Dr Winfred Dotse-Gborgbortsi

MEDI6075 Health Services Organisation and Evaluation

GGES6013 Core Skills in Geographic Information Systems 

GGES3009 Advanced Geographical Information Systems

Winfred is a Research Fellow within the WorldPop group at the School of Geography and Environmental Science. He is a researcher on the Countdown to 2030 project. Countdown is a collaboration of academics to track progress of life-saving interventions for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N).

Winfred studied at Kintampo College of Health, Ghana for a Diploma in Health Information Management. He graduated as the best student in Health Information Management in 2007 and joined the Ghana Health Service. Subsequently, he attained a first-class Bachelor's in Public Health from the University of Ghana. Winfred was awarded two distinction Master's degrees, the first in Applied GIS and Remote Sensing (Commonwealth Scholarship) and the second in Social Research Methods (ESRC Scholarship) from the University of Southampton. His ESRC-funded PhD, conducted at the same university, examined the spatial pattern of birthing service utilisation in Ghana. His PhD research won ERSC Impact awards.

In addition to his research capacity Winfred brings a wealth of practical public health experience. Winfred served as a public health officer with the Ghana Health Service. He also led monitoring and evaluation nationwide at Good Neighbors Ghana. Hes has consulted for international organisations to conduct research and strengthen capacity in public health data analysis.

This blend of academic accomplishment and practical skills underscores Winfred's commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching.