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Profile

Background

George Kwabena Abraham, born on August 14, 1973, is a Ghanaian public health and pharmacy professional. Married to Edem Adjoa Abraham, they have four children: Irene Adwoa Afi Abraham, Samuel Kojo Abraham, Florence Nyam Abraham, and Olivia Ama Abraham. As a devout Christian, he is an active member of the Anglican Church. Known for his organizational skills, enthusiasm, and positive thinking, George thrives in cross-cultural environments and excels at managing multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

Professional Profile

George Kwabena Abraham is a seasoned public health and pharmacy professional with extensive experience in health systems, clinical pharmacy, and public health principles. His expertise includes biostatistical data analysis, health education, drug information management, and health program planning. George’s educational and practical experiences have made him proficient in managing health care services, clinical toxicology, and pharmacokinetics, positioning him as a valuable asset in the healthcare sector.

Career Objective

George aims to leverage his extensive background in public health and clinical pharmacy to improve health outcomes and organizational efficiency in the healthcare sector. He is committed to continuous learning and proactive problem-solving to address managerial challenges and enhance health service delivery in Ghana and beyond.

George Kwabena Abraham

DDHS-Gushegu Municipal

Professional Experience

  • Clinical Pharmacist (Fellowship from the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists, 2005 – March 2012)

  • Various roles in public health and pharmacy (Details not provided in the original write-up)

EDUCATION

  • Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Ghana, Legon (September 2002 – December 2003)

  • Certificate in Management Principles and Processes, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) (July/August 2006)

  • Certificate in Public Health with a focus on leadership, University of Ghana, Legon (June – October 2009)

  • Fellowship in Clinical Pharmacy, West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists (2005 – March 2012)

  • Certificate in Leadership Development Program, Pentecost University (January – July 2014)

Other Training

  • Management principles and processes

  • Health program planning and management

  • Administrative skills

  • Human resource management

  • Management of financial and material resources

  • Pharmacy laws and ethics in the West African sub-region

  • Pathophysiology and therapeutics of common diseases

  • Biostatistics

  • Drug information management

Career History

  • Clinical Pharmacist (Fellowship from the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists, 2005 – March 2012)

  • Various roles in public health and pharmacy (Details not provided in the original write-up)

Duties

  • Analysis and interpretation of biostatistical data

  • Management and dissemination of drug information

  • Health education and health promotion

  • Formulation and clinical presentation of pharmaceutical therapies

  • Understanding and application of pharmacokinetics and ethnopharmacy

  • Management of health care services and current developments