DDHS and district profiles

Profile

Background

Adinku Lawrence is a seasoned Disease Control Public Health Officer with 19 years of experience in the Ghana Health Service. Born on July 24, 1975, in New Edubiase, A/R, Ghana, he is a married Christian who has established himself as a leader in health service planning and management. His professional journey reflects a deep commitment to public health, demonstrated through his roles and contributions over nearly two decades.

Professional Profile

Adinku Lawrence is a highly skilled Disease Control Public Health Officer with extensive experience in health service management. He holds a Master of Public Health degree with a focus on Health Service Planning and Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. His career is marked by significant achievements in community health, leadership in various technical committees, and a dedicated role as Acting District Director of Health Service for Sekyere Kumawu.

Career Objective

To leverage my extensive experience in public health and disease control to effectively manage and improve health services, enhance community health outcomes, and contribute to strategic health service planning and management at the district level.

Adinku Lawrence

DDHS- Sekyere Kumawu District

Professional Experience

  • Acting District Director of Health Service, Sekyere Kumawu, March 2019 – Present

  • Principal Technical Officer (Community Health), Ghana Health Service, 2015 – 2019

  • Public Health Officer (Disease Control), Ghana Health Service, 2011 – 2015

  • Technical Officer (Community Health), Ghana Health Service, 2006 – 2011

EDUCATION

  • Master of Public Health (Health Service Planning and Management), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Kumasi), 2018

  • Certificate in Leadership for Health Systems Transformation, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Kumasi), 2018

  • Executive Professional Certificate in Health System Management, Leadership and Governance, Pentecost University College, 2019

  • Diploma in Community Health, Rural Health Training School (College of Health), Kintampo, 2005

  • Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE), New Edubiase Sec. School, 1994

  • Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), New Edubiase JSS ‘B’, 1991

Other Training

  • Executive Professional Certificate in Health System Management, Leadership and Governance, Pentecost University College, 2019

  • Certificate in Leadership for Health Systems Transformation, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 2018

Career History

  • Acting District Director of Health Service, Sekyere Kumawu

  • Principal Technical Officer (Community Health), Ghana Health Service

  • Public Health Officer (Disease Control), Ghana Health Service

  • Technical Officer (Community Health), Ghana Health Service

Duties

  • Managing and overseeing district health services as Acting District Director

  • Leading health service planning and management initiatives

  • Serving on various technical committees and boards

  • Coordinating with district assembly levels on health-related matters

  • Contributing to strategic health service planning and budgeting

Languages Spoken

  • English.
  • Twi (Asante).
  • Ewe