SAFO ASIMENG AHENKORA
Adum- Kumasi,Ghana
Summary
Strong knowledge in matters of scientific principles in Health and Agriculture. Genuine dedication to quality of work and attention to detail. A fast learner, able to deal with high level workloads within restricted deadlines. Creative and research-oriented problem solver, with excellent versatility in simplifying complex detail. A real people person, with a fine sense of humour, first-rate rapport-building skills, and the ability of optimizing team potentials. Conscientious and result-oriented, proactive, with a keen drive for career excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
District Cocoa Officer
Cocoa Health & Extension Division (Ghana Cocobod
Oda, Ghana
06.2015 - Current
- Facilitate the implementation of the extension delivery services by cocoa farmers to improve their productivity and livelihoods.
- Facilitate the implementation of the Productivity Enhancement Programs (Pruning, Pollination, Crop Protection, Irrigation and Fertiliser application) of Ghana Cocobod
- Maintained strict confidentiality through careful and correct storage of case documents, in line with internal policies.
Research Assistant and Project and Data Assistant (Volunteer)
KNUST (Biological Science Department)
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Assist final year project students in their thesis and project presentations Data analysis Tutorials on scientific protocols
Laboratory Technician
Afrotropic Cocoa Processing Company
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Physical and chemical analysis of cocoa beans Microbiological analysis Water test HACCP Quality Assurance
Teaching and Research Assistant (Biology)
St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High School
- 07.2010
- Member of Science club Teaching ( Biology and Integrated Science) Member Science Quiz planning committee Member Chaplaincy Board
Education
Masters of Philosophy - Agric. Extension And Development Communication
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Ghana 11/2021 - 11/2024
Master of Philosophy - Parasitology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Ghana 08/2013 - 08/2020
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Ghana 08/2005 - 08/2009
Skills
- Leadership
- Presentation
- Conflict Resolution
- Community engagement
- Problem-solving
- Team building
- Strategic Planning
- Programme development
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Affiliations
- Music, reading of novels, scientific articles and journals and travelling
References
Dr. Kwame Owusu Ansah
Deputy Executive Director OPS/PEPS
Cocoa Health & Extension Division
Ghana Cocobod
Accra.
+233(0)207793086
Dr Enoch Tham-Agyekum. J.
Lecturer
Department of Agribusiness And Economics
Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology
Kumasi-Ghana
+233(0)0243072673
Custom
- Program development, introduction of Cooperative Business School, Farmer Business School and additional livelihood programs to farmer groups and cooperatives, June 2015 to date.
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (Molecular Approach for Detection of Diseases) - September 2013 (Noguchi Memorial Institute of Memorial Research)
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 07/03/85
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital status: Married
- Religion: Christianity
Timeline
District Cocoa Officer
Cocoa Health & Extension Division (Ghana Cocobod
06.2015 - Current
Research Assistant and Project and Data Assistant (Volunteer)
KNUST (Biological Science Department)
08.2011 - 05.2014
Laboratory Technician
Afrotropic Cocoa Processing Company
08.2010 - 08.2011
Teaching and Research Assistant (Biology)
St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High School
- 07.2010
Masters of Philosophy - Agric. Extension And Development Communication
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
11/2021 - 11/2024
Master of Philosophy - Parasitology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
08/2013 - 08/2020
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
08/2005 - 08/2009
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