DDHS and district profiles

Profile

Background

Mr. Baba Awuni is an accomplished public health professional with a deep commitment to enhancing public health outcomes in Ghana. He has dedicated his career to improving disease control and public health management, particularly within the Ghana Health Service. Baba Awuni’s proficiency in multiple languages, including English, Hausa, Gurune, Dagbani, Kuusal, Twi, and Kasim, further underscores his ability to engage effectively with diverse communities across the country. His strong educational foundation and extensive experience have positioned him as a key leader in the health sector, especially in the Volta Region, where he currently serves as the District Director of Health Services for Central Tongu.

Professional Profile

Baba Awuni is a highly educated and experienced public health professional specializing in epidemiology and disease control. His career spans various critical roles within the Ghana Health Service, where he has demonstrated his expertise in disease surveillance, public health management, and emergency preparedness. His leadership roles in different regions of Ghana have allowed him to make significant contributions to health service delivery, particularly in resource-constrained settings. Baba is recognized for his ability to manage complex health programs and his commitment to continuous professional development.

Career Objective

Baba Awuni aims to continue leveraging his extensive experience and education in public health to improve health outcomes in the communities he serves. He is committed to advancing in his career within the Ghana Health Service, with a focus on enhancing disease control measures, improving public health surveillance systems, and strengthening health service delivery at the district and regional levels. His objective is to contribute to the overall improvement of public health in Ghana by implementing evidence-based strategies and fostering collaboration among health professionals.

Mr. Baba Awuni

DDHS- Central TonguDistrict

Professional Experience

  • District Director of Health Services, Central Tongu District, Volta Region (January 2023 – Present)

  • Acting Municipal Director of Health Services, Bawku East, Upper East Region (June 2022 – December 2022)

  • Acting District Director of Health Services, Nabdam, Upper East Region (May 2020 – June 2022)

  • Regional Disease Surveillance Officer, Upper East Region (June 2013 – September 2017; August 2018 – November 2020)

  • District Disease Control Officer, Builsa North District (January 2013 – May 2013)

  • District Disease Control Officer, Kassena Nankana East (July 2008 – October 2010)

EDUCATION

  • Intermediate Certificate in Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (FELTP), School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon-Accra

  • Master of Public Health (Epidemiology and Disease Control), School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe Campus

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health (Disease Control), School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon-Accra

  • Diploma in Community Health, College of Health, Kintampo

  • Field Technician Training, College of Health, Kintampo

Duties

  • Oversee and manage health services delivery at the district level.

  • Implement and monitor disease control measures.

  • Lead public health surveillance and response initiatives.

  • Manage health resources and ensure compliance with financial management procedures.

  • Facilitate training and capacity-building programs for health staff.

  • Engage with community leaders and stakeholders to promote public health initiatives.

Career History

  • Central Tongu District Health Services, Volta Region (January 2023 – Present)

  • Bawku East Municipal Health Services, Upper East Region (June 2022 – December 2022)

  • Nabdam District Health Services, Upper East Region (May 2020 – June 2022)

  • Upper East Regional Health Services (June 2013 – September 2017; August 2018 – November 2020)

  • Builsa North District Health Services (January 2013 – May 2013)

  • Kassena Nankana East Health Services (July 2008 – October 2010)

  • Bawku West District Health Services (January 2005 – June 2008)