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Profile

Background

Dr. Deborah Mensah is a dedicated medical doctor with 9 years of experience in the healthcare sector. She began her career at Tamale Teaching Hospital and later worked at Tarkwa Municipal Hospital for two years. Dr. Mensah then moved to Bibiani Municipal Hospital, where she worked as a medical officer for 4 years before being appointed as the Acting District Director for Juaboso in March 2023. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Health (Health Services Planning and Management) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology to further enhance her leadership and healthcare management skills.

Professional Profile

Dr. Mensah is a skilled medical doctor with a strong background in clinical care, health services planning, and leadership. With experience in both clinical settings and administrative roles, she has developed a comprehensive understanding of healthcare delivery, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Her leadership skills, combined with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, enable her to work effectively with teams, communities, and organizations to improve health outcomes. Dr. Mensah is passionate about health service and implementation research and enjoys working with children, adolescents, and mothers.

Career Objective

Dr. Mensah aims to contribute to the improvement of health service delivery, particularly in rural and underserved regions, by combining her clinical expertise with her growing knowledge in health service planning and management. She is focused on utilizing her skills to lead health interventions, improve community health, and implement evidence-based research to enhance the quality of healthcare services in the districts she serves.

DR. DEBORAH MENSAH

DDHS- Juaboso District

Professional Experience

  • Juaboso District Health Directorate – Acting District Director (March 2023 – Present)

  • Bibiani Municipal Hospital – Medical Officer (4 years)

  • Tarkwa Municipal Hospital – Medical Officer (2 years)

  • Tamale Teaching Hospital – Medical Officer

Education

  • Master of Public Health (MPH) – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Currently Enrolled, Health Services Planning and Management)

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) – University of Ghana Medical School (2016)

Other Training

  • Various in-service training programs in health management, leadership, and medical practice

  • Clinical training in pediatrics, obstetrics, and general medicine

Duties

  • Overseeing and managing healthcare delivery in the Juaboso District

  • Leading health teams to improve patient care and district health outcomes

  • Implementing health programs and public health interventions

  • Coordinating health education and outreach initiatives

  • Providing clinical care and managing patient treatment plans

  • Engaging with community stakeholders to address health challenges

Languages

  • English

  • Fante

  • Twi

Hobbies

  • Reading

  • Traveling

  • Health service and implementation research

  • Working with children, adolescents, and mothers