DDHS and district profiles

Profile

Background

Boakye is the Acting District Director of Health Service for Ahafo Ano North, with over 14 years of experience in health system strengthening and management within the Ghana Health Service. Boakye’s career is marked by a deep commitment to improving public health outcomes through effective administration, data management, and the implementation of diverse public health interventions.

Professional Profile

Boakye is a seasoned health professional with a strong background in Health Administration and Management, Public Health Informatics, and data-driven decision-making. With significant experience in health systems strengthening, Boakye has led various public health initiatives, contributing to improved health outcomes in the Ahafo Ano North District. Boakye’s expertise extends to research, health information management, and policy advocacy, making them a valuable asset in the Ghana Health Service.

Career Objective

Boakye aims to continue leading and managing public health interventions that strengthen health systems, enhance data management practices, and improve the overall quality of healthcare services in the Ahafo Ano North District. Boakye is dedicated to advancing their knowledge and skills in health policy, planning, and management to better serve the community and contribute to national health goals.

Boakye William

DDHS-Ahafo Ano North 

Professional Experience

  • Team lead; Maternal, Neonatal and Institutional all-cause Mortality Audit Team, January 2023-date 

  • Malaria Focal person, Ghana Health Service, February 2017-December 2022

  • Data Administrator, Ghana Integrated Logistics Management Information System (GHILMIS),November, 2019-date

  • Research Coordinator, Ahafo Ano North Municipal, June 2017-date

Education

  • MPH, Health Policy, Planning and Management – Catholic University College of Ghana, Fiapre-Sunyani (August 2020)

  • BSc, Public Health and Allied Science (Health Informatics) – Catholic University College of Ghana, Fiapre-Sunyani (August 2015)

  • Diploma, Health Information – Rural Health Training School, Kintampo, Ghana (August 2009)

  • Cert, Health Administration and Management – Kumasi (December 2020)

  • Cert, Policy Development and Advocacy for Global Health – University of Washington, USA (2023)

  • Cert, Introduction to Epidemiology in Global Health – University of Washington, USA (2024)

Other Training

  • Health Administration and Management, GIMPA, December, 2020

  • Training on Ghana Integrated Logistics Management Information System. Ghana Health Service,Path Ghana, September, 2020.

  • Certificate in Geographic Information System (QGIS), Ghana Health Service, WHO, June, 2018

  • Certificate in Malaria Case Management, Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service and Roll Back Malaria, August 2017

  • Certificate in Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) for Sustainable Nutrition Improvement through Market –based Approach

Research Experience

  • Utilization of Family Planning Services among women in fertility age (WIFA) in the Ahafo Ano North Municipal, Tepa, August, 2020 (Principal Investigator)

  • Occupational Hazards and Injuries among Health Workers in the Ahafo Ano North Municipal,Tepa. August, 2021. (Co-Investigator),

Professional Membership

  • Member, Allied Health Professions Council, Ghana (AHPC), 2014 to date

  • Member, Ghana Association of Public Health Technical Officers (GAPHTO), 2010 to date

  • Member, District Directors of Health Service group

  • Member, Health Service Workers Union, Ahafo Ano North Municipal, September, 2021-December 2022