Baba Yahaya Mohammed
Bolgatanga Municipal,Ghana
Summary
Expert in health data management and analysis with a strong background in digital tools and public health surveillance. Proven ability to build capacity and deliver training, successfully implementing community health initiatives. Focused on enhancing public health outcomes through innovative strategies and effective planning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2030
2030
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Acting District Health Information Officer
Ghana Health Service (Nabdam District)
2023.03 - 2023.05
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Collated and analysed district health data on disease trends and performance indicators. Ensured regular, timely, and accurate submission of reports to the Regional Health Directorate.
- Strategic Planning: Supported the District Health Management Team (DHMT) in conducting operational research and surveys for health interventions.
- Supervision & Training: Trained and monitored service providers on Health Management and Information Systems. Led quality improvement activities and oversaw the implementation of change ideas.
- CHPS Implementation: Coordinated the implementation of Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) strategies to expand primary healthcare access. Played advocacy roles to attract stakeholder and political support for CHPS.
- Streamlined data processing by implementing efficient information management systems.
Health Information Officer
Ghana Health Service (Nabdam District)
2020.09 - 2023.03
- Program Implementation: Assisted in developing caseload/catchment populations and implementing care programs.
- Data Integrity: Responsible for data corrections and detailed data analysis to ensure accuracy in district records.
- Surveillance: Traced defaulters in communities and played an active role in community mobilization within the catchment area.
- Reporting: Prepared and submitted reports to the next administrative level.
Community volunteer
Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Nabdam District
Sakote, Ghana
2020.07 - 2020.08
- Facilitated field data collection for specific projects.
- Administered standardised questionnaires to collect accurate data from households and respondents.
- Help community health volunteers to carry out health education
- Coordinated youth mentoring programmes nurturing next generation leaders within the community.
- Provided emotional support through counselling sessions, aiding mental health improvement within the community.
- Enhanced community spirit by organising local events.
- Managed volunteer rosters for smooth operation of communal events and projects.
Registered Nurse Assistant (Intern)
Upper East Regional Hospital (Bolgatanga)
Bolgatanga
2014.07 - 2015.07
- Patient Care: Assisted professional nurses in assessing, planning, and implementing patient care to improve health outcomes.
- Clinical Duties: Administered medication and injections to patients and assisted with manual handling in compliance with hospital policy.
- Support: Provided emotional support and reassurance to patients and relatives while maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
College of Health
Yamfo, Sunyani, Ghana09.2026
Diploma - Health Information Management
College of Health And Wellbeing
Kintampo, Bono East, Ghana 2020.01 - 2021.01
Certificate of Higher Education - Registered Nurse Assistant
Nursing Training College
Zuarungu, Upper East Region, Ghana 2011.09 - 2013.11
Skills
- Health data management and analysis
- Digital tool proficiency
- Public health surveillance and reporting
- Capacity building and training
- Community health implementation
Certification
- Dhis2 implementation – Management of Dhis2 using the maintenance App (January 2024)
- Covid-19 Infection Prevention Protocols – Ghana Health Service (June 2020)
- Maternal and Child Health Record Booklet Training – Ghana Health Service (March 2020)
- Adolescent Youth Friendly Health Services Training – Ghana Health Service (January 2019)
- Facilitative Supervision Training – KOICA (February 2018)
- Phlebotomy and Sample Handling – Ghana Health Service (January 2015)
- Ebola Sensitization Workshop – Ghana Health Service (August 2014)
REFERENCES
- Samuel K., Boakye-Boateng, Director, Policy Planning Monitoring and Evaluation (PPMED), boaten.boakye@ghs.gov.gh, bboateng14@gmail.com, +233 24 174 801, Ghana Health Service (HQ Accra)
- Hippolyt, Kubetersuur, Senior Lecturer, Department of Physician Assistantship, hippolyt@cohk.edu.gh, hkubetersuur@gmail.com, +233 24 312 8427, College of Health and Wellbeing, Kintampo
Projects
Research Project: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on the utilization of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Public Health Decision-Making: A Cross-sectional Study of Public Health Officers in the Upper East Region.
Affiliations
- Member, Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC)
- Member, Ghana Registered Nurses & Midwives Association (NMC)
- Member, Ghana Health Information Management Association (GHIMA)