BARIMA SARFO TWENEBOA KODUA
(Dr. Emmanuel Yaw Kantanka Sarfo-Asante)
📍 P.O. Box JH 10, Jachie – Kumasi, Ghana
📞 +233 20 411 8887 | +233 54 018 2020 | +233 24 650 8415
✉️ doc.king.tk@gmail.com
Professional Profile
An accomplished Medical Doctor, Public Health Specialist, Health Administrator, Traditional Leader, and Development Advocate with over 25 years of distinguished experience in clinical medicine, hospital administration, public health management, healthcare systems strengthening, and traditional governance.
Currently serving as the Paramount Chief (Omanhene) of the Kumawu Traditional Area and President of the Kumasi Traditional Council while simultaneously providing strategic leadership as Medical Director of St. Michael's Catholic Hospital, Pramso.
Recognized for visionary leadership in healthcare infrastructure development, institutional transformation, education, cultural preservation, and community development.
Career Objective
To contribute to healing our world, serving humanity, and promoting the dignity of human life through visionary leadership, quality healthcare, sustainable development, and cultural excellence.
Unique Selling Proposition
- A distinguished personality embodying royalty, integrity, cultural values, and visionary leadership.
- Proven ability to combine traditional leadership with modern healthcare management.
- Strong advocate for education, community development, and public-private partnerships.
- Strategic thinker with exceptional organizational and people management skills.
Core Competencies
- Hospital Administration
- Public Health Management
- Strategic Leadership
- Clinical Medicine
- Healthcare Policy Development
- Financial & Project Management
- Procurement & Supply Chain Management
- Organizational Development
- Quality Assurance
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Leadership & Governance
- Public Speaking
- Negotiation & Communication
- Team Building
- Community Development
Education & Professional Qualifications
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Master of Public Health (MPH)
2006
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
Health Administration and Management
2006
National AIDS/STI Control Programme (Ghana Health Service)
Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Certification
2009
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Leadership Proficiency Programme
2005
Donetsk State Medical University, Ukraine
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
1990 – 1997
Kumasi Academy
GCE Advanced Level
1985 – 1987
Opoku Ware Secondary School
Middle School Leaving Certificate
1980 – 1984
Opoku Ware International School
Preparatory Education
Professional Experience
Medical Director (Assistant Chief Medical Officer)
St. Michael's Catholic Hospital, Pramso
2007 – Present
Major Achievements
- Spearheaded the successful process toward NHIA accreditation for Secondary Healthcare Provider status.
- Facilitated accreditation for Housemanship Training for Medical Officers and Physician Assistants.
- Expanded specialist healthcare services including Family Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, ENT, Dental Services and General Surgery.
- Established a fully functional Emergency Unit.
- Expanded Eye Care services to include Low Vision Management.
- Mobilized donor funding for the construction of an ultra-modern Eye Clinic.
- Contributed significantly to the establishment of the HIV/AIDS Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) Centre.
- Successfully proposed and established the St. Michael's Midwifery Training School.
- Expanded mortuary facilities.
- Led the construction of a modern two-storey clinical and administrative complex.
- Improved reproductive and child health infrastructure.
Medical Officer / Principal Medical Officer
St. Michael's Catholic Hospital, Pramso
2000 – 2006
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical diagnosis and treatment.
- Patient monitoring and evaluation.
- Quality improvement initiatives.
- Multidisciplinary healthcare delivery.
- Clinical supervision and mentorship.
Leadership & Governance
Paramount Chief (Omanhene)
Kumawu Traditional Area
October 2014 – Present
President
Kumasi Traditional Council
2014 – Present
Traditional Leadership Achievements
- Sworn before His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia Palace.
- Established the Kumawu Development Fund.
- Established the Kumawu Stool Lands Secretariat.
- Founded the Kumawu Education Trust Fund.
- Established the Kumawu Museum.
- Promoted Asante Culture and Traditional Values.
- Championed Public-Private Partnerships for community development.
Other Leadership Positions
- Member – Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs
- Member – Ashanti Regional Health Committee
- Chairman – Procurement Committee, St. Michael's Catholic Hospital
- Advisory Board Member – St. Michael's Midwifery Training School
- Committee Member – Obuasi Diocesan Health Service
- Management Committee Member – St. Michael's Vocational Centre
- Board Member – Tweneboa Kodua Senior High School
- Medical Director & Management Member – St. Michael's Catholic Hospital
Professional Strengths
- Visionary Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Healthcare Transformation
- Financial Accountability
- Public Health Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Institutional Development
- Project Management
- Community Mobilization
- Excellent Communication Skills
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Asante Twi (Native)
Interests
- Arts & Culture
- Football
- Reading
- Intellectual Discussions
- Music
- Tennis
Referees
Professor Yaw Nyarko
Professor
New York University
Professor Yaw Bio
Medical Director
Bramuo Medical Centre
Bosomtwe – Ashanti Region
Tel: 054 434 8088
Most Rev. Gabriel Justice Yaw Anokye
Catholic Archbishop of Kumasi
Catholic Secretariat
St. Peter's Basilica, Roman Hill
Kumasi, Ghana
Tel:
026 684 4424
020 815 3302
"To contribute to healing our world, serving humanity, and promoting the dignity of human life through visionary leadership, quality healthcare, sustainable development, and cultural excellence."
