, Ghana
Bachelor of Public Health (Disease Control)
04.2021
University Overview
College of Health And Well-Being Kintampo, Former Rural Health Training College Kintampo, Ghana
Diploma in Disease Control
08.2013
University Overview
Tepa Senior High School, Ashanti Region
General Science - WASSCE
University Overview
Urban Council JHS, Sunyani Tanoso, Ahafo region
BECE
University Overview
Skills
- Clinical Assessment
- Supervision and Leadership
- Data Management
- Organization
- Goal-oriented and teamwork.
- MS Office
- Relationship Building
- Excellent Communication
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Allied Health Professions Council, Ghana
- Ghana Association of Public Health Technical Officers (GAPHTO)
- Health Service Workers Union of Ghana (HSWU)
Languages
English and Twi
Leadership Roles
Leadership Roles
- 01/2014 - To Date, Catholic Health Service Directorate, Wa Municipal, Head of Disease Control Unit
- 06/2016 - To Date, Upper West Regional Health Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
- 06/2018 - 08/2020, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Assistant Course Representative
Publications Articles
Publications Articles
- 01/03/2021, Understanding Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy and the way out, www.ghanaweb.com
- 09/05/2020, Covid-19: Social inequality, sustainability of our health system and the health professionals, www.modernghana.com
- 27/04/2020, Importance of testing in Covid-19 surveillance, www.ghanaweb.com
- 13/04/2020, Quarantine, isolation and social distancing as a public health measure to combat Covid-19, www.modernghana.com
Home Town
Home Town
Sunyani, AhafoGhana Post Address
Ghana Post Address
XW-0110-2511Personality Code
Personality Code
ENFJ-APersonal Information
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
- Date of Birth: 12/27/1987
- Nationality: Ghanaian
References
References
Francis Xavier Tengepare, Dputy Chief Nutrition Officer, Catholic Diocesan Health Service, Wa, +23324723147, fxavier020@gmail.com
Mr. Martin Adjuik, University of Health and Allied Sciences, School of Public Health, Hohoe, +233243714441, madjuik@uhas.edu.gh
Mrs. Justina ZoyahDiedong, Regional Disease Control Officer, Regional Health Directorate, Wa, +23324959874, zjustina40@gmail.com
Timeline
Public Health Officer Disease Control
Catholic Diocesan Health Service Directorate
2021.01 - Current (3 years & 8 months)
Technical Officer Disease Control
Catholic Diocesan Health Service Directorate
2014.08 - 2020.10 (6 years & 2 months)
Service Personnel
Gaman South District Health Directorate, Ghana Health Service
2013.09 - 2014.07 (10 months)
Attaché
Sunyani Municipal Health Directorate, Ghana Health Service
2012.06 - 2012.09 (3 months)
University of Health And Allied Sciences
Bachelor of Public Health (Disease Control)
College of Health And Well-Being Kintampo, Former Rural Health Training College
Diploma in Disease Control
Tepa Senior High School, Ashanti Region
General Science - WASSCE
Urban Council JHS, Sunyani Tanoso, Ahafo region
BECE
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