DDHS and district profiles

Profile

Background

Victoria Teni Aboyella was born on September 24, 1968, in Nalerigu, North East Region of Ghana. She has built a distinguished career in healthcare, specializing in nursing and midwifery, with a strong focus on public health.

Professional Profile

Victoria is a trained General Nurse and professional Midwife, holding a BSc in Nursing and a Masters in International Health. Her career spans over three decades, marked by roles in clinical practice, public health management, and leadership.

Career Objective

Victoria’s career objective has been to improve healthcare delivery, particularly in underserved communities, by implementing quality improvement initiatives and fostering effective family planning programs.

Victoria Teni Aboyella

DDHS-Zabzugu District

Professional Experience

  • General Nurse, Jirapa NTC (1989-1992)

  • Midwifery training, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (1995)

  • Public Health Nursing certificate, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (2001-2002)
  • Subdistrict Head, Baptist Medical Center (2001-2006)

  • District Public Health Nurse in East Mamprusi, Gambaga, and Karaga (2006-2011)

  • Walewale District Health Directorate (2012-2014)

  • District Director of Health Services, Zabzugu District (since 2014)

EDUCATION

  • Certificate in General Nursing, Jirapa NTC

  • Midwifery training, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

  • Public Health Nursing certificate, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital

  • BSc Nursing Degree (2006-2009)

  • Masters in International Health, Copenhagen School of Global Health (2011-2012)

Other Training

  • Quality Assurance Committee Member, Baptist Medical Center (2000-2004)

  • Regional Trainer of Trainers in Family Planning (2008-2009)

  • EMoNC Needs Assessment Team Leader to Upper West Region (2010)

  • Regional Family Planning Resource Team member (2012-2015)

Career History

  • Progression from clinical roles to leadership positions across various districts in Ghana

Duties

  • Leadership in healthcare administration and service delivery
  • Implementation of public health programs and policies
  • Mentorship and training of healthcare professionals

Hobbies

  • Reading.
  • Home Management.