Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Contacts
Personal Information
References
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Volunteering
Timeline
Volunteer

Portia Owusu - Annor

Public Health Officer
Accra

Summary

Community-oriented Officer comfortable working in high-stress situations and coordinating emergency responses. Seasoned team leader with unrelenting dedication to keeping community safe and secure. Proactive about using proper protocols while on duty and interacting with community contacts.

Observant public health officer committed to protecting people and property and maintaining law and order. Well-versed in conflict resolution, crime scene investigation and firearms operations. Dutiful and diligent individual with solid history of achievement in policing and leadership.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

National Service Personnel

Ghana Aids Commission
11.2023 - 10.2024
  • Enhanced teamwork skills by participating in group tasks and collaborating with fellow National Service members.
  • Improved public speaking abilities through leading presentations and briefings during service activities.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various intervention activities broadening skillsets.
  • Built effective communication skills by liaising with diverse groups of people within the community and across different agencies.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new roles and responsibilities as needed throughout the service term.
  • Organized events and initiatives, raising awareness on key issues affecting the local population.
  • Maintained inventory records to track stock.
  • Refer cases appropriately
  • Prepared and submitted re;orts to the appropiate levels

Intern

Ho West Municipal Health Directorate
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Enhanced intern productivity by assisting with project coordination and providing ongoing support.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns.
  • Actively participated in team meetings, offering insightful suggestions that led to innovative problem-solving strategies.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Embarked on monitoring and evaluation exercises in the municipality

Vocational Trainee

Ga West Municipal Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2021

. Participation in the implementation of IDSR

. Carryout and involves in contact tracing and follow ups

. Participates in the administration of vaccines to appropriate target groups

. Preparation of monthly reports

. Performing HIV testing and results interpretation

. Participating in various sample collections and transportation


Vocational Trainee

Ga West Municipal Health Directorate
10.2020 - 12.2020
  • Enhanced trainee skills by developing comprehensive training materials and hands-on activities.
  • Improved overall training program effectiveness by evaluating and adjusting course content based on trainee feedback.
  • Increased trainee engagement with interactive presentations, group work, and real-world examples.
  • Boosted trainee retention rates by providing mentorship and individualized support throughout their training journey.
  • Participate in vaccine managements

Health Care Tutor

Expert Professional Training Institute
11.2015 - 08.2018
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of subject matter by incorporating real-world examples into lessons.
  • Collaborated with fellow tutors to develop effective strategies for addressing diverse student needs and abilities.
  • Tutorials in Basic Nursing, Basic Nutrition, Reproductive Health, First Aid and Health and Safety
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans that incorporated multiple modes of instruction, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for all learners.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.

Home Care Giver

Care plus Ghana
08.2014 - 01.2015

Health Care Tutor

Kingson Health & Management Institute
04.2014 - 07.2014
  • Lecturing Reproductive Health, Basic Care, Nutrition and First Aid & Health and Safety.

Home Caregiver

Ripples Health Care
11.2013 - 03.2014
  • Rendering all the care needed after being discharged from the hospital.

Health Care Assistant

Ashongman Community Hospital
01.2012 - 03.2014
  • Providing pre & post-operative preparation of women before and after caesarean section
  • Educating mothers on the need to practice and maintain hygiene prior to discharge
  • Proving and assisting patients to perform personal hygiene where necessary
  • Assisting during ANC sessions
  • Bathing of babies, cord dressings, feeding babies and weighing of babies
  • Receiving of babies after birth
  • Male and Female Wards: Catheter care, Assisting during ward rounds, Checking and monitoring vital signs, Assisting in transfer in and out of patients, Administration of prescribed medications observing all 7 rights, Bed bathing, Making of rights beds for all conditions, Performing last office
  • Children’s Ward: Feeding of patients, Tepid sponging of patients, Serving of prescribed medications.

Health care tutor

Health Management College
01.2011 - 12.2013
  • Lecturing Reproductive Health, Basic Care, Nutrition and First Aid & Health and Safety.

Attachment (clinical)

OOO Bolna Hospital
06.2008 - 08.2008
  • Caring and assisting in the geriatric ward.

Rent & Leasing Officer

Christofield Consult Ltd, Accra
07.2006 - 11.2007
  • Received client on behalf of the company
  • Showed clients about our properties
  • Gave and brief out clients about the terms and condition involve in our company
  • Assisted them in choosing the right product.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Disease Control

University of Health And Allied Sciences
Hohoe Campus
12.2023

Diploma in Health Assistant

Advance Global College
Lapaz Accra
07.2013

Health Assistant

Health Management College
Dansoman, Accra
11.2011

Certificate in The Russian Language

Novgorod State University
Veliky Novgorod, Russia
08.2009

High School Diploma -

Holy Child Senior High School
Cape Coast, Ghana
06.2006

Skills

  • Very good at setting and achieving targets
  • Workforce Planning
  • Honest and dedicated to work ethic as well as a good leadership skills
  • Creative, innovative and result oriented
  • Vaccine administration
  • Community Engagement
  • Disease Control
  • Occupational Health Standards
  • Outbreak investigation
  • Effective Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Prevention strategies
  • Health education classes
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Punctuality

Contacts

(0)+233546153389 / (0)+233501649856, portiaowusuannor@gmail.com

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 29/03/89
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Ghanaian
  • Marital Status: Single

References

  • Dr.Veronica Unadike-Charles

Lecturer at the University of Health Allied Sciences

Department of Population and Behavioral Sciences

+233591654749, vcharles-unadike@uhas.edu.gh


  • Mr. Albert Asamani Ayeh

Public Health Disease Control Officer

Noguchi Memorial Research Institute

+233559560655, albertasamaniayeh@gmail.com

Hobbies and Interests

. Craft works

. Decoration

. Listening to music


Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Russian
Intermediate (B1)

Volunteering

I am a community health volunteer with keen interest in sanitation and reproductive health issues , most especially in menstrual hygiene education and management. I have participated in some global programs and projects such as  the maiden Volta Regional  Sickle Cell Awareness week celebration, World Malaria Day celebration 2023, a 3 day  Menstrual Hygiene celebration 2023 in Ghana, personal donations and group trainings in the sewing of reusable pads for over 70 girls.

Timeline

National Service Personnel

Ghana Aids Commission
11.2023 - 10.2024

Intern

Ho West Municipal Health Directorate
10.2022 - 12.2022

Vocational Trainee

Ga West Municipal Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2021

Vocational Trainee

Ga West Municipal Health Directorate
10.2020 - 12.2020

Health Care Tutor

Expert Professional Training Institute
11.2015 - 08.2018

Home Care Giver

Care plus Ghana
08.2014 - 01.2015

Health Care Tutor

Kingson Health & Management Institute
04.2014 - 07.2014

Home Caregiver

Ripples Health Care
11.2013 - 03.2014

Health Care Assistant

Ashongman Community Hospital
01.2012 - 03.2014

Health care tutor

Health Management College
01.2011 - 12.2013

Attachment (clinical)

OOO Bolna Hospital
06.2008 - 08.2008

Rent & Leasing Officer

Christofield Consult Ltd, Accra
07.2006 - 11.2007

Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Disease Control

University of Health And Allied Sciences

Diploma in Health Assistant

Advance Global College

Health Assistant

Health Management College

Certificate in The Russian Language

Novgorod State University

High School Diploma -

Holy Child Senior High School
Portia Owusu - AnnorPublic Health Officer