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Profile

Background

Simon Kofi Adams is a dedicated public health professional with a robust background in disease control and public health management. He was born on April 14, 1974, and is a Ghanaian national fluent in both English and Twi. Simon resides at District Health Directorate Banda Ahenkro and is known for his goal-oriented approach, discipline, and leadership skills.

Professional Profile

Simon’s educational journey is distinguished by his continuous pursuit of knowledge in public health. He earned a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) from the Catholic University College in 2020. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with an education option from the same institution in 2015. Simon also holds a Diploma in Disease Control from the College of Health and Well-Being, awarded in 1997. His foundational education includes a GCE ‘O’ Level from Kintampo Secondary School (1994) and a Middle School Leaving Certificate from Roman Catholic Middle School (1988).

Career Objective

Simon’s career objective is to leverage his knowledge and skills to contribute to the development of his organization. He aims to continue learning and growing in emerging fields of public health while making significant contributions to disease control and health management.

Simon Kofi Adams

DDHS-Banda District.

Professional Experience

  • Acting District Director of Health Services, Banda District (since 2017)

  • Disease Control Officer (previous roles)

EDUCATION

  • Master’s in Public Health (MPH), Catholic University College (2020)

  • Bachelor of Science in Public Health (Education option), Catholic University College (2015)

  • Diploma in Disease Control, College of Health and Well-Being (1997)

  • GCE ‘O’ Level, Kintampo Secondary School (1994)

  • Middle School Leaving Certificate, Roman Catholic Middle School (1988)

Other Training

  • GHS Financial Management Protocols (2023)

  • Leadership and Management in Health (2018)

  • Health Systems Management, Leadership and Governance (2018)

  • Outreach Training and Supportive Supervision (2017)

  • Pragmatic and Ethical Research in Disease Outbreak Settings (2014)

  • Various other courses in public health management, logistics, and disease control

Career History

  • Acting District Director of Health Services, Banda District (2017 – Present)

  • Previous roles in disease control and public health management

Duties

  • Surveillance, forecasting, and control of diseases

  • Follow-up investigations on reported diseases

  • Treatment administration according to protocols

  • Collection and analysis of epidemiological information

Languages Spoken

  • English.
  • Twi (Asante).

Hobbies

  • Reading.
  • Sports.