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INDEPTH staff are dedicated professionals with diverse expertise, committed to excellence and innovation. We work collaboratively to drive the organization's mission and vision forward.
Key characteristics of INDEPTH staff include:
Expertise: Our team possesses deep knowledge in various domains, including research, data analysis, program management, and policy development. This expertise ensures high-quality work and informed decision-making.
Collaboration: Teamwork is at the heart of INDEPTH’s operations. Our staff members collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners to achieve common goals and address complex challenges.
Innovation: INDEPTH staff are forward-thinking and constantly seek new ways to improve processes, methodologies, and outcomes. Our innovative approach helps the organization stay ahead in a rapidly changing environment.
Commitment: Our team is deeply committed to the mission of INDEPTH, demonstrating dedication and passion in their work. This commitment drives the organization’s success and impacts positively on the communities we serve.
INDEPTH staff are dedicated professionals with diverse expertise, committed to excellence and innovation. We work collaboratively to drive the organization's mission and vision forward.
Key characteristics of INDEPTH staff include:
Expertise: Our team possesses deep knowledge in various domains, including research, data analysis, program management, and policy development. This expertise ensures high-quality work and informed decision-making.
Collaboration: Teamwork is at the heart of INDEPTH’s operations. Our staff members collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners to achieve common goals and address complex challenges.
Innovation: INDEPTH staff are forward-thinking and constantly seek new ways to improve processes, methodologies, and outcomes. Our innovative approach helps the organization stay ahead in a rapidly changing environment.
Commitment: Our team is deeply committed to the mission of INDEPTH, demonstrating dedication and passion in their work. This commitment drives the organization’s success and impacts positively on the communities we serve.
Professional Development: INDEPTH values continuous learning and growth. Staff members are encouraged to pursue professional development opportunities, enhancing their skills and staying current with industry trends.
Diversity and Inclusion: Our workforce is diverse, bringing together individuals from various backgrounds and cultures. This diversity enriches our perspectives and fosters an inclusive and respectful workplace.
Leadership: INDEPTH staff exhibit strong leadership qualities, whether in managerial roles or as individual contributors. We lead by example, inspiring others and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Professional Development: INDEPTH values continuous learning and growth. Staff members are encouraged to pursue professional development opportunities, enhancing their skills and staying current with industry trends.
Diversity and Inclusion: Our workforce is diverse, bringing together individuals from various backgrounds and cultures. This diversity enriches our perspectives and fosters an inclusive and respectful workplace.
Leadership: INDEPTH staff exhibit strong leadership qualities, whether in managerial roles or as individual contributors. We lead by example, inspiring others and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
INDEPTH staff are dedicated professionals with diverse expertise, committed to excellence and innovation. We work collaboratively to drive the organization's mission and vision forward.
Key characteristics of INDEPTH staff include:
Expertise: Our team possesses deep knowledge in various domains, including research, data analysis, program management, and policy development. This expertise ensures high-quality work and informed decision-making.
Collaboration: Teamwork is at the heart of INDEPTH’s operations. Our staff members collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners to achieve common goals and address complex challenges.
Innovation: INDEPTH staff are forward-thinking and constantly seek new ways to improve processes, methodologies, and outcomes. Our innovative approach helps the organization stay ahead in a rapidly changing environment.
Commitment: Our team is deeply committed to the mission of INDEPTH, demonstrating dedication and passion in their work. This commitment drives the organization’s success and impacts positively on the communities we serve.
INDEPTH staff are dedicated professionals with diverse expertise, committed to excellence and innovation. We work collaboratively to drive the organization's mission and vision forward.
Key characteristics of INDEPTH staff include:
Expertise: Our team possesses deep knowledge in various domains, including research, data analysis, program management, and policy development. This expertise ensures high-quality work and informed decision-making.
Collaboration: Teamwork is at the heart of INDEPTH’s operations. Our staff members collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners to achieve common goals and address complex challenges.
