Iddrisu Shani
Cape Coast
Summary
Dynamic Environmental Health Officer with the Ministry of Local Government, specializing in risk assessment and community engagement. Proven track record in reducing workplace incidents through effective training and compliance audits. Adept at data analysis and fostering teamwork, driving initiatives that enhance public health and environmental sustainability.
Skilled Environmental Health Officer with relevant experience in conducting environmental health inspections and investigations. Strong knowledge of public health legislation, disease control measures, and waste management protocols. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with various stakeholders to maintain and improve community health standards. Committed to making a positive impact on public health through effective environmental protection initiatives.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Health Officer
Ministry of Local government, decentralization and development
01.2008 - Current
- Investigated adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment or lighting potentially affecting employee health and performance.
- Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
- Wrote technical reports, data entry and queries into various safety and health databases.
- Conducted on-going training and routine safety meetings for all company employees, successfully reducing issues.
- Prepared reports detailing findings from investigations into environmental health incidents.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving environmental health risks.
- Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
- Assessed waste disposal facilities to ensure they are operating safely and efficiently.
- Collected samples of dust, gases and other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
- Analyzed incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses and accidents.
- Ordered suspension of activities posing threats to workers' health or safety.
- Developed noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring and ventilation surveys.
- Surveyed techniques used in transportation regarding use and storage of chemical agents and toxic materials.
- Developed and created materials for new employee health and safety orientations.
- Provided advice to businesses on how to reduce their environmental impact.
- Advised workers about safe practices when handling hazardous materials or substances.
- Coordinated right-to-know programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.
- Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
- Conducted surveys of local communities to assess levels of awareness about environmental issues.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Organized outreach events aimed at raising awareness of climate change impacts on local populations.
- Investigated cases of suspected infectious disease outbreaks in order to contain them quickly.
- Participated in research projects examining the effects of various pollutants on human health.
- Worked with community groups to promote healthier lifestyles through improved nutrition and exercise habits.
- Led teams of risk management and operational personnel in development of hazard analyses and risk assessments.
- Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
- Investigated complaints from the public regarding environmental health issues.
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Reviewed applications for new developments to identify potential hazards and advise on preventive measures.
- Followed up on complaints and investigated outbreaks of food poisoning, infectious disease or pests.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
- Collaborated with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
- Analyzed data from laboratory tests and identified patterns indicating potential threats to public health.
- Tracked changes in legislation related to environment protection, sanitation, and public health standards.
- Inspected buildings and sites for signs of contamination or structural damage that could lead to health problems.
- Monitored environmental conditions and reported on any potential hazards or risks.
- Collaborated with local authorities to develop strategies for improving air and water quality in the area.
- Conducted inspections of food establishments to ensure compliance with relevant health regulations.
- Developed programs for educating the public about environmental safety issues.
- Carried out risk assessments in hazardous environments, such as chemical plants and factories.
- Inspected businesses for health and safety, food hygiene and food standards.
- Supported health and safety technicians aligned to facility by providing guidance, coaching and direction.
- Provided guidance on best practice for controlling pests, such as rodents, insects, and birds.
- Educated and provided businesses with advice on correctly following safety, law and food standards.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
Member of Proposal Drafting Team
Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly
Cape Coast
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Identify viable projects and programs and write proposals for it
- Monitor the application of funds of successful proposals
- Develop concept notes for programs and projects
- Present concept notes to management and defend it
- Submit proposals to appropriate organization and follow up
- Review all solicited and unsolicited proposals submitted to the Assembly
- Any other assignments as may be referred to the team by management
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Coordinator of By-laws Drafting and Review Committ
Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly
Cape Coast
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Convene meetings
- Mobilize necessary resources and logistics for the committee's work
- Collaborate with the lawyer to provide the necessary technical and professional guidance for the committee
- Collate inputs from all departments and stakeholders
- Conduct stakeholders engagement as required by law
- Conduct desk review of the by-laws
- Produce a draft copy of the reviewed bylaws and submit same to management of the Assembly for onward submission to the Regional Coordinating Council for review
- Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
- Monitored project progress and provided updates to stakeholders.
