Wilfred Agongo Atingane
About Wilfred Agongo Atingane
Wilfred Agongo Atingane is a Field Officer for the REST Project at Catholic Relief Services in Baltimore, Maryland, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in nutrition and experience in project monitoring and community engagement.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Wilfred Agongo Atingane has served as a Field Officer for the REST project at Catholic Relief Services since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for the distribution of project supplies and logistics. He engages in partner and project monitoring, as well as the evaluation of project activities. His work includes the formation of community-based groups, such as the council of champions and Model Mothers, which are essential for community engagement and support. Atingane collaborates with the Ghana Health Services to implement strategies that enhance the effectiveness of the REST project.
Previous Experience in Malaria Control
Before joining Catholic Relief Services, Atingane worked at Anglogold Ashanti as a Group Supervisor for the Malaria Control Program from 2014 to 2015. His responsibilities included overseeing malaria control initiatives in Johannesburg, South Africa. This role contributed to his expertise in health program management and community health interventions.
Education and Expertise
Atingane studied at the University for Development Studies, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education at the Ghana Institute of Languages, studying French from 2012 to 2013. His academic background provides him with a solid foundation in health and nutrition, which he applies in his current role.
Role in Community Engagement
In his capacity as a Field Officer, Atingane plays a significant role in beneficiary selection and registration for the REST project. He is actively involved in forming community-based groups that facilitate local participation and support for health initiatives. His efforts contribute to building a network of community leaders and advocates for health and nutrition.
Experience as District Facilitator
Atingane also has experience as a District Facilitator at Camfed, where he worked for three months in 2014. This role involved engaging with local communities and supporting educational initiatives. His work in this position further developed his skills in community outreach and program facilitation.