Innovation: INDEPTH staff are forward-thinking and constantly seek new ways to improve processes, methodologies, and outcomes. Our innovative approach helps the organization stay ahead in a rapidly changing environment.
Commitment: Our team is deeply committed to the mission of INDEPTH, demonstrating dedication and passion in their work. This commitment drives the organization’s success and impacts positively on the communities we serve.
Professional Development: INDEPTH values continuous learning and growth. Staff members are encouraged to pursue professional development opportunities, enhancing their skills and staying current with industry trends.
Diversity and Inclusion: Our workforce is diverse, bringing together individuals from various backgrounds and cultures. This diversity enriches our perspectives and fosters an inclusive and respectful workplace.
Leadership: INDEPTH staff exhibit strong leadership qualities, whether in managerial roles or as individual contributors. We lead by example, inspiring others and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Professional Development: INDEPTH values continuous learning and growth. Staff members are encouraged to pursue professional development opportunities, enhancing their skills and staying current with industry trends.
Diversity and Inclusion: Our workforce is diverse, bringing together individuals from various backgrounds and cultures. This diversity enriches our perspectives and fosters an inclusive and respectful workplace.
Leadership: INDEPTH staff exhibit strong leadership qualities, whether in managerial roles or as individual contributors. We lead by example, inspiring others and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Meet our Staff
Passionate, Dedicated, and Inspiring Leaders in INDEPTH Network
Prof. Philip Adongo
Executive Director
Professor Philip Baba Adongo is a Medical Anthropologist with a PhD in Epidemiology and Population Health. Prior to joing INDEPTH Network, he was the Head of Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Ghana. He also held an Adjunct Senior Lecturer position in the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York and a Research Professor position at the College of Global Public Health, New York University. International Health, University of Copenhagen.
Felicia Manu
Administrator
Felicia joined INDEPTH Network in 2001 as an Administrative Secretary. She has risen through the ranks and currently occupies the position of Administrator and doubles as the Grants Manager. She holds a BSc Public Administration and Executive Masters degree (EMBA) in HR all from the University of Ghana, Legon
Kwabena Owusu-Boateng
IT Advisor
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Sixtus Apaliyah
Finance Manager
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Meet our Staff
Passionate, Dedicated, and Inspiring Leaders in INDEPTH Network
Prof. Philip Adongo
Executive Director
Professor Philip Baba Adongo is a Medical Anthropologist with a PhD in Epidemiology and Population Health…..
Professor Philip Baba Adongo is a Medical Anthropologist with a PhD. in Epidemiology and Population Health. Prior to joining INDEPTH Network, he was the Head of Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Ghana. He also held an Adjunct Senior Lecturer position in the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York and a Research Professor position at the College of Global Public Health, New York University. International Health, University of Copenhagen. He was the President of the Association of Schools of Public Health in Africa (ASPHA) the Vice President of the World Federation of Academics in Global Health (WFAGH) and Founding Member of Global Network for Academic Public Health (GNAPH). His research expand the area of Health System Strengthening, Reproductive Health, Child and Maternal Health, Communicable and Non-Communcable Diseases and Public Health Education. Professor Philip Adongo’s works in health research has contributed to the both National and International Health Policies such as the CHPS (Community Health Planning Services) in Ghana and the Insecticide Bednets Use across Sub-Saharan Africa. Currently, He is the Executive Director of INDEPTH Network, where he coordinates health and demographic surveillance systems to provide timely longitudinal evidence across the range of transitioning settings to understand and improve population health and the development of policy and practice.
Felicia Manu
Administrator
Felicia joined INDEPTH Network in 2001 as an Administrative Secretary….
She has risen through the ranks and currently occupies the position of Administrator and doubles as the Grants Manager. She holds a BSc. Public Administration and Executive Masters degree (EMBA) in HR all from the University of Ghana, Legon
Kwabena Owusu-Boateng
IT Advisor
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Sixtus Apaliyah
Finance Manager
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INDEPTH staff are dedicated professionals with diverse expertise, committed to excellence and innovation. We work collaboratively to drive the organization's mission and vision forward.