- Maintained calendars of upcoming events, meetings and deadlines.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Developed work schedules according to budgets and workloads, covering priority tasks.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Member of Mental Health Committee
Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly
Cape Coast
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Coordinate mental health services in the Metropolis
Member of the Public Health Emergency Management
Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly
Cape Coast
01.2017 - 09.2024
- Plan and implement activities to stop emerging public health challenges within the Metropolis.
- Plan and implement activities to prevent outbreak and spread of diseases of public health importance.
- Plan and implement activities to respond to outbreak of diseases.
- Mobilize, organize and deploy resources to respond to prevent diseases outbreak.
- Mobilize, organize and deploy resources to respond to diseases outbreak.
- Provide a platform for coordination and collaboration amongst actors in the public health sector within the Metropolis.
Head of Environmental Health and Sanitation Unit
Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly
Cape Coast
10.2016 - 09.2024
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Conduct premises inspection aimed at identifying nuisance and calling for their abatement.
- Pollution control in the Metropolis.
- Environmental monitoring within the Metropolis.
- Community mobilization for environmental health programs and sensitization.
- Organize routine in-service training and capacity building for staff.
- Control of pest and vectors of public health importance in the Metropolis.
- Hospital sanitation.
- Building sanitation.
- Monitoring of environmental health and sanitation services.
- Control of straying animals.
- Implement and enforce market sanitation standards.
- Ensure food safety through inspection of all food establishments in the Metropolis.
- Sanitary disposal of paupers and infectious bodies.
- Plan and implement sustainable environmental management practices in the Metropolis.
- Advise management on sustainable development practices and acquisition of relevant environmental permits.
- Lead the drafting, review and gazetting of Assembly's by-laws.
- Prosecution of recalcitrant sanitary and environmental health laws offenders.
- Plan and implement activities for clean and safe environment in the Metropolis.
- Advise management on sustainable waste Management technologies.
- Protect avenue trees and implement activities to ensure green and beautification of the Metropolis.
- Plan and implement activities to ensure food hygiene and water safety in the Metropolis.
- Undertake all administrative duties (timely compilation and submission of reports, staff performance appraisal, attending meetings etc)
Team Leader for Bio-diversity Scoping
Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly
Cape Coast
02.2024 - 02.2024
- Allocated resources effectively to ensure project completion within deadlines and budget.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
- Monitored team workload to prevent burnout and ensure equitable task distribution.
- Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all team activities.
- Motivated team members through recognition programs and performance-based incentives.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
Focal Person for Government of Ghana/ UNICEF USP
Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly
Cape Coast
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Liason officer between the Assembly and UNICEF Ghana.
- Lead the implementation of the urban sanitation project on behalf of the Assembly.
- Provide technical guidance on the project.
- Address all field and community concerns and in collaboration with the UNICEF resource officer.
- Prepare and submit activity report on all implemented activities to UNICEF Ghana and the management of the Assembly.
- Prepare financial reports on all disbursed funds.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Focal Person Football for WASH- Ghana WASH Window
Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly
Cape Coast
01.2017 - 05.2021
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Liason between the Assembly, communities, project consultant and implementation organization.
- Resolved all field challenges that arise.
- Provide technical backstopping for the projecting within the Metropolis.
- Monitor and supervise the project.
Focal Person Sanitation Challenge for Ghana
UK/DFID
Winneba
10.2015 - 12.2018
- Identification of environmental health problems.
- Develop proposals to solve the problems identified.
- Identification and mobilization of stakeholders and local resources to solve the problem.
- Coordinate the collection and collation of data.
- Leading the implementation of activities aimed at addressing the problem.
- Lead both the activities implementation and participation of the Assembly in the competition.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Localizing the New Urban Agenda
UN/IIED
Kigali
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Using indicators to track urban sustainability commitments: key principles.
- Waste management and energy in the cities.
- Ecosystem and disaster risk reduction.
- Transport, urban planning and sustainable land use.
