Public Health Data Analysis

ANTHONY ARKO-ROCKSON

C/o GHANA PRISON SERVICE

POST OFFICE BOX 213

SEKONDI, WESTERN REGION

+233 – 203 – 177 – 299

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OBJECTIVE To secure a challenging position where I can apply my skills in epidemiology and public health, utilizing my experience in data analysis and statistics. Eager to contribute to the success of the organisation while continuously learning and growing professionally.

SKILLS & ABILITIES • Teamwork, Critical thinking, Good Interpersonal Skills

• Strong leadership abilities and patience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Slides, Sheets)

• Knowledge of epidemiology and public health

• Experience in data analysis and statistics using tools like SPSS

EDUCATION &

CERTIFICATION

Professional Health Information Officer License

Allied Health and Professions Council, Ghana

Ministry of Health

Issued Nov 2021

Professional PIN – 31160721

Bachelor of Science in Public Health Informatics

Catholic University of Ghana – Sunyani

October 2017 – July 2021

Diplôme D’Etudes en Langue Française – Delf A1

Alliance Française – Kumasi, Ashanti Region

West African Secondary School Certification Examination Ghana Secondary Technical School – Takoradi September 2014 – May 2017 Page 2

WORK EXPERIENCE

Health Information Officer -National Service Personnel Cocoa Clinic, Greater - Accra

November 2021 – September 2022

i. Applied statistical packages such as SPSS to present clinical data or results and deal with large amounts of data for flexibility and obtained reliable results used for decisions for enhancing customer experience and responding to crucial challenges.

ii. Performed and assisted in Medical Records management; Registered Patients, Organized, and placed data and files in appropriate identification procedure, and identified files or data for retrieval. iii. Undertook Disease surveillance and determined Health facility indicators which enabled the rapid intervention for disease control. iv. Concluded and made predictions based on data summaries that assisted in the monitoring of immunisation and cold chain management. Plantation Maintenance Foreperson

Plantations Socfinaf Ghana Limited

October 2020 – December 2020

i. Supervised a team of diverse backgrounds in the maintenance of an 830ha oil palm plantation which

involved pruning of oil palms, circle weeding to reduce competition of nutrients from other plants, frond

management and forest enrichment which involves

common oil palm and insects’ control.

ii. Made specific work assignments, evaluated

performance, and ensured the crew work was performed safely and efficiently.

iii. Conducted surveys to know the number of hectares of land on the plantation to predict the yields per a given period.

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iv. Coordinated the tasks for the day by ensuring

equipment/tools were fit for purpose and reported the progress of the project to the superiors.

Public Health Personnel -Internship

Western Regional Public Health Division, Takoradi

June 2018 – August 2018

i. Enumerated and compiled data from various districts in the region to track all data across the western region in a format suitable for online storage and accessibility which aided decision-making. ii. Collaborated with a team of health professionals to conduct health audits of vessels entering the ports to ensure requirements in regards to the health and safety, hazards and determined the underlying causes of those hazards.

iii. Identified neglected tropical diseases to control, eliminate and eradicate such diseases in the region, therefore ensuring the understanding of effective surveillance, early detection, transparency and rapid response mechanisms in the various districts.

iv. Routinely vaccination inspected of the regional cold room to maintain the cold chain and ensure vaccine effectiveness and tolerability. v. Participated in mid-year reviews which summarised district healthcare services issues and identified, and improved the performance delivery of healthcare across the region.

VOLUNTEERING

Member

Rotaract Club of Catholic University College of Ghana, Sunyani

May 2018 – August 2021

Community Health Outreach Programs

Association of Health and Allied Sciences Students, 2018/2019 Page 4

COMMUNICATION &

LANGUAGE

English language (Proficient)

French (Basic)

LEADERSHIP General Secretary

Rotaract Club of Catholic University College of Ghana, Sunyani July 2019 – August 2020

i. Managed the association database, and keeping of documents.

ii. Recorded meeting minutes and reports, records keeping of membership, financial, and project committee of the club.

iii. Aided the board during strategic decisions in other to identify priorities and establish objectives in each Rotaract year.

iv. Collaborated in the organisation of a variety of projects and activities which was primarily in the interest of the four main avenues of service.

Assistant Student Representative Council (SRC) Public Relations Officer (PRO) 2016/2017 – Ghana Secondary Technical School

i. Promoted the activities of the council through planned publicity strategies and operations.

ii. Supported as the primary point of contact between school authorities and the council.

iii. Disseminated accurate and relevant information to the student body.

REFERENCES Mr Andrews Sarkodie Cocoa Clinic

Biostatistics Manager

+233 – 244 – 499 – 523

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