Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Graduateschoolexperience
Affiliations
Professional Development
Scholarshipsawards
Publications
Timeline
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Naa Dede Hesse

Washington,DC

Summary

Experienced academic and public health professional with a Ph.D. in Public Health, skilled in strategic leadership, academic administration, and program management within higher education and international health sectors. Proven expertise in curriculum development, teaching, and guiding research in epidemiology and community health. Adept at enhancing operational efficiency, managing budgets, and leveraging data analysis to address public health challenges. Dedicated to promoting health equity and improving community well-being through innovative research and program initiatives.

Work History

Adjunct Lecturer

Accra College of Medicine
08.2017 - Current
  • Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
  • Organized, prepared, and revised Epidemiology and Nutrition course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
  • Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
  • Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.

Registrar

Accra College of Medicine
05.2022 - 07.2024
  • Managed student enrollment and class registration processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all programs.
  • Maintained and secured academic records, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and institutional policies.
  • Coordinated with faculty and departments to support curriculum planning, student advising, and timely grade reporting.
  • Directed the graduation process, including degree audits and diploma issuance, while providing expert guidance on academic policies.
  • Led system improvements and delivered excellent customer service, resolving inquiries and enhancing registration and records management.
  • Verified paperwork accuracy and checked for completion prior to processing.

Director of Administration

Accra College of Medicine
05.2019 - 04.2022
  • Spearheaded internal communication initiatives to foster timely order completion and deadline management.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
  • Drafted informative reports regarding upcoming projects and required resources.
  • Decreased corporate costs by researching pricing, ordering and maintaining office equipment.
  • Implemented and monitored organizational plans and developed goals and strategies to address prioritized issues.
  • Leveraged data, implemented new technology and revised procedures to support change.
  • Ensured adherence to regulatory requirements to preserve full accreditation status.

Child Survival Program Specialist

Compassion International Ghana
03.2012 - 03.2013
  • Developed and Implemented child survival strategies and programs focused on reducing child mortality and improving health outcomes in Ghana.
  • Developed and deepened productive community relationships to assist with defining requirements, executing plans and strengthening leadership.
  • Monitored and evaluated program effectiveness through data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring continuous improvement and evidence-based adjustments.
  • Coordinated with healthcare providers, local governments, and community organizations to deliver comprehensive child health services, including immunizations, nutrition, and disease prevention.
  • Provided technical assistance and training to staff and partners on best practices in child survival, maternal health, and program management.

Health Specialist

Executive Health Care and Consult Limited
02.2010 - 02.2012
  • Designed and Implemented public health programs with a focus on non-communicable diseases, ensuring effective disease prevention and health promotion strategies.
  • Conducted comprehensive data collection, analysis, and reporting to evaluate program effectiveness and support evidence-based decision-making.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers, government agencies, and corporate institutions to deliver targeted health services and wellness initiatives.
  • Provided technical expertise and training to staff and stakeholders on non-communicable disease prevention, health policies, and program management.
  • Managed program budgets and resources efficiently, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and fulfilling donor requirements.

Education

Ph.D. - Public Health

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
05.2024

Master of Public Health - Population Health Analytics

University of North Dakota
05.2016

Master of Public Health - Epidemiology and Disease Control

University of Ghana
07.2011

Bachelor of Science - Botany

University of Ghana
12.2007

Skills

  • Public Health Management
  • Public health/preventive medicine/OSHA programs
  • Epidemiology
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Strategic Planning & Implementation
  • Quality Improvement
  • Community Engagement
  • Academic Program Development
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Building
  • Curriculum Development
  • Research Project Management
  • Data Management & Analysis
  • Student Mentorship & Guidance
  • International Health Program Coordination
  • Health promotion programming
  • Benefit programs
  • Occupational/employee health clinics
  • Wellbeing programs
  • Leave of absence/disability clinical case reviewer/manager
  • Data Analysis (Epi Info, SPSS, STATA, SAS)
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Google Office Suite
  • Project Management tools (Asana, Microsoft SharePoint)

Graduateschoolexperience

  • Grader, PH706 Perspectives on Community and Behavioral Health, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Zilber School of Public Health, 2020 - 2021
  • Project/Research Assistant, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, 2016 - 2019
  • Intern, Family Birthing Center, Altru Health System, 2015
  • Epidemiology Intern, Chronic Health Division, North Dakota Department of Health, 2015 - 2016
  • Graduate Assistant, School of Graduate Studies, University of North Dakota, 2014 - 2016
  • Research Assistant, Health Disparities in North Dakota, University of North Dakota, 2014
  • Peer Educator, General Health: Health & Wellness Hub, University of North Dakota, 2014

Affiliations

  • American Public Health Association (APHA)
  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Graduate Public Health Association
  • North Dakota Public Health Association (NDPHA)
  • North Dakota Rural Health Association (NDRHA)
  • Ghana Public Health Association (GPHA)
  • Ghana Public Health Association of USA

Professional Development

  • Update Course on Adolescent Health, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Ghana, West Africa (2014)
  • CSP Training and Orientation, Rwanda (2012)
  • Essential Newborn Care, Global Health eLearning Center (2012)
  • Post-partum Care, Global Health eLearning Center (2012)
  • Antenatal Care, Global Health eLearning Center (2012)

Scholarshipsawards

  • Zilber School of Public Health Dissertation Award (2019 – 2020; 2023 – 2024)
  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor’s Graduate Student Scholarship (2016 – 2017)
  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Graduate School Travel Award (2017)

Publications

  • Time to first cigarette and serum cholesterol levels, Selya, A., S., Hesse, N. D., Social Science and Medicine
  • Uses of multiple plant prescriptions for treatment of malaria by some communities in southern, Asase, A., Hesse, N., Simmonds, M., Ghana Journal of Ethnopharmacology
  • Factors associated with Current Breastfeeding Practices in Ghana, Hesse, N. D., Kioko, D., Ngui, E., 2017 American Public Health Association Conference, Atlanta, Georgia
  • Time to First Cigarette, an Indicator of Nicotine Dependence, Is Associated with Serum Cholesterol Levels Independently of Current and Lifetime Smoking Behavior, Selya, A., Hesse, N. D., 2016 Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health

Timeline

Registrar

Accra College of Medicine
05.2022 - 07.2024

Director of Administration

Accra College of Medicine
05.2019 - 04.2022

Adjunct Lecturer

Accra College of Medicine
08.2017 - Current

Child Survival Program Specialist

Compassion International Ghana
03.2012 - 03.2013

Health Specialist

Executive Health Care and Consult Limited
02.2010 - 02.2012

Master of Public Health - Epidemiology and Disease Control

University of Ghana

Bachelor of Science - Botany

University of Ghana

Ph.D. - Public Health

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Master of Public Health - Population Health Analytics

University of North Dakota

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

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