Edwin Kwabena Nti
Goaso
Summary
Dedicated Environmental Health Officer with 15 years of experience in conducting comprehensive environmental health inspections and investigations. Expertise in public health legislation, disease control measures, and waste management protocols. Proven track record of collaborating with stakeholders to elevate community health standards and implement effective environmental protection initiatives. Aims to leverage extensive knowledge to drive impactful public health solutions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Environmental Health Officer
Ahafo Regional Co-ordinating council
Goaso
01.2021 - Current
- Conducted inspections of food establishments to ensure compliance with relevant health regulations.
- Monitored environmental conditions and reported on any potential hazards or risks.
- Investigated complaints from the public regarding environmental health issues.
- Collaborated with local authorities to develop strategies for improving air and water quality in the area.
- Assessed waste disposal facilities to ensure they are operating safely and efficiently.
- Tracked changes in legislation related to environment protection, sanitation, and public health standards.
Deputy District Environmental Health Officer
Asutifi North District Assembly
Kenyasi
01.2008 - 12.2020
- Investigated complaints from the public regarding environmental health issues.
- Provided advice to businesses on how to reduce their environmental impact.
- Inspected buildings and sites for signs of contamination or structural damage that could lead to health problems.
- Developed programs for educating the public about environmental safety issues.
- Provided guidance on best practice for controlling pests, such as rodents, insects, and birds.
- Inspected businesses for health and safety, food hygiene and food standards.
- Examined products intended for sale, equipment, labeling and advertising materials and conducted interviews with staff as part of safety investigation.
Education
Master of Science - Water Supply And Environmental Sanitation
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science
Kumasi, Ghana11-2019
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health And Sanitation Education
University Of Education Winneba
Kumasi , Ghana11-2013
Skills
- Regulation enforcement
- Time management
- Environmental health legislation
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Compliance and auditing
- Effective communication
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Monitoring Compliance with Health Standards
- Complaint response
- Waste management
- Stakeholder Involvement
Languages
English
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- Member Ghana Environmental Health Officers Association
- Member Ahafo Regional Public Health Emergency Management Committee (ARPHEMC)
- Member Ahafo Regional Public Health Rapid Response Team (ARPHRRT)
- Diploma in paralegal studies
- public health prosecutor
- trained forklift operator
- trained excavator operator
Intenships
- intern at zoomlion Ghana limited (waste management company). Roles include: door-to-door waste collection, canvasing for client, revenue mobilization, monitoring and evaluation
- Asadu Royals Waste Management limited: janitor supervision, Administration, training of staff and other roles assigned from time to time
- Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly; roles include, routine house-to- house inspection, enforcing building regulation regulation, food premises inspection, asset management, landfill site management and other roles
- Tema Municipal Assembly: roles include, landfills site management, asset management, staff supervision, report writing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Regional Environmental Health Officer
Ahafo Regional Co-ordinating council
01.2021 - Current
Deputy District Environmental Health Officer
Asutifi North District Assembly
01.2008 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Water Supply And Environmental Sanitation
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science
- Member Ghana Environmental Health Officers Association
- Member Ahafo Regional Public Health Emergency Management Committee (ARPHEMC)
- Member Ahafo Regional Public Health Rapid Response Team (ARPHRRT)
- Diploma in paralegal studies
- public health prosecutor
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health And Sanitation Education
University Of Education Winneba
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