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Dr. Jonathan Kissi
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Dr. Jonathan Kissi

Senior Lecturer - ( Senior Member ) Department of Health Information Management
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Field(s) of Specialization
Digital Health Technologies
Electronic Health Records Management Systems.
Health Education
Field(s) of Academic Interest
Electronic Health Records and Healthcare Information Management Services.
Public Healthcare Surveillances and Management.
M-Health
Telehealth Services and Cloud Computing Applications in Healthcare.
About

Dr Jonathan Kissi is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Health Information Management, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Cape Coast – Ghana. Jonathan’s research area is a scientific field that comprises electronic health records, telehealth services, digital healthcare services and management information systems. The research area enlightens individuals on the interpretations of scientific research that emphasizes healthcare policy formulation, development and management. The area also provides immense contributions to complex structures of healthcare and broadens management strategies in healthcare systems for protecting under-served communities around the world. 

I use a student-centred approach in my teaching. 

Degrees
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Management Science and Engineering

    Jiangsu University 2020
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management

    University of Ghana 2016
  • Master of Science in Health Informatics

    Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology 2016
  • Participant

    August, 2022

    1st College of Health and Allied Sciences, UCC & 13th Convention of Biomedical Research Ghana, Joint Scientific Conference. University of Cape Coast - Ghana.

  • Presenter

    April, 2019

    The 2nd Sanjiang International Forum on Healthcare Reform (Health Quality, Health Insurance and Healthy China Initiative). Jiangsu University, School of Management. Zhenjiang. Jiangsu University - China.

  • Presenter

    August, 2018

    Deepen China- Africa Health Cooperation, and jointly build the Health Silk Road. Panel Discussion, Oral Presentation. High Level Conference on China-Africa Healthcare Cooperation China, . Beijing - China.

  • 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.

  • The effects of pandemic (COVID-19) on students’ academic performance at University of Cape Coast.

    UUC.

    1. 2019

      Provincial Outstanding International Student Scholarship Award,

      Jiangsu University - China

    2. 2019

      First Level Scholarship Award of the School of Management,

      Jiangsu University - China

    3. 2018

      Second Level Scholarship Award of the School of Management.

      Jiangsu University - China

    4. 2018

      Excellent Paper Award, Jiangsu University, 8th SINO-Foreign Postgraduate Forum.

      Jiangsu University - China

    1. 2019

      First Level Scholarship Award of the School of Management,

      Jiangsu University.

    1. 2021

      Member

       University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG).

    2. 2017

      Member

      The Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana (IIPGH).

    3. 2017

      Member

      Ghana Health Informatics Association (GHIA).

    1. Principal Investigator

      May 2025 - Present

      The impact of social media on healthcare promotion among University of Cape Coast Students (case: Allied Health Students)

    2. Principal Investigator

      January 2022 - Present

      Telehealth for Chronic /Acute Diseases Management: Principles, trends and challenges for selected hospitals in Ghana.

    3. Principal Investigator

      January 2022 - Present

      The rapid growth of intelligent systems in health and healthcare.

    4. Principal Investigator

      January 2022 - Present

      The future of virtual health treatment during pandemics in developing countries.

    5. Principal Investigator

      December 2021 - Present

      The effects of pandemic (COVID-19) on students’ academic performance at University of Cape Coast.

    6. Principal Investigator:

      August 2021 - Present

      Telehealth services for global emergencies: Implications for COVID-19. A Scoping Review based on current evidence.

    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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