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Kate Amponsah Ofosu
Health Promotion Officer
Akwatia
Summary
Accomplished Health Promotion Officer with a proven track record at Ghana Health Service, adept in policy advocacy and team collaboration. Excelled in enhancing community health through strategic health education and behavior change strategies, fostering significant partnerships. Demonstrated adaptability and professionalism, achieving impactful health outcomes and advancing public health initiatives.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
2
Languages
2
Certificates
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Ghana Health Service
Health Promotion Officer
04.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Mentored junior health promotion staff members, providing guidance on program planning, implementation, and evaluation processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to plan, execute, and evaluate successful health promotion campaigns.
- Improved public awareness of available resources through the creation and distribution of informative materials.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to maximize impact of available funds on community wellbeing initiatives.
- Led multidisciplinary team meetings focused on adopting best practices in delivering coordinated care across multiple sectors within the healthcare system.
- Enhanced community health by developing and implementing effective health promotion programs.
- Addressed social determinants of health through targeted outreach programs aimed at vulnerable populations.
- Established strong relationships with local organizations, fostering partnerships for collaborative efforts in promoting healthy lifestyles.
- Served as a liaison between stakeholders in order to foster collaboration among diverse groups working towards common goals related to population health management.
- Advocated for policy changes that directly impacted public health outcomes at both local and regional levels.
- Conducted comprehensive needs assessments for targeted communities, resulting in tailored interventions to address specific health concerns.
- Coordinated marketing efforts to promote fitness and wellness programs.
- Collaborated with health and wellness professionals to create and execute events, seminars and workshops on various topics.
- Helped clients set and achieve health and wellness goals.
Freelance Nurse
Home Care Aide
03.2017 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Conducted routine health monitoring, including vital signs and symptom tracking, reporting any changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Regularly participated in ongoing training sessions which contributed towards staying updated on relevant industry trends leading to improved performance.
- Educated family members on best practices for managing specific patient conditions or illnesses at home setting resulting in better outpatient care experience.
- Provided companionship to patients, fostering positive relationships and emotional wellbeing.
- Coordinated with medical professionals during home visits ensuring seamless continuation of prescribed care plans.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
Education
College of Health & Wellbeing - KintampoKintampo, Ghana
Diploma from Health Promotion
09.2013 - 05.2016
University Overview
- Professional Development Studies: Global Infodermic Management Course for Health Care Workers
- Site Leader of Operation Smile Ghana Project, Eastern Region, Ghana
Skills
Mental health awareness
Environmental Health
Social Marketing
Policy Advocacy
Behavior change strategies
Health education expertise
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Decision-Making
Self Motivation
Adaptability and Flexibility
Team Collaboration
Professionalism
Affiliations
Ghana Health Service (Member)
Allied Health Professions Council (Member)
Health Service Worker's Union (Member)
Certification
Global Infodermic Management Course for Healthcare Workers
Availability
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Interests
Reading
Software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Powerpoint
Timeline
Global Infodermic Management Course for Healthcare Workers
03-2023
Health Promotion Officer
Ghana Health Service
04.2019 - Current
Home Care Aide
Freelance Nurse
03.2017 - 09.2019
Diploma in Health Promotion
05-2016
College of Health & Wellbeing - Kintampo
Diploma from Health Promotion
09.2013 - 05.2016