Harrison William
Jirapa
Summary
Dynamic Public Health Officer with a proven track record at Ghana Health Service, leveraging data analysis and epidemiological analysis expertise to drive public health initiatives. Skilled in Python, machine learning, and SQL, with a leadership flair that has significantly contributed to disease control and health information management. Passionate about utilizing data for impactful health decisions and strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Officer (health informatics)
Ghana Health Service
Jirapa
01.2021 - Current
- Derive insight from health-related data for planning and decision-making.
- Conducted comprehensive surveillance of diseases impacting public health
- Conducted research into health issues and identified areas for improvement.
- Assessed community needs to inform public health initiatives.
- Developed strategies to promote healthy lifestyles among the general population.
Health Information Officer
Ghana Health Service
Jirapa
08.2015 - 01.2021
- To set up, maintain, and manage systems for the collection, collation, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of health information for research, planning, and management of health services in health facilities
Field Technician (Disease control)
Ghana Health Service
Jirapa
02.2008 - 08.2015
- To contribute to Vaccination, effective surveillance, forecast, and control of diseases of public health importance, treatment of minor ailments, outbreaks, emerging and re-emerging threats, and pandemics
Education
Certificate - Data science
Global Institute of Data Science; Datamite
India07-2024
Certificate - Software Development
Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence
Ghana12.2020
Certificate - Health Systems Management, Leadership and Governance
Pentecost University
Ghana12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Public Health (Health informatics)
Catholic University College-Fiapre
Ghana12.2015
Diploma - Health Information
College of Health & Well-Being Kintampo
Ghana12.2014
Certificate - Quality Improvement
RAI Amsterdam
Netherlands12.2013
Certificate - Field Technician (Disease control)
Rural Health Training School Kintampo
Kintampo, Ghana12.2007
Skills
- Programming in Python
- EHR software
- Quality improvement expert
- Leadership
- Data analysis using Python, BI tools, and Excel
- Database management using SQL
- Public health practice
- Clinical practices
- Epidemiological Analysis
Awards
- Third Most Outstanding Staff Health Directorate Category in Upper West Region, 2020
- Presidential Honour for Distinguished Service Personnel during the COVID-19 Pandemic, 2023
Languages
- English
- Ewe
- Twi
Position Held
- Malaria focal person
- Municipal transport officer
- CHPS Coordinator
- Supportive supervision (M&E) coordinator
- Quality improvement focal person
- Health representative at the municipal assembly Jirapa
- Ghana Association of Public Health Workers chairperson in Jirapa municipal (2016-2020)
References
- Mrs. Florence Angsomwine, Municipal Director of Health, Services Jirapa Upper West Region, Ghana, 0243079191, kamfIoxy@yahoo.com
- Dr. Mwin Pascal, Wold Health Organization Country office Ghana, 0577680050, mwinpascalkingslev@yahoo.com
- Dr. Chrysantus Kubio, Regional Director of Health Services Volta Region,Ghana, 0243654478, chryskubio@yahoo.com
Timeline
Public Health Officer (health informatics)
Ghana Health Service
01.2021 - Current
Health Information Officer
Ghana Health Service
08.2015 - 01.2021
Field Technician (Disease control)
Ghana Health Service
02.2008 - 08.2015
Certificate - Data science
Global Institute of Data Science; Datamite
Certificate - Software Development
Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence
Certificate - Health Systems Management, Leadership and Governance
Pentecost University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health (Health informatics)
Catholic University College-Fiapre
Diploma - Health Information
College of Health & Well-Being Kintampo
Certificate - Quality Improvement
RAI Amsterdam
Certificate - Field Technician (Disease control)
Rural Health Training School Kintampo
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