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Profile

Background

Dr. Selorm Kutsoati is a dedicated public health physician specialist with extensive experience in leadership and management within the Ghana Health Service. Her career is characterized by a commitment to improving public health outcomes through strategic planning and effective implementation of health programs.

Professional Profile

Dr. Selorm Kutsoati is recognized for her leadership skills and proactive approach in public health management. She has a proven track record of successfully leading teams and implementing critical health initiatives, including mass drug administration campaigns and disease outbreak responses. Her expertise includes technical guidance to municipal assemblies and overseeing large teams to deliver comprehensive public health services.

Career Objective

To continue contributing significantly to public health advancements in Ghana by leveraging her leadership skills and expertise in health program management. Driven by a goal-oriented approach, she aims to innovate and optimize health services delivery while fostering team motivation and development.

Dr (Med) Selorm Kutsoati

DDHS- Ga East

Professional Experience

  • Municipal Health Director, Ga East Municipality (since 2019)

  • Led Mass Drug Administration against Onchocerciasis (2024)

  • Coordinated multiple rounds of Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) treatment in school children (since 2019)
  • Led disease outbreak responses for Mpox (2022 & 2023), Covid-19 (2020-2021), and Lassa fever (2023)

  • Organized Emergency reactive polio immunization campaigns (2019-2020)

  • Planned and implemented Coronavirus vaccination campaign (started March 2021)

EDUCATION

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Specialty in Public Health

Other Training

  • International Program for Public Health Leadership (IPPHL), 2018

  • Training on WHO-AFRO Health Systems Functionality Assessment tool, September 2022

Career History

  • Municipal Health Director, Ga East Municipality (2019-present)

Duties

  • Planning and organizing health campaigns and programs

  • Providing technical guidance to municipal authorities

  • Leading and supervising public health teams

  • Implementing disease control and outbreak response strategies