Abena Frimpong
Public Health Student
Accra, Ghana024 000 0000abena.frimpong@email.com
About Me
Public Health student at the University of Ghana with experience in community outreach and health surveys. Clear communicator who has trained volunteers and collected data in rural communities. Looking for a health programme internship or national service placement.
Experience
Jun – Aug 2025
Ghana Health Service, Ga East Municipal
Community Health Intern
- Helped run immunisation outreach days reaching about 400 children.
- Recorded attendance and vaccine stock in the clinic register each day.
- Taught mothers about handwashing and safe water storage.
2023 – 2025
Red Cross Society, Accra
Health Education Volunteer
- Led malaria prevention talks in 6 schools.
- Trained 15 new volunteers to give basic first aid.
Education
2022 – 2026
University of Ghana, Legon
BSc Public Health
2018 – 2021
Aburi Girls' SHS
WASSCE (General Science)
Projects
- Hand Hygiene Survey: Surveyed 150 households on handwashing habits and presented the results to the district health team.
- School Nutrition Project: Measured pupils' weight and height in 2 schools and shared a simple nutrition guide with teachers.
Skills
- Health education
- Community engagement
- Survey design
- Report writing
- KoboToolbox
- Excel
- SPSS
- Epi Info
- Communication
- Leadership
- Teamwork
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Ga (Native)
- Twi (Good)
Certifications
- First Aid and CPR, Red Cross
- Introduction to Epidemiology, Coursera
Awards
- Best Community Project, School of Public Health 2025
Interests
- Community service
- Reading
- Volleyball
References
Dr. Efua Nkrumah
Lecturer, UG School of Public Health
Phone: 020 000 0000
Mrs. Grace Quartey
Municipal Health Officer, Ga East
Phone: 020 000 0000