MICHAEL MIREKU OPOKU
Kumasi
Summary
Public health leader with expertise in leveraging epidemiological data for surveillance and ART access. Demonstrated proficiency in advanced statistical modeling and health informatics tools, resulting in a 304% increase in yaws detection and a 36% rise in ART coverage. Experienced in protocol development and manuscript authorship, fostering collaboration among stakeholders to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lecturer, Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Adjunct)
Catholic University of Ghana
Fiapre
02.2023 - Current
- Teach epidemiology and statistical analysis to 400+ students, focusing on non-communicable diseases, malaria, and TB.
- Supervise 49 students in RWE and HEOR research projects.
District Director of Health Service
Ghana Health Service (Atebubu_Amantin, Nkoranza North, & Pru West District Health Directorates)
Atebubu
03.2019 - Current
- Led epidemiological surveillance, increasing yaws detection by 304% and TB diagnoses by 116% through community-based case searches.
- Expanded antiretroviral therapy (ART) access by 36% for 2,000+ HIV patients using HEOR analytics and statistical modeling.
- Directed mass drug administration (malaria, polio), achieving 84.8–97.0% coverage, and authored protocols to support value-based care.
- Designed surveillance programs, boosting scabies detection by 215% and hypertension diagnoses 40-fold using R-based analytics and GIS (QGIS).
Short-Term Scholar
University of Florida, College of Pharmacy
Gainesville, FL
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Trained in LC-MS/MS and pharmacokinetic modeling using Monolix, applying pharmacometrics to optimize oncology and infectious disease therapies.
Regional Research & TB/HIV Programme Coordinator
Ghana Health Service (Regional Health Directorate, Bono East, Ghana)
Kintampo
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Conducted 7 observational studies on TB, HIV, and malaria, publishing in peer-reviewed journals to inform evidence-based policy.
- Analyzed regional trends using DHIMS-2/SORMAS, optimizing healthcare resource utilization for oncology and infectious diseases.
- Presented at international conferences, enhancing strategies for health equity and cost-effective care.
Predoctoral Fellow & Short-Term Scholar
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Completed advanced coursework in R-based epidemiologic modeling and biostatistical methods, enhancing RWE generation skills.
Pharmacist/Head of Pharmacy
Ghana Health Service (Sampa Government Hospital, Bono Region, Ghana)
Sampa
11.2010 - 02.2019
- Managed pharmaceutical services for 1,000+ HIV and 200 TB patients, reducing stockouts by 40% via supply chain analytics.
- Improved patient adherence by 20% through pharmacovigilance, supporting oncology and infectious disease outcomes.
Education
Ph.D. - Public Health (Epidemiology Focus)
University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana08-2023
Master of Public Health -
University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana11-2017
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana07-2007
Skills
- Epidemiology and HEOR: observational research, RWE, statistical analysis (survival analysis, quantile regression), protocol development
- Therapeutic areas: oncology (chemotherapy, immunotherapy), urology, infectious diseases (malaria, TB, HIV)
- Data analytics: R, Stata, Monolix, LC-MS/MS, pharmacokinetic modeling, QGIS, DHIMS-2, SORMAS, Microsoft Excel
- Leadership: statistical analysis plans, manuscript authorship, stakeholder engagement, business development
Affiliations
- Tawiah, J. E., Opoku, M. M., et al (2025). Risk factors for mother-to-child HIV transmission in Ghana, AIDS Care [DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2025.2461173]
- Diarra, Y., Opoku, M. M., et al. (2025). Caregiver acceptability of seasonal malaria chemoprevention, Malaria Journal [DOI: 10.1186/s12936-024-05169-6]
- Opoku, M. M., et al. (2020). Antibiotic prescription patterns in Greater Accra, BMC Health Services Research, DOI: 10.1186/s12913-020-05771-9
Certification
- Data Science for Public Health, University of Cape Coast (R-based), 07/2022
- SIR Model, Development, Imperial College London (Coursera, R-based), 09/2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lecturer, Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Adjunct)
Catholic University of Ghana
02.2023 - Current
Short-Term Scholar
University of Florida, College of Pharmacy
10.2022 - 11.2022
Regional Research & TB/HIV Programme Coordinator
Ghana Health Service (Regional Health Directorate, Bono East, Ghana)
08.2020 - 03.2021
Predoctoral Fellow & Short-Term Scholar
University of Florida
01.2020 - 05.2020
District Director of Health Service
Ghana Health Service (Atebubu_Amantin, Nkoranza North, & Pru West District Health Directorates)
03.2019 - Current
Pharmacist/Head of Pharmacy
Ghana Health Service (Sampa Government Hospital, Bono Region, Ghana)
11.2010 - 02.2019
Ph.D. - Public Health (Epidemiology Focus)
University of Ghana
Master of Public Health -
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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