- Basic services and water management.
- Engagements and partnerships: linking national and local.
- Engagements and partnerships: working with other actors (civil society, research institutions etc).
Head of Environmental Health and Sanitation Unit
Winneba Municipal Assembly
Winneba
07.2013 - 10.2016
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Conduct premises inspection aimed at identifying nuisance and calling for their abatement.
- Pollution control in the Municipality.
- Environmental monitoring within the Municipality.
- Community mobilization for environmental health programs and sensitization.
- Organize routine in-service training and capacity building for staff.
- Control of pest and vectors of public health importance in the Municipality.
- Hospital sanitation.
- Building sanitation.
- Monitoring of environmental health and sanitation services.
- Control of straying animals.
- Implement and enforce market sanitation standards.
- Ensure food safety through inspection of all food establishments in the Municipality.
- Sanitary disposal of paupers and infectious bodies.
- Plan and implement sustainable environmental management practices in the Metropolis.
- Advise management on sustainable development practices and acquisition of relevant environmental permits.
- Lead the drafting, review and gazetting of Assembly's by-laws.
- Prosecution of recalcitrant sanitary and environmental health laws offenders.
- Plan and implement activities for clean and safe environment in the Municipality.
- Advise management on sustainable waste Management technologies.
- Protect avenue trees and implement activities to ensure green and beautification of the Municipality.
- Plan and implement activities to ensure food hygiene and water safety in the Municipality.
- Undertake all administrative duties (timely compilation and submission of reports, staff performance appraisal, attending meetings etc)
Secretary Taskforce on Sand Wining
Effutu Municipal Assembly
Winneba
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Identify all degraded lands.
- Investigate to identify those responsible.
- Prescribe sanctions in line with relevant laws.
- Outline permitting procedures for sand wining in the municipality.
- Establish whether current sand wining contractors went through the necessary procedures.
- Submit recommendations to Municipal security council.
Panel Member Entity Tender Committee
Effutu Municipal Assembly
Winneba
07.2016 - 07.2016
- Evaluation of tenders for procurement of complete Street lights and accessories and galvanized waste containers
Team Member Preparation of M&E Plan for MTDP
Effutu Municipal Assembly
Winneba
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Preparation of Monitoring and Evaluation plan for medium term development plan
Focal Person UNICEF/GoG Universal Salt Iodization
Effutu Municipal Assembly
Winneba
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Conduct Mass sensitization programs on the need to produce and consume iodized salt.
- Conduct targeted sensitization for salt producers, sellers and consumers.
- Conduct periodic monitoring and testing of salt at production and marketing centers.
- Review and gazette Assembly by-laws to criminalize the production and sale of non iodized salt.
- Seize and prosecute those still producing and selling non iodized salt.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Internship Students Supervisor
Metropolitan University College
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Plan field activities on public health nutrition and policy.
- Evaluate students participation and competence.
- Provide assessment on students.
Evaluation Panel Member
Effutu Municipal Assembly
Kasoa
06.2015 - 06.2015
- Evaluation of Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan (ARAP) Proposal
Committee Member
Effutu Municipal Assembly
Winneba
06.2015 - 06.2015
- Preparation of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) on the medium term development plan
National Service Person
Effutu Municipal Assembly
Winneba
03.2012 - 02.2013
- Routine and specialized premises inspection.
- Inspection of provisions and drug stores.
- Health education and promotion.
- Compilation of reports.
- Assisted standards enforcement.
- Assisted waste management activities.
Pupil Teacher
Ghana education service
Yendi
06.2002 - 07.2003
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Monitored hallways during passing periods to ensure student safety.
- Supervised lunchroom duties including cafeteria clean up after meals.
- Teaching and management of class room.
- Management of pupils records.
- Preparation of teaching learning materials.
- Preparation of lesson notes.
- Setting of examination questions and marking of scripts.
- Incharge of staff in-service training.
- Staff secretary.
Localizing the SDGs and Capacity Building in M&E
GIZ
Komenda
- Localizing the SDGs.
- Data collection and analysis.
