Alfred Daara
Biostatistics Officer
Wa
Summary
Results-driven Biostatistics officer with 5+ years of experience in public health data systems, disease surveillance, and healthcare performance analysis. Managed the District Health Information System 2 (DHIMS2) with a consistent 95% data quality rate. Proficient in data interpretation, training healthcare staff, and facilitating evidence-based decision-making.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Tropical and Public Health Institute
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Supported public health research and field data collection.
- Training of research students on quality data through District Health Information Systems (DHIS)
- Oversaw the care of HIV-positive patients by ensuring timely administration of antiretroviral therapy and monitoring their progress.
Senior Biostatistics Officer
Ghana Health Service
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Trained nurses and records officers on Health Management Information Systems (HMIS)
- Organized quarterly and annual health review meetings
- Generated actionable feedback for sub-districts health facilities and Community-base Health Planning Services (CHPS) zones.
- Monitored disease trends and program performance indicators
Data Manager
National AIDS Control Program (NACP)
09.2016 - 08.2019
- Responsible for antiretroviral therapy defaulter tracing and provided HIV testing and counselling.
- HIV-positive patient data collection using E-Tracker.
- Coordinated HIV program operations in Wa East District.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Nagasaki University
Nagasaki, Japan 05.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Informatics
Catholic University of Ghana
Sunyani, Ghana 05.2010 - 01.2014
Certificate - Acute Malnutrition
University of Southampton
Southampton, United Kingdom06-2013
Skills
SPSS
STATA
Microsoft Office
Data analysis
Report writing
Teamwork
undefinedCertification
Project Management Professional, I-CNET
Timeline
Research Assistant
Tropical and Public Health Institute
12.2023 - 02.2024
Master of Science - Public Health
Nagasaki University
05.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Biostatistics Officer
Ghana Health Service
09.2019 - 12.2021
Data Manager
National AIDS Control Program (NACP)
09.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Informatics
Catholic University of Ghana
05.2010 - 01.2014
Certificate - Acute Malnutrition
University of Southampton
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