Key characteristics of INDEPTH staff include:
Expertise: Our team possesses deep knowledge in various domains, including research, data analysis, program management, and policy development. This expertise ensures high-quality work and informed decision-making.
Collaboration: Teamwork is at the heart of INDEPTH’s operations. Our staff members collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners to achieve common goals and address complex challenges.
Innovation: INDEPTH staff are forward-thinking and constantly seek new ways to improve processes, methodologies, and outcomes. Our innovative approach helps the organization stay ahead in a rapidly changing environment.
Commitment: Our team is deeply committed to the mission of INDEPTH, demonstrating dedication and passion in their work. This commitment drives the organization’s success and impacts positively on the communities we serve.
INDEPTH staff are dedicated professionals with diverse expertise, committed to excellence and innovation. We work collaboratively to drive the organization's mission and vision forward.
Key characteristics of INDEPTH staff include:
Expertise: Our team possesses deep knowledge in various domains, including research, data analysis, program management, and policy development. This expertise ensures high-quality work and informed decision-making.
Collaboration: Teamwork is at the heart of INDEPTH’s operations. Our staff members collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners to achieve common goals and address complex challenges.
Innovation: INDEPTH staff are forward-thinking and constantly seek new ways to improve processes, methodologies, and outcomes. Our innovative approach helps the organization stay ahead in a rapidly changing environment.
Commitment: Our team is deeply committed to the mission of INDEPTH, demonstrating dedication and passion in their work. This commitment drives the organization’s success and impacts positively on the communities we serve.
Professional Development: INDEPTH values continuous learning and growth. Staff members are encouraged to pursue professional development opportunities, enhancing their skills and staying current with industry trends.
Diversity and Inclusion: Our workforce is diverse, bringing together individuals from various backgrounds and cultures. This diversity enriches our perspectives and fosters an inclusive and respectful workplace.
Leadership: INDEPTH staff exhibit strong leadership qualities, whether in managerial roles or as individual contributors. We lead by example, inspiring others and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Professional Development: INDEPTH values continuous learning and growth. Staff members are encouraged to pursue professional development opportunities, enhancing their skills and staying current with industry trends.
Diversity and Inclusion: Our workforce is diverse, bringing together individuals from various backgrounds and cultures. This diversity enriches our perspectives and fosters an inclusive and respectful workplace.
Leadership: INDEPTH staff exhibit strong leadership qualities, whether in managerial roles or as individual contributors. We lead by example, inspiring others and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Meet our Staff
Passionate, Dedicated, and Inspiring Leaders in INDEPTH Network
Prof. Philip Adongo
Executive Director
Professor Philip Baba Adongo is a Medical Anthropologist with a PhD. in Epidemiology and Population Health. Prior to joining INDEPTH Network….
Professor Philip Baba Adongo is a Medical Anthropologist with a PhD. in Epidemiology and Population Health. Prior to joining INDEPTH Network, he was the Head of Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Ghana. He also held an Adjunct Senior Lecturer position in the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York and a Research Professor position at the College of Global Public Health, New York University. International Health, University of Copenhagen. He was the President of the Association of Schools of Public Health in Africa (ASPHA) the Vice President of the World Federation of Academics in Global Health (WFAGH) and Founding Member of Global Network for Academic Public Health (GNAPH). His research expand the area of Health System Strengthening, Reproductive Health, Child and Maternal Health, Communicable and Non-Communcable Diseases and Public Health Education. Professor Philip Adongo’s works in health research has contributed to the both National and International Health Policies such as the CHPS (Community Health Planning Services) in Ghana and the Insecticide Bednets Use across Sub-Saharan Africa. Currently, He is the Executive Director of INDEPTH Network, where he coordinates health and demographic surveillance systems to provide timely longitudinal evidence across the range of transitioning settings to understand and improve population health and the development of policy and practice.
Felicia Manu
Administrator
Felicia Manu is the Administrative Manager of INDEPTH Network. She has worked with the Network since 2001….
