Give the youth the chance to lead: Profile of young Dr. Taminu Bawa Dary

As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) vets her qualified faithful for the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) positions, advocates for youth in leadership roles have spotted a young Medical Doctor of rare talent and qualities who we place a spotlight on.

Dr. Taminu Bawa is a former Students' Representative Council (SRC) president for the University for Development Studies (UDS) Tamale Campus. And his tenure as the SRC president in the 2016-2017 academic year remains one of the best leadership roles the university have recorded.

Propelled by student leadership, the young Doctor who currently works at the Tamale Teaching Hospital and has brought to bear his experiences to working for his political party, the NPP. Joining all various groups in the party, including serving as a polling agent, joining the medical team for outreach programmes, and becoming the youngest Regional Campaign team member that gave the party an unprecedented three parliamentary seats in the Savannah Region.

Today, Dr. Taminu seeks to pick another leadership role in the party as the Municipal Chief Executive for the Kintampo North Municipality. And justifying why we place our bet on this young achiever, we present below his curriculum vitae and résumé for readers' curiosity and support.

CURRICULUM VITAE

DR. TAMINU BAWA DARY

M.A Public Administration-KNUST (Ongoing),

Master of Public Health (MPH) -UDS (Ongoing),

MBChB-UDS

BSc. Human Biology-UDS

RESUME

Taminu Bawa Dary is a self-motivated young man with a penchant for excellence in all his undertakings. His utmost respect for human life and the desire to put a smile on the faces of others sets him apart. He is a team player but equally works perfectly independently with or without supervision. He cut his teeth in leadership when he became the Students’ Representative Council President at the University for Development Studies in 2016.

He has since been leading efforts in community service, research and development interventions in communities across Ghana, interacting with local level political leaders and development activists to promote sustainable healthcare and livelihood systems. He is particularly gifted at multi-tasking – he has pursued an MBChB and is currently pursuing two MSc programmes with the University for Development Studies and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. The will to excel and the willingness to take up new challenges in politics, governance, education, social development, health and nutrition, community development among others, remain the cutting edges of his personal, political and professional profile.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Asked about his career objectives, Dr. Taminu have this to say:

"My career objective is to be a better version of myself at any given time and to further share my knowledge to the benefit of our communities and the advancement of humanity at large."

"I have the passion to help the under privileged. I aspire to contribute my knowledge, skills, experiences and privileges to lift at least a part of the burden of suffering of my fellow-men and a true realization of the privilege that is mine".

"I aspire to partner my political party at various levels and contribute my quota to the achievement of the President’s vision contained in the NPP 2020 manifesto-Leadership of Service: Protecting Our Progress. Transforming Ghana for All.

I strive at all times to foster the honour and noble traditions of my profession and party. I have by far practised my profession and engaged in political activities with conscience and dignity and in accordance with good medical and political practice.

EDUCATION

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - Tamale Campus, Northern Region

Master of Public Health Administration [Pending] 2020 – Ongoing

UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES Tamale, Northern Region

Master of Public Health [Pending] 2020 - Ongoing

UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES Tamale, Northern Region

MBChB 2011 – 2019

UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES Tamale, Northern Region

BSc. Human Biology 2011 – 2019

KUMASI ANGLICAN SECONDARY SCHOOL Kumasi, Ashanti Region

WASSCE – Science option 2006 – 2009

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

President, Students’ Representative Council (SRC), UDS Tamale Campus 2016/2017 Academic Year

Chairman, SRC Executive Council. UDS Tamale Campus. 2016/2017 Academic Year

Central Committee Member, National Union of Ghana Students 2016/2017 Academic Year

National Executive Committee/Senate Member 2016/2017 Academic Year

Team Leader, UDS Community-Based, Education and Service Programme 2014-2017

(COBES 1-3)

Head of Mathematics Department, Modern Preparatory School May 2009-May 2011

Assistant School Prefect- Kumasi Anglican Senior High School 2008/2009 Aacdemic year

WORK EXPERIENCE

Medical House Officer, Tamale Teaching Hospital April, 2020 – To Date

Part Time Lecturer, Business College International, [ICM Program] January, 2019 – To Date

Lecture Health and Safety Management and Health Ethics

Project Supervisor (EDUGHA INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT [EISD]) May, 2019

Supervision of Data collection for Studies of Female Apprenticeships in Zongo Communities in Northern Ghana, study commission by Council of Zongo Chiefs

Team Leader (EDUGHA INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT [EISD]) May, 2017

Needs Assessment for Establishment of Youth Training Centers for Youth Empowerment in the Bawku Municipality of Upper East Region of Ghana.

Lead Person for Community Outreach Programmes of Medical Students Association [MSA] of the University for Development Studies October, 2015 – October, 2017

Tutor- Tertiary Education Students Association of Kintampo, 2014 – 2018.

(In-charge of organizing Vacation/Extra Classes for SHS/JHS/Primary Students).

Pupil Teacher, Kintampo Modern Preparatory School May, 2009 – May, 2011

POLITICAL ENGAGEMENTS AND OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCES

Member, SAVANNA REGIONAL STRATEGIC COMMITTEE ON HEALTH FOR ELECTION 2020.

Questioned why the NPP should consider him for the MCE position, Dr. Taminu will answer as follows:

"I was appointed as the youngest campaign team member for the election 2020 in the region which increased the fortunes of the party in the region from 1 parliamentary seat to 3".

" As a Member of the BONO EAST NPP Medical Team,

"I played an integral role in carrying out free medical screening to constituencies in the Bono East Region during the electioneering period".

"As a Member, Upper East NPP Medical Team,

"I was an integral member of the team that organized medical outreaches across the length and breadth of constituencies in the Upper East Region".

"As an Alumni, Resource person and regular financial contributor for UDS TAMALE CAMPUS TESCON programmes and activities, and as the Student Financier of UDS TAMALE CAMPUS TESCON activities during my tenure as SRC President in 2016/2017 Academic year I've worked all my growing life for my party".

"Then again, working as a Polling Agent at COCKROACH POLLING STATION, Election 2016".

HONORS RECEIVED

Our elders say, it's the good head that wears the crown. And as young as he is, Dr. Taminu wears the following honours.

Student Representative Council, Elder statesman award

Best pupil teacher in Kintampo Modern Preparatory-2011(Mathematics recorded the highest number of GRADE 1 in 2011 BECE- a feat that is so unusual especially where the perception of students towards mathematics was bad).

Most Hardworking prefect in Kumasi Anglican Senior High-2009

Winner of common wealth Quiz competition-2005, Kintampo Municipal Assembly

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Ghana Medical Association( GMA)

SKILLS

Creativity especially at designing models and developing political strategy

Excellent report writing skills.

Fluency in English and four local languages: Twi, Gonja, Mo (Deg) and Dagbani

Excellent team work skills

Proficient with various Microsoft applications (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher)

Proficient in EPI INFO and SPSS data management programs

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS

Interests: Mentoring, Social and Voluntary service, Reading.

Yes, we call for the youth into leadership positions. But not on silver platter, but they who have shown to us on paper and in practice their qualities. And if Kintampo North Municipality is looking for a dynamic leader to turn their fortunes for better, Dr. Taminu fits the bill.

*Written by: Charles Yeboah (Sir Lord)*

A Youth Activist

*Contact: +233-249542111*

*Email: [email protected]*