- Monitoring and evaluation.
- Reporting and data visualization
Education
Master of Arts - Population And Health
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast 01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health And Sanitation Education
University of Education Winneba
Ashanti-Mampong 07-2013
Diploma - Environmental Health And Sanitation
Accra School of Hygiene
Accra 09-2006
High School Diploma -
Yendi Secondary School
Yendi 12-2000
Skills
- Data analysis
- Report writing
- Environmental assessment
- Health regulations
- Community engagement
- Team leadership
- Training development
- Risk assessment
- Sustainability initiatives
- Environmental auditing
- Accident response
- Asbestos management
- Environmental preservation
- Environmental monitoring
- Compliance and auditing
- Ecosystem preservation
- Inspection coordination
- Air quality assessment
- Chemical handling
- Industrial hygiene
- Health and safety inspections
- Indoor air quality
- Workplace monitoring
- Health department collaboration
- Regulation enforcement
- Environmental risk assessment
- Workplace ergonomics
- Complaint response
- Food safety inspection
- Public health education
- Environmental assessments
- Occupational health expertise
- Pollution control
- Resource conservation
- Risk management
- Greenhouse gas management
- Pest management
- Soil contamination assessment
- Infectious disease control
- Sanitation checks
- Occupational health
- Water quality analysis
- Climate change adaptation
- Safety engineering
- Waste management
- Environmental policy development
- Hazard identification
- Noise control
- Air quality management
- Emergency response planning
- Ergonomics evaluation
- First aid training
- Contractor management
- Fall protection
- Air quality testing
- Accident investigation
- Health promotion
- Fire safety management
- Workplace inspections
- Safety audits
- Personal protective equipment
- Active listening
- Hazardous waste management
- Safety Regulations Interpretation
- Safety Drills Coordination
- Practice evaluation
- Team building
Languages
English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Team Leader for Bio-diversity Scoping
Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly
02.2024 - 02.2024
Member of Proposal Drafting Team
Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly
11.2023 - 09.2024
Coordinator of By-laws Drafting and Review Committ
Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly
08.2022 - 09.2024
Member of Mental Health Committee
Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly
05.2022 - 09.2024
Focal Person for Government of Ghana/ UNICEF USP
Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly
03.2020 - 06.2023
Localizing the New Urban Agenda
UN/IIED
07.2018 - 07.2018
Member of the Public Health Emergency Management
Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly
01.2017 - 09.2024
Focal Person Football for WASH- Ghana WASH Window
Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly
01.2017 - 05.2021
Head of Environmental Health and Sanitation Unit
Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly
10.2016 - 09.2024
Panel Member Entity Tender Committee
Effutu Municipal Assembly
07.2016 - 07.2016
Team Member Preparation of M&E Plan for MTDP
Effutu Municipal Assembly
01.2016 - 01.2016
Focal Person Sanitation Challenge for Ghana
UK/DFID
10.2015 - 12.2018
Secretary Taskforce on Sand Wining
Effutu Municipal Assembly
08.2015 - 08.2016
Internship Students Supervisor
Metropolitan University College
06.2015 - 09.2015
Evaluation Panel Member
Effutu Municipal Assembly
06.2015 - 06.2015
Committee Member
Effutu Municipal Assembly
06.2015 - 06.2015
Focal Person UNICEF/GoG Universal Salt Iodization
Effutu Municipal Assembly
01.2014 - 01.2016
Head of Environmental Health and Sanitation Unit
Winneba Municipal Assembly
07.2013 - 10.2016
National Service Person
Effutu Municipal Assembly
03.2012 - 02.2013
Environmental Health Officer
Ministry of Local government, decentralization and development
01.2008 - Current
Pupil Teacher
Ghana education service
06.2002 - 07.2003
Localizing the SDGs and Capacity Building in M&E
GIZ
Master of Arts - Population And Health
University of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health And Sanitation Education
University of Education Winneba
Diploma - Environmental Health And Sanitation
Accra School of Hygiene
High School Diploma -
Yendi Secondary School
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