Felicia Manu is the Administrative Manager of INDEPTH Network. She has worked with the Network since 2001. Over the period she has managed different portfolios including: Administrative Secretary, Executive Assistant, Grants Manager and presently the Administrator.
During the period as the Grants Manager, INDEPTH grant portfolio expanded as together, funding was raised from the NIH, Gates Foundation, Welcome Trust, SIDA, Hewlett Foundation, Rockefeller Foundatio n, Doris Duke, IDRC and CORED. Felicia holds a Certificate in Management from Henley Management College, UK, BSc Public Administration and Executive Master’s degree (EMBA) all from the University of Ghana, Legon.
Kwabena Owusu-Boateng
IT Consultant
Kwabena has over thirty years’ experience as an Information Systems Professional and Project Manager……
Kwabena has over thirty years’ experience as an Information Systems Professional and Project Manager. He has worked with international and local organisations including public sector bodies, academia, private sector bodies and NGOs. Kwabena holds a Master’s degree and Bachelors degree in information systems and computer science from the University of Bergen, Norway, a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Statistics from the University of Ghana, Legon. He is also a certified Project Manager (PMP) and IT Business Manager Manager (ITBMC). Kwabena’s expertise includes: Project Management, Data Management, ICT Infrastructure Management, Website Management and Entrepreneurship training. From 2002 – 2010, Kwabena was the Information Systems Manager of the INDEPTH Network. He also managed the INDEPTH Leadership programme, and the iShare project. Kwabena brings to the table a huge wealth of experience.
Sixtus Apaliyah
Finance Manager
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The Value of the Network and the Secretariat
The INDEPTH Network, through the Secretariat in Accra and its various organs, creates value for all its stakeholders globally. With Member Centres, Working Groups, Funders and Partner Scientists, the Secretariat ensures that excellence, efficiency and impact are all privileged in its approaches and outputs.
The Network boosts member centres and increases their potential for policy impact by strengthening their research capacity, ensuring excellent data management, increasing the global visibility of major health and demographic surveillance system (HDSS) analyses, and helping to secure funding for multi-centre studies.
The Network’s Secretariat works closely with Working Groups to ensure excellence and continuous improvement in scientific research, as well as helping to identify funding and streamlining the process of setting up multi-centre studies.
The Value of the Network and the Secretariat
The INDEPTH Network, through the Secretariat in Accra and its various organs, creates value for all its stakeholders globally. With Member Centres, Working Groups, Funders and Partner Scientists, the Secretariat ensures that excellence, efficiency and impact are all privileged in its approaches and outputs.
The Network boosts member centres and increases their potential for policy impact by strengthening their research capacity, ensuring excellent data management, increasing the global visibility of major health and demographic surveillance system (HDSS) analyses, and helping to secure funding for multi-centre studies.
The Network’s Secretariat works closely with Working Groups to ensure excellence and continuous improvement in scientific research, as well as helping to identify funding and streamlining the process of setting up multi-centre studies.
For Funding Partners, the Network ensures that studies are conducted effectively and efficiently and ensures excellent data harmonisation and management.
The INDEPTH Secretariat creates opportunities for Researchers to access top scientists in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), the best longitudinal data, and the best available health research and demographic platforms to showcase their research.
Policy Makers have access to cutting edge research that can provide them with evidenced options from which they can develop sound policies that hold promise to transform the lives of people living in countries with limited resources. The Resource & Training Centre has also helped to raise more than $60 million for multi-centre research.
Read more from our flyer below.
For Funding Partners, the Network ensures that studies are conducted effectively and efficiently and ensures excellent data harmonisation and management. The INDEPTH Secretariat creates opportunities for Researchers to access top scientists in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), the best longitudinal data, and the best available health research and demographic platforms to showcase their research.
Policy Makers have access to cutting edge research that can provide them with evidenced options from which they can develop sound policies that hold promise to transform the lives of people living in countries with limited resources. The Resource & Training Centre has also helped to raise more than $60 million for multi-centre research.
