Derrick Ofori
Summary
An ambitious, dedicated Public Health Officer with skills, competencies and experience from working in various public health departments in Ghana. I am a passionate leader interested in my community and actions that will improve and promote healthy living amongst its members.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Officer
Ghana Health Service
Afadzato South
01.2021 - Current
- Successfully managed Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) activities and logistics management.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify health needs and risk factors for individuals and communities.
- Provided technical assistance to healthcare providers and organizations to improve health education services.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Disease surveillance (Coordinator for neglected tropical diseases).
- Developed strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including healthcare providers, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions.
- Led community outreach efforts, raising awareness about available services and encouraging healthy behaviors among diverse populations.
- Educated the general public on various health-related topics through presentations at schools, community centers, or other settings where groups convene regularly.
- Utilized data-driven approaches when designing interventions that led to significant improvements in maternal-child wellbeing.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams of professionals focused on solving complex public health issues affecting communities locally or globally.
Ghilmis Coordinator
Ghana Health Service
Afadzato South
09.2022 - Current
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Interviewer
Pragma Solutions
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Collected data in a cross-sectional study over 6 months to assess MTN Mobile money usage in Ho and Aflao, Volta Region, Ghana.
- Conducted interviews with participants to assess eligibility.
- Conducted phone and video interviews to assess candidates based in remote locations.
- Maintained accurate records of interview outcomes, ensuring timely follow-up and feedback to candidates.
Covid-19 Vaccination Coordinator
Ghana Health Service
Afadzato South
01.2021 - Current
- Successfully coordinated six (6) National Campaigns
- Training of vaccinators and volunteers
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Managed campaign timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Conducting comprehensive social mobilisation
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall district objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
- Managed budgets skillfully by tracking expenses diligently and allocating resources appropriately based on priority needs.
- Monitored performance metrics consistently and implemented corrective actions when needed, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Manager
Benneko Enterprise
Ho
10.2020 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work. Some of whom have gained greater employment or education.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Procured and taken inventory and stocks of books, stationery, general goods
- Successfully monitored and supervised all shop activities
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Maintained excellent composure during pressure seasons.
Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) Coordinator
Ghana Health Service
Afadzato South
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Successfully supervised the setting up and operationalisation of two newly built health facilities in Afadzato South District
- Developed a proposal for the establishment of a new health facility, procurement of equipment and funds for supportive supervision of health services.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
GRADUATE INTERN
COMMUNITY WATER AND SANITATION AGENCY
Ho
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Conducted Hygiene and Sanitation education in three communities
- Engaged communities and sensitized them on water hygiene
- Collected data on community water hygiene conditions.
- Gained valuable experience working alongside industry professionals, learning best practices and industry standards.
DISEASE CONTROL OFFICER INTERN
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE, REGIONAL COLD ROOM
Sunyani
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Successfully managed cold room activities and Logistics including cold chain and vaccine inventory
- Requested and distributed vaccines from national to districts respectively
- Successfully collected and transported Laboratory Samples to national laboratories for investigation
- Successfully entered data into the Health Information Management System
- Wrote periodic report.
Student Intern
POINT HOPE
Kasoa
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Developed research proposals
- Collected data for my undergraduate project.
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Gained exposure to various aspects of the industry through active participation in company events, workshops, and training sessions during the internship period.
President
Public Health Students' Association, University of Health and Allied Sciences
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Acquired great leadership skills through liaising between students and faculty in addressing academic and social issues
- Successfully multitasked between academic and student politics while making critical decisions.
President
Student Representative Council, University of Health and Allied Sciences
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Excellent communication skills achieved through interactions with students and faculty
- Excellent organisational skills achieved through harnessing talents from colleagues
- Excellent budgeting skills, meeting deadlines and requirements.
STUDENT INTERN
HOHOE MUNICIPAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Acquired Cold Chain Management skills including vaccine Requisition and Issuing
- Successfully wrote Tuberculosis and Disease Control Unit reports
- Completed Data Entry and Submission into the District Health Information Management System (DHIMS).
STUDENT INTERN
NORTH TONGU DISTRICT HEALTH DIRECTORATE
08.2014 - 10.2014
- Participated in National Polio Immunization Activities in overbank communities
- Assisted Community Health Nurses to conduct Child Welfare Clinics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Health And Allied Sciences
Ghana, Ghana07.2017
General Science
Presbyterian Boy's Senior High School, Legon (PRESEC)
Ghana, Ghana06.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office: proficient user of Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Health information technology
- Data Review and Analysis
- Data Entry
- Interviewing Clients
- Data Collection
- Telephone Etiquette
- Customer service and assistance
- Meeting deadlines
- Bilingual in English and German
- Data Verification
- Report creation
- Open-mindedness
- Report Generation
- Client interaction
- Database Management
- Recordkeeping
- Problem-Solving
- Detail Oriented
- Team Collaboration
- Team Leadership
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/27/1992
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Driving License: B 29/06/2020 - 28/05/2026
Timeline
Ghilmis Coordinator
Ghana Health Service
09.2022 - Current
Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) Coordinator
Ghana Health Service
02.2022 - 01.2023
Public Health Officer
Ghana Health Service
01.2021 - Current
Covid-19 Vaccination Coordinator
Ghana Health Service
01.2021 - Current
Manager
Benneko Enterprise
10.2020 - Current
GRADUATE INTERN
COMMUNITY WATER AND SANITATION AGENCY
08.2019 - 08.2020
DISEASE CONTROL OFFICER INTERN
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE, REGIONAL COLD ROOM
01.2017 - 01.2018
Student Intern
POINT HOPE
06.2016 - 08.2016
STUDENT INTERN
HOHOE MUNICIPAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE
07.2015 - 09.2015
President
Public Health Students' Association, University of Health and Allied Sciences
01.2015 - 01.2016
President
Student Representative Council, University of Health and Allied Sciences
01.2015 - 01.2016
STUDENT INTERN
NORTH TONGU DISTRICT HEALTH DIRECTORATE
08.2014 - 10.2014
Interviewer
Pragma Solutions
01.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Health And Allied Sciences
General Science
Presbyterian Boy's Senior High School, Legon (PRESEC)