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Stephen Yawo Dzisi

Accra,Ghana

Summary

Accomplished leader with extensive experience in directing high-impact health programs and initiatives globally. Proven track record in enhancing healthcare systems through strategic design, implementation, and evaluation of health, population, and nutrition programs. Expertise in managing large-scale health reforms, including primary healthcare, malaria initiatives, and maternal and child health. Skilled in driving program expansion, fostering partnerships with stakeholders, and securing significant investment increases. Adept at crisis management with key role in responding to Ebola outbreak in Liberia, contributing to development of a resilient health system roadmap.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Director, Health, Population, and Nutrition Office

USAID/Ghana
Accra
12.2020 - Current
  • Achieved improved healthcare access, maternal and child health, and family planning outcomes by spearheading design, execution, and assessment of health, population, and nutrition programs.
  • Partnered with a multidisciplinary team to create and implement strategies enhancing healthcare services and nutritional standards.
  • Supervised program effectiveness, enforced regulatory compliance, and facilitated continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Drove establishment of USAID/Ghana's Global Health Security Program, leading a team to manage an $8 million annual program across three mechanisms, enhancing Ghana's capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to pandemic threats
  • Directed Nutrition and Social Protection Teams at USAID/Ghana, overseeing implementation of $15 million annually in multi-sectoral interventions to alleviate poverty in 17 underdeveloped districts of Northern Ghana.
  • Co-led a 34-member health team at USAID/Ghana, managing a $90 million annual budget, and orchestrated execution of programs in Family Health, Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition, Social Protection, and Health Systems Strengthening with multiple partners.

Deputy Director, Health Office

USAID/Cote d'Ivoire
Abidjan
06.2016 - 11.2020
  • Co-directed a 28-member health office by collaborating with Ivorian Ministry of Health to implement key health reforms, including primary healthcare initiatives
  • Successfully lobbied USAID/Washington to expand USAID/Cote d'Ivoire’s health portfolio, incorporating President's Malaria Initiative (PMI), Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH), and Family Planning (FP) programs
  • Headed Health Team in increasing PEPFAR investments by 30%, driving enhanced support for HIV/AIDS initiatives
  • Secured expansion of USAID/Cote d'Ivoire's health program, adding $25 million annually for malaria, $4 million for maternal and child health, and $4 million for reproductive health, doubling annual budget from $35 million to $68 million
  • Directed a 28-member health office in co-implementing Cote d'Ivoire's PEPFAR program in partnership with US-CDC, Department of Defense, Department of State, and Peace Corps, strengthening HIV/AIDS response efforts.

MCH Advisor (Global Health Fellow)

USAID/Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia
09.2012 - 05.2015
  • Spearheaded Mission's response to a severe Ebola Virus Disease outbreak by collaborating with Government of Liberia to implement a comprehensive outbreak response.
  • Contributed to creation of Liberia's first roadmap for a resilient health system, designed to withstand future epidemics and external shocks.
  • Oversaw $40 million flagship G2G activity as Service Delivery Team Lead, administering mission-critical service delivery initiatives
  • Represented U.S Government in Liberia’s 2013-2014 Ebola Virus Disease outbreak response by coordinating efforts to contain and manage crisis.
  • Played a key role in crafting Liberia's first multi-sectoral roadmap for a resilient health system for ensuring preparedness for future epidemics and external shocks.

Education

Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology -

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

MS in International Public Health -

Humboldt University
Berlin, Germany

Postgraduate Specialist in Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases -

Humboldt University (Institute of Tropical Medicine)
Berlin, Germany

Doctor of Medicine (MD) -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ghana

Skills

  • Public Health Programs Leadership
  • Maternal & Child Health Initiatives
  • Resilient Health Systems Development
  • Health System Design & Implementation
  • Nutrition & Family Planning Programs
  • Investment & Funding Expansion

References

  • Zohra Balsara (FSO) Director, Health, Population and Nutrition Office

     USAID/Ghana

     Tel. +233 59 381 5098

     Email: zbalsara@usaid.gov

  • Heather Robinson (FSO) Infectious Diseases Team Lead

     USAID/Ghana

     Tel. +233 59 380 4768

     Email: hrobinson@usaid.gov

  • Salamatu Futa (FSN) Acting Family Health Team Lead

     USAID/Ghana

     Tel. +233 24 424 7903

     Email: sfuta@usaid.gov

  • Emmanuel Essandoh (FSN) Senior HIV/AIDS Specialist

     Tel. +233 24 464 0564

      Email: eessandoh@usaid.gov

Timeline

Deputy Director, Health, Population, and Nutrition Office

USAID/Ghana
12.2020 - Current

Deputy Director, Health Office

USAID/Cote d'Ivoire
06.2016 - 11.2020

MCH Advisor (Global Health Fellow)

USAID/Liberia
09.2012 - 05.2015

Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology -

Keiser University

MS in International Public Health -

Humboldt University

Postgraduate Specialist in Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases -

Humboldt University (Institute of Tropical Medicine)

Doctor of Medicine (MD) -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

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