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Derrick Hans

@derrickhans

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Health Information Officer with 6+ years improving data quality, security, and reporting for healthcare.

Ghana

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to advance health information management using secure, accurate data systems and electronic health records, strengthen data analytics and data quality, and collaborate to improve patient outcomes with compliance and confidentiality.

I’m a Health Information Officer with over six (6) years of hands-on experience in health information management, focused on accurate, secure, and accessible health data. I advance healthcare efficiency by collecting, validating, analyzing, and reporting routine health service information, using systems like DHIS2 to deliver reliable results.

I also bring seven (7) years of dedicated community health nursing practice, which strengthens how I work with patient care priorities and health promotion. In my roles, I lead data quality assessments (DQAs), implement corrective actions, and train health facility staff on health information management, reporting tools, and data quality improvement.

Beyond core reporting, I’ve served as District Malaria Focal Person and National Health Insurance Focal Person, coordinating surveillance support, indicator reporting, supportive supervision, and accurate records management. I’m committed to confidentiality, compliance with data regulations, and continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

National Health Insurance Focal Person

Current

District Health Directorate (Anloga)

Mar 2022 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Coordinated NHIS activities across health facilities to improve access to healthcare services. Conducted supportive supervision and data quality assessments to strengthen NHIS records and ensure compliance with reporting timelines.

NHIS Coordination Data Quality Records Management

Current

Secretary

Current

Anloga District Assembly Fun Club (AnDA FC)

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Managed team administration by ensuring players were properly registered and maintaining accurate records. Supported correspondence and club decision record-keeping.

Player Registration Record keeping Correspondence Management Administrative Documentation Team Support

Current

District Malaria Focal Person

Current

District Health Directorate (Anloga)

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Monitored and analyzed malaria surveillance data and supported timely decision-making through accurate reporting in DHIS2. Coordinated malaria prevention and control activities, including mass net distribution, and conducted data quality checks and supportive supervision.

Malaria Surveillance Trend Analysis DHIS 2 Reporting Malaria Indicator Reporting Data Quality School Based Distribution Malaria Commodity Monitoring Community Education and Advocacy

Current

Health Information Officer

Current

District Health Directorate (Anloga)

Dec 2019 - Present (6 years 7 months)

Collected, validated, analyzed, and reported routine health service data, managing data quality and reporting through DHIS2. Supported public health surveys using Kobo Collect and ODK and trained facility staff on health information management.

Health Information Management Routine Health Data Reporting Data Quality Assurance Data Validation DHIS2 Data Entry Data Quality Monitoring and Evaluation Immunization Program Support Maternal and Child Health Disease control Confidentiality

Community Health Outreach Volunteer

Ghana Health Service (Anloga)

Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 (3 months)

Assisted with community health education programs focused on malaria prevention and hygiene. Conducted household surveys to collect health data for public health reporting and supported outreach distribution of mosquito nets and health flyers.

Malaria Prevention Education Household Surveys Health Data Collection Public Health Reporting Support Community Outreach

Health Data Entry Volunteer

SaveLives Foundation

Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 (3 months)

Entered and verified patient data in DHIMS2 to support health reporting. Assisted with data validation and supported training sessions related to digitization of health records.

Data Verification Data Validation Health Record Digitization Training Support

Health Information Officer (Service)

Port Health Office

Sep 2018 - Jul 2019 (10 months)

Provided immunization and treated minor ailments while supporting health certificates and health promotion activities. Performed data entry related to health certificates.

Immunizations Data Entry Health Certificates Health Promotion Health Education Immunization Campaigns

Senior Community Health Nurse

Damanko Health Centre

Jan 2012 - Jul 2018 (6 years 6 months)

Provided health education and monitored vital signs while supporting public health campaigns. Administered immunizations and conducted emergency deliveries and treatment of minor illnesses, including growth monitoring and school health services.

Health Education Vital Signs Monitoring public health campaigns Immunizations Emergency Deliveries Home Visits

Community Health Nurse (Home Care)

Pibila CHPS Compound

Mar 2012 - Aug 2014 (2 years 5 months)

Conducted home-care assessments, administered treatments, and documented patient care. Coordinated patient care and provided emotional support while assisting with daily activities and routine procedures.

Home Care patient assessment Procédures Care Coordination Emotional Support

Organizer

Estate Eleven Soccer Club

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)

Organized training sessions, matches, and travel plans for a soccer club. Secured practice/game fields and ensured uniforms and supplies were available.

Travel Planning