DDHS and district profiles

Profile

Background

Maria Baby Ayichuru is a dedicated Ghanaian health professional with extensive experience in public health and nursing. Born on March 5, 1966, Maria has devoted her career to improving health services in rural and community settings. Her professional journey reflects a commitment to advancing health care delivery through various leadership and clinical roles.

Professional Profile

Maria Baby Ayichuru is currently serving as the District Director of Health Services (DDHS) for Kpandai, having previously held the same position in Mion. With a career spanning several decades, Maria has built a robust profile in health administration and management, complemented by hands-on clinical experience. She holds a Master’s degree in International Health and has specialized training in public health and midwifery, showcasing her comprehensive expertise in health service delivery and leadership.

Career Objective

Maria aims to continue enhancing health services in underserved areas by leveraging her extensive experience in resource mobilization, research, monitoring, and community engagement. Her objective is to foster collaborative efforts and drive impactful health initiatives that improve community health outcomes and empower local health workers.

Ms. Maria Baby Ayichuru

DDHS- Kpandai District

Professional Experience

  • District Director of Health Services (DDHS) – Kpandai

    January 15, 2024 to date

  • District Director of Health Services (DDHS) – Mion

    August 2, 2012 – January 15, 2024

  • Municipal Public Health Nurse – Yendi DHD

    January 2010 – 2012

  • District Public Health Nurse – Karaga DHD

    May 25, 2005 – 2010

  • Senior Staff Nurse Midwife

    March 1995 – September 2000

  • Student Midwife on Attachment

    November 1993 – October 1994

  • Staff Nurse

    February 1991 – September 1992

EDUCATION

  • GIMPA

    Certificate in Health Administration and Management (October 2021 – November 2021)

  • University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale Campus

    BSc in Midwifery (September 2013 – June 2015)

  • University of Copenhagen

    Master’s in International Health (August 2010 – August 2011)

  • Public Health Nurses Training School – Korle-Bu, Accra

    Certificate in Public Health Nursing (October 1999 – November 2000)

  • Nurses Training College, Tamale

    Certificate in Registered Nursing (February 1988 – February 1991)

Duties

  • Resource mobilization

  • Research works

  • Monitoring and supervision

  • Community engagement and participation

  • Deputizing the District Director of Health Services (DDHS)

  • Coordinating Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) activities

  • Training of sub-district level staff

  • Conducting home visits

  • Coordinating STI/HIV AIDS activities

  • Appraisal of RCH staff

  • Collation and submission of reports

  • Providing antenatal, delivery, and postnatal services

  • Decontamination and cleaning of surgical instruments

Hobbies

  • Reading

  • Watching nature

  • Rural/community work

  • Cleaning