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Profile

Background

Joana Anowa Quarcoo is a seasoned public health professional with extensive experience in nursing and health services management. Born on May 21, 1968, in Accra, Ghana, Joana has dedicated her career to improving health care systems and delivering quality health services across various districts in Ghana. She is married and is currently serving as the District Director of Health Services at the Yendi Municipal Health Directorate.

Professional Profile

Joana Anowa Quarcoo is a highly skilled public health nurse with a wealth of experience in health service delivery and management. Holding advanced degrees in International Health and Health Education, she has held several senior positions in health service management, including District Director of Health Services across multiple districts. Her expertise encompasses reproductive and child health care, policy implementation, and oversight of health sector programs.

Career Objective

To leverage her extensive experience in health service management to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of health programs, implement health policies, and improve health outcomes in the communities she serves. Joana aims to continue her contributions to public health by fostering better health service delivery and mentoring emerging health professionals.

Joana Anowa Quarcoo

DDHS- Yendi Municipal

Professional Experience

  • Tamale Teaching Hospital: State Registered Nurse; General Nursing Services and Maternity Care (1992-1994)

  • Salaga District Hospital: Midwife; Maternal and Child Health Care (Antenatal, Delivery, Newborn Care) (1996-1997)

  • Saboba District Health Directorate: Public Health Nurse

  • Saboba District Health Directorate: District Director of Health Services; Oversight

  • Savelugu/Nanton Municipal Health Directorate: District Director of Health Services

  • Kumbungu District Health Directorate: District Director of Health Services

  • Tolon District Health Directorate: District Director of Health Services

  • Regional Health Directorate: On Sick Leave (April 3, 2022 – January 30, 2024)

  • Yendi Municipal Health Directorate: District Director of Health Services

EDUCATION

  • Accra High School, Accra: GCE ‘O’ Level (1980-1986)

  • Workers College, Tamale: Nurses Training College, State Registered Nurse (1987-1988)

  • Nurses Training College, Tamale: State Registered Nurse (1989-1992)

  • Midwifery Training College, Kumasi (KATH): State Registered Midwife (1994-1995)

  • Public Health Nursing Training College, Accra (Korle-Bu): State Registered Public Health Nurse (1997-1998)

  • Copenhagen University, Denmark: MSc Degree in International Health (2005-2006)

  • Catholic University, Fiapre-Sunyani: BSc Degree in Health Education (2012-2014)

Duties

  • Oversee health sector programs and policy implementation

  • Coordinate reproductive and child health care services

  • Implement community-based health service delivery interventions

  • Conduct inservice training for health staff

  • Manage and supervise health services at the district level

Languages Spoken

  • Ga

  • Twi

  • Hausa

  • Fante

  • Dagbani

  • English

     

Hobbies

  • Listening to cool music

  • Reading

  • Training & mentoring others