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Profile

Background

Mr. Daniel Konka is an accomplished Public Health practitioner and Epidemiologist with extensive experience and expertise in various domains of public health. Born and raised in Ghana, Mr. Konka has built a distinguished career through over 22 years of dedicated service with the Ghana Health Service. He has acquired significant international exposure through his education and professional roles, which have shaped his comprehensive understanding of public health challenges and solutions.

Professional Profile

Mr. Daniel Konka is a seasoned Public Health practitioner with a robust background in epidemiology and disease control. He holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the Royal Tropical Institute in the Netherlands and a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of Ghana, Legon. His additional qualifications include a Diploma in Community Health from the Rural Health Training School in Kintampo. Mr. Konka has also completed various specialized short courses in public health, including Public Health Emergency Operations, Field Epidemiology, Infectious Disease Control, and Leadership and Management in Health.

Career Objective

Mr. Konka aims to leverage his extensive experience and advanced training to further enhance public health services in Ghana. His objective is to lead effectively in the planning, organization, and implementation of health programs, ensuring the successful translation of health policies into practice and providing strategic direction in health service delivery.

Mr. Daniel Konka

DDHS- Sunyani West Municipal

  • 0200261101

  • konkadaniel@yahoo.co.uk

Professional Experience

  • District Director of Health Services, Sunyani West Municipality

  • Disease Surveillance Officer, Bono Region (formerly Brong Ahafo Region)

  • Acting District Director of Health, Sene East District

  • Disease Control Officer, Berekum Municipal

  • Disease Control Officer, Sene District

EDUCATION

  • Master of Public Health (MPH)

    Royal Tropical Institute, NetherlandsMaster of Public Health in Health Education and Promotion (2015 – 2017)

  • Bachelor of Science in Public Health

    University of Ghana, Legon

  • Diploma in Community Health

    Rural Health Training School, Kintampo

Other Training

  • Public Health Emergency Operations Centre

    West African Health Organization

  • Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme

    University of Ghana-Legon

  • Control and Prevention of Infectious Diseases for Developing Countries

    Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China

  • District Health Systems Operations Training Program (DISHOP II)

    Kintampo, Ghana

  • Leadership and Management in Health

    University of Washington, U.S.A

  • One Health

    University of Copenhagen / Technical University of Denmark

Duties

  • Leading the planning, organization, and implementation of health activities in Sunyani West Municipality

  • Ensuring effective translation and implementation of health policies

  • Coordinating and monitoring health services delivery

  • Advising the Municipal Coordinating Council on health matters

  • Providing strategic direction and oversight in all areas of health services