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Profile

Background

Abubakari Sumaila Gariba was born on 14th October 1979 and is a Ghanaian national who practices Islam. He is currently married and lives in the Volta Region of Ghana. He is based at the Municipal Health Directorate in Dzodze, where he is actively engaged in advancing public health and nursing practices within the Ketu North Municipal area.

Professional Profile

Abubakari Sumaila Gariba is a dedicated and experienced health professional with a strong commitment to advancing in the field of public health and nursing. His career is marked by a focus on practical, research-oriented health solutions and professional development. He is committed to maintaining high standards of integrity and professionalism in all his interactions and is dedicated to improving health outcomes through effective use of available resources and facilities.

Career Objective

Abubakari Sumaila Gariba aims to become a highly competent and practical-oriented health professional, progressing through the ranks as a postgraduate expert in research, public health, and training. He seeks to execute his duties with unwavering commitment, engage in continuous professional development, and contribute significantly to the improvement of health standards at institutional, district, and regional levels. His goal is to maintain the highest standards of integrity and work harmoniously with all professionals in his field.

Abubakari Sumaila Gariba

DDHS- Ketu North Municipal

Professional Experience

  • Director of Health Services, Ketu North Municipal, Volta Region

EDUCATION

  • M.Phil in Community Health and Development

    University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale, 2013-2016

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    University of Ghana, Legon, 2009-2011

  • Diploma in Nursing (Affiliation)

    University of Ghana, Legon, 2007-2008

  • Registered General Nurse

    2002-2005

Other Training

  • Master Certification on Mid-Level Managers Training

    Awarded by WHO, 8th September 2023

  • Health Administration and Management (HAM)

    Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Accra, 1st February 2021 to 26th February 2021

  • Point of Care Quality Improvement (POCQI)

    WHO Collaborating Centre for Training and Research in Newborn Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, and USAID Assist Project, 17th September 2020

  • Sexual Health

    Centre for Training and Research Consultation (CTRC), Cairo University, Egypt, 29th April 2018 to 10th May 2018

  • Project Management

    SWISS eLEARNING INSTITUTE, 21st December 2017

Career History

  • Director of Health Services, Ketu North Municipal

    Municipal Health Directorate, Dzodze, Volta Region

Duties

  • Overseeing and managing health services within the Ketu North Municipal area

  • Ensuring the execution of health duties and responsibilities with adherence to professional ethics

  • Engaging in research and public health initiatives

  • Utilizing available resources effectively to enhance health performance

  • Participating in continuous professional development and training opportunities

Languages Spoken

  • English.

Hobbies

  • Reading research publications and novels

  • Listening to music and the radio

  • Watching movies

  • Playing games