Read more from our flyer below.
Comprehensive Insights: Annual Progress Reports
Our Annual Progress Reports provide a detailed overview of our activities, achievements, and financial status throughout the year. These reports offer insights into our ongoing projects, research findings, and the impact of our work on global health. They are essential for maintaining transparency with our stakeholders and funders.
Comprehensive Insights: Annual Progress Reports
Our Annual Progress Reports provide a detailed overview of our activities, achievements, and financial status throughout the year. These reports offer insights into our ongoing projects, research findings, and the impact of our work on global health. They are essential for maintaining transparency with our stakeholders and funders.
INDEPTH Network's Commitment to Financial Transparency and Accountability
The INDEPTH Network’s values include transparency and accountability in all our operations with our multiple stakeholders. We recognise the fact that proper handling of our finances (raised largely from development partners/funders) is critical to maintaining international credibility especially as we are based in Africa. Hence we subject our financial statements to rigorous reviews by internationally acclaimed audit companies. We are proud to state that we have never been issued a qualified audit opinion. In the following table, all our audited financial reports can be downloaded. These are published in our annual reports, presented to the General Assembly, and sent to all our funders.
INDEPTH Network's Commitment to Financial Transparency and Accountability
The INDEPTH Network’s values include transparency and accountability in all our operations with our multiple stakeholders. We recognise the fact that proper handling of our finances (raised largely from development partners/funders) is critical to maintaining international credibility especially as we are based in Africa. Hence we subject our financial statements to rigorous reviews by internationally acclaimed audit companies. We are proud to state that we have never been issued a qualified audit opinion. In the following table, all our audited financial reports can be downloaded. These are published in our annual reports, presented to the General Assembly, and sent to all our funders.
INDEPTH Network Policies and Procedures
INDEPTH has established policies on various issues developed and agreed by the Network.
Policies that are specific for the Secretariat are first discussed by all staff with the guidance of our legal adviser. These are then presented to the Board for endorsement.
Network-wide policies are discussed and adopted by INDEPTH Leaders at their Annual General Meetings (AGMs).
The INDEPTH Secretariat Policies include the following: INDEPTH Whistleblowing Policy; INDEPTH Absent Control Policy; INDEPTH Policy on Disciplinary Procedures; INDEPTH Recruitment Policy and Procedures; INDEPTH Policy on Disputes Procedures; INDEPTH Policy on Grievance Procedures; INDEPTH Policy on Harrasment and Bullying; and INDEPTH Policy on Standards of Conduct.
INDEPTH Network Policies and Procedures
INDEPTH has established policies on various issues developed and agreed by the Network.
Policies that are specific for the Secretariat are first discussed by all staff with the guidance of our legal adviser. These are then presented to the Board for endorsement.
Network-wide policies are discussed and adopted by INDEPTH Leaders at their Annual General Meetings (AGMs).
The INDEPTH Secretariat Policies include the following: INDEPTH Whistleblowing Policy; INDEPTH Absent Control Policy; INDEPTH Policy on Disciplinary Procedures; INDEPTH Recruitment Policy and Procedures; INDEPTH Policy on Disputes Procedures; INDEPTH Policy on Grievance Procedures; INDEPTH Policy on Harrasment and Bullying; and INDEPTH Policy on Standards of Conduct.
- INDEPTH IPR and Authorship Policy – Jan 2008 (PDF)
- INDEPTH Authorship Policy – Adopted AGM 2015 (PDF)
- INDEPTH Confidentiality Agreement for Authors, Editors, Reviewers (PDF)
- INDEPTH Administrative Manual for Nationally-recruited Staff, 2018 (PDF)
- INDEPTH Administrative Manual for Internationally-recruited Staff,2018 (PDF)
- INDEPTH Financial and Accounting Policies And Procedures Manual, 2010 (PDF)
- INDEPTH Anti-corruption Policy (PDF)
- INDEPTH Secretariat Policies (PDF)
- INDEPTH Ticketing and Travel Policy, 2010 (PDF)