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Dr. Edward Wilson Ansah

Senior Lecturer - ( Senior Member ) Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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Environmental Sanitation
Evidenced Based Health Promotion
Occupational Health and Safety
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Edward Wilson Ansah is a Senior Lecturer of Health Promotion, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety. Dr. Ansah is one of the pioneers to graduate from the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER), University of Cape Coast (UCC), with the Ph.D. in Health Promotion in 2017. He graduated with the Bachelor Education in HPER, and Master of Philosophy in the same Department in 2009 and 2013 respectively. In 2009/2010 academic year, Dr. Ansah was a Teaching Assistant in the Department of HPER, UCC assisting many of the lecturers in teaching undergraduate courses and in their research works. Dr. Ansah was promoted to Senior Lecturer in February 2021 after serving as a Lecturer in the Department, from May 2018 to January 2021. Currently, Dr. Ansah teaches and supervises both Ph.D. and Master level Courses and Theses. He teaches courses like Human Health and Development; Evidence-Based Health Promotion; Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment; Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety Policy Analysis, among others. Dr. Ansah has researched and published over 30 articles both in local and international reputable journals. He is a reviewer to many internationally recognized journals. Dr. Ansah is currently the Head of Department at the Dept. of HPER, UCC, and serves as the External Examiner to the West African Examination Council (WAEC). Dr. Ansah is also the Head Coach of the UCC Netball Team and has won consecutively four (4) Gold Medals with the team, 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020. Dr. has research interests in Climate Change and Health, Safety, Health and Productivity at Work, Psychosocial Safety Climate, Environmental Sanitation, Scoping Review, among others. I have written and published many peer review articles across these research areas.  

I strongly believe my students are the reflections of how and what I teach and guide them to do. I aim to develop students with strong interest and masters of community, local, national and international public health, workplace health and safety and well-being. I believe and aim to develop critical thinkers, and candidates who can think on their feet to solving societal problems today and in future. 

Degrees
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Health Promotion (Environmental and Occupational Health)

    University of Cape Coast 2017
  • Master of Philosophy in Health Education

    University of Cape Coast 2013
  • Bachelor of Education in Health, Physical Education and Recreation

    University of Cape Coast 2009
  • Participant

    July, 2020

    International Workshop on “Emerging Strongly from COVID-19: Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development.” International Cooperation and Development Fund (Taiwan ICDF) Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in New York (TECO in New York) Center for Sustainable Development, The Earth Institute, Columbia University. Virtual; Taiwan.

  • Participant

    February, 2019

    International Conference on Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), "Salt Reduction Strategies and Stroke, Hypertension and Diabetes Control” Nuguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon..

  • Presented Papers "Grits as an Influencing Factor on University Athletes' Performance and Safety Behaviour" & "Correlate of Physical Activity to Subjective Health Status of Basic School Teachers"

    September, 2018

    3rd International Conference on Physical Activity and Sport for Health Development in Africa (IC-PASHDA). University of Ghana, Legon.

  • Rapporteur

    June, 2018

    4th International Conference for Postgraduate Studies University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

  • Presented Paper "Psychosocial safety climate as predictor of health and safety of fuel station attendants in Accra"

    November, 2017

    NiBS Executive Doctoral Research Conference British Council, Accra, Ghana.

  • Presented Paper "Mediating effect of psychosocial Safety Climate and Job Resources on Job Demands-Health Relation: Implications for Contemporary Business Management"

    October, 2017

    1st Academic and Industry Conference University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

  • Facilitator

    September, 2024

    Contemporary Issues in Fisheries Management. Fisheries Leadership Short course for Practitioners funded by USAID/Fisheries Recovery Activity Ghana.

  • Presenter

    October, 2024

    International and Regional Fisheries Institutional Frameworks and Bodies. Workshop on Destabilising Impacts of Distant Water Fishing Vessels (DWFV) in the Gulf of Guinea Yaounde, Cameroon.

  • Guest Speaker

    October, 2024

    “Promoting Research Excellence for Impact on Marine Conservation in Africa”, Institute for Oceans and Fisheries Online Seminar Series University of British Columbia, Canada.

  • Co-Facilitator

    October, 2021

    “Grants Proposal Writing Workshop” University for Development Studies.

  • Presenter

    November, 2024

    “Performance of the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience”, Country Round Table Workshop Association of African Universities (AAU), Online.

  • Facilitator

    November, 2024

    “Regional Political Parties Dialogue on Fisheries: Protecting Our Fish, Securing Our Future, Live Engagement on JoyNews TV Centre for National Culture, Cape Coast.

  • Presenter

    November, 2023

    Professorial Inaugural Lecture on the topic “Our Oceans: Securing Our Common Future through Transformative Research” Medical School Auditorium, University of Cape Coast.

  • Presenter

    March, 2024

    Africa’s Plastic Revolution: Advancing Global Solutions for Healthy Oceans, T.D. Walter Bean Professorship Public Lecture University of Waterloo, Canada.

  • Presenter

    June, 2024

    Expanding the Impact of Research on Africa’s Blue Economy. National Consultative Workshop for the Formulation of a National Blue Economy Strategy for Angola Luanda, Angola.

  • Panelist

    June, 2024

    Regional Steering Committee Workshop for the World Bank West African Coastal Resilience Investment Projects (WACA ReSiP and ReiP2) Banjul, Gambia.

