DDHS and district profiles

Profile

Background

Mr. Evans J. K. Attivor is a seasoned Disease Control Officer with over 21 years of experience in public health, leadership, and governance within the Ghana Health Service. He has built a distinguished career through various roles, including programme planning and implementation. His academic background and extensive training underscore his expertise in managing public health initiatives and controlling disease outbreaks.

Professional Profile

Mr. Evans J. K. Attivor is a highly experienced public health professional with a solid foundation in leadership and programme management. He holds a Bachelor of Education (Health Sciences) from Cape Coast University and a Master of Public Health from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His qualifications are complemented by specialized certificates in leadership, health administration, and epidemiology. Mr. Attivor’s career includes significant roles in disease control and health programme management, demonstrating his commitment to advancing public health in Ghana.

Career Objective

Mr. Attivor aims to leverage his extensive experience in public health to further improve disease control efforts and health programme implementation. His goal is to enhance public health outcomes through effective leadership, strategic planning, and the efficient management of health resources and initiatives.

Mr. Evans J. K. Attivor

DDHS- Nkwanta South Municipal

Professional Experience

  • Disease Control Officer, Ghana Health Service

  • Nutrition Officer, Communicable Disease Surveillance Officer, Transport Officer, Coordinator of Guinea Worm Eradication Programme, Equipment Officer

    Ho Municipal Health Directorate

  • Deputy Regional Coordinator of HIV/AIDS and TB Control Programmes, Coordinator of HIV/AIDS and TB Control Programmes

    Volta Regional Health Directorate

  • District Director of Health Service, North Tongu

EDUCATION

  • Master of Public Health

    The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel

  • Bachelor of Education (Health Sciences)

    Cape Coast University

Other Training

  • Certificate in Leadership and Management in Health and Monitoring and Evaluation

    University of Washington

  • Certificate in Health Administration and Management

    GIMPA, Ghana

  • Certificate of Achievement in Reducing Missed Opportunities for Vaccination

    Boost

  • Certificate in Critical Review of Epidemiologic Literature

    Tel Aviv University, Israel

  • Certificate in Translational Epidemiology and Exposure Assessment in Environmental Epidemiology

    Tel Aviv University, Israel

Duties

  • Disease control and programme management

  • Surveillance of communicable diseases

  • Coordination of disease eradication programmes

  • Management of health equipment and resources

  • Planning and implementation of health initiatives