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Profile

Background

Ms. Priscilla Sarkodie has been serving as the District Director of Health Services for Ahafo Ano South East District since February 2021. She has dedicated 16 years to the Ghana Health Service, focusing on Public Health at various levels including facility, district, and regional.

Professional Profile

Ms. Sarkodie is an enthusiastic, hardworking, selfless, team player who is both innovative and resourceful. She has a proven track record in coordinating and implementing public health and nutrition interventions, engaging communities, mentoring and coaching, and advocating for transformative changes. Her commitment to public health is evident in her success in implementing evidence-based health programs and policies to achieve and sustain optimal health for the population.

Career Objective

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Ms Priscilla Sarkodie

DDHS-Ahafo Ano South East

Professional Experience

  • District Director of Health Services, Ahafo Ano South East District (February 2021 – Present

  • Deputy Regional Nutrition Officer, Ashanti Regional Health Directorate (2019 – 2021)

  • District Nutrition Officer, Sekyere South District Health Directorate (2008 – 2018)

EDUCATION

  • Diploma in Community Health, Rural Health Training College, Kintampo

  • BSc Public Health, Catholic University College, Ghana

  • MSc Public Health in Health Systems Management, Royal Tropical Institute (KIT), Amsterdam, Netherlands

Other Training

  • Certificate in Leadership Development (Leading and Management Practices)

  • Certificate in Human Nutrition

  • Certificate in Health Management Administration

  • Certificate in Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices

  • Certificate in Food Safety for Nutritionists and Other Health Professionals

  • Certificate in Intermediate Epidemiology and Statistics

Career History

  • District Director of Health Services, Ahafo Ano South East District (February 2021 – Present)

  • Deputy Regional Nutrition Officer, Ashanti Regional Health Directorate (2019 – 2021)

  • District Nutrition Officer, Sekyere South District Health Directorate (2008 – 2018

Duties

  • Coordinating and implementing public health and nutrition interventions

  • Engaging with communities to promote health programs

  • Mentoring and coaching public health professionals

  • Campaigning for transformative changes in health services

  • Sustaining optimal health for the population through evidence-based programs and policies