  • Facilitator

    July-August, 2012

    Coastal Adaptation to Climate Change. Short-term Training Course funded by USAID Ghana.

  • Co-Discussant

    July, 2023

    “Expanding the Impact of Blue Economy in Africa” (with Professor Rashid Sumaila) World Bank Headquarters, Washington.

  • Facilitator

    February, 2022

    Workshop on “Winning Research and Development Grants in a Competitive World” Bolgatanga Technical University, Ghana.

  • Facilitator

    February, 2019

    Workshop on “Proposal and Grants writing” University of Ghana, Ghana.

  • Speaker

    August, 2024

    Study Tour on Sustainable Fisheries Management & Leadership University of Rhode Island, United States.

  • Presenter

    August, 2023

    Vulnerability to Viability (V2V) Ghana Case Study. Bootcamp on moving fisheries from Vulnerability to Viability Puri, Delhi, India.

  • Guest Speaker

    April, 2024

    Workshop Presentation on “Expanding the Impact of Research on Africa’s Blue Economy in Africa Hohai University, China.

  • Participant

    2021

    6th ACE Impact Regional Workshop of the World Bank and the Association of African Universities Accra (Online).

  • Panelist

    2014

    Seaweed (Sargassum) Invasion on the Ghanaian Coasts, Implications for the National Economy and Management Live TV Broadcast, GTV.

  • Guest Speaker

    2010

    “West African Fisheries”, Workshop by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) University of Makerere, Kampala, Uganda.

  1. 2016

    Postgraduate Research Grant

    Ghana Studies Association

  1. 2018

    Member

    University Teachers Association of Ghana

  1. 2024-2025

    Team member, Contract for services to deliver a short course on Marine Litter under the OCPP

    Cefas/UKAID

  2. 2024

    Panel Chair, Reviewed Environmental Impact Statement of PECAN Energies for Offshore Exploration of Oil & Gas

    Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Ghana, Secondi/Takoradi

  3. 2023-2024

    Team member, Contract for development of a short course on Marine Litter for the West Africa Region

    Ocean Country Partnership Program (OCPP) funded by Cefas/UKAID

  4. 2023-2024

    Team member, Contract services to conduct data collection surveys on abandoned lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) in Ghana

    Ocean Country Partnership Program (OCPP) funded by Cefas/UKAID

  5. 2023

    Lead Consultant, Contract for the Development of Fishery Courses Syllabi for Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences (DoFAS), University of Liberia

    IDA-V3100

  6. 2023

    Panel Chair, Evaluation of Applications for recruitment of Environmental, Social Safeguards Officers for Ghana’s Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI)

    World Bank funded West Africa Coastal Areas Management Programme

  7. 2022-2023

    Lead Consultant, Consultancy to review and align national fisheries and aquaculture polices and laws with the PFRS, regional instruments and global best practices for 15 AU Member States

    African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

  8. 2022-2023

    Lead Consultant, Mechanisms to Facilitate the Domestication of Global Instruments and Initiatives (2022)

    African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

  9. 2022-2023

    Lead Consultant, Identification of Issues for SIDS, Development of Draft Strategic Positions for SIDS

    African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

  10. 2022

    Team member, Environmental Systems Analysis of the Avu Lagoon Protected area

    Calgary Zoo Foundation

  11. 2021

    Trainer, Conduct Marine Spatial Planning Workshop in Ghana

    University of Liverpool

  12. 2021

    Team member, Pre-feasibility study for nature-based intervention for Anlo Beach community in Ghana

    Valued at US$32,365.00

  13. 2021

    Team member, Marine Plastic Pollution Study in Liberia

    Conservation International

  14. 2021

    Team member, Vulnerability, Adaptation and Resilience in a Changing Climate - WACA -VAR Workshop

    World Bank

  15. 2020-2021

    Consultant, Support Development of Multi-sector Resilience Investment Programme for the West Africa Coastal Area Management Program

    World Bank

  16. 2020-2021

    Consultant, Issues and Opportunities in the Ghanaian Fishery Sector: Addressing the context, prospects and challenges

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), United Kingdom

  17. 2020

    Consultant, Estimations on renewable energy investments in Ghana

    Highland Star Group (HSG) of Companies, Geneva, Switzerland

  18. 2019-2020

    Team Member, Regional Mapping of Experts and Institutions in Coastal management

    World Bank

  19. 2017

    Lead Consultant, Review of the Fisheries Act 2002 (act 625) and the Development of Draft Regulations for the conduct of Fisheries Impact Assessments

    Ghana Industrial Trawlers Association (GITA) and GOGIG funded by DFID/UK

  20. 2013

    Team member, Environmental baseline survey of water bodies in the Great Consolidated Diamond Ghana Limited (GCDGL) mining concession

    AERC Ltd.

  21. 2012

    Team member, Scoping Study on the Dredging of the Whin Estuary in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis

    UCC Consultancy Unit/Consolidated Energy Ltd.

  22. 2011

    Team member, Social Ecology of Anlo Beach Wetland of Ghana

    Friends of the Nation/IUCN/French Global Environment Facility (GEF)

  23. 2010

    Principal Investigator, Biodiversity Assessment of Urban Wetlands in the Western Region, Ghana with focus on Essei and Butuah Lagoons and the Whin River Estuary

    USAID through Friends of the Nation

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