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Profile

Background

Osei Martin Safo is an experienced health professional born on January 12, 1971, in Tema, Greater Accra Region, Ghana. He is married and a devoted Christian. With a strong educational background and extensive work experience in health services, he has contributed significantly to public health across various roles. Currently serving as the Municipal Director of Health Services for Obuasi Municipal, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role.

Professional Profile

Osei Martin Safo is a seasoned health professional specializing in nutrition, health education, and public health management. He holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology and Disease Control from the University of Ghana, Legon. His career spans various positions, demonstrating his leadership in health education, disease control, and nutrition. He is well-regarded for his contributions to health service delivery and public health interventions.

Career Objective

To utilize my extensive experience in health services and public health management to drive effective health interventions, enhance community health outcomes, and lead health programs that address key public health challenges at the municipal level.

Osei Martin Safo

DDHS-Obuasi Municipal

Professional Experience

  • Municipal Director of Health Services, Obuasi Municipal

  • District Nutrition/Community Health Officer, Adansi East

  • District Health Education Coordinator, Adansi East

  • Nutrition Officer, M.C.H.H Kumasi

  • Health Educator, M.C.H.H Kumasi

  • Subin Sub-Metro Health Education Coordinator

  • Community Advisor, CARE International Obuasi

  • Sub-District Head, Jachie/Pramso Sub-District

  • District Nutrition and Health Education and Promotion Officer, Bosomtwe

  • Nutritionist and Public Health Specialist, Kumasi South Hospital, Atonsu-Agogo

EDUCATION

  • Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology and Disease Control, University of Ghana, Legon, December 2022

  • MPH in Health Services Planning & Management, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, 2009-2010

  • Certificate in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, KNUST, Kumasi, July 2013

  • Certificate in Tropical Medicine, KNUST, Kumasi, September 2013

  • Certificate in HIV/AIDS and Food and Nutrition Security, Wageningen University and Research, Netherlands, April 2010

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Health Education, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, 2003-2004

  • Certificate in Health Education, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, 1999-2000

  • Technical Officer, Community Health, Rural Health Training School, Kintampo, 1995-1997

  • Odorgonno Secondary School, Accra, 1984-1990

  • St. Aquinas Secondary School, Accra, 1990-1992

Other Training

  • Diet-Related Disorders and Management, 1998

  • Riders for Health, MOH UK, 1998

  • Training on CHEST-KIT, MOH Health Education, 1999

  • District Health Systems Operation, MOH, 2000

  • Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, 2000

  • Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI), 2002

  • Integrated Disease Surveillance & Response (IDSR), 2005

Career History

  • Municipal Director of Health Services, Obuasi Municipal

  • District Nutrition/Community Health Officer, Adansi East

  • District Health Education Coordinator, Adansi East

  • Nutrition Officer, M.C.H.H Kumasi

  • Health Educator, M.C.H.H Kumasi

  • Subin Sub-Metro Health Education Coordinator

  • Community Advisor, CARE International Obuasi

  • Sub-District Head, Jachie/Pramso Sub-District

  • District Nutrition and Health Education and Promotion Officer, Bosomtwe

  • Nutritionist and Public Health Specialist, Kumasi South Hospital, Atonsu-Agogo

Duties

  • Health education and promotion

  • Disease surveillance, immunization, and cold chain management

  • Community communication/diagnosis and participatory methodologies

  • Malnutrition management

  • Food security assessments

  • Management of nutritional diseases

Languages Spoken

  • English.
  • Twi (Asante).
  • Ewe

Hobbies

  • Art and painting