DDHS and district profiles

Profile

Background

Ms. Rebecca Bantey is a dedicated Principal Physician Assistant with a wealth of experience in both clinical practice and public health. Her career is characterized by a commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery and advocating for public health initiatives in Ghana. She hails from Atimpoku and holds pivotal roles in professional bodies and committees, furthering her impact on healthcare policies and practices nationally.

Professional Profile

Ms. Bantey is a Principal Physician Assistant, with a robust professional portfolio that spans various roles and responsibilities within the healthcare sector. Her expertise includes significant contributions to clinical practice, public health administration, and specialized training programs. She has served in leadership capacities, such as Acting District Director of Health Service and substantive District Director of Health Service (DDHS), and has been an active member of national health committees and boards, including the Schistosomiasis/Soil Transmitting Helminthiasis (SCH/STH) Expert Committee and the Female Genital Schistosomiasis of the Ghana Health Service.

Career objective

Ms. Rebecca Bantey aims to leverage her extensive clinical and public health experience to enhance healthcare delivery systems and improve public health outcomes. She is committed to leading initiatives that promote disease prevention, effective health system management, and capacity building within the healthcare sector. Her goal is to continue contributing to national health policies and programs, ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare services for all communities.

Ms. Rebecca Bantey

DDHS-Asuogyaman

Professional Experience

  • Community Health Nurse, Fanteakwa District

  • General Nurse, Kibi Government Hospital (East Akim Municipal)

  • In-service Training Coordinator, Kibi Government Hospital

  • Physician Assistant – Medical, Asiakwa Health Centre

  • Acting District Director of Health Service, Abuakwa North Municipal

  • ubstantive District Director of Health Service (DDHS), Asuogyaman District

  • Member, Schistosomiasis/Soil Transmitting Helminthiasis (SCH/STH) Expert Committee

  • Member, Female Genital Schistosomiasis of the Ghana Health Service

  • Representative, Medical and Dental Council’s Board (Physician Assistants and Certified Registered Anesthetists), Ghana Medical Association

EDUCATION

  • Master’s in Public Health, School of Public Health, University of Ghana

  • Health System Administration and Management, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)

Other Training

  • Cervical Cancer Screening Techniques (Visual Inspection using Acetic Acid)

  • Colposcopy Skills (Female Cancer Foundation, Netherlands in collaboration with SOS Children’s Villages International)

Career History

  • Community Health Nurse, Fanteakwa District

  • General Nurse, Kibi Government Hospital

  • In-service Training Coordinator, Kibi Government Hospital

  • Physician Assistant – Medical, Asiakwa Health Centre

Duties

  • To implement all National PoliaProviding clinical care and medical services

  • Leading district health administration and management

  • Coordinating in-service training programs for healthcare staff

  • Implementing public health policies and programscies on Health at the Municipal level.