Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Upcycling, reading, cleaning
Languages
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Ruth Eyi Adzo Dzokoto

Ruth Eyi Adzo Dzokoto

Accra

Summary

Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop work plans, financials and strategies.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Director

Green Dialogue Africa
06.2022 - Current


  • Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand the organization''s reach and influence.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
  • Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
  • Collaborated with external organizations including non-profits, businesses and government agencies to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
  • Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.

Environmental Health Officer

Local Government Service
08.2020 - Current
  • Improved community health by conducting thorough environmental inspections and assessments.
  • Reduced pollution levels by enforcing health and hygiene regulations and advising on best practices.
  • Enhanced public safety with diligent monitoring of food establishments, ensuring compliance with sanitation standards.
  • Investigated complaints concerning public health nuisances, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
  • Promoted responsible waste management among households, contributing to a cleaner urban environment.
  • Took photographs, films or audio or visual recordings of premises for official record-keeping.
  • Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.

National Service Person

PORT Health Services
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Ensuring the health and safety of individuals traveling through the airport.
  • Responsible for conducting health screenings, such as checking for infectious diseases, monitoring quarantine measures, and providing medical assistance to travelers.
  • Collaborating with other agencies to prevent the spread of diseases and promote public health.

Education

Bachelor of Public Health - Environmental Health

University of Health And Allied Sciences
Ho, Ghana
11.2023

Diploma - Environmental Health

Accra School of Hygiene
Accra
01.2019

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Grant Writing
  • Financial Management
  • Community Engagement
  • Partnership Development
  • Social Media
  • Relationship Building
  • Education
  • Report writing
  • Research
  • Leadership Development
  • Team Bonding

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Best SDG 13 Advocate of the year 2021 by Humanitarian Awards Global
  • Adjudged 100 most impactful change makers in 2022.
  • Awarded climate educationalist at the Global Women Leadership Summit and Honors, 2022.

Affiliations

  • Allied Health Professions Council
  • US Government Exchange Program Alumni
  • Environmental Health Officers Alliance
  • Young Africa Leaders Initiative

Certification

  • Licensed Environmental Health Officer - 2019-date,
  • Certificate in Tech Solutions to Illegal Mining, US Embassy, Ghana, Takoradi - October, 2023
  • Research Dissemination on “Climate Change and Flooding Disaster Nexus; Implications on WASH and Mental of People in Fuveme-Agorkedzi”, UHAS Research Conference, Ho - November, 2023.
  • School of Climate Change, Oxford Climate Society - 2021
  • An African Perspective on Climate Change, True African University - August,2021
  • One Health Operationalisation, German-West Africa Centre for Global Health and Pandemic Prevention, Kumasi - August, 2023
  • Certificate in One Health Basics, Continuous Education Service - March, 2023
  • The Climate Crisis: Five key areas for change, Young Africa Leaders Initiative - March, 2023

Upcycling, reading, cleaning

I love to recouple some plastics items to useful items whenever I am free

I also love reading and just keeping my space neat.

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Ewe
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Fante
Upper intermediate (B2)
Twi
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Executive Director

Green Dialogue Africa
06.2022 - Current

Environmental Health Officer

Local Government Service
08.2020 - Current

National Service Person

PORT Health Services
09.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Public Health - Environmental Health

University of Health And Allied Sciences

Diploma - Environmental Health

Accra School of Hygiene

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