KWASI FERKAH

Assisted with updates and development of health surveillance dashboards using SAS and Tbaleau.

Collaborated with diverse content experts to gather
data/create visualizations and summaries from a variety of data sources.

Updated health surveillance dashboards and assisted
dashboard teams in reviewing and troubleshooting Tableau data dashboards.

Assisted with related tasks as assigned to help prepare for the launch of the Prevention Agenda 2025‐2030.

Conducted Comprehensive analysis of syphilis prevalence and risk factors in Schenectady County.

Developed an Interactive Tableau Dashboard to visualize key findings and inform public health strategies.

Prepared a power point presentation summarizing the analysis and recommendations for intervention.

Gained hands-on experience in data analysis, visualization, and research using SAS and Tableau.

Enhanced understanding of syphilis as a public health issue through background research and engagement with the Schenectady County Department of Health.

• Transcribing and coding qualitative data using established frameworks or developing new coding systems.
• Analyzing qualitative data to identify patterns, themes, and insights.
• Ensuring data quality and integrity by employing rigorous data validation and verification techniques.
• Conducting literature reviews and synthesizing qualitative evidence from existing studies.
• Generating comprehensive reports summarizing qualitative findings and providing actionable recommendations.

• Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
• Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.

• Compiled and modeled public health data using SAS.
• Conducted and coordinated health needs assessments and other public health surveys.
• Educated patients about chronic illnesses and recently diagnosed conditions.

• Completed extensive surveillance on notifiable infections in Bono region with population of more than 100,000 people.
• Participated in ward rounds to collect data regarding patient care satisfaction.
• Assisted the administrative staff with chart assemble and basic data cleaning using Excel and SAS.