JERRY KWAME ASAMOAH
ACCRA
Summary
A highly skilled professional with extensive experience in HR Management and Administration, Report writing, and Human Resources for Health. Possess over a decade of experience in the health sector, gaining valuable expertise in human resources and administration. Hold a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management, a Bachelor of Management Studies degree from the University of Cape Coast respectively, and a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship and Management Studies from the Takoradi Technical University.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Human Resource Manager
Ghana Health Service Institute
08.2024 - Current
- I assist in the provision of leadership and strategic direction
- I manage the institute's operations
- I oversee staff and programs
- I provide administrative support
- I assist with events and meetings
Principal Human Resource Manager
Ghana Health Service
06.2023 - 07.2024
Head of Promotions Unit
• I provided strategic leadership for the unit
• I prepared, planned, and implemented all promotion activities for the unit
• I coordinated all Regional and Headquarters Promotion interviews
• I handled promotion related complaints from the respective regions
• I contributed to the preparation of routine correspondence and periodic reports
Administrative Manager-Senior Administrative Manager
Ghana Health Service
12.2017 - 04.2022
HR Management
- I actively contributed to HRM routine processes including leaves management, recruitment, deployment, training and performance management in GHS
HR Training
- I conducted training for HR Managers and Officers from Ghana Health Service and Christian Health Association (CHAG) on the use of an online Human Resource Information Management System
- I contributed to the development of training manuals for the District Health Service Operations (DISHOP) for District Managers of Health
- I developed, drafted and disseminated study leave guides to all regions annually.
- I developed a leaves information management system to capture all relevant information on
- leaves for analysis to support evidence-based HRH planning and management
Health Policy
- I was part of a technical team that developed job descriptions for Pharmacists, Nurses and Midwives and Opticians
Health Workforce Planning, Analysis and Forecasting
- I was part of a team that conducted annual Human Resources for Health (HRH) gaps for the Ghana Health Service using the Health Sector Staffing Norms
- In 2017, I was a member of the Technical Team that developed staffing norms for the MOH in Ghana
- I was part of a team that conducted a cost-benefit analysis based on the comprehensive HRH gaps to provide the empirical support for the MOH/GHS to develop an HRH Redistribution Strategy
- I provided technical assistance for the development and capacity building for the deployment of Human Resource Information Management System (HRIMS) to track HRH deployment across the country and facilitate the availability of accurate and reliable HRH data
HR Administration
- I organized multi-stakeholder meetings and workshops and provided administrative support towards the implementation of staffing norms, HR Gaps Analysis, District Health Service Operations (DISHOP) and the National Health Workforce Account in Ghana.
- I assisted in the provision of administrative support to management by arranging meetings and conferences, writing letters, circulars, memos and minutes
Executive Officer - Senior Executive Officer
Ghana Health Service – Management Department
01.2008 - 12.2014
Policy and Strategic Planning
- I actively participated in the revision and implementation of Human Resource Management policies for Ghana Health Service
- I actively contributed to the development of Master Human Resource Plans for newly established or expanded Government health facilities. Examples include:
o Dodowa District Hospital (120-bed capacity)
o Kumawu District Hospital (120-bed capacity)
o FomenaDistrict Hospital (120-bed capacity)
o AbetifiDistrict Hospital (120-bed capacity)
Human Resource Management (HRM)
- I contributed to HRM routine processes including leaves management, recruitment, deployment, training and performance management in GHS
Training and Capacity Building
- I contributed to the development of Manuals for District Health Operations (DISHOP)
HR Administration
- I assisted in the provision of administrative support to management by arranging meetings and conferences and writing letters, circulars, memos and minutes.
- I maintained and order office supplies from the stores
- I received and registered all incoming correspondence
- I filed letters and its relevant attachments
- I weeded files as and when due and ensured that all diaries are up to date
- I ensured easy tracing, location and proper custody of files
- I assisted in preparation of routine correspondence and periodic reports
- I supervised the dispatch of all outgoing correspondence
- I perfomed any other official duty that was assigned
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management Studies
University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Cape CoastHigher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship Management and Studies -
Takoradi Technical University, Ghana
Senior High (Secondary) School Certificate -
Adisadel College
Master of Arts - Human Resource Management
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast01.2021
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Documentation And Reporting
- Creative Thinking
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Technical knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
Accomplishments
- I successfully implemented the newly introduced two sessions yearly promotion reducing wait times and payment of huge salary arrears.
- I successfully single-handedly planned, coordinated and executed all activities involving the processing of all leaves in the Service
- I was honoured as the best worker for 2017 at the Human Resource Division of the Ghana Health Service in recognition of my outstanding performance and dedication to duty.
