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Profile

Background

David Afrifa Yaw Mensah is a highly motivated healthcare professional from Akim Swedru in the Eastern Region of Ghana. He has built a robust career in the health sector, demonstrating a strong commitment to improving health systems, clinical care, and public health outcomes. His journey in healthcare began with foundational training in nursing, which later expanded into public health and health services planning. David’s career reflects his dedication to making significant contributions to healthcare delivery in Ghana, particularly in the Eastern Region.

Professional Profile

David Afrifa Yaw Mensah is an experienced health systems manager and public health professional with extensive experience in clinical care, health systems strengthening, and public health surveillance. He has worked in various capacities across different health facilities and directorates, focusing on resource mobilization, quality improvement, and health information analytics. David is recognized for his leadership in mobilizing communities for health promotion and his expertise in maternal and child health, immunization, and emergency preparedness.

Career Objective

David aims to build on the successes of his past roles to create a better future for the healthcare sector. He is committed to advancing professionally within the framework of organizational policies while focusing on strong leadership, team building, and the strategic development of health services. David seeks to leverage his skills and experience to contribute to the continuous improvement of health outcomes and the effective management of health resources.

David Afrifa Yaw Mensah

DDHS- Birim South District

Professional Experience

  • Health Systems Management (June 2011 – Present)

  • Public Health (June 2011 – Present)

  • Clinical Care (June 2006 – Present)

  • Conference Presentations/Publications

EDUCATION

  • MPH in Health Services Planning and Management (August 2016 – June 2018)

  • BSc in Physician Assistant (August 2012 – May 2014)

  • Advanced Diploma in Community Medicine and Health (October 2009 – August 2010)

  • Diploma in Registered General Nursing (September 2002 – April 2006)

Duties

  • Oversee and strengthen health systems through resource management.

  • Lead public health initiatives, focusing on surveillance, immunization, and community health promotion.

  • Improve clinical care outcomes through strategic capacity building, case management, and health information analytics.

  • Participate in and contribute to public health conferences and research.

Career History

  • Birim South District Health Directorate, Eastern Region, Ghana (November 2022 – Present)

  • Pepease Health Centre, Eastern Region, Ghana (June 2011 – October 2022)

  • Nsawam Government Hospital, Eastern Region, Ghana (September 2010 – March 2011)

  • St. Martin de Porres Hospital, Agormanya, Eastern Region, Ghana (June 2006 – October 2009)