George Nyane
Kokofu
Summary
Dynamic Epidemiological Investigator with proven expertise at Ghana Health Service, adept at outbreak case definition and epidemic curve modeling. Demonstrated success in developing surveillance systems and advising on infection control practices. Skilled in written communication and teamwork, consistently delivering impactful public health interventions to mitigate disease spread.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Epidemiological Investigator
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE - AMANSIE SOUTH HEALTH DIRECTORATE
Manso Adubia
09.2019 - Current
- Reviewed medical records, vital statistics, and other pertinent documents related to disease outbreaks.
- Investigated potential sources of disease outbreak
- Utilized geographic information system technology for mapping disease patterns.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from epidemiologic investigations.
- Assessed environmental risk factors that can cause the spread of communicable diseases.
- Identified risk factors associated with infectious diseases.
- Developed surveillance systems for tracking disease outbreaks.
- Advised healthcare providers on infection control practices.
- Wrote and submitted final reports detailing successes and failures in each investigation and recommended corrective actions.
- Compiled and arranged case data to complete weekly summaries.
- Completed extensive surveillance on notifiable diseases in a district.
- Determined cause and risk factors or mode of transmission by investigating parasites or diseases.
DISEASE SURVEILLANCE OFFICER
GHAHA HEALTH SERVICE- KOKOFU GENERAL HOSPITAL
Kokofu
01.2013 - 09.2019
- Conducted case finding in catchment communities
- Submitted weekly report on all priority disease in the facility to the next level of the health system
- Management of communicable diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy.
- Coordinated vaccination activities within the sub district as quality improvement coach
- Carried out a client and staff satisfaction survey.
National Service Person
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE - GOMOA WEST DISTRICT HEALTH DIRECTORATE
APAM
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Identified risk factors associated with infectious diseases.
- Developed surveillance systems for tracking disease outbreaks.
- Advised healthcare providers on infection control practices.
- Completed extensive surveillance on notifiable infections in region with population of many people.
- Determined cause and risk factors or mode of transmission by investigating parasites or diseases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - PUBLIC HEALTH (DISEASE CONTROL)
UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES
HO05-2022
High School Diploma -
COLLEGE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
KINTAMPO08-2011
Some College (No Degree) - Project Management
PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY
ABETIFISkills
- Epidemic curve modeling
- Outbreak case definition
- EPI experience
- Specimen transportation
- Public Health Interventions
- Health Impact Assessment
- Field research
- Written communication
- Teamwork
Affiliations
- Volunteering and Community Service
1. Mentorship programs: Mention your participation in mentorship programs for underprivileged youth.
- Leadership and Professional Development
1. Leading a team or project: Mention your experience leading a team or project.
2. Attending conferences or workshops: Highlight your participation in professional development events.
3. Mentoring or coaching: Share your experience mentoring or coaching others.
Accomplishments
- Presidential Honour for Distinguished Service by the president of the republic, 14th March, 2023, Jubilee House, Accra, Ghana
- Outstanding staff for District health directorate,by the Director General, Ghana Health Service, Accra, Ghana
Certification
- ALLIED HEALTH COUNCIL
Languages
English
First Language
TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
- Certificate in project management, Presbyterian University, Ghana, August, 2023
- GHS Financial management protocol, 24th – 25th August, 2023
- Customer care by GIZ
- Mpox surveillance and response, Family Health Initiative (FHI360), Kumasi, 13th – 14th June 2023
- Infection prevention and control, GIZ & Asanko Gold Mine Ltd Manso Edubia , 20th 22nd November, 2022
- Malaria case management, Asanko Gold Mine Ltd & Ghana Health Service, Manso Edubia, 19 April, 2022.
- Disease Surveillance, Ghana Health Service, Kumasi, 16th March, 2021.
- Leadership and Management in health, University of Washington, United State September,2018
- Global Epidemiology for Public Health, University of Washington, United State September, 2017.
- Quality improvement, Catholic Institute of Health and Bill Gate Foundation, Kumasi, March to September 2017.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Epidemiological Investigator
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE - AMANSIE SOUTH HEALTH DIRECTORATE
09.2019 - Current
DISEASE SURVEILLANCE OFFICER
GHAHA HEALTH SERVICE- KOKOFU GENERAL HOSPITAL
01.2013 - 09.2019
National Service Person
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE - GOMOA WEST DISTRICT HEALTH DIRECTORATE
08.2011 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - PUBLIC HEALTH (DISEASE CONTROL)
UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES
High School Diploma -
COLLEGE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Some College (No Degree) - Project Management
PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY
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