Head, Promotion Unit, Ghana Health Service-HRD, June 2023 to July, 2024
Head, Leaves Administration Unit, Ghana Health Service-HRD, 2010 to 2021
Best Worker- 2017 – Ghana Health Service, Human Resource Division
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)
Fante
Advanced (C1)
Ga
Intermediate (B1)
Twi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
asamoahjerry5@gmail.com, asamoahjerry@yahoo.co.uk
Pages
6, 6
Technicalandprofessionalexpertise
- Human Resource Management, Advanced – 6 years
- HR Administration, Advanced – 3 years
- Human Resources for Health, Advanced – 2 years
- Report Writing, Advanced – 5 years
TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED
- 7-8 November, 2023, Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) Conference & Exhibition, Manchester, UK
- 3-4 November, 2021, Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) Conference & Exhibition, Manchester, UK
- 6-7 November, 2019, Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) Conference & Exhibition, Manchester, UK
- 19-23 August, 2019, In-Country Training on Public based HRM System organised by KOICA, Golden Tulip Hotel, Accra
- December 12-13, 2018, Steering the Health Systems Strengthening Agenda to Achieve Universal Health Coverage (2020), GIMPA Executive Conference Centre, Accra
- November 5-10, 2018, Regional GHS-HRIMS Training Towards the Deployment of A Human Resource Information & Management System, Regional Health Directorates (Northern and Upper East)
- November 2-4 2018, Validation Workshop on Human Resource Gaps and Cost-Benefit Analysis, Blue Royal Hotel, Larteh Akuapem, Ghana
- October 8-12, 2018, 5th Global Symposium on Health Systems Research, Liverpool, United Kingdom
- August 26-31, 2018, Training of Trainers Workshop Towards the Deployment of a Human Resource Information & Management System (HRIMS) for the Ghana Health Service, GIMPA Executive Conference Centre, Accra
- July 14, 2018, Consensus Building Workshop on Standardisation of Nominal in the Ghana Health Service, GIMPA Executive Conference Centre, Accra
- June 6-8, 2018, Consensus Building Workshop on Standardisation of Nominal Roll, GIMPA Executive Conference Centre, Accra
- 14-25 May, 2017, Staffing Norms Dissemination, Capacity Building and Health Workforce Gaps Analysis, Regional Health Directorates
- 7 – 11 May, 2018, Review of the District Health Operation (DISHOP) Programme, Eastern Premier Hotel, Koforidua, Ghana
- 4-5 May, 2018, Human Resource Scientific Meeting and Continuous Professional Development, Mabon Hotel, Kumasi
- 8-16 January, 2018, Completion of Staffing Norms to support evidenced based workforce planning and management, Blue Royal Hotel, Larteh Akuapem, Ghana
- 17th November, 2017, Meeting with Heads of Accredited Institutions for Housemanship, and internship, Moot Court Room, GIMPA Law School, Accra
- 30th August, 2017, Knowledge-Sharing Workshop of the Human Resource Practitioners’ Network (HR-NET) of the Public Service, Ghana, Public Services Commission, Accra
- October 26-28, 2015, Human Resources Management Information System End User Training, Capital View Hotel, Koforidua, Ghana
- October 26 2010- May 11, 2011, Leadership Development Programme, Accra
LEADERSHIP & PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
- Head, Promotion Unit, Ghana Health Service-HRD, April 2023 to date
- Head, Leaves Administration Unit, Ghana Health Service-HRD, 2010 to date
- Best Worker- 2017 – Ghana Health Service, Human Resource Division
EXTRA RELEVANT ACTIVITIES
- Participation in National Malaria Control Programme Malaria Intervention Campaign Activities, POINT MASS DISTRIBUTION; LONG LASTING INSECTICIDE NETS, Northern Region, Supervision: Point Mass Distribution of Mosquito Nets, April, 2016, Oti Region, Supervision: Point Mass Distribution of Mosquito Nets, April, 2018, Central Region, Point Mass Distribution of Mosquito Nets, July, 2021, Brong Ahafo Region, Supervision: School Mosquito Net Distribution Campaign, May, 2017, Ashanti Region, Supervision: School Mosquito Net Distribution Campaign, June, 2019
- SEASONAL MALARIA CHEMOTHERAPY (SMC) CAMPAIGN, Upper West Region, Supervision: (SMC II) Campaign, September, 2017, Upper East Region, Supervision: (SMC II) Campaign, August, 2019, Upper East Region, Supervision: (SMC II) Campaign, July, 2020, Northern Region, Supervision: (SMC II) Campaign, October, 2019
Telephone - Mobile
+233262282392/ +233243282392
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Dr Margaret M. Chebere, +233 (0)244-654488, margaret.chebere@ghsmail.org
- Mr Peter Obiri-Yeboah, Director, Ghana Health Service, Human Resource Division, Private Mail Bag 44, Accra, +232 (0)20-0794071, peterobiriyeboah@gmail.com
- James Avoka Asamani, Health Economist & HRH Planning Specialist, World Health Organisation – Harare, Zimbabwe Country Office, +233 209409458/24658113790, james.asamani@ghsmail.org / jamesavoka@gmail.com
Timeline
Principal Human Resource Manager
Ghana Health Service Institute
08.2024 - Current
Principal Human Resource Manager
Ghana Health Service
06.2023 - 07.2024
Administrative Manager-Senior Administrative Manager
Ghana Health Service
12.2017 - 04.2022
Executive Officer - Senior Executive Officer
Ghana Health Service – Management Department
01.2008 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Management Studies
University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship Management and Studies -
Takoradi Technical University, Ghana
Senior High (Secondary) School Certificate -
Adisadel College
Master of Arts - Human Resource Management
University of Cape Coast
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