DDHS and district profiles

Profile

Background

David Tekpor is a young Ghanaian professional with extensive experience in the health sector, particularly in public health and clinical nutrition. He is bilingual, fluent in both French and English, and has an impressive academic background, including a degree in Community Nutrition and a Master’s in Public Health with distinction.

Professional Profile

David is currently a Registered Principal Nutritionist and Public Health Research Expert with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), acting as the Director of Health Services for the North Dayi District. He also serves as the Resident Dietician for Allswell Innovation Bureau and holds leadership roles with the Maggie Wealthy Foundation and Linkages-Africa, Ghana. His dedication to improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations drives his work.

Career Objective

David aims to enhance health and nutrition access for underserved communities, promoting comprehensive healthcare solutions. He is committed to community engagement and collaboration with various stakeholders to improve public health outcomes.

David Tekpor

DDHS- North Dayi District

Professional Experience

  • Acting Director of Health Services, North Dayi District, GHS

  • Registered Principal Nutritionist & Public Health Research Expert, GHS

  • Resident Dietician, Allswell Innovation Bureau, Lashibi-Ghana

  • Communications Director, Maggie Wealthy Foundation

  • Programs Manager, Linkages-Africa, Ghana

EDUCATION

  • Master’s Degree in Public Health (with distinction), GIMPA

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Education, University of Education, Winneba (UEW)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Community Nutrition, University for Development Studies

  • Certificate of Advanced Studies in Project Management, Pan-African Institute

  • Certificate in Leadership and Management in Health, University of Washington

Other Training

  • Alumni of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) by the US government

Duties

  • Improving nutritional status of women and children

  • Designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating health programs

  • Facilitating workshops on health and nutrition

  • Collaborating with community leaders and local government

  • Engaging with international organizations (WHO, CDC, UNICEF, USAID, GIZ)

Languages Spoken

  • English.
  • French.

Languages Spoken

  • Interests in Public Health, Nutrition, Community Engagement, Health Systems, and Quality Improvement (QI)