Gideon Osei-Agyare
Kumasi
Summary
Dynamic gerontologist and qualitative researcher dedicated to advancing health policy and social welfare. Proven expertise in social development project implementation, community engagement, program coordination, and health advocacy. Committed to leveraging skills to drive meaningful change and improve global health outcomes. Passionate about fostering collaborative initiatives that enhance the well-being of vulnerable populations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Advocate/Technical Advisor
Modern Thinkers Foundation
08.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Non-Profit Organization
- Contributed expertise in aging issues to the 'Age with Rights' campaign, enhancing advocacy efforts through community engagement, traditional and social media in support of older adults' rights.
- Collaborated on community outreach initiatives to raise awareness and public support worth 20,000 cedis for older people with financial challenges in Anyinam in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
- Promote social inclusion and community empowerment through advocacy initiatives, enhancing awareness of social pensions and elder care.
- Non-Profit Organization
Project Assistant
Hapaspace Collaborative Hub
07.2023 - Current
- Activity Coordination: Assisted in successfully planning and scheduling 6 workshops, 24 info sessions, 12 peer-learning sessions, 9 pitch events. I also coordinated mentorship sessions between 31 mentors and 155 young atypical innovators across 5 regions in Ghana.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Participated in bootcamps and stakeholder meetings with partners like United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Mastercard Foundation, National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme and MEST Ghana to align project objectives.
- Recruitment Campaigns: Supported in the recruitment of about 500 young, marginalized innovators made up of 60% women, 20% rural youth and 15% persons with disabilities. I also ensured adherence to timeliness and documentation of targets.
- Documentation: Maintained accurate records of project progress, including meetings, mentorship sessions, and ensured deliverables were met.
- Reporting: Provided bi-weekly reports and updates to the Project Manager on activity progress and challenges and made recommendations.
- Workshop and Event Support: Prepared materials for workshops and events to ensure smooth execution.
Executive Assistant to Director
Hapaweb Solutions
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: Hapaspace's sister company - IT Company
- Served as the primary point of contact between the Director and clients.
- Managed the Director's calendar, scheduled meetings, handled phone calls and emails.
- Took comprehensive meeting notes and assisted with daily time management.
- Planned events, speaking engagements, travel arrangements, and provided general support.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and customer needs in the tech startup ecosystem, delivering insights for business development.
- Hapaspace's sister company - IT Company
Editor/Copywriter
GHPAGE MEDIA
08.2016 - 07.2022
- Wrote, edited, and published a total of 952 engaging articles for the company's blog to be named the best entertainment and lifestyle blog at both the Avance Media Awards 2021 and 2022.
- Shared content published on the company's social media platforms for engagement.
- Created well-curated written content for 10 brand promotion campaigns.
Education
MSc - Gerontology
University of Southampton
12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Publishing Studies
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
06.2016
Skills
- Advocacy
- Qualitative Research
- Independent Research
- Policy Evaluation
- Reporting
- Project Management
- Email Management
- Event Scheduling
- Google Workspace
- Stakeholder collaboration
Affiliations
- Ghana Association of Publishing Students and Associates
- Ghana Association of Social Workers
- Healthy Ageing Community of Practice UK
- British Society of Gerontology – Special Interest Group (SIG) Ageing in Africa, Asia and Latin America
Certification
- Care Certificate (Care Tuition UK)
- ALX Virtual Assistant Program Certificate
- Understanding Development Impact Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
Timeline
Volunteer Advocate/Technical Advisor
Modern Thinkers Foundation
08.2023 - Current
Project Assistant
Hapaspace Collaborative Hub
07.2023 - Current
Executive Assistant to Director
Hapaweb Solutions
09.2022 - 07.2023
Editor/Copywriter
GHPAGE MEDIA
08.2016 - 07.2022
MSc - Gerontology
University of Southampton
Bachelor of Arts - Publishing Studies
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Leadership Experience
Southampton University Students Union (SUSU), United Kingdom, Student Representative, From 2022-10-01 - To 2023-09-01.
- Represented my cohort at student-staff liaison meetings.
- Gathered students' complaints and reported them at meetings.
- Advocated for the needs of students.
Ghana Association of Publishing Students and Associates, Ghana, Vice President, From 2015-09-01 - To 2016-06-01.
- Led initiatives to build a network of over 100 future professionals in the publishing industry by uniting publishing students and associates on campus.
- Organized and facilitated 4 workshops and training sessions aimed at improving members’ authorship skills and practical publishing industry knowledge for their professional development.
- Coordinated awareness campaigns and events promote reading culture and literacy within the university community to enhance education and publishing in Ghana.
Research Interests
- Global Health
- Mental Health
- Migration and Development
- Social Care Policy
- Social Welfare
- Aging
- Care and Disability
- Caregiving
- Qualitative Research Methods
Extracurriculars And Volunteering
Church of Christ Mission Hospital, Accra, Ghana, (Out-patient department), From 2024-02-01 - To 2024-07-01.
- Helped insure patients on the National Health Insurance Scheme.
- Took patients' data and created a database.
- Requested consultations for patients with the appropriate health professionals.
Peer Reviewed Articles
Migration and changes in family support for older people in rural Ghana, The American Journal of Family Therapy, forthcoming
Academic Awards And Honors
- Dean's List Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dissertation, 2023-12-04, University of Southampton - UK
- The Gerontology Dissertation Learning Dissertation Award, Awarded to the Postgraduate student with the best overall performance in the dissertation., 2023
- Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship, 2022-2023, £21,000, Fully funded MSc Gerontology studies at the University of Southampton.