Raymond Gyau

Dedicated Public Health Officer (9 years) with a proven track record in disease control, national program implementation, and data-driven decision making.

Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

About

• Management of diseases of public health concern • Coordinates and implement national programs such as National Immunization Days Programme on Polio, Measles, Mass Drug Administration etc., at the sub district level • Monitoring of immunization activities • Carry out mass vaccination or treatment in times of epidemics • Performs follow-up investigations on other non-communicable diseases • Participates in regular monitoring and supportive supervision to various health facilities • Participates in data validation meetings to verify reports from facilities • Monitoring and Evaluation of health programs • Early detection and reporting of diseases • Monitoring trends of diseases • Compilation and Submission reports.

Experience

  • Intern at Center for Development Research (ZEF)
    Jan 2023 - Nov 2023 · 11 mos

    • Conducts a comprehensive literature review to identify relevant studies on indigenous perspectives, knowledge, and practices that take into account the interconnected health of humans, animals, and the environment. • Uses data analysis tools like Excel, STATA, and MAXQDA to effectively process and analyse data. • Develops a conceptual framework to understand the intricacies of the One Health approach, particularly in relation to indigenous perspectives. • Participates in data collection activities, such as surveys and interviews, to gather information from indigenous communities related to One Health. • Presents a written report to the supervisor and academic board of Bonn University outlining the internship's key findings and conclusions.

  • Disease Control/ Public Health Officer at Ghana Health Service
    Jan 2011 - Jan 2020 · 9 yrs 1 mo

    • Management of public health concern diseases, including Yellow Fever, Meningococcal Meningitis, Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP), Measles, and other priority diseases. • Coordinates and implement national programs such as Mass Drug Administration MDAs, Mass Distribution of LLINs, Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIAs), National Immunization Days (NIDs) Program on Polio, Measles etc., from implementation through monitoring to evaluation. • Monitors immunization activities across all health facilities within the Municipality by utilizing both primary and secondary data sources. This involved collecting, entering, and analyzing data from DHIMS2 on a monthly basis, as well as reporting findings and insights on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. • Conducts mass vaccination or treatment campaigns during epidemics of diseases such as Yaws, Lymphatic Filariasis, Meningococcal Meningitis, and other diseases of Public Health concern. • Conducts follow-up investigations on various non-communicable diseases, including malnutrition in children under five years, diabetes, hypertension, and others. • Participates in regular monitoring and supportive supervision of public and private health facilities to evaluate infection prevention measures, resource availability, quality of patient care, staff adherence to protocols, and the accuracy of data collection and reporting.