RICHARD ASANTE
NKWANTA,GHANA
Summary
Experienced health professional focused on psychological wellbeing and behaviour change. Drive positive patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and empathetic communication. Skilled in developing tailored therapeutic strategies and conducting impactful health promotion activities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
PRINICIPAL TECHNICAL OFFICER (HEALTH PROMOTION)
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE- NKWANTA SOUTH
NKWANTA, GHANA
07.2025 - Current
- Developed health promotion strategies to enhance community awareness of health issues.
- Collaborated with local stakeholders to implement public health initiatives and programmes.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars to educate community members on preventive health measures.
- Conducted research to assess community health needs and identify priority areas for intervention.
- Assisted in monitoring and evaluating the impact of health promotion activities and initiatives.
SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER(HEALTH PROMOTION)
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE , NKWANTA SOUTH
NKWANTA, GHANA
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Developed health promotion materials to effectively communicate key messages to target audiences.
- Collaborated with community organisations to plan and implement health initiatives that address local needs.
- Assisted in conducting workshops and training sessions to educate individuals on healthy lifestyle choices.
- Evaluated programme effectiveness by gathering feedback and making recommendations for improvement.
TECHNICAL OFFICER (HEALTH PROMOTION)
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE, NKWANTA SOUTH
NKWANTA, GHANA
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Developed health promotion materials to educate community members on wellness practices.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions to enhance health literacy among diverse populations.
- Collaborated with local organisations to implement health initiatives and maximise outreach efforts.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify health concerns and tailor programmes accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - HEALTH PROMOTION
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND WELLBEING, KINTAMPO
Kintampo, Bono East 08.2023 - 06.2025
DIPLOMA - HEALTH PROMOTION
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND WELLBEING, KINTAMPO
KINTAMPO, GHANA 09.2013 - 06.2016
Skills
- Holistic wellness understanding
- Knowledge in nutritional assessment
- Lifestyle change facilitation
- disease prevention knowledge
- Paediatric health promotion
- Infectious diseases awareness
- Health behaviour modification
- Health campaign organisation
- Community engagement
- Health education
- Environmental health knowledge
- Stress management techniques
Languages
English
Advanced
TWI
Upper intermediate
Certification
CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDED BY MASTERCARD FOUNDATION IN JUNE 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PRINICIPAL TECHNICAL OFFICER (HEALTH PROMOTION)
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE- NKWANTA SOUTH
07.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - HEALTH PROMOTION
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND WELLBEING, KINTAMPO
08.2023 - 06.2025
SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER(HEALTH PROMOTION)
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE , NKWANTA SOUTH
01.2023 - 06.2025
TECHNICAL OFFICER (HEALTH PROMOTION)
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE, NKWANTA SOUTH
04.2019 - 12.2022
DIPLOMA - HEALTH PROMOTION
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND WELLBEING, KINTAMPO
09.2013 - 06.2016