Application for National Medicines Policy Consultant
Resume:
Dr. Edwina Tettehkour Appiah (Mrs.)
Profile: fromGHS
Location: Accra, Ghana Mobile: +233********* Email: ********@*****.***
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
I am a Public Health Physician Specialist with extensive experience in disease surveillance, outbreak response, health program implementation, and health systems strengthening within the Ghana Health Service. I currently serve as the Municipal Health Director for the Ga Central Municipal Health Directorate, where I oversee the implementation of clinical and public health interventions, coordinate TB/HIV activities, supervise disease surveillanceand provide technical leadership for health systems management and service delivery.
Research Interests: Health Systems strengthening Implementation Research Health Information Management System Infection Prevention and Control interventions.
EDUCATION/ TRAINING
INSTITUTION AND LOCATION
DEGREE
START DATE
COMPLETION DATE
FIELD OF STUDY
Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons
Member
2021
2023
Public Health Physician Specialist
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Certificate
2020
2020
Health Administration and Management
University of Ghana, School of Public Health
MPH
2018
2019
Masters in public health (MPH)
University of Ghana Medical School
Degree
2007
2013
MbChB
University Of Ghana
Degree
2007
2009
Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Science
Wesley Girls High School
SSCE Certificate
2003
2006
General Science
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Field: Disease Surveillance and Response, DHIMS2 Data Management, Outbreak Investigation, Infection Prevention and Control, Public Health Program Coordination Research: Quantitative, Qualitative & Mixed Methods Software: MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, Digital Communication Tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp).
ONGOING PROJECTS
Title: Determinants of Skilled Delivery in Ga Central Municipality of Ghana (Protocol ID: GHS-ERC 021/11/25). Description: The Greater Accra Region, in the past three years, has recorded the highest rates of institutional infant mortality and the lowest rates of skilled delivery in Ghana. This project operationalises the social ecological model (SEM) to assess factors associated with skilled birth delivery and to identify barriers and facilitators that influence the uptake of skilled birth attendance in Ghana. Role: Principal Investigator.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Municipal Health Director. June 2024 – Present
Ghana Health Service, Ga Central Municipal Health Directorate, Greater Accra Region.
Provide strategic and technical leadership for the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of public health and clinical service delivery activities within the municipality.
Coordinate disease surveillance, outbreak preparedness, and public health emergency response activities across health facilities and subdistrict structures.
Supervise the implementation of TB/HIV, maternal and child health, immunization, and communicable disease control interventions within the municipal health system.
Lead routine monitoring, supportive supervision, and performance review activities to strengthen quality of care, accountability, and health systems responsiveness.
Oversee data quality verification and validation processes within DHIMS2 to support evidence-informed planning and decision-making.
Facilitate intersectoral collaboration between the Ghana Health Service, Municipal Assembly, healthcare facilities, and community stakeholders on health systems strengthening initiatives.
Support implementation of infection prevention and control (IPC) practices and healthcare quality improvement activities across healthcare facilities.
Provide technical guidance during outbreak investigations and coordinate rapid response activities within the municipality.
Lead municipal implementation of national health policies, operational guidelines, and priority public health interventions.
Municipal Health Director March 2022 – June 2024
Ghana Health Service, Ablekuma West Municipal Health Directorate, Greater Accra Region.
Coordinated municipal-level implementation of public health interventions aimed at strengthening disease prevention, surveillance, and healthcare service delivery.
Supervised routine surveillance reporting systems and monitored implementation fidelity across health facilities and subdistricts.
Conducted health systems monitoring activities to identify operational gaps affecting healthcare delivery and program implementation.
Led stakeholder engagement activities involving local government authorities, facility managers, and frontline healthcare workers to improve service coordination and public health response.
Strengthened supportive supervision systems to improve adherence to national clinical and public health protocols.
Coordinated outbreak preparedness and response activities, including field investigations and risk communication efforts.
Monitored implementation of maternal health, TB/HIV, immunization, and community health interventions across the municipality.
Provided technical oversight for routine health information management, data quality assurance, and program performance monitoring.
Senior Medical Officer / Medical Officer Aug 2017 – Feb. 2022
Madina Polyclinic, Kekele, Greater Accra Region.
Provided clinical management for outpatient, emergency, and inpatient cases within a high-volume urban healthcare setting.
Supported adherence to infection prevention and control procedures within clinical service delivery settings
Participated in multidisciplinary management of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Supported implementation of clinical quality improvement and patient safety activities within the facility.
Contributed to continuity of care through patient review, referral coordination, and follow-up management.
Medical Officer Sept. 2016 – Aug. 2017
Superior Medical Centre, Greater Accra Region
Managed outpatient and emergency clinical services within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Conducted patient assessments, treatment planning, and follow-up reviews for acute and chronic medical conditions.
Participated in implementation of routine clinical governance and patient management procedures.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate referrals and continuity of care.
Senior House Officer Sept. 2015 – Aug. 2016
Achimota Hospital, Greater Accra Region
Managed inpatient and outpatient clinical cases under specialist supervision within a district hospital setting.
Participated in ward reviews, emergency care, and procedural management.
Contributed to multidisciplinary discussions on patient care and treatment planning.
Assisted with interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic investigations to support patient management.
House Officer,
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra May 2014 – Aug. 2015
Rotated through major clinical departments including medicine, surgery, paediatrics, and obstetrics and gynaecology.
Participated in inpatient management, emergency care, ward reviews, and procedural support within a tertiary healthcare setting.
Conducted clinical assessments, requested investigations, and contributed to patient management planning under specialist supervision.
SELECTED MEDICAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Medical Exchange Intern, Neurosurgical Unit
Allgemeines Krankenhaus Hospital, Vienna, Austria November 2012
Participated in clinical observership activities within a neurosurgical unit as part of an international medical exchange program.
Attended theatre sessions, ward rounds, and multidisciplinary case discussions.
Observed perioperative patient management and specialist neurosurgical care processes.
SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
…. “Determinants of skilled birth delivery in the Ga Central Municipality of Ghana. [Manuscript Under development].
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
2023 --Present : Member of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, GCPS
2022- Present: Member of the District Directors of Health Service Group
2014- Present: Member of the Ghana Medical Association
2014- Present: In good standing with the Medical and Dental Council, Gha
REFEREES
Professional- Dr Farida Njelba Abdulai
Deputy Director Public Health-GAR
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Dr Robert Amesiya
Ag. Regional Director of Health Services-Greater Accra
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