DDHS and district profiles

Profile

Background

Gifty Ofori Ansah is a highly qualified pharmacist with a strong academic foundation and over 24 years of experience in the Ghana Health Service (GHS). She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from the University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, and a Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Ghana, Legon. Currently, she is furthering her education in Leadership, Management, and Governance at Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya.

Professional Profile

Gifty is a registered pharmacist and a member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana. She has dedicated her career to public health, particularly in areas related to HIV, gender issues, and ethics. Gifty’s extensive experience includes significant roles in public health initiatives, district health management, and responding to health crises.

Career Objective

Gifty aims to leverage her extensive training and experience to improve health outcomes in her district, with a focus on public health management and the effective implementation of health programs. She is committed to sharing her knowledge and enhancing collaboration among healthcare providers.

Gifty Ofori Ansah

DDHS- Ledzokuku Municipal

Professional Experience

  • District Director of Health Services (DDHS), Ningo Prampram District (2012 – Present)

  • Pharmacist, Tema Polyclinic (2000 – 2004)

  • Regional HIV Coordinator, GHS (last 4 years)

  • Chairperson, Dodowa Health Research Center, Institutional Review Board (IRB)

EDUCATION

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D), University of Science and Technology, Kumasi

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (1997)

  • Master’s Degree in Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon (2004)

  • Pharm.D Top-up, University of Ghana, Legon (2022)

  • Leadership, Management and Governance training, Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya (current)

Duties

  • Leading public health initiatives and programs

  • Responding to health crises, including disease outbreaks and vaccination campaigns

  • Managing the Covid-19 quarantine center at the Ghanaman Soccer Center (2020/2021)

  • Promoting adherence to HIV protocols and guidelines

  • Building partnerships with healthcare providers and community leaders

Hobbies

  • Interests in HIV, gender issues, and ethics