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Profile

Background

Cosmos Awortwi is a dedicated healthcare professional with over two decades of experience in disease control, public health, and administrative leadership. He currently serves as the District Director of Health Service at the Bia East District Health Directorate in the Western North Region of Ghana. Cosmos has an impressive academic background and is at the completion stage of a Master of Public Health (MPH). He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from the University of Cape Coast, a Diploma in Community Health, and a Certificate in Communicable Disease Control from the Rural Health Training School in Kintampo. This extensive education has equipped him with comprehensive knowledge and skills essential for effective health service management.

Professional Profile

Cosmos Awortwi’s career in public health began at the Western Regional Disease Control Office, where he worked as a Field Technician in charge of Cold Chain Management and later as the Acting Regional EPI Coordinator. He then served as the Technical Officer and District Disease Control Officer at the Wassa Amenfi West District Health Directorate. His leadership skills were further recognized when he was appointed as the Acting District Director of Health Service at the Wassa Amenfi Central District Health Directorate and subsequently at the Sefwi Akontombra District Health Directorate. In November 2022, he was appointed as the District Director of Health Service for the Bia East District. Cosmos has demonstrated a proactive approach, adaptability, and commitment to improving public health outcomes. He is fluent in English, Fante, and Twi, bridging communication gaps and enhancing community engagement in diverse populations. Cosmos is also proficient in Microsoft Office tools, facilitating efficient data management and presentation.

Carrer Objective

Cosmos aims to continue leveraging his extensive experience and academic achievements to improve health outcomes in the Bia East District and beyond. He is committed to implementing effective health service management practices, fostering community engagement, and contributing to the development of public health policies and programs.

Cosmos Awortwi

DDHS-Bia East 

Professional Experience

  • District Director of Health Service, Bia East District Health Directorate (November 2022 – Present)

  • Acting District Director of Health Service, Sefwi Akontombra District Health Directorate

  • Acting District Director of Health Service, Wassa Amenfi Central District Health Directorate

  • Technical Officer and District Disease Control Officer, Wassa Amenfi West District Health Directorate

  • Acting Regional EPI Coordinator, Western Regional Disease Control Office

  • Field Technician in charge of Cold Chain Management, Western Regional Disease Control Office

EDUCATION

  • Master of Public Health (MPH) (Completion stage)

  • Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, University of Cape Coast

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

  • Certificate in Communicable Disease Control, Rural Health Training School, Kintampo

Other Training

  • Improving Management of Public Health Interventions, School of Public Health, Legon

  • Leadership Development Programme, Pentecost University

  • Basic Field Epidemiology (Public Health Surveillance; Outbreak Investigation and Response), School of Public Health, Legon

Career History

  • District Director of Health Service, Bia East District Health Directorate (November 2022 – Present)

  • Acting District Director of Health Service, Sefwi Akontombra District Health Directorate

  • Acting District Director of Health Service, Wassa Amenfi Central District Health Directorate

  • Technical Officer and District Disease Control Officer, Wassa Amenfi West District Health Directorate

Duties

  • Overseeing the delivery of healthcare services in Bia East District

  • Implementing health policies and programs

  • Managing health resources effectively

  • Coordinating disease control programs