Profile

Background

Alhaji Abukari Alhassan is a seasoned healthcare professional and dedicated leader, currently serving as the District Director of Health Services (DDHS) for the Central Gonja District in the Savannah Region. Known for his collaborative spirit and results-oriented approach, Alhassan has extensive experience in the health sector, including roles as a clinical nurse, nursing tutor, and training coordinator. He is highly skilled in planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of health programs, with a strong proficiency in communication and facilitation.

Professional Profile

District Director of Health Services, Central Gonja District (2025-Present): Providing leadership and strategic direction in healthcare service delivery.

Caretaker District Director of Health Services, Central Gonja District (Jan 2022 – Dec 2022): Oversaw district health services alongside his role in Sawla Tuna Kalba.

District Director of Health Services, North Gonja District (2018-2021): Managed health services, initially as Acting Director (2016-2018) before becoming the substantive Director.

Career Objective

To lead and improve healthcare services delivery in the Sawla Tuna Kalba District through effective collaboration, strategic planning, and evaluation, while fostering relationships with stakeholders to enhance health outcomes.

Alhaji Alhassan Abukari

DDHS-Central Gonja

  • 0243684828

  • oldhassan2002@yahoo.com

Education

  • MPhil in Community Health and Development: University for Development Studies, 2014.

  • Bachelor of Arts in Nursing and Psychology: University of Ghana, Legon, 2007.

  • State Registered Nurse: Nurses’ Training College, Tamale, 2000.

  • Secondary Education: Tamale Secondary School (GCE A-Level) and Northern School of Business (GCE O-Level).

Academic Qualifications

  • Mphil, Community Health and Development, University for Dev’t Studies-2014

  • Bachelor of Arts (Nursing and Psychology), University of Ghana, Legon.-2007

  • State Registered Nurse, Nurses’ Training College, Tamale.-2000

  • GCE A-Level, Tamale Secondary School, Tamale-1995

  • GCE O- Level- Northern School of Business, Tamale-1993

Professional Experience

  • Facilitation and Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication, with a strong ability to collaborate with agencies and stakeholders.

  • Computer Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, supporting administrative and management functions.

Career History

  • Ag. District Director of Health Services – North Gonja District-20016 – 20016 – June 2018

  • District Director of Health Services – North Gonja District, Sawla Tuna Kalba District-uly 2018 to June 2021

  • District Director of Health Services – Sawla Tuna Kalba District-June 2021 – 2024

  • District Director of Health Services – Central Gonja– 2025-Present

  • Additional Responsibility: Caretaker District Director of Health Services – Central Gonja District-January 2022 to December 2022