Dr. Abdul Samii Danaa Alhassan
Tamale
Summary
Public health and emergency medicine professional with expertise in health systems strengthening (HSS), health financing, and program management. Skilled in cost management, cost-effectiveness analysis, policy development, and strategic coordination to improve healthcare systems. Experienced in monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge management to drive evidence-based policies. Passionate about health equity and universal health coverage, with a multidisciplinary, solution-oriented approach to complex health challenges. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, with experience collaborating across diverse sectors to enhance healthcare service delivery and sustainability. Committed to strengthening global health systems through innovation and efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medicine resident
KOMFO ANOKYE TEACHING HOSPITAL
Kumasi
2023.09 - Current
- Provide emergency services to patients under the supervision of the attendants
- Provide off-site emergency services eg disaster medicine
- Lead clinical meetings and presentations
Secretary
Tiyumtaba Women’s Cooperative
Tamale
2010.05 - Current
- Linking rural women to the international market.
- Organizing rural women to improve the quality of life by providing economic solutions.
- Providing technical support through health and economic solutions.
- Managing projects secured by the cooperative.
Research Fellow
North Centre for Development Alternatives
Tamale
2020.05 - 2023.08
- Conducting high-quality research independently or with the team
- Writing grant proposals and securing funding for projects.
- Develop and implement health system strengthening strategies aligned with national and global health policies.
- Support the development of sustainable health financing models, including universal health coverage (UHC) initiatives.
Education
Master of Public Health - Global And International Health
Kwame Nkrumah University For Science And Technology
Kumasi03.2025
M.D. - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
University For Development Studies
Tamale2020-08
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University For Development Studies
Tamale2020-08
Skills
- Health Financing and Economics: Expertise in costing, cost-effectiveness analysis, and financial modeling for health systems
- Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) and Policy Development: Experience in policy analysis, service delivery improvement, and cross-sector collaboration
- Project Management: Work plan development, coordination, data-driven decision-making, and impact assessment
- Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Leadership: Collaboration with governments, NGOs, and global health organizations to streamline HSS efforts
- Communication and Knowledge Management: policy synthesis, proposal development, technical writing, and advocacy
- Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Strong analytical thinking, research skills, and the ability to navigate complex public health challenges
Languages
- Fluent in English – both written and spoken
- Local languages: Dagbani, Dagaare (Mother tongue), Mampruli and Twi (working knowledge)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/16/1995
- Nationality: Ghanaian
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Emergency Medicine resident
KOMFO ANOKYE TEACHING HOSPITAL
2023.09 - Current
Research Fellow
North Centre for Development Alternatives
2020.05 - 2023.08
Secretary
Tiyumtaba Women’s Cooperative
2010.05 - Current
Master of Public Health - Global And International Health
Kwame Nkrumah University For Science And Technology
M.D. - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
University For Development Studies
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University For Development Studies