MICHAEL DORWU
Kwahu Atibie
Summary
Results-driven Disease Control Officer with extensive experience at Kwahu Government Hospital, excelling in data collection, analysis, and reporting using DHIS2. Proven track record in monitoring vaccination campaigns, and conducting effective disease surveillance. Strong communicator with a commitment to infection prevention and control, ensuring community health and safety.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Disease Control Officer
Kwahu Government Hospital, Atibie - Ghana Health Service
Atibie
01.2021 - Current
- Monitoring mass vaccination campaigns utilizing Kobo Collect and ODK.
- Disease surveillance and outbreak investigation.
- Monthly and weekly reporting on diseases using DHIMS2.
- Oversight of cold chain management and accountability for vaccine distribution.
- Conducting contact tracing for infectious diseases.
- Infection prevention and control coordination.
Research Assistant (Data Collection)
Ghana Health Service /Simprints Ghana
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Well-Labeled Data Set Collection (Child and Adult Biometrics Data Collection to Calibrate Biometric System Integrated into the DHIS2 Tracker App)
Data Collection Officer
CHAI/Aurum Institute, Covid-19 oral antiviral treatment pilot project
Kwahu-Atibie
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Administered detailed questionnaires to evaluate treatment eligibility.
- capture patient feedback on treatment via interview information collection
Education
Bachelor of Public Health - Disease Control
University of Health And Allied Sciences
Ghana12-2023
DIPLOMA - Disease Control and Surveillance
College of Health And Well-being Kintampo
Kintampo, Ghana04-2018
Skills
- Data collection using KoboCollect and Google Forms
- Proficient in DHIS2 and LHIMS usage
- Reference management with Mendeley
- Data analysis with SPSS and STATA
- Report writing
- Public health communication
Publication
Journal article: Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Implementation Status on Surgical Site Infections: the case of three Hospitals Iin the Kwahu Municipality -Ghana.
Stage: preprint
Languages
English: distinguished levels in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, Ewe: native language, Twi: good
Affiliations
- Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC). 2021-Present
- Ghana Association of Public Health Technical Officers (GAPHTO). 2021-Present
- Health Service Workers Union. 2021-Present
References
- Dr. Kobena Wiredu, Medical Superintendent, +233209991509, +233244624048, Kwahu Government Hospital
- Diana A. Akila, Principal Public Health Officer (Disease Control), +233 24 387 8489, Kwahu South Health Directorate
Timeline
Research Assistant (Data Collection)
Ghana Health Service /Simprints Ghana
05.2024 - 01.2025
Data Collection Officer
CHAI/Aurum Institute, Covid-19 oral antiviral treatment pilot project
05.2023 - 12.2024
Disease Control Officer
Kwahu Government Hospital, Atibie - Ghana Health Service
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Public Health - Disease Control
University of Health And Allied Sciences
DIPLOMA - Disease Control and Surveillance
College of Health And Well-being Kintampo
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