SABINA APPIAH
Public Health Officer
KUMASI,Ghana/Kumasi Ashnati
Summary
Knowledgeable professional specializing in delivery of health education initiatives and programs. Proficient at creating comprehensive lessons, providing detailed instruction and creating engaging activities. Brings knowledge of health and wellness topics and capacity to disseminate health information. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dependable expert with proven ability to design health education campaigns and programs to raise awareness of health issues. Experienced in assessing need for health education and developing strategies to promote health and wellness. Skilled in teaching, mentoring and developing relationships with individuals to support health initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Officer
Ghana Health Service
06.2016 - Current
- Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify health needs and risk factors for individuals and communities.
- Participated in health education research initiatives, developing and evaluating health education programs.
- Monitored health trends and data to identify health concerns and develop related health education initiatives.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
- Analyzed health data and created reports to present to community leaders and stakeholders.
- Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to design and deliver health education services to clients.
- Developed and implemented health education programs to help individuals and communities improve health and well-being.
- Provided technical assistance to healthcare providers and organizations to improve health education services.
- Implemented health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health-related issues.
- Identified and applied for grants and acquired alternate funding as needed to support health education programs.
- Created pamphlets, videos and other health education materials to promote health awareness and preventive health practices.
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
- Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to promote health education programs.
- Educated and trained healthcare providers on health education practices for patients.
- Designed and conducted health education surveys to assess health needs and risk factors within communities.
Community Health Worker
Ghana Health Service
03.2007 - 05.2016
- Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
- Addressed patient concerns and provided support to vulnerable demographics.
- Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community partners to build program scope.
- Participated in health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health issues.
- Engaged clients in health-related activities to enhance overall well-being.
- Wrote and distributed informational materials on chronic diseases, infant mortality, substance abuse, and other community health concerns.
- Transported or accompanied clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.
- Managed enrollment, transportation, and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
- Counseled patients on health-related topics and lifestyle changes for improved well-being.
- Set up community health education and promotion programs to reduce chronic conditions.
- Created and distributed health-related education materials to improve program awareness.
- Monitored and documented participants' progress toward individualized health goals.
Education
Bachelor Of Public Health And Allied Science - Public Health Education
Catholic University of Ghana
Sunyani, Fiapre 06.2014
Diploma - Community Health Services
Rural Health Training School
Kintampo 06.2007
Skills
- Disease Control
- Staff Meetings
- Social Justice Advocacy
- Resource Advocacy
- Scientific Terminology
- Community Relations
- Interventions Understanding
- Prevention Strategies
- Program Support
- Presentation Skills
- Health Education Classes
- Training Coordination
- Community Outreach
- Program Development
Timeline
Public Health Officer
Ghana Health Service
06.2016 - Current
Community Health Worker
Ghana Health Service
03.2007 - 05.2016
Bachelor Of Public Health And Allied Science - Public Health Education
Catholic University of Ghana
Diploma - Community Health Services
Rural Health Training School
Accomplishments
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
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